Edmonton 
If you have not yet begun planning for Mother’s Day, we can help! Several events around Edmonton can help you celebrate Mom. Additionally, there are things to do in Edmonton this Mother’s Day that are just for her.
You can centre your plans around dinner, dining, or drinks, or find something to do for the whole family. The May weather means you could plan for something outside, as well. Her afternoon can be filled with time in the river valley, shopping at outdoor markets, or enjoying her favourite sports and recreation.
Below are ten different ways to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day in Edmonton and ways to spend some quality time with her and your family.
Get Gifts For Mom or Take Mom Shopping
This is the perfect time to find a cute local gift for mom and spend a day with her while shopping and dining.
- Mill Woods United Church Spring Craft Market – Find a wonderful Mother’s Day gift from one of the 40+ vendors and plant sale. May 9 @ Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Crescent NW, Edmonton
- Spring Métis Market – Step into a world of Métis culture and creativity and explore a diverse array of talented Métis artists and artisans. May 9 @ Kingsway Mall, 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
- Plant Sale: Find a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift at Creekside Greenhouse with plants and hanging baskets, enjoy treats from The Mini Donut King and Chief Daddy’s Indigenous Cuisine, while supporting Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre. May 9 @ Zebra Centre, 14325 112 Ave NW, Edmonton
- Oddbird Art & Craft Fair: Shop in the heart of Old Strathcona, where artists, designers and makers from Edmonton and beyond will serve up all things weird and wonderful. May 8 to 10 @ Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre.
- Mother’s Day Market: Spend Mother’s Day at Pioneer House Club 50 with a local market featuring handmade goods, jewelry, home décor, and treats, offering a chance to browse, shop, and connect with the community. May 9 @ Pioneer House, 10102 100 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan
- Miller Crossing Mother’s Day: Support local this Mother’s Day with a market featuring 55+ vendors offering baking, meats, prepared foods, honey, coffee, tea, wine, crafts, jewelry, flowers, and a chance to win a $100 gift basket. Market May 10 @ Kingsway Legion, 14339- 50 Street, Edmonton
- Spring is the perfect time to get your hands on some beautiful plants and brighten up your surroundings. Edmonton’s local garden centers are a great place to start your search, and why not make it a fun outing by bringing Mom along?
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Take Mom to a Sunday Brunch Event
There is a wonderful selection of memorable and tasty brunch events for Mother’s Day in Edmonton this year. Sunday brunch is the perfect way to treat her, and treat the entire family, for an afternoon of great food, drinks, and time with loved ones.
- 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 Compassion House Foundation for every fulfilled Mother’s Day reservation between May 1 and May 10 at the State & Main locations.
- A Mother’s Day Drag Brunch: This Cabaret features some of your favourite local Drag Queens and delicious brunch choices from Spotlight’s kitchen. The perfect glamorous escape for you and Mama on her special day. May 10 @ Spotlight Cabaret
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Mother’s Day at the Gardens
- Celebrate Mother’s Day at Muttart Conservatory. There will be activities for all ages, such as making your own tea bag, planting, crafts, a scavenger hunt and a musical performance by singer, songwriter, musician, writer and mother Dana Wylie. Sunday, May 10, 2026 | noon-4 PM @ Muttart Conservatory, 9626 – 96A Street, Edmonton
- Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Garden with a relaxing and enriching day surrounded by nature. Enjoy blooming garden strolls, from planting flower pots and yoga to painting, forest walks, and wildlife encounters, along with brunch boxes from Cafe al Fresco in a relaxed outdoor setting. With plenty of ways to unwind, create, and connect, it’s a beautiful setting to honour moms and make lasting memories. Sunday, May 10| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Parkland County.
Have a Mother’s Day High Tea Date
A high tea date is so much more about tea! While these Edmonton Mother’s Day high teas all include a delicious assortment of beverages, they also offer a great opportunity to socialize, get dressed up, and have an afternoon away from the house. There are also high tea packages available for takeout.
- Afternoon Tea at Top of the Inn: Treat Mom to an Afternoon Tea at Top of the Inn, featuring tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and a selection of teas, set against sweeping city views from the 11th floor. May 10 @ Top Of The Inn, 4404 Gateway Boulevard NW, Edmonton
- Join WINGS’ Annual Mother’s Day Tea to support their programs that provide hope and healing to victims of domestic violence. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of tea, petite sandwiches, and sweet treats in a warm, welcoming space designed for connection. May 9 @ Heritage Park, AB, 5100 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
- Treat Mom to a timeless tradition with afternoon tea at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients, complemented by house-made pastries and a refined selection of ethically sourced loose-leaf teas. It’s an elegant and relaxing way to celebrate the special women in your life.
- Brew & Bloom has Mother’s Day high tea events at both their locations.
- Color Cafe has an Afternoon Tea that includes a selection of tea and biscuits, great tunes, and a creative art activity of your choice such as pottery painting, clay sculpting, or canvas painting. May 10 @ Color Cafe, 8882 170th Street, Ste. 1770, Edmonton
Mother’s Day Workshops
- Bento Cake Decorating Workshop: Celebrate Mother’s Day in the sweetest way possible with our special Mother’s Day Cake Decorating Workshop! In this workshop, you’ll learn to craft beautiful, edible masterpieces perfect for celebrating the special woman in your life! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this hands-on workshop is designed to inspire your inner artist and help you create a cake that’s as lovely as it is delicious. May 9 @ Hearth Cowork and Cowellness, 5720A 75 Street NW, Edmonton
- Mother’s Day Floral Mini Moss Art Workshop: Spend Mother’s Day at Cafe Haven creating a 9-inch floral moss art piece with guided instruction, while enjoying drinks, a photo backdrop, and a voucher toward menu items in a relaxed setting. May 9 @ Cafe Haven, 9 Sioux Rd, Sherwood Park
- Mother’s Day Pottery Wheel: Try something different this Mother’s Day with a 1.5-hour pottery wheel class, where participants shape clay into a bowl, mug, or vessel with guided instruction, then return later to paint their piece. May 10 @ Color Cafe, 8882 170th Street, Ste. 1770, Edmonton
The Edmonton Riverboat Cruise/Brunch
Take Mom out on a Mother’s Day cruise featuring brunch, live music, and a small gift, with a buffet including eggs Benedict, maple-glazed salmon, salads, and desserts like Saskatoon berry waffles.
When: May 9 & 10, 2026
Where: Edmonton Riverboat, 9734 98 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
How much: $80 to $120
Stars on Ice at Rogers Place
Credit: Stars on Ice
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a thrilling night of figure skating as the 2026 Stars on Ice tour brings rock-inspired performances to the rink. Headlined by Keegan Messing, Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, plus Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, showcasing elite skating and Olympic ambition. Details
When: May 8, 2026 | 7 PM
Where: Rogers Place
How much: $27 & up
Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Activities
There are attractions around Edmonton that offer fun for all ages on Mother’s Day, with a special focus on younger kids. Some of these spots also grant the chance for a short Sunday drive outside the city.
- Spend Mother’s Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, where you can meet animal moms, spot newborn spring babies, and explore wildlife exhibits together, making it a relaxed outing for families to enjoy nature and time outdoors.
- See unique structures made from food cans created as part of Canstruction displayed at West Edmonton Mall for the benefit of the Edmonton Food Bank.
- Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow – Watch traditional dancers, drummers, and singers of all ages, shop at artisans’ booths or try delicious food from food trucks. @ Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre Indoor Field House, 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton on May 9.
- The Jurassic Forest northeast of Edmonton in Gibbons, adds adventure to any kids’ day, and is a great way for mom to enjoy a peaceful walk through the trees. The trails contain large animatronic dinosaurs around every corner and interpretive signage.
- Make a difference in the lives of sick children and joinfor Rundle Park for Teddy Bear Fun Fest in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation on May 9 Enjoy a 5 km fun run/walk/roll, a Teddy Bear Fun Pack, entertainment, games, activities, a participant T-shirt, and a complimentary lunch at our teddy bear picnic with your registration fee
- World Migratory Bird Day: Come out and welcome back our spring and summer resident birds as well as birds that will be passing through on their journey north. Nature Nick will offer guided walks to teach kids and families about the natural features and plant and bird species in the park. May 10 @ Lois Hole Provincial Park, 400 Ray Gibbon Dr, St. Albert.
Live Shows
Mother’s Day weekend is perfect to support local theatre and spend some time with mom, especially if she loves live theatre. Or you can surprise mom with either tickets to a live show for her and someone else or with an evening of dinner and theatre. The shows available during the weekend include:
- Spend Mother’s Day at Jubilations Dinner Theatre with a tribute to The Beatles, featuring music from John, Paul, George, and Ringo alongside a dinner theatre experience.
- Enjoy Among Women this Mother’s Day weekend with Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir of Edmonton, featuring music by Stefania Turkewich and others, with guest performers Elegance Strings in a program centred on women’s voices and influence. May 8 @ St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 10825 – 97 Street, Edmonton
- Take in a Mother’s Day performance of Cyrano de Bergerac at Citadel Theatre, a refreshed take on the story of a gifted yet guarded poet whose bravery in battle contrasts with his struggles to express love and self-worth.
- Experience Mother’s Day with an intimate magic show by Chris Gowen, featuring close-up illusions in a small parlour setting, blending rare techniques with modern sleight-of-hand for an up-close performance. May 9 @ The Rec Room South Edmonton Common, 1725 99 St NW, Edmonton
- See a Mother’s Day performance of Autumn, a comedy directed by Lana Hughes, where two estranged sisters reunite to plan a wedding, navigating family tension, aging, and unexpected moments of connection.
- Attend CRESCENDO, a one-night performance combining rock and pop hits with orchestra, band, and choir, supporting the Mental Health Foundation and its youth initiative Kickstand. May 9 @ Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
- Hear Angela Cheng this Mother’s Day in a Piano Gala with the Edmonton Recital Society, offering an up-close concert experience at the Winspear stage. May 10 @ Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
- Treat Mom to a Mamma Mia! with Broadway Across Canada, where a daughter’s search for her father unfolds on a Greek island through the music of ABBA. May 12 to 17 @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 — 87 Avenue, Edmonton
Explore Edmonton’s Nearby Nature Preserves
There are two main types of nature preserves around the Edmonton area: the privately run areas, and the Provincial or National Park areas (notably, Elk Island). These areas have trail systems, interpretive signage, and an abundance of wildlife. Mother’s Day weekend could offer great spring weather for a day of picnics, hiking, exploring nature, and photography.
- The Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary is free to visit and has about 4-5km of trails to explore, depending on the routes you choose. Part of the trail is a wooden boardwalk which follows the wetlands, while the maintained natural pathways lead into the forests and meadows.
- The Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Area trail system can give you and mom, or you and your family, a wide selection of trail lengths for a Sunday hike. This is a convenient option for those in southeast Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Beaumont.
- The John E. Poole Wetlands are part of the Lois Hole Centennial PP in northwest Edmonton and St. Albert. The area has boardwalk trails, a large bird population, and picnic sites.
Give her a Spa Day in Edmonton
The best gift for mom on Mother’s Day could be some alone time for herself. Enhance her alone time this weekend with a day at the spa!
- The Body Polish Day Spa in Edmonton has a large list of spa packages that your mom can indulge in, which include massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, and more.
Free Outdoor Fun
Take advantage of the warmer spring weather if you can this Mother’s Day weekend. Doing something outside or recreational can often mean doing something for free on the weekend. Edmonton’s river valley and ravines give us some extra space to enjoy these activities, too.
- Plan a picnic for your Mother’s Day celebrations in one of Edmonton’s blooming city parks. Grab some snacks and a blanket from home, or stop by one of the weekend farmers’ markets. Any one of Edmonton’s river valley parks will have tables, cook stoves, and washrooms- except for Hawrelak!
- Edmonton has a huge network of paved bike trails, all of which are now clear of snow and ice. A river valley or ravine bike ride can easily be combined with a Mother’s Day picnic.
