It’s time to celebrate Mom! Flowers, chocolate, and chubby little arms wrapped around your neck are always wonderful on Mother’s Day (or any day). But if you’re also looking for fun activities, delicious food, and a chance to make wonderful memories, keep reading and plan a special family day.
(Many of these events happen on Mother’s Day, but we’ve included a few Mother’s Day crafts or activities that happen early, so be sure to check the dates.)
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FEATURED: The Hangar Flight Museum
It’s time to take a day to connect with your family and do something fun together! Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to step back from regular life. Check out Puppets and Planes at The Hangar Flight Museum. Father’s Day at The Hangar has been so popular that now Moms get to join the fun on their day! For the second year, The Hangar invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with them for a lively, interactive day.
Read more about it here.
Indigo Kids LEGO Build | May 3, 2025
Indigo Kids has a LEGO® Mother’s Day Kids Event, which is a little different than their normal events. Kids can join a Storytime and then build their own unique LEGO creation to take home. The event is for ages 6+ and you must reserve a spot. A reservation is $5 +fees, and participants will receive a $5 Gift Card for Indigo.
LEGO Store Make and Take | April 27, 2025
If you head to the LEGO Store early, you can make a Mother’s Day Flower!
Michaels MakeBreak | May 4, 2025
Plan ahead and take the kids to do a Mother’s Day craft for Mom at Michaels, with their MakeBreak session on the Sunday before Mother’s Day.
RONA Kiddos Workshop | May 3, 2025
Did you know that RONA stores are introducing Kiddos Workshop events? Kids ages 5 – 12 are invited to come build, grow, and participate in building a Mother’s Day planter! Snacks and all materials will be provided, but spaces are limited to first-come, first-served.
Toys R Us Make and Take | May 10, 2025
Your young builders will enjoy this free Mother’s Day Make and Take at Toys R Us. They will build a LEGO® Botanicals Micro Orchid – flowers that never die for Mom!
Aspen Crossing Mother’s Day Train | May 11 – 12, 2024
This year, show your appreciation for Mom by booking tickets for yourself (and Mom) on a brunch or supper train ride at Aspen Crossing for an unforgettable experience.
Calgary Reads Big Book Sale | All Weekend
The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is back and filling our lives with great books! The sale starts on May 9, 2025, and runs all through Mother’s Day weekend and until May 19, 2025.
Champions of Magic | May 11, 2025
Take Mom to a magic show! The Champions of Magic team is back with an explosive, all-new show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Catch this incredible show for the whole family.
Heritage Park: A Day Out With Thomas | May 10 – 11, 2025
Moms of little ones love to see their children’s faces light up and kids will love A Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park. On Mother’s Day weekend, indulge your train lovers and spend a day in the spring sunshine. (But this event books up quickly, so hurry!)
House of Skate | May 11, 2025
Check out the Mother’s Day Family Skate at House of Skate. Moms get in FREE with their kids, so keep it rolling!
Jubilations Dinner Theatre | All Weekend
Mother’s Day is a great time to enjoy some laughs without the little kids! Jubilations Dinner Theatre offers a fabulous night out, with delicious food and fun entertainment. They are now playing Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever. (But if you really want to take the kids, too, you can go to Rightside Out: Joy is Free with Jubilations Junior on May 10.)
Mother’s Day Brunch Guide | All Weekend
Personally, my favourite part of Mother’s Day is eating brunch out with the family! Find some ideas on where to make reservations with our Mother’s Day Brunch Guide.
RESET Society Used Book Sale | All Weekend
The RESET Society hosts another huge Used Book Sale in May, and this year, it takes place on Mother’s Day weekend. This sale supports women and children who face the violence of exploitation.
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra | May 10 & 11, 2025
Take Mom to a concert when the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven & Dvořák! Families and music lovers alike are welcome to a wonderful, musical evening.
Storybook Theatre | All Weekend
Once on This Island is playing at Storybook Theatre on Mother’s Day weekend, ready to transport your family to the Caribbean with a highly original theatrical adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
Symphony Sunday | May 11, 2025
If you want to listen to quality music, but you have little kids, check out Symphony Sundays with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra! On Mother’s Day, they are presenting A Paintbrush for Piccolo.
Spring Markets and Craft Fairs | All Weekend
Find a spring market with a Mother’s Day theme this weekend!
Vertigo Theatre | May 10 & 11, 2025
Does Mom like a little mystery in her life? Vertigo Theatre is presenting The Da Vinci Code, opening on the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend.
Whatever you do for Mom this year, make it special by making sure Mom doesn’t have to do any work and make the most of your time together. We love you, Mom!
