Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11 this year, and if you’re looking for some unique ways to celebrate, you’re in luck!Whether you’re planning something classic or hoping to surprise Mom with a unique experience, here are 15 wonderful ideas in and around Toronto to make her feel truly special this year:
1. Treat her to Mother’s Day brunch
Toronto’s dining scene pulls out all the stops for Mother’s Day, with plenty of restaurants offering a decadent brunch spread to start your mom’s day off right! Treat her like royalty at Casa Loma’s Mother’s Day High Tea, set inside the city’s iconic castle featuring a variety of gourmet pastries and premium teas. For all-you-can-eat, head to The Old Mill’s Mother’s Day Buffet, or The Rec Room’s Mother’s Day Drag Brunch for a dazzling extravaganza. See more of our favourite brunch spots in the city here!
2. Create your own home decor at this tufting workshop
Bring your mom to EmoTuft Tufting Studio for Mother’s Day and make your own rug, mirror, tote, or wall-hanging for a special keepsake. You’ll get to learn the craft together within a modern workshop studio before the hands-on fun begins! Learn more about the experience and grab your tickets now here.
3. Let her embrace her inner child at Bubble Planet
Not just for kids, Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience will transport you and your mom to a magical pastel world inspired by bubbles! With 11 mesmerizing themed rooms, you’ll get to explore surreal landscapes with all five of your senses, from a gigantic bubble bath to a virtual reality adventure. Buy your tickets here!
4. …And at Dinos Alive!
This incredible dinosaur exhibit is filled with over 40 colossal replicas that move! There’s even a virtual aquarium to see Jurassic sea giants. There’s currently a 25% discount to the experience which is taking place at YZD (30 Hanover Rd). Get the Happiness package for Mother’s Day where you can enjoy both Dinos Alive and Bubble Planet experiences in Toronto with an exclusive discount for both experiences.
5. Take a food tour through Kensington Market
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious adventure through Kensington Market with Tasty Tours! Perfect for food-loving moms, this immersive Mother’s Day Food Tour offers the best bites Kensington Market has to offer. Try an array of multicultural delights, all curated by local food experts. Tickets are priced at $89 per person and will be held on May 10 and 11 at 11 a.m.
6. Enjoy a Candlelight Concert tribute to her favourite artist
For a Mother’s Day experience she’ll never forget, bring your mom to a magical Candlelight Concert this May! Set within an iconic Toronto venue like The Royal Theatre or Metropolitan Community Church, a talented string quartet will put on a dazzling performance surrounded by countless candles. Better yet, you can choose a tribute to one of her favourite artists, from Celine Dion to ABBA.
7. Bring her a fresh bouquet from the Toronto Flower Market
Coming back just in time for Mother’s Day, the Toronto Flower Market has its first pop-up of the season on Saturday, May 10th. Here, you’ll find an array of gorgeous Ontario-grown flowers and plants, as well as handmade gifts, soaps, books, and ceramics. Brighten her day with a beautiful bouquet grown locally!
8. Relax and recharge together at a spa
What mom doesn’t love a good pampering? Toronto is full of amazing spas for a day of R&R, whether at the Miraj Hammam’s steam ritual or Spa myBlend by Clarins’ green tea vitality pool. See our round-up of 8 of the city’s best spas here!
9. Get messy with a splatter painting class
Embrace your creative sides at this splatter painting class in Toronto! Perfect for all ages and skill levels, no prior painting experience is needed – just unleash your creativity in the form of neon colours on canvas! Afterwards, you’ll both have a unique masterpiece to take home. Find tickets here!
10. Make your own bouquets at a flower arranging workshop
If your mom has a green thumb, this Mother’s Day Flower Arranging Workshop is a great hands-on experience you can do together! Held at Hotel X Toronto on May 11, you’ll be guided by an expert florist on how to create your own stunning arrangement. The workshop also includes a complimentary Aperol Spritz welcome drink upon arrival, which you can enjoy along with breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline. Find tickets here!
11. Shop local women-owned brands together
All Mother’s Day weekend, HER Market is popping up at Hillcrest Mall featuring local women-owned vendors carrying everything from delicious treats and handmade goods to gifts and home wares. It’s the perfect way to support local businesses while also finding a special present for your mom. Find more info and get your free tickets here!
12. See a play or live performance
This Mother’s Day, why not bring your theatre-loving mom to one of Toronto’s many incredible shows? From Come From Away to Cirque du Soleil’s OVO for their 25th anniversary, there’s no better occasion!
13. Give her the gift of choice
Can’t decide on a gift that mom will for sure love? Let her choose with a Fever gift card to one of many incredible experiences! From Candlelight Concerts to an immersive adventure at Dinos Alive or DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, there’s certain to be something she’ll love.
14. Have a luxurious day at the Fairmont Royal York
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a luxurious weekend at Fairmont Royal York. The hotel is offering a range of indulgent experiences, including Gold Floor Glamour on May 10 and 11, where guests on the exclusive Gold Floor can enjoy Perrier-Jouët champagne, a complimentary beauty session in partnership with Holt Renfrew and Gucci Beauty, and a special gift for Mom. On May 10, the elegant Imperial Room hosts an Imperial Elegance Afternoon Tea featuring live music, curated treats, champagne, and a playful kids’ menu. Then on May 11, La Belle et le Brunch offers a gourmet Mother’s Day feast with seafood, floral installations, and jazz.
15. Indulge in chocolate tasting within a vintage train car
Treat your chocolate-loving mom to a unique experience aboard the Chocolate Express—an artisanal chocolate tasting set inside a vintage railway car at the Toronto Railway Museum. Guided by a chocolate expert, guests will explore the rich history and complex flavours of premium Canadian craft chocolate, with a focus on dark varieties. Each pair receives a beautifully packaged tasting kit with full-size artisan bars, raw cacao, a reusable tasting mat, and flavour wheel—plus access to the museum after the event. The tasting runs May 10 and 11 at 2:30 p.m. and tickets are $55 per person (sold in pairs).
16. Toast with $9 mimosas at Delta Hotels Toronto
Delta Hotels Toronto’s newly reopened SOCO Kitchen + Bar is celebrating moms with a fabulous Mother’s Day brunch, accompanied with $9 mimosas and sangria on Sunday, May 11. It’s the perfect way to start your day in the heart of the city, or better yet, treat her to an overnight staycation at the Delta and opt for one of two exclusive in-room packages: The “Rosé All Day” package for $125, which includes a bottle of Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé, a cupcake bouquet, fresh tulips, a spa eye mask and headband, and a personalized card, OR the “Watch Her Sparkle” package for $120, which includes two bottles of Saicho Sparkling Teas (non-alcoholic), along with the same aforementioned thoughtful amenities.