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It's Time to Plan Your Weekend

Local activities and dinner specials for Mother's Day weekend

It’s Thursday, and you still have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Once again, Patch is coming to the rescue.  We’ve got your best bets for Mother’s Day weekend. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some great restaurant deals, too

1.    CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO             

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Where/When: Applebee’s, 7150 Hamilton Boulevard, Trexlertown; Thursday, 11 am – midnight.

Why Go: It’s the last day to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with special pricing on margaritas, Corona and Corona Light, and sangrias.

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Pricing: $3.99.

2/ SCOTT BEIDLEMAN PERFORMS LIVE 

Where/When: , 6751 Ruppsville Road, Allentown; Saturday, 10 pm

Why Go: Enjoy the sound of local musician Scott Beidleman, who plays classic rock mixed with some originals.

Pricing: Free.

3. ALL ABOUT ALLERGIES SEMINAR

Where/When: , 4422 Walbert Avenue, Allentown; Saturday, 3:30 pm

Why Go:  Dr. Robert Zemble from Allentown Asthma & Allergy discusses allergies during National Allergy/Asthma Awareness month.

Pricing: Free, but call 610-398-1361 x 13 to register.

4. SPECIALS FOR MOM 

Where/When: , 6616 Ruppsville Road, Allentown; Friday-Sunday

Why Go: Moms receive complimentary champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries with any food purchase on Friday and Saturday. Plus, moms enjoy a complimentary fruit buffet with chocolate fountain all day Sunday.

Pricing: Free with food purchase.

5. MOTHER’S DAY DINNER 

Where/When: , 2141 Pack House Road, Fogelsville; Sunday, 1 pm – 6 pm

Why Go: A four-course prix fixe dinner, with specialty dishes such as Day Boat Scallop, Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin, and Irish Organic Salmon, will be served.  Moms receive a complimentary rose with dinner.

Pricing: $65 per person

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