Treat mom to something more than flowers this year with these special South Jersey events happening Mother’s Day weekend.
“Porgy and Bess”
May 8-10
Ritz Theatre Company presents the Broadway classic, “Porgy and Bess.” Showtime is 8 pm on Friday and Saturday, 3 pm on Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets cost $40. For more information, visit the website.
Goat Yoga
May 9
Make your yoga practice a bit more memorable with these cute and cuddly friends. The class begins with a meet-and-greet with the goats at 11 am, and the hour-long class starts at 11:30 am. The class costs $40. For more information, visit the website.
Spring Garden Market
May 9
Ok, so we’re not totally forgetting the flowers. Stop by the Burlington County Agricultural Center for its farmers market opening day celebration, featuring live music, cooking demos, fig tree plantings, cut flowers, live music and prepared foods. The free event runs from 8:30 am to 1 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Spring Fling Festival
May 9
Enjoy that seaside air with live music, food, crafts and a beer garden at the Wildwoods Spring Fling Festival. The free festival runs from 11 am to 7 pm at Byrne Plaza. For more information, visit the website.
Merchantville Art Walk
May 9
Stroll Downtown Merchantville for a night of art and music from 6 to 9 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Artbox: Mother’s Day
May 10
Make something beautiful for mom (and with mom!) at Grounds For Sculpture’s workshop. Families can craft their own portraits or cards with an Artbox, or you can take your box home and create it there. Each box costs $10 for members or $15 for non members, and are available from 10:30 am to 4 pm at Guest Services. For more information, visit the website.
Brunch is a Drag
May 10
Brunch might be a drag, but drag brunch is the perfect end to your Mother’s Day weekend. Join Tri-State area queens as they perform a toast to pop princesses. The brunch features a themed drink menu, a brunch buffet and a complimentary mimosa. Showtime is noon and 3 pm. Tickets cost $75.86. For more information, visit the website.
