Need some ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day in Toronto?
Here is a list of Mother’s Day brunch, live performances and other activities to celebrate Mother’s Day in Toronto.
1. Go Shopping For/With Mom:
Toronto has many unique shops for you to get the perfect gift or enjoy a day out shopping with Mom. In addition, this week also has various pop-up markets and expos to explore.
- INLAND Popup: Discover limited edition collections, handcrafted jewelry, clothing, loungewear, dresses, hats, handbags, swimwear, and more. Something for everyone! May 5 to 7, 2023 @ 157 Bloor Street, Toronto
- OCAD University’s 108th Annual Graduate Exhibition: Don’t miss GradEx 108, OCAD University’s 108th Annual Graduate Exhibition – Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition from May 3-7, 2023. Be inspired by the work of more than 600 emerging artists and designers, spread out over OCAD U’s McCaul Street campus.
- MAMA’s Day Market: Shop, celebrate and pamper the lovely ladies in your lives by supporting local businesses! May 5 to 7, 2023 @ Dixie Outlet Mall, 1250 S Service Road, Mississauga
- Mother’s Day Community Market: The event, hosted by Maker Market Collective, offers free admission and features various activities, such as shopping from vendors, giving out free gift bags to the first 10 guests, conducting a food drive/fundraising for the Compass Food Bank, and having raffle prizes and a 50/50 draw. @ Capital B Cafe, 1077 North Service Road, Mississauga
- The Spring Antique & Vintage Glass Lover’s Show & Sale: Come out and enjoy a large selection of Antique & Vintage Glassware from the 1800’s thru 1960’s. May 10 to 13, 2023 @ Lawrence Park Community Church., 2180 Bayview Avenue. Toronto
- Mother’s Day Sip ‘N’ Shop: All are welcome to join this pop-up event where you can enjoy a glass of wine and shop Toronto’s favourite local brands. Saturday, May 13 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM @Kimpton Saint George, 280 Bloor St W, Toronto
- Toronto Flower Market: The Toronto Flower Market celebrates local growers, florists, craftspeople and gardeners featuring incredible vendors to admire and take home their gorgeous blooms. May 13 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM @ CAMH (Shaw St Entrance)1001 Queen St W, Toronto
- Nostalgic Market (Vintage Clothing & More): Nostalgic Market is back with a weekend of vintage clothing and collectibles, featuring 25+ vendors and free giveaways leading up to and during the event. May 13 to 14 @ Woolfit, 1153 Queen St. W, Toronto
- Toronto Artisan Market: Support local artists and artisans at Trinity Bellwoods Park while enjoying a fun day with friends and family. The event offers a unique shopping experience with a variety of handmade products including art, jewelry, skincare, ceramics, and baked goods. Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 11AM – 5PM @ Trinity Bellwoods Park , 790 Queen Street West, Toronto
- Queen St Marketplace, located in Toronto’s Beach community, showcases the works of over 50 independent artists, artisans, makers, and designers in a unique outdoor handmade marketplace. The event is free for all, with free face painting for kids. : Sunday May 14, 2023 | 11am – 5pm @ Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St East, Toronto
2. Getaways:
- The Kimpton Saint George Radford Beauty package offers an overnight stay at a uniquely designed hotel in Toronto, a Radford hydrafacial facial, an evening social hour with wine, and 24-hour access to their onsite fitness center, providing an all-inclusive rest and relaxation experience for moms. @ 280 Bloor St W, Toronto
- Hotel X Toronto offers the ultimate urban resort-style getaway package for moms, including a one-night stay, $500 spa credit, one group fitness class at 10XTO, access to the rooftop pool, and in-room amenities such as macarons and chocolate strawberries.
- Birds of Iroquois Multi-Day Adventure: Indigenous naturalist Emily Porter, photography expert Phil McRoberts, and adventurer Robin Tapley will lead participants through various birding-themed sessions including wine and cheese mixer, an evening forest walk, an early morning bird adventure, a session on the Haudensaunee clan system, a visit to Bird Studies Canada, exploring the spring night sky, and photography tips in Long Point. @ Long Point Eco-Adventures, 1730 Front Rd., St. Williams
- Spas: Why not plan a weekend of relaxation at the Spa. Toronto has many great spas and there are many great destination spas in Ontario for a weekend away.
3. Flowers, Gardens & More:
- Fleurs de Villes Inc. is bringing its floral installations blending fashion design and fresh blooms with bespoke floral-dressed mannequins to Bloor-Yorkville. Follow the trail around Bloor-Yorkville and visit the collection of stunning fresh floral mannequins and unique floral installations. A fresh flower market will also open at multiple locations throughout the neighbourhood on Saturday, May 13 from 10am – 6pm, shop for fresh blooms from local florists, just in time for Mother’s Day. May 10th -14th, 2023 | 10am – 6pm @ Various Venues, Bloor-Yorkville.
- Toronto Botanical Gardens: Visit Toronto Botanical Gardens for a walk and also get plants for mom and yourselves as the garden is hosting Spring Plant Sale on May 6th & 7th. On May 14th, participate in the workshop to make a custom heart shape planter with mini succulents. Start the session with a succulent themed treat and floral beverage courtesy of TBG Bloom Cafe. You can also explore the Toronto Botanical Garden. @ Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, North York.
- Gardens & private tours: So plan a date with Mom to visit GTA’s flower gardens and sculpture gardens this weekend or any upcoming weekend. If you like to see exquisite private gardens then get tickets for the Annual Shaw Guild Garden Tour to see Niagara-on-the-Lake Gardens or Through the Garden Gate: Wychwood tour in Toronto.
- Wildflower Walk: Join for a wildflower walk and explore the woods at Crawford Lake in search of stunning spring ephemerals – from the earliest hepatica blooms, through trilliums and trout lilies, to the final blossoms of wild columbine the season brings diversity aplenty until the trees leaf out at the flowers are done for another year. @ Crawford Lake, 3115 Conservation Road, Milton
- Country Cut Flowers invites you to enjoy a refreshing experience of cutting your own flowers at their charming farm. Embrace the beauty of early blooms by cutting your own tulips and daffodils.
- Tasc Tulip Farm: Stroll amid 2 million tulips at this 25-acre farm in Fenwick. You can also pick your own tulips during your visit.
4. Enjoy a Picnic:
Toronto and GTA have a plethora of parks and natural spaces.
If the weather is nice, plan a luxury picnic at the park or your backyard. There are many Toronto companies that will set up exquisite picnic decors that will help you to create the outdoor event of your dreams.
5. Food & Unique Activities:
- Mother’s Day Brunch: Around the city, you’ll find a variety of food experiences to take in with her on Mother’s Day. Your options range from Mother’s Day buffets, brunches, dinners, and special Mother’s Day teas. 25+ Toronto & GTA Restaurants For 2023 Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner, Tea
- Durham Region: Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner & Gifts in Durham Region
- Peel Region: 25 Places For Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner & Gifts in Peel Region
- York Region: 14 Restaurants For Mother’s Day Brunch in York Region
- High Tea: You can find different and delicious high tea menus in Toronto that can cover any budget. Whether you prefer a more traditional English high tea or more unique offerings, enjoy a high tea with mom this spring (if sold out on Mother’s day).
- La Pizza Week: Try some unique pizzas this week at participating restaurants.
- State & Main Mother’s Day Campaign: State & Main is helping families celebrate Mom while fundraising for a great local cause. Through their annual For Mom, For Women campaign, State & Main is donating $10 to Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke for every fulfilled Mother’s Day reservation from May 6 to May 14 at their Etobicoke restaurant location.
- Halal Food Tour: Mississauga: Enjoy various Instafamous food vendors and hand-slaughtered 100% halal all weekend! May 12 to 14 @ Square One, 100 City Centre Drive, LOT P3, Mississauga
- Spring High Tea Train Ride: Experience a historic coach ride and a tour of beautiful gardens accompanied by soft music at the award-winning high tea event, featuring a menu crafted by the chef, with only one daily sitting at high noon. @ York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge
- Mother’s Day Cruise: This Mother’s Day, get more for your mom when you cruise on Northern Spirit— stunning skyline views, inspired cuisine and an experience unlike any other all make for the perfect celebration. Sunday, May 14, 2023 @ City Experiences By Hornblower, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto. Other options in Toronto include a tall ship Cruise and a brunch cruise on Obsession III.
- Mother’s Day Food Tour: This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a truly unique culinary adventure! On Mother’s Day Food Tour, she’ll savour the colourful flavours and stories of Kensington Market as she explores the iconic neighbourhood. Sunday May 14, 2023 @ Kensington Market, Toronto
- First 50 Moms Dine for Free: On May 14th, the first 50 female customers who come with their children will enjoy a FREE meal at Liuyishou Hotpot. This promotion is only available for in-store purchases, and one free meal per order per table will be provided (excluding broths).
6. Live Music & Theatre:
Enjoy live concerts, theatre and performances with mom. Some of the events taking place this weekend include:
- Kooza – Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions—acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. @ Under the Big Top, 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto.
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi—In Concert: The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) performs John Williams’s Academy Award-nominated score live while the heroes from The Force Awakens unlock mysteries and reveal past secrets in the Skywalker saga in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. May 11 to 13 @ Roy Thompson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
- NEW: A new play from Necessary Angel by Pamela Mala Sinha. The year is 1970 and the arrival of a Bengali bride to a small university town shakes up a tight-knit group of Indian immigrants, including the husband she’s never met. Tradition and counterculture collide for three women and their husbands as their perceptions of identity, sexuality, and the meaning of freedom are challenged by the spirit – and actions – of this fearless young woman. @ Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St, Toronto
- Macbeth: Vaunting ambition, a thirst for power, and bone-chilling violence collide as one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies is given the operatic treatment by one of Giuseppe Verdi’s most thrilling scores. Internationally acclaimed conductor Speranza Scappucci returns to lead the COC Orchestra. By Canadian Opera Company.
- The Chinese Lady: “The Chinese Lady” is a play that tells the story of Afong Moy, a 14-year-old girl brought to the United States in 1834 and exhibited as a spectacle to the American public. The play explores Afong Moy’s struggle with her identity as she is defined by her sideshow role and how she perceives Western culture through her Chinese eyes. The play is a mix of darkness, poetry, and whimsy. @ Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, Toronto
- THE SOUND INSIDE: In the play, “The Sound Inside,” the isolated creative writing professor at Yale, Bella Baird, forms a close bond with a brilliant yet enigmatic student named Christopher, leading to unpredictable events that challenge the limits of what one person can ask of another. @ The Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave. Toronto
- Transcendence: The Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company presents TRANSCENDENCE, a flamenco dance and music performance featuring guest dancer and choreographer José Maldonado, guest singer Manuel Soto, and local dancers and musicians from Toronto, Montreal, and Spain. May 12 to 14 @ Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
- Canada’s Largest Indigenous Performance, presented by Outside Looking In, features 250 student dancers from 13 communities across Canada who have worked with professional choreographers for the past eight months to showcase their talent on stage. Saturday, May 13, 7:30pm to 9;30pm @ Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto
- Funny Jews A Mother’s Day Comedy Show: This Mother’s Day, surprise your Mom with a night of laughter! Funny Jews is sure to delight! Sunday, May 14, 2023 starts at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. @ Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W. , Toronto
7. Animal & Farm Fun:
- Toronto Zoo: The Toronto Zoo offers a special Mother’s Day celebration where visitors can stroll through the zoo’s beautiful grounds, see over 3,000 animals representing over 324 species, and enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch at Tundra Trek Restaurant with stunning views of Arctic wolves and polar bears.
- African Lion Safari: See animal moms on a safari. Get closer than you ever imagined to majestic species from around the world as you drive along 9 kilometres of trail (approximately an hour to an hour and a half), home to over 1000 birds and animals. Daily, May 6 – October 8, 2023.
- Asparagus Picking: Mother’s Day weekend is perfect for a farm trip. Four farms around Toronto offer a pick-your-own asparagus experience in May, including Andrews’ Scenic Acres, Pingle’s Farm Market, Barrie Hill Farms, and Ye’s Farm. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities on the farms, from picking other fruits and vegetables to animal visits, wagon rides, and more.
8. Walks:
- ROMWalks: ROMWalks encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto’s vibrant neighbourhoods, including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more.
- “Chair-ish” Mom: Treat Mom to a scenic chairlift ride up the Niagara escarpment with refreshments and beautiful views, take a hike, and enjoy Muskoka chairs at the top, with tickets priced at $10 per person plus gate fee (excluding refreshments) and valid for two trips. @ Kelso Conservation Area.
9. For Those With Little Ones:
- The Princess and the Pea: An interactive, whimsical, musical experience for the whole family! @ Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto
- Disney Animation: Immersive Experience: Disney Animation: Immersive Experience is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today. @1 Yonge Street, Toronto
10. Other Things to Do With Mom:
- Free Family Storytelling Day: On Sunday, May 14, TISF celebrates Mother’s Day with Mother Load, a storytelling concert at 2pm featuring tales about the power and vulnerability of motherhood; and Everyone and their Mother at 3:30pm, featuring true stories about the women who raised us and inspired us – featuring Iranian-Dutch storyteller Sahand Sahebdivani, Hisham Kelati (Juno Award nominee for Comedy Album of the Year), Briane Nasimok, Madeleine Holden, Veronica Antipolo, and Paul Aflalo.@ Theatre Passe Muraille.
- Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Brave: On Sunday, May 14 the Blue Jays will celebrate Mother’s Day! Fans are encouraged to get to the ballpark early to take part in our Mother’s Day festivities running throughout the game in the Outfield District! Bring the mother figure in your life to Rogers Centre for a day of recognition and baseball!
- Mother’s Day Workshop – Bath Bomb ,Soap, Bath Tea , Room Spray: This all-ages workshop provides a fun experience to make soap, bath bombs, bath tea, and room spray, with an option to add beer powder to the products using a triple butter melt and pour soap base, dried botanicals, and natural ingredients. @ Rainhard Brewing Company, 100 Symes Road, Toronto
- Little Mom & Me: Visit Little Canada and scan yourself with Mom into a unique gift.
- Go Fishing: Enjoy a weekend of free fishing as Ontario Family Fishing weekend returns this weekend.
- Escape The Ghost Ship: Escape the Ghost Ship is an immersive pirate escape room experience that takes place on a real moving ship in the Toronto inner harbour, where players must solve a mystery and escape before the curse of Bethany Bishop claims their souls. This unique escape game has a successful track record and promises a thrilling adventure.
- The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival: The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival is the largest photography event in the world, and a premiere cultural experience in Canada, with over 200 exhibitions and happenings throughout the month of May in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Canada’s Wonderland: Head to Canada’s Wonderland with the whole family and check out 17 roller coasters, like Behemoth, Leviathan, or Yukon Striker, the world record-breaking dive coaster.
Check out this Embiria DISCOVER Mother’s Day: Tea Time Experience! Only $35 for two or more tickets gets you a tea workshop, a tea tasting and sandwiches, scones and pastries! Plus an awesome gift bag. Tickets at http://www.embiria.eventbrite.ca