Calgary 
When it comes to treating Mom this year, there are several ideas around Calgary.
The city and its attractions, markets, restaurants, and more are fun ways to spend Mother’s Day in Calgary. These range from free to paid events, indoor or outdoor fun, ways to relax, and ways to find adventure.
A Mother’s Day celebration in Calgary can be centred around Mom and her alone time. Or you can find something fun to do for the whole family. This includes events aimed at younger kids, and things to do for adult families.
Say happy Mother’s Day to Mom this year with the idea that she’d love the most!
Take Mom to a Sunday Brunch Event
Calgary will have a huge array of Mother’s Day brunch events. The Mother’s Day dining events in Calgary can be found at hotels, restaurants, pubs, and bars. Many will include a buffet, while there are also a few a la carte Mother’s Day menus, and different dinner events.
- Mother’s Day Brunch With Michela Sheedy: Treat the music-loving mothers in your life to an extra special afternoon featuring a legendary King Eddy brunch paired with the heartfelt tunes of edgy soul-country singer Michela Sheedy. Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ King Eddy.
- For Mom, For Women: State & Main is helping families celebrate Mom while fundraising for a great local cause. Through its third annual For Mom, For Women campaign, State & Main is donating $10 to Women in Need Society (WINS) for every fulfilled Mother’s Day reservation.
- Genius Of The Gentle Giant – Don Williams: Spend Mother’s Day at Ranchman’s with live country music, featuring Trevor Panczak performing songs by Don Williams, alongside food and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Take Mom Shopping
We don’t mean just the mall, either. Spring and May in Calgary equal chances to get out to the Farmers’ Markets. You can support local while getting mom a great gift or treating her to some market eats.
- The Inglewood Night Market celebrates the beginning of their season on the evening of May 8 on 10th and 10th SE.
- Mother’s Day Extravaganza: Bring Mom to a lively Mother’s Day market featuring free admission and parking, food trucks, crafting workshops, face painting, live animals, and 75 local vendors, plus loot bags for the first 100 moms daily at Bowness Community Association, 7904 43 Ave NW, Calgary.
- SUKOSHI: Calgary is getting its first in-city SUKOSHI location at Southcentre Mall. Known for its curated mix of Korean and Japanese skincare, makeup, and lifestyle products, SUKOSHI offers a hands-on shopping experience designed around product discovery, ingredient education, and personalized routines.
- Mother’s Day Weekend Art Market: Celebrate the matriarchs in your life at the Matriarch Art Market, a special Mother’s Day weekend gathering at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland.
- The Millarville Spring Market will return with a wide selection of local vendors perfect for Mother’s Day shopping. Visitors can browse handmade goods, fresh produce, baked treats, and unique artisan items, all sold by the people who grow, create, and craft them.
- If your mom lives reading, you can get her a boxful of books during Calgary Book Sale at Crossroads Market and Calgary Reads Big Book Sale at Calgary Curling Club.
- Saskatoon Farm is hosting the annual Mother’s Day Market weekend offers a full lineup of activities including live music, family games, animal exhibits, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Visitors can enjoy a brunch buffet, fresh baked goods, and unique vendor gifts. With a garden centre in full bloom, it’s the perfect way to spend quality time with mom.
- Mother’s Day Market: Treat your mom to a special gift from one of the many vendors offering unique items at Airdrie City Hall. From handmade crafts to delicious treats, you’ll find the perfect present for the special woman in your life.
- Annual Calgary Rock & Mineral Show: Enjoy this expo by Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club with over 50 vendors from around the world, live demonstrations, activities, silent auction and more.
Get Gifts for Mom:
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Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Activities (with Mother’s Day Brunch/Eats)
Sometimes finding something to do on Mother’s Day will require considering all ages in the family. There are many family-friendly activities to try in Calgary, including at attractions both large and small.
- Heritage Park is featuring a Mother’s Day brunch at the Gasoline Alley Museum. Plus, that same weekend will feature Day Out with Thomas (the tank engine!).
- There is always a fun reason to visit the TELUS Spark Science Centre. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a deluxe brunch buffet, hands-on crafts, science demos, and a sweet family photo at Spark. It’s a full day of love, laughs, and curiosity!
- The Calgary Zoo is also hosting a Mother’s Day brunch. Admission tickets are included in the ticket and you can explore the zoo.
- The Granary Road Farmers’ Market’s great family-friendly attractions will be open just in time for Mother’s Day. Families can enjoy mini golf, the active learning park, all the local shopping, and a goat’s yoga!
- Kick off the outdoor show jumping season by watching the May Classic at Spruce Meadows during Mother’s Day weekend. This opening tournament features amateur riders competing in events ranging from 0.80 to 1.30 meters in height. It’s a great way to enjoy equestrian sport in a scenic setting. Plus, Spruce Meadows has a special Mother’s Day brunch.
Have a Mother’s Tea or Workshop Dates
Book you and mom, and yourself and our family a memorable afternoon with one of Calgary’s Tea events. The event usually involves afternoon snacks like pastries, finger sandwiches, and other snacks, along with a selection of teas to enjoy with the foods. Or attend a creative workshop together.
- Try something hands-on this Mother’s Day with a guided linocut workshop, where participants design, carve, and print their own cards using a Nolan Proof Press, taking home a set of five finished pieces. May 9 @ Alberta Printmakers, 460 42 Ave SE, Calgary.
- Treat Mom to a creative Afternoon Tea with tea or Turkish coffee, snacks, prizes, and a photo booth, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy the afternoon together. May 10 @ Color Cafe Calgary, 1414 Kensington Road NW, Calgary
- Calgary’s Deane House has a high tea event with sweet and savoury snacks to pair with the tea. The high tea is available on Saturday and Sunday.
- Create something together this Mother’s Day with a 1.5-hour pottery wheel class, where participants shape clay into a bowl, mug, or vessel under guided instruction, then return later to paint their finished piece.
- Spend Mother’s Day creating a fresh floral arrangement at Flower Aura by Natasha, where participants design teacup displays with seasonal blooms, guided instruction, and light desserts in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. May 9 @ 401 Forge rd SE, Calgary
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Enjoy a live performance:
Support local theatre and artists while enjoying an awesome live show. Events taking place during the Mother’s Day weekend includes:
- Wildwoman: Based on the shocking true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast, WILDWOMAN dives into the lives of three powerful women as they fight for survival, influence, and legacy within the treacherous walls of a royal court. Until May 10 @ Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 – 8th Avenue SE, Calgary
- Jane Austen’s Emma: Spend Mother’s Day with a stage adaptation of Emma, where Emma Woodhouse navigates matchmaking, missteps, and relationships, uncovering lessons about love, friendship, and self-awareness along the way. Until May 9 @ The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary
- Revv52 Presents Classical Collision: Celebrate Mom with a high-energy concert blending classical and rock. Revv52 opens with bold, rock-driven takes on Mozart, Verdi, Handel, and Orff, backed by a full band. The second half shifts to classic rock anthems, honouring legendary artists in an electrifying performance where symphony and stadium sound meet. May 8 & 9 @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW, Calgary
- Postcards from Italy: Mark Mother’s Day with the Calgary Phil, led by Cosette Justo Valdés, exploring Italy through Stravinsky’s Pulcinella, Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, and pieces inspired by Sandro Botticelli. May 8 @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary
- The Verdict: Spend Mother’s Day at Vertigo Theatre with a compelling courtroom story, where a struggling lawyer takes on a malpractice case, risking everything to confront powerful forces and pursue justice. @ Vertigo Theatre, 161, 115 – 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
- Better Together: Spend Mother’s Day at Better Together, presented by the New West Society, featuring choral and orchestral performances with music from Sister Sledge, Toto, Stevie Wonder, Broadway favourites, and film hits. May 9 @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary
- Sweet on Fiddlin’: Head out this Mother’s Day for a full-length performance by the Calgary Fiddlers, featuring lively fiddling, percussion, and dance, while celebrating graduating performers with a pub-style evening, food, and themed drinks. May 10 @ Festival Hall , 1215 10 Avenue SE, Calgary
- Two Pianos, One Heart: Enjoy Mother’s Day with Two Pianos, One Heart, as The Festival Chorus presents music from Brahms and Leonard Bernstein, featuring the Bergmann Duo in a program spanning from classical works to West Side Story. May 10 @ Bella Concert Hall 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary
Free Outdoor Fun
Let’s hope for some good weather on Mother’s Day weekend. The outdoor spaces in Calgary could allow for several free outdoor activities. Plus, you can take Mom on a short trip west to the foothills and mountain parks for a little extra adventure.
- Plan a Mother’s Day picnic! Calgary’s various picnic sites offer riverside, park, forest, and mountain views, as well as sunset views.
- Enjoy a peaceful bike ride around the city. The paved trails are all clear of the snow and ice now, and can lead you and your mom to some incredible views. A bike ride is also a perfect way to start the day before a picnic!
- Explore Fish Creek Provincial Park on foot. There will be tons of wildlife and birds during the spring months, and the park has several choices for different lengths of hikes.
- It’s spring migration time! Go bird-watching if your mom is interested in enjoying a walk amid Calgary’s natural spaces.
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Get Tickets to Dinner and a Show
Surprise mom with either tickets to a live show for her and someone else, or with an evening of dinner and theatre. These Calgary dinner theatres both offer showings on Mother’s Day and include bar access with the dinner and show.
- Golden Girls Vegas Vacation: Enjoy Mother’s Day at Jubilations Dinner Theatre with a fun-filled show inspired by The Golden Girls, as the beloved characters head to Las Vegas for music, comedy, and a memorable night out.
- New Sound In Town: Spend Mother’s Day at Stage West Calgary with a musical revue tracing the blend of rock, pop, and country, featuring songs by The Eagles, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, and Taylor Swift.
Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel
Participate with mom for Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel featuring The Little Legs Race (1 km), 5 KM Walk/Run, or adidas 10 KM Run. The Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel has been one of Calgary’s largest family fundraising events supporting both Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Calgary Health Foundation.
When: Sunday May 10, 2026| 7:30 aM
Where: Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary
How much: $25.78 to $65.78
Give her a Spa Day in Calgary
Treat mom to some alone time, some luxury, and some relaxation this Mother’s Day. There are many Calgary spas with a variety of packages available to help you pamper your mom for a day. Or, you can always let her decide on how to spend the day with a gift certificate purchase
Such a great read! If you’re putting together a 2025 roundup, you’ve got to include Taj Mahal Restaurant’s all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day Lunch and Dinner buffet—just $30 per person, and only $12 for kids under 12. Honestly, can’t beat the value!
The Inglewood night market is on the evening of May 10. The article lists it as May 12.
In 2023, we are yet to update to 2024.