Sip tea from fine China this Mother's Day at the Mackie Lake House.

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VERNON - Lunch or brunch may be the most popular thing to do with mom this Mother's Day, but that's just the beginning. Here are a few suggestions of things to do that may, or may not, involve food.

Treat mom to a cup of tea served in elegant fine bone China and scones with Devonshire cream and preserves on the verandah of the Mackie Lake House. Mother's Day Tea runs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and includes a tour of the country mansion. Tickets cost $45. For more information go here.

Moms get in for free at the Historic O'Keefe Ranch this Sunday. There'll be an artisan market, plant sale, quilt show and live music and plenty to entertain the kids. For more information go here.

 

 

 

 

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O’Keefe Ranch opens officially for the 2019 season on May 12 - Mother’s Day!

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Gallery Vertigo is hosting the Okanagan Collaboration Challenge. Eighteen local musicians were put into pairs just weeks ago and now will perform nine new songs they have written. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. music starts at 7 p.m. For more information go here.

Davison Orchards is holding a Mother's Day Picnic in the Orchard. They prepare and pack the lunch, while you choose the perfect picnic spot. For more information go here.

 

 

 

 

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Mother’s Day countdown is on... Have you made plans yet? Join us on Sunday, May 12th from 11am - 2pm for our annual Mother’s Day Family Picnic. Select your choice of options from our made-from-scratch picnic menu and find a delightful place to sit in our orchard. There couldn’t be a better time to enjoy the apple blossoms! ?????????? Included is an orchard tour and complimentary family photo from 11am-3pm, and a special treat just for Mom. Kids can run and play and visit the farm animals! Book your picnic lunch online before Friday, May 10th at 4:00 pm https://www.davisonorchards.ca/upcoming-events/mother-s-day-picnic-in-the-orchard @vernontourism @dotheokanagan @okfamilyfun #mothersday #davisonorchards #family #fun #apple #blossoms #orchard #farm #experience #tours #farm #fresh

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Moms with a creative flare can try a hand at 'Heart Strings' for Mother's Day, put on by 123Artful at the Outboard Waterfront Pub. All paint materials, aprons and easels are supplied. Tickets cost $40. The event runs from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. For more information go here.

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