Montpieler Festival of Herbs, Teas and the Arts
Sat April 28th, 10-4pm
Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708
Montpelier Mansion and Arts Center bring you a day that will delight your senses. With over 30 vendors selling original, handmade wares, you may just find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Enjoy musicians performing throughout the complex, or a delightful cup of tea—complete with scones, jam and cream—in the elegant South Wing. Stroll through the flower and herb garden to give
your nose a treat. Take a tour of the mansion, or visit the Arts Center’s galleries and studios. Kids can play old-fashioned games, dress up in colonial
costume, see a live animal exhibit, and more!
Cost: FREE admission
http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Calendar-Events/16TH_Annual_Montpelier_Festival_of_Herbs__Tea_and_the_Arts/
March for the Animals
Sunday, April, 29th, 10am-2pm
Baltimore, MD
The Maryland SPCA’s largest annual fundraiser, raising over $374,000 for the animals. This 1.5 mile walkathon is a great way for animal-lovers to support the SPCA’s mission of helping pets and people. The day is full of great activities including: pet contests, an agility course, training classes, pet demonstrations and entertainment. All of the money raised goes toward our adoption center, pet owner education, and the care of lost and homeless animals.
http://www.marchfortheanimals.kintera.org/
Flower Mart
Fri and Sat May 4th & May 5th, 11am-8pm both days
Mt Vernon in Baltimore around the Washington Monument
The festival features 130+ vendors selling flowers, garden accessories and unique gifts just in time for Mother’s Day. Plus FlowerMart attracts non-profit organizations who want to publicize their missions. Wellness vendors, government vendors and Archdiocese schools round out the mix. This year’s FlowerMart will see local talent from the Peabody Institute and from around the state. The entertainment consists of singers (groups and soloists), bands (The Objections, One More Time, Archbishop Curley High School jazz band), a comedy hypnotist at 1PM on Friday, two magicians on Friday at 4PM, dancing (line, Irish, flamenco) and a musical performance by FlowerMart Entertainment Chairman Gene Vincentt on Saturday at 1:30, who will bring some of his friends to sing and play along with him.
The fun doesn’t end there. FlowerMart produces SIX contests, four of which are open to the public during FlowerMart.
http://www.flowermart.org/