Mother’s Day is almost here, and will take place on Sunday May 11. Thankfully, there’s plenty of wonderful things to do and ways for you to treat your mum this year. There’s plenty of high tea events, as well as fun activities like flower workshops. Whether you want to spoil your mum, say thank you to the mother of your children, treat your grandmother or celebrate the mother figure in your life, here are some amazing things to do in Melbourne this Mother’s Day.
The best things to do in Melbourne on Mother’s Day
Spoil mum with a day at The Ritz-Carlton
There’s a few things you can do at The Ritz-Carlton for Mother’s Day. On Sunday, treat mum to an indulgent four-course lunch at Atria for $220. Or, from May 8 to 11, enjoy a decadent afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge on Level 80. This tea is $150 and includes a gift for mum to take home. Otherwise, treat mum to a spa treatment throughout the whole month of May. See more here.
Support those with breast cancer or ovarian cancer at Mother’s Day Classic
Walk or run along the Tan for Mother’s Day Classic. Each registration includes a race bib and a medallion as you cross the finish line. On the day, there will be food vendors and live entertainment. Funds raised on the day will support research on breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Find more details, including times and distances, here.
Take part in yoga at The LUME
Start the day right with a yoga and sound bath session at The LUME Melbourne on Mother’s Day. Whether you’re by yourself or with a mother figure, you’ll feel a sense of calm in this grounding yoga session and sound bath. You’ll also receive free coffee and a wellness goodie bag. See more here.
Dine like royalty at Reine & La Rue
Treat mum to a dining experience fit for a queen at Reine & La Rue. Feast on a curated menu and listen to live jazz. When you book, you can pre-order a sweet box or a bouquet of flowers as a lovely surprise. Lunch is $245 for adults and $65 for children, and bookings are available from 11am to 2:30pm. Learn more here.
Celebrate mum with high tea inside State Library Victoria
Journey to The Ian Potter Queen’s Hall at State Library Victoria for an exclusive high tea. Enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne, and listen to soft classical music. Indulge in a high tea curated by MasterChef winner Emelia Jackson. Pair your sweet and savoury bites with free-flowing tea and coffee. You can also purchase a cookbook from Emelia on the day and get it signed.
Adult tickets start at $151.35, and child and teen tickets are also available. High tea will take place on Sunday May 11, with session times from 10am to 4pm. More info here.
Spoil your mum with a Candlelight Concert
Show your mum how much she means to you, with a Candlelight Concert gift card. This card can be used for any concert of her liking and there are many concerts to choose from. Each Candlelight Concert is held in various iconic venues in Melbourne, and showcases classical renditions of different music genres. The venues are all filled with thousands of glimmering candles, creating an enchanting atmosphere that will take your breath away. This is the perfect way for your mum to unwind and enjoy an evening of music. See all the upcoming concerts here.
Have a sweet time with mum with a luxurious high tea at Pan Pacific Melbourne
For Mother’s Day, Pan Pacific Melbourne is hosting a luxury high tea in the Pacific Club Lounge. Nibble on sweet and savoury delights, while taking in views of the city skyline and enjoying a glass of champagne. You can also take home an exclusive gift for Mum. This high tea is available on May 10 and 11. Learn more here.
Take part in a Mom & Me Moments event at Flagstaff Gardens
Head to Flagstaff Gardens and relax with a sip and paint, or make a keepsake mirror with your child using air-dry foam clay. These Mom & Me Moments events will take place on May 10 and 11.
Have breakfast at Luci
Start the day right with a delicious bottomless breakfast at Luci. Feast on a breakfast buffet, and sip your way through plenty of mimosas and bellinis. This breakfast is $65 for adults and runs from 9am to 10:30am. Learn more here.
Enjoy high tea at Lanson Place Parliament Gardens
Treat mum to a classic high tea at Lanson Place. Nibble on sandwiches, scones and pastries while sipping on free-flowing tea or coffee. It’s $88 per person, or $98 if you add on a glass of sparkling. Children are $40. This event will run from 2pm to 4pm. See more here.
Get creative with a paint and sip class
Make fun memories together and take part in a paint and sip class at Paint For Fun in Port Melbourne. There’s a few sessions to choose from, including a family portrait session and a cocktail making and painting session. See what’s happening for Mother’s Day here.
Find a bit of magic together at Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Have an enchanting time with mum and the whole family at Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Encounter props, costumes and interactive moments from your favourite Wizarding universe. Find it at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre in Brunswick. Get your tickets here.
Take part in Mum, Me & High Tea at Dorsett Melbourne
Celebrate mum at Dorsett Melbourne with their Mother’s Day high tea. Receive a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, and enjoy free-flowing tea and coffee while you tuck into dainty sandwiches, dreamy desserts and scones. You’ll also receive unlimited savouries like sausage rolls and empanadas. This is $99 plus booking fee. More info here.
Get a tattoo at The Dark Essence
Looking for something unforgettable? Receive a small tattoo that you’ll treasure forever, make a ceramic mug together and enjoy nibble and cocktails at The Dark Essence studio in Richmond. This session will take place on Friday May 9 from 6pm to late, and tickets are $199.
Give your mum an exciting experience of her choice
Let your mum choose from a variety of incredible events and experiences with a Fever gift card. We’ve all heard that mother’s know best, and sometimes this is true for her own gifts too! So treat your mum to the perfect day of her choosing this Mother’s Day. Get the gift card here.
Soar above the clouds at Eureka 89
Treat the mother figure in your life to a three-course lunch at the sky-high venue, Eureka 89. Start the meal with a signature cocktail or mocktail, and enjoy your meal while taking in sweeping views of the city below. Lunch costs $190 per person and you can add upgrades such as a bouquet of flowers. Learn more here.
Celebrate Mother’s Day for the whole month at Mary Eats Cake
High tea specialists, Mary Eats Cake, are helping you celebrate Mother’s Day for the whole month of May. High tea will be available at their Brunswick and Montrose locations, and you can also get high tea delivered at home on May 10 and 11. See the different options here.
Dive into the history of the Titanic
If your mum is a fan of history, why don’t you embark on a virtual reality experience together? In Titanic: A Voyage In Time, you’ll feel immerse yourself with the help of VR, and dive to the wreckage of the ship. Then, you’ll be transported back in time, and wander the vessel as a passenger. Get your tickets here.
Treat your Maman to a French meal at Bistrot Bisou
Feel whisked away to Paris with a four-course menu at Bistrot Bisou. Mum will receive a glass of NV Veuve Ambal Blanc de Blancs Brut on arrival, followed by tasty French dishes like steak tartare, Vol au Vent aux Champignon and crème brûlée. This meal is $95 per person. Learn more here.
Take part in a free activity at a Funlab venue
Mums can enjoy a free game of bowling at Strike or Archie Brother’s Cirque Electric, or play a free game of mini golf at Holey Moley, or take part in one free corridor at Hijinx Hotel on Mother’s Day. This free offer is available for booking online only with the code MUMFREE, and needs a minimum of two people to participate.
Have bottomless brunch at Lona Misa
Feast on a Latin-inspired set menu with dishes like peri peri chicken, grilled shiitake anticuchos skewers and roasted andean potatoes at Lona Misa. The set menu is $95 for adults and $45 for children. Enjoy free-flowing tea or coffee, or two hours of bottomless mimosas, spritz, wine and beer. See more here.
Attend a Mother’s Day high tea at Pullman Albert Park
Celebrate Mother’s Day with high tea at Pullman & Mercure Albert Park. Receive a glass of Chandon Garden Spritz on arrival, and indulge in high tea while listening to a live violinist. There will be free-flowing Chandon, tea and soft drink throughout the event. High tea is $129 per adult and runs from 12pm to 3pm. More info here.
Grab a meal from one of the Lucas Restaurants’ venues
Venues like Grill Americano, Maison Bâtard, Chin Chin and more are serving up delicious set menus for Mother’s Day. Browse through the venues here.
Try maritozzi at Pidapipo
Pidapipo has teamed up with Julia Busuttil Nishimura to serve maritozzi at all of their venues. Try these fluffy brioche buns from now until May 16. You can also take part in a cooking class with Julia at Fitzroy Laboratorio on Saturday May 10 from 10am to 12pm. Learn more here.
Have bottomless brunch at Hotel Nacional
Hotel Nacional is hosting a bottomless brunch for Mother’s Day. Relax on the rooftop and sip on free-flowing Mumm bubbles and 90 minutes of unlimited margaritas, prosecco and house wines and beer. Pair it with popular Mexican bar snacks like corn ribs and potato croquetas. It’s $80 per person and will take place on Sunday May 11.
Let mum eat for free at Dolly in Le Méridien Melbourne
During lunch on Mother’s Day, if you purchase a main from Dolly’s à la carte menu, your mum can receive her own main course for free. Bookings for Dolly are required. On top of that, if you book a stay at the hotel Le Meridien on Mother’s Day, guests will receive a complimentary gift pack from French Beauty Co.
Celebrate your Mamma at Mister Bianco
Head to Mister Bianco in Kew for a three-course Sicilian lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day. Tuck into a variety of share plates, such as fried oysters, followed by a main of your choice and a dessert. This meal is $125 for adults and $65 for kids. Learn more here.
Take part in a flower workshop at Bloom Republica
At Bloom Republica, you’ll take part in a flower workshop and create a beautiful seasonal arrangement. Receive bubbles and bites on arrival, then let your creativity shine. You’ll also get to keep the handcrafted vase. This workshop in Carlton is available on May 10 and 11. See more here.