Mother's Day is just around the corner! In case you need to diarise the date, it's on Sunday, 11 May 2025. And if you're wondering what you and your beloved mom can do on her special day, here's a few events to check out.
#MeetMomAtMelroseArch
dates: 10 and 11 May 2025
This Mother’s Day, why not #MeetMomAtMelroseArch and share in the possibilities the precinct has to offer from a lifestyle, experience and retail perspective? There is something for all moms and mother figures to enjoy, experience and indulge in this month at Melrose Arch.
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Mother's Day Concert at The Joburg Zoo
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 from 09:00 to 16:00
Join the Joburg Zoo for a day filled with music, laughter, and family fun! Enjoy incredible live performances by the multi-talented, Judith Sephuma, Timothy Moloi, Monde Msutwana, Sinesipho Mnyango, Charl du Plessis Trio, and The Phoenix Orchestra conducted by the maestro Richard Cock. Also, there will be a range of fun-filled activities throughout the day, including guided tours and engaging interactive biofact table. Children can play in the dedicated kiddies’ zone featuring mega jumping castles, face painting, animal demonstrations, and special photo opportunities with mom. Click here to get your tickets.
Mother’s Day Pottery & Mimosas Workshop
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 from 13:00 to 16:00
Celebrate Mother’s Day with The Creatory! Spend time with Mom and enjoy a heartwarming pottery workshop, where you’ll handcraft your very own wall pocket planter! Whether you’re spending quality time with Mom, gifting a special mom, or creating a thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop is the perfect way to create something truly special.
Mother’s Day Picnic at Fairlawns
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 from 12:00
Celebrate the mother figures in your life with an elegant picnic in Fairlawns' tranquil gardens. This is just the experience to make your mom, aunt, grandmother, even yourself feel special and appreciated. The offering includes a picnic treat filled with delicious bites, delights and scrumptious goodies. Click here to see the full picnic menu and to book!
Sip & Paint: Mother's Day Proteas
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 from 15:30 to 17:30
Craft and paint your very own hand-made ceramic protea as a beautiful keepsake or heartfelt gift. Whether you're treating your mom or enjoying a mindful moment for yourself, this workshop is all about meaningful connection and creativity. Get creative! Each protea is uniquely crafted, so no two are the same!
Mother's Day Paint Event at Lillian Gray Art School
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025 from 10:00 to 13:00
Join Lillian Gray Art School in their studio for a lovely painting workshop to celebrate Mother’s Day. This is your opportunity to spend time with Mom and create beautiful artworks together. This is a perfect way to treat the mother in your life. But be sure to book your spots ASAP as spacing is limited!
Mother's Day at The Woods Shopping Centre
Date: May 2025
Join The Woods Shopping Centre in Craighall Park for some Mother's Day spoils and specials. Join Vajrapani KBC JHB on 11 May 2025 for a Mother's Day Meditation with High Tea. Or head to The Zen Room for a Mother’s Day Wellness Gathering, also on 11 May. Astro Spa will be offering Mother's Day spa specials all month long!
Mother's Day Market
Date: Sunday 11 May 2025 from 08:00 to 14:00
Join Craft Market on Zeiss for a delightful day at the Garden on Zeiss as they celebrate moms! Their monthly Farmer's Market is packed with organic, farm-fresh goodies, and special touches to make your this Mother's Day market unforgettable. Entrance is free and there's secure parking available. And to keep the little ones entertained, there's a dedicated kids play area! Spend the day enjoying and celebrating with lovely music, delicious food, unique handcrafted items, and more!
High Tea Experience with Quaintessentials
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Spoil mom and spend precious time with her at this serene and unforgettable High Tea Experience with Quaintessentials. Indulge in a relaxing afternoon complete with delicious high tea delicacies and a glass of bubbly champagne. Enjoy a calming, aroma-filled atmosphere with their signature Quaintessentials essential oils, soothing music, as well as a guided introduction to essential oils and how to use them for daily wellness. Click here to book now at R500 per person.
Mother's Day at Prison Break Market
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Prison Break Market and their various tendors offer a selection of celebratory events for those superwomen in your life! From a lovely brunch and fun-filled photoshoots, to a picnic on the lawn and wine tasting, there's something special and exciting to celebrate Mom. Click here to get the full lineup and booking information.
Girls Got Wine Mother's Day Workshop
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025 11:00 to 13:00
Join Girls Got Wine for a heartwarming experience where you and mom will design your very own tote bag using real pressed flowers! This beautiful keepsake will be a lovely memory made together. All materials provided – just bring your imagination! Spaces are limited – book now and make this Mother’s Day one to remember!
Flower Styling Workshop at Fourways Farmers Market
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 from 12:00 to 15:00
Join the Fourways Farmers Market for a delightful and creative Mother's Day Flower Styling Workshop at The Gathering Studio! At R600 per person, this workshop includes a hands-on flower styling workshop where you'll create your own beautiful floral arrangement, a mini Mionetto Prosecco gift, and a complimentary G&T on arrival to kickstart the festivities. Book now! Space is very limited.
The Italian Club’s Mother’s Day Market
Date: 09 to 11 May 2025 from 15:00 to 20:00 on Friday | From 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday
Do you and mom love visiting markets throughout the city? They why not visit the Italian Club's Mother's Day Market for a day filled with unique gifts, artisanal treats, and handmade goodies. Spend the day strolling through the market, nibbling on delicious treats, shopping for special gifting ideas and just spending quality time with mom.
La Como Lifestyle Estate Mother's Day Food & Crafts Market
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025 from 10:00 to 16:00
There's plenty of celebrations at the Mother's Day Food & Crafts Market at La Como Lifestyle Estate in Boksburg. Enjoy their lovely market filled with deli delights, homemade gifts, fresh produce, décor, fashion, beauty, tasty treats, live music, kids' fun and much more!
Mother’s Day Market at Syringa Park
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Join The Local Market at Syringa Park for their Mother's Day Market. Gather the special mother figures in your life and treat them to an amazing lunch, a brisk lovely walk around Avianto Estate, and some cocktails along the banks of the river. Unwind, relax and spend precious time with mom!
