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
We can spend time together at home, but sometimes families connect on a different level when they head out to do something fun! Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to step back from regular life, and The Hangar Flight Museum is ready with family entertainment. Cool planes, fun activities, and lasting memories — celebrate Mother’s Day at The Hangar for a lively, interactive day!
Read more about it here.
Bella Concert Hall: Two Pianos, One Heart | May 10, 2026
Two Pianos, One Heart brings you love songs from the Elizabethan court to the streets of New York — with two pianos in between! This Mother’s Day concert makes a lovely Mother’s Day outing.
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 8, 2026, and runs all through Mother’s Day weekend by appointment. (The sale continues through May 17, 2026, and no appointment is needed after the first weekend.)
Calgary Rock and Mineral Show | May 9 – 10, 2026
The Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club presents the Rock & Mineral Show, featuring up to 50 vendors from around the world, live demonstrations, door prizes, activities, a silent auction and more. The show will have something for the whole family, as it showcases the lapidary trade, minerals, fossils, jewellery, beads and treasures for all.
Heritage Park: A Day Out With Thomas | May 9 – 10, 2026
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!)
Jubilations Junior | May 9, 2026
Mother’s Day is a great time to enjoy some family giggles! Jubilations Junior delicious food and fun entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Get your tickets for Despicable Minionz.
RESET Society Used Book Sale | All Weekend
The RESET Society hosts another huge Used Book Sale in May, and you can shop all Mother’s Day weekend. This sale supports women and children who face the violence of exploitation.
Symphony Sunday | May 10, 2026
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 Wandering with Wonder.
Spring Markets and Craft Fairs | All Weekend
Find a spring market with a Mother’s Day theme this weekend!
Taylor Markets Mother’s Day Extravaganza | May 9 – 10, 2026
Head to the Taylor Markets Mother’s Day Extravaganza! The first 100 Moms each day can grab a free loot bag. Then shop the vendors and enjoy family activities like face painting, crafting, and miniature horses & baby goats.
Vertigo Theatre | May 9 – 10, 2026
Does Mom like a little mystery in her life? Vertigo Theatre is presenting The Verdict, 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 making the most of your time together. We love you, Mom!
