Celebrate Mother's Day in Greater Taunton: Brunch, bouquets, cookie-making, afternoon tea
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 14, and it will be here before you know it.
If you’re looking for something special, or an experience to share, there are lots of options around the Greater Taunton area.
Mother’s Day is for celebrating our moms and the people in our lives who are like moms, so whether you’re looking to make something special, or hoping to snag some choice brunch reservations, we’ve got you covered.
From making traditional or edible bouquets, to afternoon tea, to brunch, buffets, and special menus, here are some events from around the Greater Taunton area that are sure to make this Mother’s Day extra special:
Mother’s Day floral design workshop at Mediterranean Bar & Grill
Thinking about buying some flowers for Mother’s Day? Take things up a notch and put your own bouquet together with a Mother’s Day floral design workshop at Mediterranean Bar & Grill, 983 County St., Taunton. They’re hosting SS Florals on Saturday, May 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn how to create stunning floral arrangements. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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Mother’s Day buffet brunch at 1712 Restaurant & Tavern
Mother’s Day and brunch are a popular pairing. 1712 Restaurant & Tavern, 1881 County St., Dighton, is hosting a Mother’s Day buffet brunch on Sunday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes prime rib, chicken parm, baked cod, eggs, sausage, homefries, danishes and more. Kyle Andree will be performing at 11 a.m. The cost is $50 per person; kids under 10 eat for free. Call 774-872-0226 to make reservations.
Mother’s Day menu at Home Plate Bay Street Grill
Home Plate Bay Street Grill, 1094 Bay St., Taunton, has announced a special Mother’s Day menu put together by Chef Shannon. Among many offerings, they’ve got French onion soup, Portuguese-style eggrolls, surf and turf burgers, prime rib, roasted turkey dinner, and haddock Newburg. For more information, or to make reservations for large parties, call 508-823-1000.
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Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Stoneforge Tavern and Publick House
On Sunday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stoneforge Tavern and Publick House, 90 Paramount Dr., Raynham, is hosting a Mother’s day brunch buffet. They’ll have a carving station, a yogurt parfait station, and a dessert station. Everybody likes parfaits! The first course has options like fruit salad, Swedish meatballs, shrimp cocktail and Caesar salad. Hot entrees include cranberry rum salmon, homemade baked mac and cheese, scrambled eggs, and French toast casserole. Side dishes are garlic mashed potatoes and honey glazed carrots. The cost is $36.99 for adults, $16.99 for kids age 6 to 12, and $6.99 for kids age 3 to 5. Children under 2 eat for free. Make your reservations at 508-977-9840.
Cookie decorating at Berkley Beer Company with South Street Cookie Co.
How about making a cookie bouquet for Mother’s Day? South Street Cookie Co. will be holding a cookie decorating class at Berkley Beer Company, 10 Ingell St., Taunton, on Saturday, May 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In this class, you’ll be designing mason jar bouquet themed cookies. It’s geared toward beginners, so no former cookie decorating experience is necessary. You’ll practice some basic techniques and all supplies will be provided. Get your tickets through All Events.In at https://bit.ly/3VDDBd9.
Mother’s Day specials at Barrels & Boards
Barrels & Boards, 1285 Broadway, Raynham, is also serving up some Mother’s Day specials. For starters, they’ve got lobster bisque, pan-seared crab cakes and Florentine stuffed mushrooms. Entrees include stuffed lobster, steak tips risotto, and bone-in veal. Dessert offerings are cinnamon brioche bread pudding, and RumChata crème brulee. Call 508-738-6630 to make your reservations.
Brunch at Hillside Country Club
On Sunday, May 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillside Country Club, 82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth, is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch. Breakfast offerings include fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, sweet potato spring vegetable hash, and a crepe station. For brunch, there’s Boston bibb tomato and corn salad, chicken pomodoro, carved sage and lemon crusted leg of lamb, vegan General Tao’s cauliflower, and more. The meal includes coffee, tea, and juice, and there will be a children’s menu as well as an assorted dessert station. The cost is $50 for adults and $25 for children 10 and under (plus tax and gratuity). Children under 4 eat for free. Make reservations at 508-252-9761.
Mother’s Day tea at Middleborough Public Library
The Friends of the Middleborough Public Library are holding an afternoon Mother’s Day tea on Sunday, May 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tea will be served in the 1903 portion of the Middleborough Public Library, 102 N. Main St. The Peirce Street entrance will be open. All proceeds will be used to fund programs and special events at the library. For more information, send an email to events_at_fmpl@aol.com or call 508-946-2470.
Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald News copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.
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