10+ ideas for celebrating Mother’s Day in Canberra
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This year, Sunday 9 May is the day to celebrate mums, carers and anyone who fills that special role—and we’ve got some ideas for how to show them you appreciate them every single day.
Mother’s Day at Haig Park Village Markets
On Sunday 9 May, Braddon’s favourite food and produce market, Haig Park Markets, will be all about mum, featuring handmade jewellery, candles, fashion and beauty stalls.
Live music and a pop-up bar will create a gorgeous ambience to treat Mum to a Sunday morning in the park.
Sunday 9 May 8 am – 2 pm | Haig Park, Braddon | facebook.com/haigparkvillagemarkets
Autumn Leaves Market
Located at Pearce Community Centre, the Autumn Leaves Market will be a bespoke crafters delight, showcasing local produce just in time for Mother’s Day.
There’ll be plenty of pottery, jewellery, soaps, candles, cards, cookies, baked goods, hampers and more! Money will also be raised for Days for Girls—a charity that provides dignity and female hygiene kits for women and girls overseas.
Saturday 1 May and Sunday 2 May from 10 am – 2 pm | Pearce Community Centre, Collett Place, Pearce | Facebook.com
Mother’s Day Afternoon QTea
What better way to say thank you to the leading ladies in our lives than a classy high tea?
QT Canberra will put on its version with Afternoon QTea at Capitol Bar & Grill with an exclusive menu of sweet and savoury treats and a glass of G.H Mumm Champagne upon arrival…fancy!
Sunday 9 May 1.30 pm or 2.30 pm | 1 London Cct, Canberra | qthotels.com/gold-coast/offers/eat-drink/high-tea-at-qt
CBRmade Etsy Made Local Market
In the first large-scale indoor market in Canberra since the pandemic, over 100 small businesses from the capital and surrounding regions will come together to showcase and sell their handmade products at the CBRmade Etsy Made Local Market.
Organisers are also partnering with Kiss Goodbye to MS for financial donations and Roundabout Canberra—so bring along your pre-loved winter clothes to donate!
Saturday 1 May 9 am – 4 pm | Exhibition Park in Canberra | cbrmade.com.au
Dance Central’s Senior Fundraising Fete
As part of Phillip dance school Dance Central’s fundraising efforts to support their senior dancers in their upcoming major competitions and events, Dance Central is holding a crazy-fun fête on Sunday 2 May.
If mum has always wanted to learn how to dance, this is the event for both of you!
On the day you can look forward to a Mother’s Day stall with gifts for your special mum starting from $5, including live succulent terrariums and luxurious pamper packs, food stalls, dance workshops in a vast range of styles and themes for all ages from four years to adults, a clothing stall filled with pre-loved swag, shoes and accessories starting from $5 and more!
Sunday 2 May from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm | Dance Central, 13-15 Altree Court, Phillip | dance-central.com.au/workshops-and-events/snr-fundraiser/fundraiser-fete
Mother’s Day at Marketplace Gungahlin
This year, Marketplace Gungahlin is showing their appreciation for all the mums and mother figures out there with either a free gift offered in centre after you spend $35*, or the chance to win one of three Mother’s Day hampers.
The hamper will be full of treats from Priceline, Laser Clinics Australia and Poetry in Flowers while free gifts* include Sterling Silver Earrings from Prouds, Jasper & Myrtle Chocolates from Poetry in Flowers, Small Coffee and Mini Cupcake from The Creamery & Co, Mother’s Day Card from Nextra Newsagency, $20 Voucher from Crystal Nails Spa and $10 Marketplace Gungahlin Gift Voucher.
*See hercanberra.com.au/event/mothers-day-2021-at-marketplace-gungahlin for more information.
Wednesday 5 May – Sunday 9 May 10 am – 2 pm | Marketplace Gungahlin | marketplacegungahlin.com.au
A Gorgeous Excuse to Catch Up with the Girls
After 12 long months, the girls can finally reunite!
Naked Wines presents A Gorgeous Excuse to Catch Up with the Girls—which is either a morning brunch or afternoon tea at the Hyatt Hotel with accompanying design stalls, live music, fashion styling show and guest speakers. Perfect for mums, aunties, sisters and grandmothers!
Don’t forget your goodie bag!
Saturday 8 May 11 am and 2 pm | 120 Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla | agorgeousexcuse.com.au
Celebrate Mum at Monster
Celebrating “ethical eating and conscious cuisine”, vegetarian and vegan mums will rejoice in Monster‘s delicious offering this Mother’s Day.
From 12 pm head to Monster in NewActon for a progressive lunch menu for $85 pp that includes Billecart Salmon Champagne on arrival and a gift for Mum by Wiluna with the option to upgrade to bottomless Billecart for $45.
Kids menu available for $25 pp, including a two-course menu and drinks.
Want even more? Upgrade to the ‘suite’ dessert and continue celebrations into the night for $179 one-night stay at Ovolo Nishi, including all the Ovolo Perks.
Sunday 9 May | From 12 pm | Monster Kitchen & Bar, Philip Lim Street, NewActon | Bookings via Eventbrite
2021 Mother’s Day Classic
Canberran women and their mums have been running together in the Mother’s Day Classic since 2007—and this year is no different.
The event is held around the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin or Lake Ginninderra, with 5 km and 10 km options.
Walk or run, up to you, but there’s no better way to catch up with the women in your life and get your fitness in at the same time.
Sunday 9 May | Rond Terrace to Parkes Way and Lake Ginninderra to Diddams Close Park, Belconnen | mothersdayclassic.com.au
Mother’s Day Lunch at Pialligo Estate
This year, Pialligo Estate will treat you and your mum to a seasonal feast with a side of flair.
Guests will receive a glass of bubbles on arrival and be served three courses of deliciousness, as well as shared plates and picturesque views.
Sunday 9 May 11.30 am – 5 pm | Pialligo Estate Canberra, 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo | thepialligoestate.com.au
All About My Mother at Arc Cinema
If you’re looking for a more chill Mother’s Day option this year, Arc Cinema at the National Film and Sound Archive will be showcasing the Oscar-winning melodrama, All About My Mother, providing a moving exploration of what motherhood means.
Guests will receive a complimentary glass of sangria and chocolates for the cinematic screening.
Sunday 9 May 2 pm | Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Cct, Acton | nfsa.gov.au
Paint Along at King O’Malley’s
Time to tap into your inner artist with a creative night out at King O’Malley’s.
‘Paint Along’ is a relaxed environment where you can paint away with food and drinks at your fingertips, not to mention you walk away with a masterpiece at the end! The perfect activity to do with mum.
Sunday 9 May 1 pm – 3 pm | King O’Malley’s, 131 City Walk | eventbrite.com.au
Mother’s Day at Molto Italian
On Sunday 9 May, the Kington Foreshore’s Molto Italian will be spoiling mums with a complimentary glass of Italian Prosecco on arrival at both their lunch and dinner services, with two sittings for both lunch ( 12 and 2 pm) and dinner (6 and 8 pm).
43 Eastlake Parade, Kingston | Call directly to book on 6140 7039
