Your mother can be appreciated in countless ways! You can explore local landmarks, browse markets, or enjoy an extravagant meal, among many other options.
Regardless of whether your mother desires some alone time or wants to spend quality time with the family, there’s something for everyone. Therefore, start planning now to discover the perfect way to express your love and gratitude for your mother and make this Mother’s Day celebration an exceptional and unforgettable experience.
Take Mom to a Sunday Brunch Event
Demonstrate your affection and appreciation for your mom this Mother’s Day by surprising her with a special brunch – whether you choose to take her to her favorite restaurant or prepare a homemade feast, she will appreciate the consideration. With numerous options such as buffets, a la carte menus, and Mother’s Day specials available at hotels, restaurants, pubs, and bars, you have endless choices to pick from, ensuring you choose something that your mom will cherish!
Go Wine Tasting in and around Hamilton
On this Mother’s Day, surprise your beer or wine-loving mom with an enchanting tasting adventure! The city boasts numerous craft breweries, wineries, and meaderies eagerly waiting to be explored, so get ready for a charming afternoon filled with tasting and sipping.
The Why Not Wine Festival, a two-day event with wine sampling, local food vendors, and live entertainment, also runs on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 from 4 pm to 11 pm daily at Bridgeworks!
Plan a visit to Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery. This is the best time to view blossoms, indulge in wine/cider/sangria tasting flights, fresh baked pies, and enjoy your train ride.
Take Mom Shopping
Ditch mall shopping this Spring and instead, head to the local Farmers’ Markets or shops to support the community, discover the ideal Mother’s Day present, and relish in delicious market eats!
- Spring Marketplace will feature over 130 local makers, artisans, and entertainers, with plentiful shopping, food, photo opportunities, and entertainment for all ages. Saturday May 13, 2023 @ Mainway Recreation Centre.
- The Pop Culture Market on Saturday, May 13th is dedicated to all things related to Pop Culture Past and Present where you can buy-Sale-Trade of collectibles.
- Join the Lucky Lion Night Market at Bayfront Park on May 12 to 14 for a culinary adventure featuring Asian culture, diverse vendors, interactive lion dancers, and family entertainment including special Mother’s Day treats.
Get Gifts for Mom:
- Get tickets for Dining in the Vines on Saturday, May 20th at the Ridge Road Estate Winery.
- Mother’s Day Pamper Me Package from Ridge Road Estate Winery.
- Flower and Mother’s Day Gift Delivery Options in Hamilton
Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Activities
Celebrate this Mother’s Day by spending valuable time with your family and enjoying a variety of family-friendly activities that cater to all ages, including small-scale entertainment and big-ticket attractions for an unforgettable experience.
- Sew Hungry Restaurant and Food Truck Rally – The finest food trucks, live music, food and drinks, beer gardens, and a kids zone will line up along Ottawa Street North on May 13, 2023 from 11 am to 8 pm.
- If Mom loves all things spooky, get tickets to the Hermitage Ruins, a classic one-of-a-kind tour into the haunted forest at night.
- Enjoy free fishing on Mother’s day weekend!
- Capture the magic of spring with a Spring Blossom Mini session at Puddicombe Farms in Stoney Creek. Saturday, May 13 from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Have a Mother’s Day High Tea Date
Add an extra touch of elegance to your Mother’s Day celebration by signing up for a high tea event that serves a wide array of mouth-watering afternoon snacks like finger sandwiches, pastries, and an extensive variety of teas that cater to all tastes.
- Dutch Mill Country Market is serving Mother’s day special afternoon tea on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th. Call 905 689 7253 to book.
- Indulge in an elegant Afternoon Tea experience at Tea at The White House, serving over 200 types of loose leaf teas, alongside traditional service of English Scones, sandwiches, and house-made sweets.
Breast Cancer Canada’s Walk-a-Thon to Mother’s Day
Join the Virtual Walk-a-Thon. Set up a team, or move on your own. Rally pledges and support. Dollars for distance, time, reps. Raise money for a goal of one more gym day a week, or 30 more minutes of yoga every day, or one big 20km walk on one day. Whatever you like, as much as you like, whenever you like – from now, until Mother’s Day.
When: until May 14, 2023
Where: Wherever You Are, Canada
How much: Free
Mom’s Night Out: Tea & Chocolate Tasting Workshop
Enjoy the delicious combination of tea & chocolate at the Museums of Burlington’s Mom’s Night Out: Tea & Chocolate Tasting Workshop. Katie Cyr of Monarch Tea Co. will be leading a 1-hour interactive workshop pairing tea blends with chocolates from Burlington’s own Walker’s Chocolates.
When: Friday, May 12, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington
How much: $55/person ($50/members) and include 4 tea and chocolate pairings, a COBS double chocolate scone, a chocolate biscotti from Mrs. B’s Gifthouse, and admission to the Museum galleries.
State & Main’s For Mom
This Mother’s Day, This Mother’s Day, State & Main is helping families celebrate Mom while fundraising for a great local cause. is helping families celebrate Mom while fundraising for a great local cause.
When: May 6 – 14, 2023
Where: State & Main, 1591 Upper James Street, Hamilton
How much: Varies
Mothers Day Charcuterie Workshop
Sign up with your Mom for a Charcuterie Workshop. You wll be guided step-by-step in creating a charcuterie board led by Bee.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Where: 1044 Cannon Street East, Hamilton
How much: $125 per board (max 2 people per board)
Mother’s Day at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market
Hamilton Farmers’ Market is hosting activities and contests on Saturday, May 13th for the whole family!
Join us at our Bracelet Making Station starting at 9 am, watch a magic show starting at 10:30 am and listen to live music from 11 am – 2 pm. In addition, the Market will feature our popular “Guess the Number of Candies in the Jar” contest, and our ever so popular Raffle Draw for another chance to win one of three prizes!
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Hamilton Farmers’ Market, 35 York Blvd, Hamilton
How much: Free
Mother’s Day Teacup Charcuterie
On Saturday, May 13th and Sunday May 14th, treat Mom to a visit to our beautiful new loft space, complete with everyone’s favourite combo, wine and charcuterie!
When: May 13 – 14, 2023 | 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Where: Ridge Road Estate Winery, 1205 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek
How much: $45 per Person + HST
Mother’s Day Health & Wellness Fair
This free Event will include Motivational Speaker, Nutritionist, Oncologist, Mental Health Practitioner, food, prizes & surprises!!
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Leander Boat Club, 50 Leander Drive, Hamilton
How much: Free
Mother’s Day Special Cookie Class
Let’s start the spring season right by having the best Mother’s Day weekend date night special! For the Mother’s Day Special on May 13th, there will be DIY cookie class “Decorate Your own Flowers with Royal Icing!” As well as a 2 course Dinner & a special gift for all Mama’s.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: 650 Plains Road East, Burlington
How much: $33.28
Mother’s Day Chocolate & Cheese Tasting
Treat Mom to a unique chocolate and cheese experience with Udder Way Artisan Cheese Co. and Madam Bonbon!
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: The Udder Way Artisan Cheese Company, 410 Regional Road 20, Hamilton
How much: $65.23
Mother Daughter Paint Day
Join us for a Charity Paint Night to celebrate Mothers Day! Come on your own or bring your mothers or daughters for a fun activity.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 1:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Where: Brantford Public Library – Children’s room, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford
How much: $41.26 – $43.93
Moms, Mirth and Mimosas
Come out and celebrate with Mom on Mother’s Day for some dranks, snaks and laffs!
When: Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Tracie’s Place Restaurant and Karaoke, 592 Upper James Street, Hamilton
How much: $11.98
2nd Annual Mothers Day Brunch
All Drag Brunch, featuring Miss Drew, Noella De Ville, Teran Blake, Monro and Helen Heelze.
When: Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: 161 Wellington Street North, Hamilton
How much: $27.96 – $43.93
Mother’s Day Floral Design Workshop
Create your own stunning fresh floral design in pinks and greens for Mothers’ Day! Featuring a focal point of pink Gerbera daisies accented by a tall line of Snapdragons and Snake grass, this is sure to be a conversation starter around your family dinner table.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens – RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
How much: $85 + $1 service fee & HST
Mother’s Day Tea: Historic Cooking Workshop
No other meal conjures up images of the Victorian era more than Afternoon Tea. During this workshop, you’ll work with Dundurn’s historic cooks to prepare nineteenth-century recipes next to our wood-fired range. Then visit Dundurn’s public rooms to discover tea traditions during the MacNab family’s time and explore below stairs to find out about the role of the servants in preparing and serving tea for family and guests. The workshop concludes with having a cozy early Afternoon Tea all together by gaslight in the historic kitchen.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
How much: $60 per person
Hamilton Poutine Feast
Take Mom for a poutine feast. Enjoy the classic Canadian dish, and top it all off with a bucket of mini donuts for the ultimate indulgence. Not just for the adults, the event will feature fun activities for the kids including games and face painting.
When: May 11 to 14
Where: Gage Park, 1000 Main St E, Hamilton
How much: Free
Outdoor Fun
If you are in search of some outdoor adventure this weekend, the good news is that there are numerous natural areas available for you to explore.
- Enjoy a drive through African Lion Safari Game Reserves and meet majestic species from around the world.
- Embark on a leisurely bike ride around the city to enjoy the breathtaking views and also start your day with a picnic, making it a perfect idea for a tranquil getaway.
- Spring migration has arrived! If your mother enjoys taking walks amidst nature, you might want to consider going bird-watching in the natural spaces of the city.
- Join Indigenous naturalist Emily Porter, photography expert Phil McRoberts, and adventurer Robin Tapley on a multi-day adventure to discover the diverse birding ecosystem in Long Point during Mother’s day weekend.
Get Tickets to Dinner and a Show
Surprise your mom with a special treat by giving her tickets to a live show for herself and a guest, or by treating her to a memorable evening of dinner and theater.
- See a murder mystery musical comedy full of surprises from one of Canada’s most accomplished and celebrated playwrights, Norm Foster. May 5 – 28, 2023 @ Drury Lane Theatre
- Theatre Ancaster is ‘gonna paint the town’ with All that Jazz … On Broadway! May 12 – 14, 2023
- Enjoy the beauty and elegance of a timeless masterpiece on Saturday May 13th at Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
- Get your tickets to HPO’s last concert of the season on Saturday May 13th at FirstOntario Concert Hall.
- Hear an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some Beatles, some classic Tijuana Brass & Brazil ’66 songs and more on Sunday, May 14 at FirstOntario Concert Hall.
- Watch a Tony Award-nominated musical, Something Rotten from May 12 to 27, 2023 at Hamilton Theatre.
- Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon of symphonic favourites from the Mediterranean. A Mediterranean Voyage plays on Sunday, May 14th at 3 pm at Burlington Performing Arts Centre.