Show mum how much you care by spending the day together or heading out for a tasty meal, on you of course. CD has put together a list of the best ways in and around Canberra to celebrate your mum or mother figure this Mother’s Day, Sunday 12 May.
Share an experience with mum
Candle/ Perfume Making Class: Treat your mum to the world of fragrance creation as you create your own signature scent perfume or candle. Instala DIY Studio, 11-12 May; eventbrite.com.au
Mother’s Day Classic: Get outside and enjoy the fresh air while you walk, jog or run the lake to raise awareness and funds for breast and ovarian cancer. Round Terrace, Lake Burley Griffin, 12 May from 8am; mothersdayclassic.com.au
Family Craft: Children aged between 4-12 are invited to come make the perfect gift for mum, a reflective hanging mobile. National Archives of Australia, 12 May 10:30am-12:30pm; naa.gov.au
Mother’s Day Cruise: An unforgettable relaxing experience, jump aboard and float around Lake Burley Griffin for a couple of hours, add a delicious grazing board and bring your own drinks to elevate the trip. Canberra Cruises and Parties, Kingston, Sunday 12 May 2pm-4pm; canberra-cruises-parties.square.site
Cockington Green: Take mum on a trip to a tiny town where she will receive a glass of bubbly and small gift on arrival. Cockington Green, 12 May 9:30am-5pm; cockingtongreen.com.au
Mumfest: The Haig Village Markets host a special Mother’s Day edition with a line-up of mum-loving treats like a pamper palace, yoga, cocktail-making classes and more. Haig Park, Braddon, 12 May 8:30am-2pm; haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au
Sit back and enjoy
Things My Mother Made: Treat mum to a Mother’s Day afternoon of sublime music and heartfelt emotion as the National Opera presents a tribute to mums. Ainslie All Saints Church, 12 May 2:30pm; trybooking.com
Canberra Symphony Orchestra: Presents a program that pairs Classical icon Joseph Haydn with Norwegian Romantic composer Edward Grieg on Reverie. Albert Hall, Sunday 12 May 2pm; cso.org.au
What She’s Having: Enjoy a Mother’s Day murder ballad extravaganza for tales of woe, heartbreak, murder, vampires and cupcakes with full band and special Mother’s Day prizes. Smith’s Alternative, 12 May 4pm; smithsalternative.com
Shout mum to a meal
Buffet Breakfast: Treat the special mother in your life to all her favourite breakfast delights. Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, 12 May from 8:30am; cscc.com.au
Mu-Cha: Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with this delicious Yum-Cha-inspired set menu that promises to blend tradition and modern flair. Lazy Su, Braddon, from 11am; lazy-su.com.au
Bottomless Lunch: Take a seat in the stunning Courtyard Restaurant looking out at the terrace gardens as you enjoy sweet and savoury treats and two hours of flowing mimosas. Mercure Canberra, 12 May from 11:30; mercurecanberra.com.au
Yacht Club: Treat mum to a three-course meal with picturesque views of the lake with prices from $95. Southern Cross Yacht Club, 12 May from 12pm; cscc.com.au/yacht-club
High Tea: A smorgasbord of tiered sweet and savoury treats including truffled egg and cucumber on brioche and tiramisu cannoli from Capitol Bar & Grill. QT, 12 May from 12pm; qthotels.com/canberra
Marble & Grain: A deliciously and meticulously crafted three-course meal with a glass of sparkling on arrival, prices from $105. Marble & Grain, 12 May from 12pm; marbleandgrain.com.au
Hotel Kurrajong: Celebrate mums with a cocktail on arrival followed by an assortment of savoury and treat snacks while live music plays, got a picnic in mind, check out the take-away option. Hotel Kurrajong, 12 May from 9:30am; hotelkurrajong.com.au
MoAD: Treat mum her way, casual breakfast, fancy afternoon tea, sophisticated meal or a family picnic- MoAD have it covered. Enjoy lawn games, bubbles and music or book in for the First Women in Parliament Tour and walk the footsteps of Dorothy Tangney & Enid Lyons. Old Parliament House, 12 May 8am-4pm; moadoph.gov.au
