5 Events In PA This Mother's Day Weekend Include Art, Music, More

PENNSYLVANIA — Looking for something to do on this Mother's Day weekend in southeast Pennsylvania? Patch has collected a list of five things to do, including shopping, live music, an expansive arts festival, and more.

Taylor Swift's three-night stay is a major headliner, as fans flock to Philadelphia to see the multi-hyphenate multimillionaire. Events have been going on all week, and continue into the weekend.

Here are the details on those Taylor-centric celebrations, as well as some other events going on good for moms and families this weekend.

1. The Eras Tour - 3 nights of Taylor Swift (Philadelphia)

…are you ready for it? Taylor Swift kicks off a trio of concerts in the City of Brotherly Love for her Eras Tour, beginning Friday May 12. Tickets are still available via resellers like StubHub, but cost at least $1,000.

Special guests Phoebe Bridgers and GAYLE join the Wyomissing native Friday and Saturday, with Gracie Adams replacing GAYLE for Sunday’s show. The concerts are at Lincoln Financial Field and begin at 6:30 p.m.

Address: One Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA

2. Swift-adjacent events: themed parties and cocktails (Philadelphia)

If you didn’t score tickets to see Taylor, or if you want to celebrate with other Swifties before the show, several locales are celebrating with musically-themed cocktails and dance parties.

XFinity Live! (1100 Pattison Ave.) is hosting pregame parties May 12-14 for those with and without tickets to the Eras Tour with themed cocktails, photo booths, costume contests, and more. Assembly Rooftop Lounge atop the Logan Hotel is serving up a “Lavender Haze” for you to sip as you overlook the city, and The Dutch has a trio of cocktails themed after Miss Americana herself.

3.‘Plein Air’ painters exhibit their artwork (Delaware Co.)

The Wayne Plein Air Festival has already begun, with 32 painters set to finish about 300 works of art by the end of the week. Artists selected by juror Bryan Mark Taylor of Utah will create paintings focusing on barns in the Wayne area.

Then, galleries open May 13. The community is invited to several events throughout the weekend, including “Mimosas and Masterpieces for Mom” on Sunday from noon-3 p.m. (Read more on Patch.)

Address: Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave. Wayne PA

4. “Neighborhood Series” brings orchestra to community (Lancaster Co.)

The LSO is debuting the “Neighborhood Series” to make its music more accessible, and invites people to celebrate Mother’s Day with food trucks and a family-friendly atmosphere from 4-5 p.m. There will also be a student percussion instrument crafting session from 5-7 p.m. after the performance at First Presbyterian Church.

Address: 140 E. Orange St. Lancaster PA

5. Outdoor dining and shopping zone (Bucks Co.)

Doylestown’s East State Street will be closed Saturday and Sunday from 5-11 p.m. as a “Pedestrian Zone” for outdoor dining and shopping, another opportunity to find something for a special mom in your life — or take her with you to browse. The street is home to an eclectic mix of businesses and restaurants including Genevieve’s Kitchen, Siren Records, Evolution Candy and Ice Cream, Quinoa Peruvian and Mexican Restaurant, the County Theater, Busy Bee Toys, Nina’s Waffles and Sweets, Rakkii Ramen, and more. (Read more on Patch.)

Address: E. State Street from Pine to Main, Doylestown PA