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Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Mother’s Day in Toronto & GTA

Published by To Do Canada On April 29, 2026 1 Response

Need some ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day in Toronto?

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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.

 
  • OCAD University’s Annual Graduate Exhibition: Don’t miss GradEx 111, OCAD University’s Annual Graduate Exhibition – Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition until May 11. Be inspired by the work of more than 600 emerging artists and designers, spread out over OCAD U’s McCaul Street campus from May 6 to 10.
  • The Spring Antique & Vintage Glass Lover’s Show & Sale: Come out and enjoy a large selection of Antique & Vintage Glassware from the 1800’s through 1960’s. May 6 to 9 @ Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Avenue. 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 9 @ CAMH (Shaw St Entrance)1001 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 10 | 11AM – 5PM @ Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen Street West, Toronto
  • Designer Shoe Sale: Find Mother’s Day deals at the warehouse sale featuring major savings on shoes, apparel, beauty and home essentials. Shop top brands and discover discounted finds across fashion, skincare and lifestyle products in one place. May 7 to 10 @ The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
  • Asian Heritage Month Celebration: Spend Mother’s Day weekend at The Welcome Market at Mel Lastman Square. Browse 95+ vendors, enjoy live performances, explore food and vintage finds, and take in a lively celebration of Asian talent and local businesses. May 9 & 10 @ Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, 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 10 @ Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St East, Toronto
  • Mother’s Day Hillcrest Mall Special: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Hillcrest Mall with shopping, dining and memorable experiences. Enjoy a floral photo wall, explore a local artisan market, and take advantage of special gift card offers, including a bonus bouquet, for a thoughtful day with Mom. Until May 10 @ 9350 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

2. Flowers, Gardens & More:

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  • 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 9, where you can shop for fresh blooms from local florists, just in time for Mother’s Day. May 6 to 10 @ Various Venues, Bloor-Yorkville.
  • Toronto Botanical Gardens: Spend Mother’s Day at Toronto Botanical Garden, enjoying a peaceful garden setting with hands-on succulent workshops, tea and treats. Browse a curated marketplace, visit the café, and explore blooming gardens for a relaxed day outdoors. May 10 @ 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.
 
  • 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.
  • 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 daffodils.
  • Tulip Farms: Visit Tulip Farms near Toronto to pick your own tulips. Visit Pingles Farm in Oshawa as they will be hosting a massive tulip festival during Mother’s Day weekend.
  • Kortright Centre for Conservation: Spend Mother’s Day outdoors at a Kortright Centre conservation area, enjoying nature walks, hands-on activities and family time. Create clay crafts with kids and wildflower seed balls, explore natural play spaces, and relax with a picnic in a peaceful setting. May 10 @ 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan

 

3. Food & Unique Activities:

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  • 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).
  • Mother’s Day Chocolate Express: Make this Mother’s Day extra special by boarding the Mother’s Day Chocolate Express, a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in a charming vintage train car. Let the historic ambiance transport Mom into the world of artisanal Canadian craft chocolate, where she’ll be guided by a chocolate expert through the captivating stories and flavours of chocolate. May 9 & 10 @ Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
  • Mother’s Day Cruise: This Mother’s Day, get more for your mom when you cruise on Toronto Odyssey!— stunning skyline views, inspired cuisine and an experience unlike any other all make for the perfect celebration. Sunday, May 10 @ 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. May 9 & 10 @ Kensington Market, Toronto
  • The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery: Treat Mom to an unforgettable night. Enjoy an interactive murder mystery dinner where guests dine, solve clues and uncover secrets together for a thrilling Mother’s Day outing. May 8 & 9 @ Peter Pan Bistro, 145 Peter St, Toronto

4. Live Theatre and Shows:

Enjoy live concerts, theatre and performances with mom. Some of the events taking place this weekend include:

  • Moms Gone Mild: A Mother’s Day Comedy Show: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Moms Gone Mild, a cheeky stand-up show featuring hilarious mom comedians. Enjoy cocktails, candid stories and big laughs in this unfiltered, feel-good night out that proves motherhood only gets funnier. Sunday, May 10 | 6pm @ Spirit of York, 12 Trinity Street, Toronto
  • Best Damn Stand-Up Comedy Show: Spend Mother’s Day at Best Damn Stand-Up Comedy Show – Mother’s Day Edition at Reid’s Distillery. Enjoy live stand-up, craft cocktails and three standout headliners during this first-ever comedy night at the distillery. Sunday, May 10, 7 pm @ Reid’s Distillery, 32 Logan Ave, Toronto
  • & Juliet: Created by the Emmy Award–winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, & Juliet reimagines Shakespeare’s heroine with a bold twist. Juliet chooses her own path, set to iconic pop hits, in a vibrant romantic comedy about second chances, independence, and life beyond Romeo. Until May 17 @ Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St West, Toronto
  • Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Enjoy Moulin Rouge! The Musical, a dazzling, Tony Award–winning spectacle inspired by Moulin Rouge!. Enjoy romance, music and electrifying performances in an unforgettable night celebrating love, glamour and theatrical magic. May 9 & 10 @ CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto
  • The Cottage: Treat Mom to a night of laughter with The Cottage, a witty comedy inspired by Noël Coward. Enjoy romance, scandal and surprises in this charming countryside tale full of twists, secrets and sharp humour. May 8 to 10 @ Village Players Theatre, 2190E Bloor Street West, Toronto
  • Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung: Take Mom to a powerful night at the Canadian Opera Company with Bluebeard’s Castle/Erwartung. Experience two gripping psychological operas filled with mystery, drama and stunning visuals in this bold, unforgettable double feature. Until May 16 @ Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W, Toronto
  • A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical: Enjoy a heartfelt, high-energy show featuring iconic hits like “Sweet Caroline” in this inspiring musical journey through his legendary career. Until June 7 @ Address: Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto
  • 12 Litres 8800 Steps: Experience 12 Litres 8800 Steps, a powerful, visually striking performance exploring love, resilience and healing. This immersive 80-minute journey blends fantasy and reality in a moving story of connection, hope and emotional strength. Until May 17 @ Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St, Toronto
  • Dog Man: The Musical: Treat Mom and the family to Dog Man: The Musical, based on Dav Pilkey’s bestselling series. Enjoy a hilarious, heartwarming adventure filled with action, music and lovable characters in this fun-filled theatrical outing. Until June 14 @ CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, Toronto
  • Legally Blonde: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Legally Blonde The Musical, based on the hit Legally Blonde. Follow Elle Woods on a fun, empowering journey of self-discovery, friendship and confidence in this upbeat, feel-good theatrical experience.Until May 23 @ Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road, Scarborough

5. Walks:

 
  1. ROMWalks: ROMWalks (free) encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto’s vibrant neighbourhoods, including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more.
  2. Spring Walks: Enjoy the spring weather and go on a walk at these Toronto-area parks.

6. For Those With Little Ones:

  1. Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus: Enjoy a circus show with the whole family. Water Circus Nautilus promises a spectacular journey filled with laughter, suspense, and jaw-dropping acrobatics that keep the energy flowing from beginning to end.
  2. TRCA Spring Bird Festival: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) will be hosting the annual TRCA Spring Bird Festival at Tommy Thompson Park on May 9! Go on a bird walk with a knowledgeable guide, take part in kid-friendly bird-themed games and activities, and more!
  3. Centreville Amusement Park: With more than 30 rides and attractions, Centre Island’s iconic Centreville Amusement Park is perfect for families with young children. Moms ride free with the purchase of an All Day Ride Pass for their child.
  4. 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.
  5. Mother’s Day Tea Party with the Princesses: Immerse yourself and your little ones in a whimsical experience like no other, with three delightful sessions, each lasting a magical 90 minutes. May 9 @ Woodview Park Community Centre – 151 Cadillac Ave N, Oshawa
  6. Halton County Radial Railway: Spend Mother’s Day at Halton County Radial Railway, where moms receive free admission with a youth ticket. Ride historic electric railcars and explore Ontario’s largest electric railway museum along scenic tracks. May 10 @ Halton County Radial Railway, 13629 Guelph Line, Milton

7. Other Things to Do :

  • Toronto Blue Jays: Head to Rogers Centre for a Mother’s Day weekend with the Toronto Blue Jays. Enjoy a Barbie-themed game day with a bucket hat giveaway, plus Jr. Jays activities, family fun and special moments at the ballpark. May 9 & 10 @ Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
  • Toronto SuperMom Walk/Run for Parkinsons: Join SuperMom this Mother’s Day, a movement-focused gathering supporting those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Connect with others, stay active and share an uplifting experience centred on strength, support and community. May 10 @ Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Rd, North York
 
  • BYOD Yoga: Move, unwind and connect this Mother’s Day at a dog-friendly yoga class inside Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Flow with your pup, then enjoy drinks, community and a curated goodie bag in this relaxed downtown garden setting. Saturday, May 9 from 11:00am – 12:00pm @ Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto
  • AFC Toronto: Cheer Toronto’s women’s soccer team. AFC Toronto is a founding club in the Canadian women’s professional soccer league, the Northern Super League. vs. Roses de Montréal FC on Sunday, May 10 | 2:00 PM @ York Lions Stadium, Ian MacDonald Boulevard, Toronto.
  • Little Mom & Me: Share a meaningful outing at Little Canada, exploring miniature landscapes and stories from across the country. Add the Little Me Experience to create 3D-printed figures together, capturing a lasting memory in this uniquely interactive setting. May 9 & 10 @ Little Canada, 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto
  • Meagan’s Hug: Mark Mother’s Day with the Meagan’s HUG Walk in support of Meagan Bebenek Foundation. Walk together from De La Salle College to SickKids, sharing a meaningful moment of community, compassion and support. Saturday, May 9 | 8am-1pm @ De La Salle College, 131 Farnham Ave, Toronto
  • Go Fishing: Enjoy a weekend of free fishing as the Ontario Family Fishing weekend returns this weekend.
  • CONTACT Photography Festival: CONTACT Photography Festival is the largest photography event in the world, and a premier cultural experience in Canada, with over 200 exhibitions and happenings throughout the month of May in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Doors Open Richmond Hill: Explore Richmond Hill attractions for free on May 9.

8. Getaways:

  • 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.
  • Mother’s Day Cruises Ontario: While there are countless ways to show our appreciation and love for them, a Mother’s Day sightseeing cruise or brunch cruise is a unique and memorable way to make the day even more special.
  • Ontario Provincial Parks: If you are looking for a perfect, inexpensive weekend getaway from GTA to relax and rejuvenate, look no further than Ontario Provincial Parks. With over 15 parks within 200 km of Toronto, Ontario provincial parks are also great day trip destinations to immerse yourself in nature and to have a fun family day out.
  • Spring Getaways or Road Trips: There are, no doubt, several ways to plan a spring getaway in Ontario. And aside from the parks, attractions, or festivals to attend, these spring vacations could also be centred around destinations: small, rural towns in Ontario.
  • Spring Migration: The diverse habitats across Ontario support marsh, shore and field birds and a spectacular number of migratory birds stopover at various parts of Ontario during spring migration. If mom is interested in birding, here are a few places and festivals, you can enjoy.

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    1. Embiria

      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

      May 10, 2017 at 12:14 PM

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