Mother’s Day is coming up and you don’t want to be caught empty-handed! But don’t worry, there are tons of ways to make your mom feel special. Go on a city tour, hit the markets, or dine out at a fancy restaurant.
Whether your mom is a fan of solo relaxation or prefers a family fun day, there’s something for everyone. Don’t be shy, find the perfect way to say “thanks for being the best mom ever!” and celebrate Mother’s Day in style.
Take Mom to a Sunday Brunch Event
Spoil your momma with a special brunch this Mother’s Day! Whether you book a table at her go-to eatery or whip up a homemade spread with all her favorites, she’ll appreciate the effort. From buffets to a la carte menus, hotels, restaurants, pubs, and bars are all jumping on the Mother’s Day bandwagon. Just make sure whatever you choose is something your mom will adore – this is her day to be showered in love and gratitude!
Go Wine Tasting in and around Kitchener-Waterloo Region
If your mom enjoys a good brew or wine, take her on a tasting adventure this Mother’s Day! The city is brimming with craft breweries, wineries, and meaderies just waiting to be explored, so grab the keys and get ready for an afternoon of sipping and sampling.
- Mother’s Day Ale Trail – Visit breweries, eat and drink delicious things, chill at the Wooly, get some flowers. Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM @ The Wooly Pub, Guelph
Take Mom Shopping
Forget mall shopping this Spring – head to the Farmers’ Markets or local shops for a chance to shop local, find the perfect gift for mom, and stuff your faces with tasty market eats!
- Kitchener Waterloo Gem & Mineral Show and sale – Indulge in your love for rocks, minerals, fossils, fluorescent rocks, handmade gemstone jewelry and beads. Saturday May 13, 2023 @ Kitchener Auditorium
- Dundee Artisan Festival – Shop for exquisitely handcrafted gifts from local independent makers, indulge in delicious food & enjoy musical performances. Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ New Dundee Community Park
- Mother’s & All Others Market – Shop Mother’s day gifts, crafts, art, direct sales companies, clothing, mugs, stickers, books and so much more. Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Bingemans Conference Centre
Get Gifts for Mom:
Give her a Spa Day in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
Give your mother the royal treatment she deserves this Mother’s Day by gifting her a spa package that offers relaxation, pampering, and tranquility or provide her with a gift certificate for her to choose her own treat.
- The Waters – Voted Best Spa in Waterloo, this is the region’s only resort-style spa.
- Azure Aqua Spa – Give Mom the best gift, rejuvenation – just for this Mothers Day. This super gift includes a 60 minute float and her choice of one Premium Treatment.
- KW Sauna – Come relax and unwind at KW Sauna.
- Escape Salon and Day Spa – This is a Salon, Cosmetic and Medical spa that offers a full range of quality services.
Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Activities
Spend quality family time this Mother’s Day by exploring a range of family-friendly activities that appeal to all ages, from small-scale entertainment to big-ticket attractions that guarantee an unforgettable experience.
- Take a drive through African Lion Safari Game Reserve. Get closer than you ever imagined to majestic species from around the world as you drive along 9 kilometres of trail.
- Travel back in time for an authentic heritage train ride through Woolwich Township and Waterloo Regions’ famous Mennonite farm country on a historic rail line that has been in service since the 1880s.
- Plan a visit to The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. Book your slots online.
- Enjoy a free and fun afternoon in Waterloo Park with a variety of family-friendly activities, including games, crafts and music.
Have a Mother’s Day High Tea Date
Take your Mother’s Day festivities up a notch with a high tea event, complete with delectable afternoon snacks including finger sandwiches, pastries, and a wide selection of teas to choose from.
- Treat mom to an afternoon of tea and treats at the Civic Museum. Relax and enjoy fresh scones, jam, baked treat, fresh fruit and bottomless pots of McCrae Private Blend and Guelph Town Garden Blend teas. Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 1:00 PM @ Guelph Civic Museum
- Treat mom on Mother’s Day with high tea at the St Jacobs Tea House– located in Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo St Jacobs. Saturday & Sunday, May 13 – 14, 2023
- Enjoy a unique afternoon tea experience that include classics like house-baked scones, sweet treats, and finger sandwiches. Special Mother’s day tea takes place Saturday, May 13 from 2 to 4 PM. Regular tea is available Wednesday to Saturday, 2 PM – 4 PM @ Imperial Market Bakery, New Hamburg
- Celebrate all of the wonderful mothers and mother- figures in your life with a tasty tea at McDougall Cottage, made just for them! Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM @ McDougall Cottage Historic Site
- Book your table at Little Mushroom Catering to enjoy an afternoon tea from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
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
Mother’s Day Brunch + Paint Soirée with Live Entertainment
Relaxed environment where you get to sip, enjoy locally prepared brunch & paint away. The instructions are fully guided step by step. Suitable for all who enjoy the finer things in life.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: The Sunday Studio, 283 Duke Street West #340, Kitchener
How much: $141.25
Mother’s Day Market, Pamper and Tea Party
This Mother’s Day, take mom out to be pampered and have a tea party! Pamper her with mini manicures and shoulder massages. Take her to our tea party to enjoy different delicious teas and juices plus finger foods and baked goods. Take her around to shop with over 80 vendors, selling everything she’s wished for!
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: The Aud, 400 East Avenue, Kitchener
How much: $5 – $15
Mother’s Day Drag Brunch
Come Enjoy a special brunch menu while enjoying performances and music throughout your meal.
When: Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Rhythm And Brews Brewing Company, 1000 Bishop Street North #Unit 10, Cambridge
How much: $11.98
Mother’s Day – Cooking with Wine
Celebrate Mom with this special culinary event filled with recipes that include red and white wine.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: 1909 Culinary Academy, 5183 Trussler Road, Ayr
How much: $115.84
Mother’s Day at the Kitchener Market
Join us at the Market for Mother’s Day! This year, we’ll be hosting a variety of Artisans if you’d like to shop around for the perfect gift, or have your little ones participate in some handmade crafts for their loved ones. There will also be a Mother’s Day themed Kids in the Kitchen for $20 starting at 11:30 a.m.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Kitchener Farmers Market, 300 King St E
How much: Free and ticketed events
You might like: Moms and female identifying primary caregivers/guardians will be FREE all weekend long at THEMUSEUM! Plus, the first 50 on Sunday will get tulips!
Mothers Day Drag Bingo
Come celebrate Mother’s Day with Drag Bingo! Your admission covers four rounds of bingo with drag performances in between each round of bingo. You could win a variety of adult toys and prizes. Bring your sense of humor as this night can be a little wild. You are paying for the drag performances, Bingo is included in the admission.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Where: Rhythm And Brews Brewing Company, 1000 Bishop Street North #Unit 10, Cambridge
How much: $19.56
Mother’s Day Matinee
Mother’s Day just got so much more exciting! Come celebrate Mother’s Day with a Drag Brunch at Abe Erb in Kitchener!
When: Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Abe Erb Brewing Company – Kitchener, 151 Charles Street, West Kitchener
How much: $17.31
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 Kitchener, 589 Fairway Road South, Kitchener
How much: Varies
Mother’s Day Flower Arrangement Workshop
Mother’s Day weekend come create a mason jar arrangement using fresh and dried flowers. $10 from each ticket will be donated to KSCR!
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener
How much: $45.00
Mother’s Day Wreath Workshop
Make a beautiful grapevine wreaths. We’ll walk you through the process step-by-step, while allowing you the creative freedom to create your own unique design to take home.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Sifton Properties CommunityRoom 241 Dunsdon Street Brantford
How much: $68 – $78
Mother’s Day Floral Workshop
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is hosting this Mother’s Day Floral Workshop in partnership with one to the Farmers’ Market vendors, Marché Fresh. Marché Fresh will be providing all the flowers and items that are needed to create your Mother’s Day floral arrangement, and will guide you through the whole process of creating a beautiful flower arrangement for Mom!
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Where: St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, 878 Weber Street North, Woolwich
How much: $44.83
Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women
The Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women is the largest event series in Canada dedicated to women’s mental health. Now more than ever is a critical time to show up for women and their health. 100% of the funds raised through the Run for Women stay in our local community and support programs and services delivered across Waterloo Wellington by CMHA Waterloo Wellington
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 8:30 AM
Where: Conestoga College – Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener
How much: Fundraiser; Register
Time with Mom Tours
This is a fun guided tour of Castle Kilbride of the home including the Belvedere. Guests are invited to try our hands-on vintage toy collection. The event ends with a tour of the special exhibit Whisked up in Wilmot which is all about food.
When: Sunday, May 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Where: Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road, West Baden
How much: $6.66
Mother’s Day Garden Party
Join Homer Watson House and Gallery as they foster a vibrant, inclusive and connected community through art, at our annual Mother’s Day Garden Party.
Enjoy the picturesque grounds and participate in a variety of creative activities. You will have the opportunity to enjoy workshops led by local artists, live music, a photo booth, delicious refreshments, and shopping at our beautifully cultivated Pop-Up Shop.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Homer Watson House & Gallery, Main Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd, Kitchener
How much: $20 – $22
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
The St. Jacobs and Aberfoyle Model Railway is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is offering a half-price admission to the first 50 mothers accompanied by a child, including a small gift from Thatch & Fringe and a fresh red rose from Living Fresh.
When: May 13 – 14, 2023
Where: St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway, 1440 King St N Building 3, St. Jacobs
How much: Half-price admission to the first 50 mothers accompanied by a child on Mother’s day; Regular admission $5 – $10
Outdoor Fun
Seeking some fresh air adventure this weekend — the good news is there are lots of natural areas for you to explore.
- Take a leisurely bike ride around the city for a peaceful way to soak up some stunning views, and it’s also a great idea to kick off your day before a picnic!
- Spring migration is here! If your mom loves taking a stroll through nature, consider going bird-watching in the city’s natural spaces.
- Rent canoes, kayaks, tubes or river rafts and enjoy paddling or tubing adventure along the scenic Grand River.
- Make the most of the season with camping, mini-golf, bowling, and more at Bingemans.
- Laurel Creek conservation area is ideal for cycling, canoeing, camping, and spend time with your loced ones.
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.
- Tommy Youngsteen in Concert – Tommy Youngsteen is the premier North American Bruce Springsteen tribute act featuring members and alumni from Juno-winning Canadian acts. Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 8:00 PM @ THEMUSEUM
- Fast & Furious – Ukrainian-Canadian pianist Serhiy Salov bursts with passion in Prokofiev’s ultra-virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2. Shostakovich’s colossal Symphony No. 10, widely viewed as a portrayal of the composer’s life in Stalinist Russia, has moments teeming with despair that ultimately ends in musical triumph. May 13 – 14, 2023 @ Centre In The Square
- Restoration – Featuring a DaCapo alumni choir and the premiere of A Great Tide of Love by director Leonard Enns. May 13 – 14, 2023 @ Trillium Lutheran Church, Waterloo