Finally a day focused on mom! While you may not get time to put your feet up, we hope you will get a chance to feel a little spoiled and maybe even appreciated – even if only for a few minutes! A word of warning… Mother’s Day is often one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants so if you are planning on booking a Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner be sure to book early! See below for some Mother’s Day events in the GTA.
Visit Little Canada
Nov 25, 2024
to Jan 12, 2025
Little Canada
Embark on a thrilling journey through a spectacular miniature world showcasing famous Canadian sights like the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Be amazed by the intricate details and moving vehicles that bring this attraction to life in downtown Toronto. Plan ...
Toronto Artisan Market - Trinity Bellwoods Park
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Join us in beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park and help support our community of local artists and artisans. Bring your friends and family and shop unique finds from a diverse group of local makers. From original art to handmade jewelry, organic ...
Jr. Jays Mother's Day
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Rogers Centre
Join us on Sunday, May 12 for a special Mother’s Day edition of Jr. Jays Sundays. The game will feature Jr. Jays Zones across the ballpark, offering select activities designed to celebrate Mom! Families are encouraged to arrive early to ...
Dog Mom's Day: Free Professional Pet Portraits with Your Dog!
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
Yonge Eglinton Centre
Yonge Eglinton Centre is hosting a Pop-Up Dog Photo Studio and Market to celebrate National Dog Mom’s Day on May 11th. National Dog Mom’s day (the day before Mother’s Day) is the time to celebrate all the great Dog Mom’s ...
Mother’s Day: Celebrate at The Cottage Cheese
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
The Cottage Cheese
Make this Mother’s Day memorable with a visit to Toronto’s award winning urban Indian restaurant, The Cottage Cheese! On Sunday May 12, The Cottage Cheese is welcoming you and your loved ones to try their Mother’s Day menu, right in ...
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
May 11, 2024
to May 12, 2024
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) is one of the world’s largest festivals dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of comic arts. Activating 4 floors of the Toronto Public Library’s Reference Library, as well as neighbouring venues, TCAF 2024 will ...
The Birds are Back: Family Birding in High Park
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
High Park Nature Centre
Let’s get outside on World Migratory Bird Day to welcome migrating birds to High Park and Toronto! Join us for this family-friendly event to learn about birds returning from their winter break or passing through the city on their way ...
Mother's Day Vendor MRKT
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
Mimico Square
Treat your mom to a special day out at our in-person event. Join us for a day of shopping with over 30 vendors selling handmade goods, crochet, art, candles, sauces, stationary, skincase, jewelry, bath bombs, soaps, apparel, food, and fun ...
The Big Bounce Canada
May 11, 2024
to May 19, 2024
Woodbridge Fair
The Big Bounce Canada, the record-breaking experience for both adults and kids is coming to Toronto! Get ready to visit the world’s largest traveling inflatable park, which includes a bouncy castle spanning 24,000 ft (+/- 2,250 m2) and reaching up ...
Toronto Tall Ship Boat Cruises
May 4, 2024
to Aug 6, 2024
The Tall Ship Kajama
This is your chance to experience Toronto’s only tall ship boat cruise! Sail aboard the ‘Tall Ship Kajama,’ a traditional 165-foot, 3-masted schooner boat, and relax with a cold drink from the fully-stocked bar or order from the restaurant. You’ll ...
Mother's Day Harbour Cruise
May 11, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Toronto Harbour Tours
Ready for picture postcard-perfect shots of Toronto from a different angle? See those towering skyscrapers from the water on a Toronto Harbor Cruise, plus The Queens Quay Terminal, HTO Park, The Harbourfront Centre, the famous Toronto Islands, and more. The ...
Mother's Day at the Garden
May 11, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Toronto Botanical Garden
This Mother’s Day, treat the special person in your life with a memorable experience amidst the serene beauty of nature at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Nestled in the heart of the city, our garden oasis offers the perfect setting to ...
Mother's Day High Tea at the Castle
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Casa Loma
This Mother’s Day weekend, on Sunday May 12th, experience the elegance of the Edwardian era with an afternoon tea at Toronto’s iconic castle, Casa Loma. An elevated experience, guests will sample a selection of premium teas, scones, gourmet pastries and ...
Nature Connection: Introduction to birding
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Downsview Park
Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to the birds of Downsview Park. Binoculars are not required but are encouraged. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not permitted at this program. Service animals ...
Blooms & Brushes: Mother’s Day Painting Party
May 4, 2024
to May 4, 2024
Downsview Park
In celebration of Mother’s Day, participants will be guided in customizing their own canvas tote bag with painted illustrations of flowers and plants native to Southern Ontario. We’ll enjoy a short hike through Downsview Park’s meadows and forests and gain ...
Family Sundays at the Aga Khan Museum
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Aga Khan Museum
Sundays are Family Days at the Aga Khan Museum. Families are encouraged to drop into the Museum’s classrooms to participate in hands-on craft activities that change regularly to reflect our special exhibitions and programs. Designed for families with children between ...
Mother's Day Tea at the Pickering Museum
May 11, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Pickering Museum Village
You are cordially invited to a very special Mother’s Day celebration at the Museum! Join us for high tea complete with homemade treats from PMV”s own kitchen! Enjoy springtime in the Village by exploring the Museum before or after your ...
African Lion Safari 2024 Season
May 4, 2024
to Oct 13, 2024
African Lion Safari
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure, African Lion Safari will open for the season on May 4th! Get Closer Than You Ever Imagined to lions, giraffe, cheetah, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals, located in Cambridge Ontario. It’s the ...
WeeFestival of Arts & Culture
May 10, 2024
to Jun 9, 2024
From May 10 until June 9, 2024, WeeFestival will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary with a sparkling programme of 10 productions created especially for very young audiences by leading artists and companies from around the world and across the Country! The ...
Mother’s Day Open House
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
Twig & Brindille Flower Farm
Mother’s Day Weekend Open House, Saturday May 11th, 10-2pm, hope to see you there! This is a PWYC drop in event. Based on a small acreage between Durham and Markdale in Grey County, Ontario, Canada, we are a farm that’s ...
For Mom, For Women
May 4, 2024
to Jun 12, 2024
State & Main – Aurora
Leading up to Mother’s Day, 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 Rose of Sharon Services ...
Mother's Day Walk for Breast Cancer
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Streetsville Memorial Park
We invite you to create a team, rally friends & fam, gather pledges, and walk to raise funds for breast cancer research. Every dollar you raise, enables us to put more life-changing research into market. If you don’t think it ...
Meagan's Hug 2024
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
Hotel X
This family-friendly event starts at Hotel X and welcomes people of all ages and abilities to join the 5km walk to SickKids (555 University Ave) where participants will encircle and embrace the hospital in a demonstration of support sharing a ...
Mother's Day Garden Party
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
Homer Watson House & Gallery
This market is about mothers and makers! Tickets include workshops with talented artists-instructors, a food and drink ticket and live music! Access to the market and gallery is free! Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes ...
Mother's Day Virtual Walk-a-Thon
Apr 17, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Online Virtual Event
Breast Cancer Canada is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming virtual Walk-a-thon, taking place from now until May 12. This year, we’re bringing the Mother’s Day Walk experience to you, no matter where you are in Canada. ...
Mother's Day classes at Le Dolci Culinary Classroom
May 10, 2024
to May 13, 2024
Le Dolci Culinary Classroom
Toronto’s Le Dolci Culinary Classroom is hosting a range of creative and memorable Mother’s Day baking experiences . Spend quality time baking and learning new culinary skills with mom this Mother’s Day. Classes are open to all ages Classes include: ...
Mother's Day Food Tour
May 12, 2024
to May 12, 2024
Kensington Market
Searching for the perfect way to express thanks this Mother’s Day? Treat your mom to a delightful journey through the vibrant streets of Kensington Market, indulging in a diverse array of culinary delights from across the globe. Create precious memories ...
Science Rendezvous
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
Multiple Locations
Science Rendezvous is back and better than ever! We are so excited to bring STEM festivals across the country again in 2024. Each event will have thrilling demonstrations, hands-on activities, and explosive experiments designed to delight and excite the young ...
Toronto Flower Market
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
CAMH
Toronto Flower Market is back for the 11th season. One Saturday every month from Mother’s Day weekend through Thanksgiving, support local by shopping seasonal blooms from more than 30 Ontario flower growers and vendors and enjoy family friendly garden surprises ...
Mother's Day Garden Party
May 11, 2024
to May 11, 2024
Homer Watson House & Gallery
The annual Mother’s Day Garden Party celebrates mothers and all others who care, love, and nurture us. This market is about mothers and makers! Visitors will enjoy an afternoon with talented and unique vendors, workshops that inspire, live music, sweet ...
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Your guide to things to do with kids this weekend in and around Toronto. Updated each week to bring you the latest family events, activities, festivals, fairs, kids shows and fun things to do in the GTA and surrounding area.
