Mother’s Day is fast approaching!

We created a list of 2014 Mother’s Day events for our readers to plan the perfect day with mom. We just wanted to make sure everyone was relax and not scrambling, because we made an awesome list of events going on around Toronto to help. Look out for these great events next year as well!

“Luv Ya Mum” at Over the Rainbow:
Over The Rainbow, 101 Yorkville Ave
Over The Rainbow invites you for a day of shopping, treats and pampering this Mother’s Day. Enjoy free mini cones form Summers Ice cream and complimentary nail polish changes from LUX-SPA. Purchases made during the event will raise funds for The Interval House.
www.insiderainbow.com/mothers-day-2014-otr/

Mother’s Day Chocolate Tour:
Trinity Bellwoods & vicinity
Come join us on a stroll through the classy neighbourhoods of Queen West & Dundas West surrounding Trinity Bellwoods park, where they will sample chocolates & chocolaty sweets from 5 unique stores. Learn more about where chocolate comes from, how a little chocolate can be good for you, and why we crave chocolate – while satisfying those cravings! 
www.tastytourstoronto.com/chocolatetour.php

Mother’s Day Sweets Tour:

 Kensington Market
Travel the world in one afternoon as you taste a variety of multicultural sweets in the crazy, colourful neighbourhood of Kensington Market. Did you know that the marshmallow used to be healthy? Find out the little known secrets behind the sweets we eat everyday, and try some new delicacies!
www.tastytourstoronto.com/kensingtonsweetstour.php

Brunch at Azure Restaurant and Bar:
The InterContinental® Toronto Centre hotel will honour moms through holding a fashion hat photo contest during its special Mother’s Day brunch at Azure Restaurant & Bar. The lady adorning the most iconic hat during brunch will win a $100 gift certificate to the Spa InterContinental® and a $100 American Express gift card. Price: only $85 per person
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&Year=2014&NewsID=3199

Venturesome Mom Package:
InterContinental Toronto Centre
Treat your mom to a package that is completely out of the ordinary! This package includes: Overnight accommodation, complimentary upgrade to feature room category, breakfast in bed for two, 2 passes to the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, a Coffee Bean Mommy Wrap at the Spa InterContinental, valet parking and an adventurous welcome amenity. Rates start from $649* per night.(valid May 9-12)
http://www.torontocentre.intercontinental.com/

Mother’s Day Brunch:

Palais Royale
This Mother’s Day enjoy a beautiful Buffet Brunch with the family and celebrate by the Lake.Call Pegasus Hospitality Group at 416-533-1573 or email info@pegasushospitality.ca for reservations.
http://www.palaisroyale.ca/toronto-events/public-events-in-toronto

Mother’s Day Tea at Black Creek:

Black Creek
Celebrate Mother’s Day and savour the tea experience with exquisitely prepared finger sandwiches, scones and select fine loose teas. Then take a springtime stroll through the beautiful historical village at Black Creek!
http://www.blackcreek.ca/v2/events/mothers-day.dot

Mother’s Day Buffet at the Old Mill
Old mill Toronto (Dining Room or Brule Ballroom)
Saying thank you to your mom is easy, with the quaint historical charm of the Old Mill and the delectable array of items on the elegant
http://www.oldmilltoronto.com/gp_event/mothers-day/

Take your mom to any of these activities and she is sure to feel special! If you think any of these ideas are perfect for you and your mom then don’t forget to take pictures and share them with us on Facebook or Twitter by mentioning us @CityEvents and using #CityEventswithMom so we can spread the mommy love all over the internet!

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Celebrate your mother with the perfect outing in Toronto

With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 13), you are probably scrambling to find the perfect activity to share the day together with your mom. Are you looking for the ultimate way to surprise mom this year?  Toronto has a lot of unique options for last minute alternatives to the traditional Mother’s Day Brunch. Here are some of Toronto’s exciting events to help you celebrate your mother!

 

Mother’s Day Chocolate Tour:
Saturday, May 12th, 4 p.m – 7 p.m, SOMA Chocolate, 443 King Street West

Does your mother have a sweet tooth? Well you’re in luck! Tasty Tours is launching their Chocolate Tour this Mothers Day weekend. Go on a tasty walking tour of Trinity Bellwoods Park, sample a variety of chocolates and learn the history behind the sweets that mom loves. Mothers on the tour will get to enjoy a sweet thank you bonus gift: www.tastytourstoronto.com

 

All Aboard Mariposa’s Mother’s Day Brunch:
Sunday, May 13, Noon – 2 p.m, Mariposa Cruises,  207 Queens Quay West

Brunch is a traditional characteristic of Mother’s Day, Why not celebrate mom with something out the ordinary. Experience Mother’s Day brunch from the water on the Captain Matthews Finders. Enjoy a two-hour cruise around Toronto’s waterfront while enjoying a scrumptious brunch.: www.mariposacruises.com

Experience tea in fashion at the Bata Shoe Museum:
Sunday, May 13, 10 a.m – Noon, 327 Bloor St W

Experience the Bata Shoe Museum’s “Fashionable History of Tea” event. This stylish event lead by Certified Tea Sommelier and wardrobe stylist Linda Gaylard, will explore the influence of tea and social history. The event will include both tea tasting and light cuisine and will celebrate tea in the culture of style.: www.batashoemuseum.ca

 

Mothers Day at the Toronto Zoo:
Sunday, May 13 Toronto Zoo

Looking for something for the whole family to enjoy? Bring mom to the zoo, and interact with some of the Zoo’s wild mothers. Don’t forget to treat mom to a delicious Beavertail pastry! Other activities include carousel rides, and the Sharks at Stingray Bay experience: http://www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=MothersDay

100-Mile Mother’s Day Brunch at Wychwood Barns:
Sunday May 13th, from 10a.m to 2p.m.

Enjoy the innogrative100 Mile Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch at the Artscape Wychwood Barns! The menu will be created from ingredients purchased at the vendors of the Saturday Farmers Market, located at the Wychwood Barns. All proceeds from this event will help support the Wychwood Barns Community Association and Wychwood Open Door: www.wychwoodbarnscommunity.ca

Casa Loma Secret Gardens:
Sunday, May 13 1p.m- 2:30p.m

Give your mom a Mother’s Day to remember and unlock the secrets of the Casa Loma Estate Gardens. The Secret Garden will allow moms to learn about garden etiquette and the opportunity to sample edible plants.  Mothers can also enjoy Through The Garden Gate, a magical tour of the spectacular gardens: www.casaloma.org/events

For more Toronto upcoming events check our website upcoming events, at www.torontocityevents.com .

Also for some gift suggestions we recommend the flower stores at Davenport and Dupont as well as chocolate treats from Café Moroco or Nadege in the Shops of Summerhill.  Also Shay Lowe Jewelry Design is having a Spring Sale so check out some of the great deals for MOM, I have my eye on a bracelet for mom. https://www.facebook.com/Shay.Lowe.Jewellery.Design