Mother’s Day should be a chance for moms to take a break (at least for a few minutes) and be pampered by their partner’s and kids. There are tons of fun, charming mommy-day events in Toronto and the GTA.
If you’re not sure what the mom in your life would like, take a look at the event list we put together for you. From tea parties, to wildflower walks, to delicious brunch activities, you are sure to find something to suit all different kinds of mom!
Mother’s Day Kids Workshop: Floral Love Bouquet
Head to Paint Lounge to create your own floral love bouquet at the Mother’s Day Kids Workshop. Keep kids (5–12) busy and let them create their own unique painting to give to Mom. Each workshop includes a 16×20 canvas, painting supplies and materials, and a lemonade or apple juice. Register in advance.
Mother’s Day Kids Workshop: Floral Love Bouquet
April 26–May 5, 4:30 pm–6 pm
Mother and Daughter Tea With Me
At this charming event, moms and daughters will enjoy a tea party, a photo shoot meet and greet with Princess Belle, a dress up station, colouring, and a carpet filled with pillows for reading together.
Mother and Daughter Tea With Me
May 7, 12 pm–3 pm
Mother and Daughter Tea with Me Glam Session
Moms and their teens/tweens can come and have a fun bonding experience. You can sit together, relax, laugh, and have some tea, all while being pampered. You will have your hair, make-up, and nails done to prepare you for your Glam Photo Session. Afterwards, you can enjoy a posh lunch and some more tea.
Mother and Daughter Glam Session
May 7, 12 pm–3 pm
Mother’s Day Weekend Specials at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
On Mother’s Day weekend, moms get free admission at Scenic Caves (along with paid admission for the kids). This adventure includes the caves, suspension bridge, mini-golf, and a family discount for the treetop canopy walking and zip lining!
Mother’s Day at Scenic Caves
May 7–8, 9 am–6 pm
Wildflower Walk for Mom
Head to beautiful Crawford Lake for the Mother’s Day wildflower hike. View a spring slideshow, and then go on a guided walk through the Crawford Lake woodlands to see all the wildflowers in bloom. Afterwards, families can enjoy a snack and some tea.
Wildflower Walk for Mom
May 8, 1 pm–3 pm
Mother’s Day Brunch and Nature Hike
Get outside this Mother’s Day and head to Kortright Centre for Conservation. Families can enjoy a delicious brunch outside, including a waffle bar, fresh fruit, sweet toppings, and even a chocolate fountain! After you’ve had your fill, enjoy a guided hike through the beautiful Kortright trails. Make sure to reserve ahead!
Mother’s Day Brunch and Nature Hike
May 8, 10:30 am or 1 pm
Mother’s Day Brunch at Black Creek
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Enjoy a charming brunch and tea experience. Participate in a light-hearted etiquette lesson, where you can learn to speak just like a Victorian lady or gentleman. When you are all finished, you can take a lovely stroll through the historic village.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Black Creek
May 8, 11 am or 2 pm
Amazing Moms of the Animal Kingdom
On Mother’s Day, take Mom to the Toronto Zoo to learn all about the wonderful animal mommies! Find out more about motherhood in the animal kingdom from the zoo experts, win some prizes, and enjoy some light refreshments. Afterwards, take your time exploring the rest of the zoo together as a family.
Amazing Moms of the Animal Kingdom
May 8, 10:30 am or 2:30 pm
Mother’s Day Brunch at Casa Loma
Enjoy Casa Loma’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch and experience the elegance of Toronto’s famous castle. Enjoy your food surrounded by splendor, an event the family won’t soon forget. Afterwards, the whole family can explore the castle and learn more about the history of Casa Loma. Make sure you reserve ahead!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Casa Loma
May 8
Mother’s Day at Westfield Heritage Village
Head over to Westfield Heritage Village and explore thirty-five heritage buildings. The village is a great place to spend a day. Don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with the whole family.
Mother’s Day at Westfield Heritage Village
May 8, 12:30 pm–4 pm
Mother’s Day Breast Cancer Walk
Help raise money for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. All fitness levels are welcome, this event encourages fun! The festivities include incentives, music, guest speakers, Zumba warm up, survivor tent, refreshments, and activities for the kids. And don’t forget to come dressed up in your craziest pink costume.
Mother’s Day Breast Cancer Walk
May 8
Mother’s Day Chocolate Workshop
If your mom loves chocolate as much as you do, this hands-on chocolate workshop is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day (and chocolate!). You will get to try some tasty treats, learn the different chocolates, create your own chocolate truffles, and then take your chocolate masterpieces home. Reserve your spot today.
Mother’s Day Chocolate Workshop
May 8, 5 pm–6:30 pm
Mother’s Day Sweets Tour
Celebrate the sweetness of Mom, along with some other amazing sweet treats. Enjoy Toronto’s only sweets tour this Mother’s Day and get ready to indulge. The tour will cover the history of sweets, lots of yummy samples, and discounted treats. Reserve your spot in advance.
Mother’s Day Sweets Tour
May 8, 11 am–1 pm and 2 pm–4 pm
Museum Pottery – Mother’s Day Jewellery Dish
After you make Mom breakfast in bed, head to the Markham Museum and spend time making a jewellery dish together in their pottery studio. Make sure to register ahead.
Mother’s Day Jewellery-Dish Making
May 8, 1 pm–3 pm
Mother’s Day at Famous People Players
Watch as rock and roll comes to life this Mother’s Day. Everyone will be dancing in their seats at this fun event. Enjoy music by world-popular musical artists, such as Michael Jackson, Elvis, The Beatles, Ray Charles, and Little Richard. The event also has a celebrity chef cooking up a three course meal, something extra special for Mom! The performance has also been specially modified as a tribute to Breast Cancer.
Mother’s Day at Famous People Players
May 8, 12 pm
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