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Get Out: Celebrate Mom This Weekend

Take Mom out for wine, poetry, art, chocolate, music or a tour of local historic spots,this weekend.

There’s a lot going on around town this Mother’s Day weekend. Take Mom out for art, music, wine and more.

  • Where/When: Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Riverhead Library.
  • Why go: This is way to get your elementary school-aged children involved in your family garden.
  • Pricing: Free

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  • Where/When:  Friday night from 6  to 8 p.m. at the East End Arts Council.
  • Why go: If you’re an aspiring artist, get a glimpse into the minds of the people who may be critiquing your work. This discussion is part of the East End Arts Council's 'Frist Friday' series.
  • Pricing: Free, but donations will be accepted.

  • Where/When: Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Riverhead High School cafeteria and gym.
  • Why go: See what the kids throughout the school district are doing in art classes.
  • Pricing: Free.

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  • Where/When:  Friday at 7 p.m. at McGann-Mercy High School.
  • Why go: Listen to some great local musicians and support a worthy cause.
  • Pricing: $8.

  • Where/When: Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Meet at Reeves Beach
  • Why go: Before it’s time to hit the waves, help make sure the beaches are clean.
  • Pricing: Free.

  • Where/When: Meet at the Riverhead Library on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
  • Why go: Learn about historic spots in Jamesport, Aquebogue and Northville.
  • Pricing: $20 for members/ $27 for nonmembers.

  • Where/When:  Saturday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Clovis Point Vineyard.
  • Why go: Charles Fishman will be signing In the Language of Women. Enjoy a little wine with your poetry.
  • Pricing: Free.

  • Where/When:  Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Atlantis Marine World.
  • Why go: This is just a great way to spend Mother’s Day with your entire family.
  • Pricing: Adults are $32.95 for non-members/ $29.95 for members;  kids are $27.95 for non-members and $24.95 for members.

  • Where/When:  Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Palmer Vineyards.
  • Why go: A special, hand-picked flight chosen for your mom by the experts at Palmer.
  • Pricing: Free tasting for Mom.

  • Where/When:  Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. at Comtesse Therese Bistro.
  • Why go: This place is a bistro and tasting room in one. Enjoy good food and free homemade chocolate.
  • Pricing: Chocolates are free.
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