If you’re anything like me, Mother’s Day is a tough one to buy for. It’s hard to decide what to get – I mean, what could possibly capture all that love! But don’t fear, we’ve got you covered from gift ideas, to fun outings and activities, to tasty places to eat, so you can show Mum how much she’s appreciated.
{Disclaimer: the events listed are subject to change due to COVID restrictions. Please check the events for up-to-date information.}
Activities
Life Gym Joondalup is hosting a special all-ladies free fitness class for Mother’s Day to celebrate and empower women through health. The 45-minute session will feature a full-body workout that will get your abs and glutes burning. What better way to spend some one-on-one time than working on your fitness?
Where: Life Gym Joondalup | 8/21 Joondalup Drive, Edgewater
When: 8th May | 8:30 – 9:30am
Price: Free
Creative Community Market will be throwing a special day in celebration of Mother’s Day. The markets are on before Mother’s Day so you and Mum can get her present together to find something she’ll love. There will be tons of stalls to spoil Mum – gift ideas, arts and craft, mini high tea, cakes and coffee, plants and more. There’s also a big Mother’s Day raffle to be won!
Where: Creative Community Market | 6 River Road, Kelmscott
When: 8th May | 9am – 12pm
Price: Free
Plant and Pot Drawing Workshop
If your Mum’s into art and drawing, look no further! Open Hands Creative and Stackwood are coming together to bring you an exciting new workshop where you can let your creativity bloom. Learn to draw lush indoor plants while sipping on a coffee and tucking into a delicious pastry. What better a combo than pastry and art?
Where: Stackwood | 10 Stack Street, Fremantle
When: 9th May | 10am – 12:30pm
Price: $95 pp.
If you’re looking for something that Mum will remember for years to come, why not celebrate the day by treating Mum to an acrylic painting class at the beautiful and relaxing Rokeby Loft. Coffee and cake are included in the ticket and one lucky person will receive a bouquet of beautiful native flowers!
Where: Rokeby Loft | 95 Rokeby Road, Subiaco
When: 9th May | 10am – 12:30pm
Price: $59 for 1 or $100 for 2
In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to make luxurious natural beauty products. Your handmade lip balms, shower steamers and bath bombs will be perfect for Mum who can relax and enjoy her bath bomb before you treat her to dinner. Free-flowing bubbles, mimosas and tea and coffee will also be available throughout the session as well as a gourmet grazing platter.
Where: Hidden Haus | 4/4 Pritchard Street, O’Connor
When: 9th May | 10am – 1pm
Price: $126 pp.
Places to eat
What: High Tea | selection of sweet and savoury treats
Where: The Cabana Poolside Bar and BBQ at The Marina | 33 Ocean Falls Boulevard, Mindarie
When: 9th May | 3pm – 6pm
Price: $40 pp.
What: 2 hour-painting workshop | Delicious drinks | 3 course feast
Where: Market Grounds | 10 Telethon Avenue, Perth
When: 9th May | 10am / 1pm
Price: $110 pp | $55 pp (not incl. painting workshop)
What: Bottomless Morning Tea
Where: Prince Lane Bar | 356 Murray Street, Perth
When: 9th May | 11am – 1pm
Price: $150 for 2 pax.
What: Brunch | mum-osas | frozen daiquiris | oysters
Where: The Royal | 60 Royal Street, East Perth
When: 9th May | 11am – late
Price: $45 pp.
Other gift ideas
Support local this Mother’s Day with a Gin and Bloom Box from Republic of Fremantle. Including a bottle of their full-bodied gin, a beautiful bloom bouquet of native flowers by Floral Army, and a personalised card. You may even persuade Mum to share the gin with you!
Local florist extraordinaire Matthew Landers has carefully curated a new Matriarch bouquet collection for Mothers’ Day. This collection uses high quality, seasonal blooms which have been locally grown and supports local farmers and businesses. You can never go wrong with some beautiful flowers for Mother’s Day!
For a full list of events to make your Mother’s Day super special, check out our events calendar here. Enjoy celebrating your Mum!