Calling all those celebrating Moms out there! Toronto is filled with events and activities in order to spend some quality time with mom. These activities ranges from taking a yoga class and getting your fit on to having a relaxing spa day in order to take away the daily stresses mom faces on the daily! Here are some activities and events to do on Mother’s day and make these memories worthwhile.
Top Things To Do on Mother’s Day in Toronto
Mother’s Day Activities:
High Park Cherry Blossom Bloom
Spring is just around the corner and the famous High Park Cherry Blossoms are about to bloom! If you’re looking to enjoy the warm weather and roam around the park, High Park is just the right place to go to.
Date: May 2-8
Time: All day
Price: Free
Visit the museum at Spadina
Date: May 11-12
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Price: $35
The Spadina museum will be holding a special Mother’s Day concert and tea event for the whole family to enjoy. The museum will be showcasing music from the 1920s and 30s performed by the Mim Adams Duo in the Drawing Room of the Spadina Museum right by the grand piano. Now get those dancing shoes on!
Take a walk around the Botanical Gardens
Date: May 12
Time: 11am to 2:30pm
Price: $25 to $45
The Botanical Gardens will be holding a Mother’s Day event with their famous outdoor/indoor plant cafe. Every mom will receive a colorful pashimina scarf and a free plant on the day of the event. As for the day goes, there will be a tour of the gardens as well as a special lunch box prepared by the Food Dudes.
Learn MoreCook and Make Food With Tastemaker Toronto
Date: May 10 – May 12
Time: 2pm to 11pm on May 10 and 11, 12pm to 4pm on May 12
Price: $54 to $80
For all the mommas who love to cook, we got something for you. Tastemaker Toronto will be hosting a cooking event with chefs such as Brandon Olsen and Momofuku’s very own Paula Navarrete. The event will also include a drinks cabinet/bar so you can create a dish and enjoy a refreshing drink made by Toronto’s finest bartenders.
Book NowDIY Candles with Sara’s Soaps and Candles Workshop
Date: May 11
Time: 1:15pm to 3:15 pm
Price: $40-$50
Looking for something more creative? Sara’s Soaps and Candles will be hosting a DIY Candle and Soap-making workshop for Mother’s day. The candles will be made out of soy wax which are made from natural vegetables.
DIY Flowers with Fairytale Creations and Catering Workshop
Date: May 11
Time: 10am to 12pm
Price: $109
Another creative and DIY project event coming your way! Fairytale Creations and Catering will be hosting a Floral workshop where you can create a floral arrangement of your own and give it as a present to mom, or to bond with mom while making these beautiful eye-catching arrangements!
Join Morning Yoga with Lululemon at Sherway Gardens
Date: May 12
Time: 8:45am to 10:45am
Price: Free
For those who want to get active, Lululemon will be hosting a Mother’s day yoga session at Sherway Gardens. Following the yoga session, they will be offering a complimentary breakfast, massages and other surprises throughout the event.
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Decorate Sugar Cookies with Sweet and Shy
Date: May 11
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $65
Sweet and Shy will be offering a Sugar Cookie decorating workshop event for Mother’s day for those who love to bake! The workshop is suitable for beginners who want to master icing techniques in order to get that perfect aesthetic for that delicious cookie. Now let’s get baking!
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Perfume Making with Nose Knows Design & The Scented Lair
Date: May 12
Time: 11am to 1pm
Price: $40
Nose Knows Design & The Scented Lair is offering a perfume making class for the moms who want to do another DIY while trying to make some delightful scents. The workshop will provide instructions on how to make a room spray, bath or soak spray.
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Drink Toronto
Date: May 12
Time: Open 24 Hours
Price: $100-$150
Drink Toronto will be hosting a Mother’s Day drink tour special, which consists of walking around Downtown Toronto and trying different types of alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, spirits, and other types of liquor. This event is 19+ as they will be serving alcohol throughout the event. Tickets start at $100-$150 depending on the tour package that you choose.
Learn MoreThe District’s District Kitchen
Date: May 11 to May 12
Time: 2pm to 4:30 pm
Price: $25 – $50
The Food District’s Kitchen will be holding Mother’s day workshop and activities that you can enjoy with mom. You can take cooking classes with local chefs, making your own kombucha, or even truffle-making (sounds fancy doesn’t it).
Learn MoreMother’s Day Spa Packages
Complimentary Facials with Mejuri and Caudalie
Date: May 4
Time: 11am to 6pm
Price: Free
Mejuri and Caudalie are offering complimentary facials for the Moms who just want to get their pamper on. Visitors will get a free jewelry of their choice as well as a free facial! Snacks and gifts are also available to purchase on the event.
Book NowElmwood Spa
Date: May 12
Time: 10am to 6:30pm
Price: $140 to $350
The Elwood Spa is offering a special Mother’s Day special for the moms who are looking to get their beauty and pamper on. The packages include facials, massage and add-ons such as manis and pedis.
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Novo Spa at Yorkville
Date: All of May
Time: 10am to 8pm
Price: $112 to $275
The Novo Spa at Yorkville is also offering a spa special package that consists of a collagen facial as well as a day at the spa for mom. Both packages can be bought as a gift card as well for the special lady in your life.
Book NowMiraj Hammam at Shangri-La Hotel
Date: All of May
Time: 9am to 9pm
Price: $260 to $565
Shangri-La’s Miraj Hammam Spa is offering a luxurious spa package for the moms who want to feel relaxed and bougie. The packages include a pedicure, massage and a body wrap. The packages can also be bought as a gift card.
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Hammam Spa
Date: All of May
Time: 10am to 9pm
Price: $190 to $270
The Hammam Spa also offers a Mother’s Day spa package that consists of a turkish bath and steam ritual, as well as a Swedish massage and a Dermatologica custom facial. These packages are available to buy in-store and online as a gift-card.
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Afternoon High Tea
High Tea at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Date: May 11-12
Time: 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $55/adult, $25/child
The Mother’s Day high tea event at the AGO will be inspired by Japanese Cuisine in order to celebrate the arrival of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room Exhibit. The event will provide delicious snacks, teas and sweet treats for moms who want to explore the city.
Book NowAfternoon Tea at Yonge-Lawrence Village
Date: May 12
Time: 11am to 7pm
Price: $40 plus tax
Experience a fancy high afternoon tea moment with mom at the t-buds at Yonge-Lawrence Village. They will be serving delightful treats and pastries such as English scones with jam and cream, as well as petit-fours on a 3-tier plate.
Book NowHigh Tea at Omni King Edward Hotel
Date: Fridays-Sundays
Time: 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Price: $27 to $54 per person
The Omni King Edward Hotel holds an afternoon high tea event every Fridays and Sundays for the moms who just want to have a chat and enjoy the day with their loved ones. They offer a wide range tea such as English Breakfast and Floral Jasmine, as well as delightful treats such as Cream Scones and Coconut and Lime Macaroons.
Book NowHigh Tea at The Shangri-La Hotel
Date: Daily
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Price: $51
Reservation: 647-788-8281
Spend some quality time with mom with High Tea at the Shangri-La hotel. They serve over seventy-five premium teas and a selection of delicious desserts to choose from, along with entertainment and live music.
High Tea at Fairmont Royal York
Date: May 11 to May 12
Time: 11:30am to 4pm
Price: $65/adult, $30/child
Reservations: 416-860-5004
The Library Bar at the Fairmont Royal York will be hosting a special Mother’s Day high tea event which consists of over thirty-five premium Fairmont teas, pastries and other delicious treats.
Mother’s Day Dinner Menus
Miku Toronto
Date: May 11 to May 12
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Price: $110/person
Miku Toronto will be serving a special Mother’s day Kaiseki menu, which includes Fresh Oysters and Pan Seated Scallops. The sushi menu also includes a salmon oshi, miku roll and aburi nigiri, in which the chef makes a type of sushi of their choice. If you are looking to have a fancy Japanese dinner for mom, this one’s for you!
Figo Toronto
Date: May 7
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Price: $85/person
Figo Toronto and the Grange of Prince Edward Winery will be hosting a one-day four-course dinner menu with special wine pairings. For the ones who would like to celebrate Mother’s Day early, this is an event to go for!
Friendly Reminder
Don’t forget to book tickets for these events in advance, as seats and spots fill up quickly! Also make sure to click here if you are looking for places to eat brunch with mom! And lastly, happy mother’s day!
