Mother's Day is on its way and if you are planning on doing something special, then you may need to book in early. Of course, your Mum will be happy with whatever you choose to do, but sometimes it is nice to so something special to surprise her! You can book a table at her favourite cafe or restaurant, organise a picnic with her favourite foods, take her for a scenic walk or book in for any of the events, below. A popular way to spend Mother's Day in Canberra is to run together for the Mother's Day Classic around Lake Burley Griffin, to raise money for breast cancer research.
Whether it be your mum, step-mum, aunt, grandmother or mother figure in your life - they all deserve some spoiling! Where will you be taking your Mum this Mother's Day?
Support a worthy cause at the Mother's Day Classic! Image: Mothers Day Classic Facebook
is a charity fun run to raise money for breast cancer research. You can choose between 5km or 10km run or walk, which starts at Rond Terrace by Lake Burley Griffin. The course is pram and wheelchair friendly and there will be an event village, entertainment, food stalls and more! If you would like to participate, then you need to register and a race pack will be posted to you with a headscarf, race bib and tribute card to honour loved ones on the day at the tribute wall. You'll also receive a commemorative medallion when you cross the finish line. See
here for full details.
Star Buffet in Tuggeranong will be having a special Mother's Day
menu, at a cost of $36.80 for adults and children cost $2.60 x their age. The buffet will be open all day between 11:30am and 9pm, with sitting times limited to 2 hours. This buffet restaurant is located inside the Canberra Burns Club, for members, guests and visitors. See
here for details. For a full article on Star Buffet, see
here.
Hotel Kurrajong in Barton will be having two Mother's Day options this year - you can pick up a
Mother's Day Takeaway High Tea for $129 or book in for a
High Tea Brunch for $79 adults/ $59 children, with a welcome cocktail and chicken sandwiches, macarons, cupcakes, scones with jam & cream and more. See
here for all event details.
Create special moments at Hotel Kurrajong. Image: Hotel Kurrajong website
is showing at the Canberra Theatre Centre in the Civic and will be an entertaining night out for Mum! Tickets start from $69.50. See
here for details.
The Australian National Botanical Gardens will be having a family-friendly musical event called
Music & More with Lucky Jim, at a cost of $8 for adults and $6 children. See
here for details. Afterwards,
explore the gardens and enjoy the children's activities.
Contentious Character in Wamboin will be hosting a Mother's Day event with a welcome glass of bubbles and an a la carte menu. See
here for details, when available.
Canberra Southern Cross Club in Jamison will be having a Mother's Day Buffet Breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, pastries and golden hash browns. The price is $39 for adults and $16 for children up to 12 years, for
members, guests and visitors. See
here for details.
Enjoy a buffet breakfast with the whole family at Jamison Canberra Southern Cross Club. Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club website
in Braddon will be hosting a 3-course Mother's Day lunch with a glass of sparking for $89 per person (with kids meals available). See
here for details.
The National Arboretum will be having a Mum's Tea in the Village Centre, with a delicious selection of sweet and savoury treats with accompanying drinks for morning or afternoon tea. The cost is $80 for adults and $40 for children. They will also be having a Mother's Day picnic hamper to enjoy in the grounds. See
here for details. If you have kids, they will love the
Pod Playground!
Still looking for ideas? Then take your Mum for a special lunch at
Poacher's Pantry in the Canberra Wine District, enjoy a
High Tea at Buvette restaurant at Hotel Realm or at the
Hyatt Hotel Canberra, hire a
GoBoat on Lake Burley Griffin, enjoy a
Mother's Day morning tea in a Braddon garden, book a
Tipsy Tea at White Rabbit cocktail lounge, buy some plants and enjoy lunch together at
Kitchen Garden at Rodney's or have a decadent chocolate dish at
Robyn Rowe Chocolates in the Canberra Wine District.
However you decide to spend it, Happy Mother's Day to the mums of Canberra!
Spend the day at the National Arboretum. Image: Ginger Catering website
