Hey Wanderers!
Mother’s Day planning pressure is real. You want it to feel thoughtful, not last-minute. Special, not generic. And ideally, something she actually wants to do rather than something you picked because it was the first result on Google.
So we did the work for you. Here are 15 of the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Calgary in 2026, from elegant brunches at Heritage Park and Spruce Meadows to a gin cocktail workshop, a paint night, a symphony concert, a train excursion, and a Caribbean dinner party. Whether the mom you’re celebrating loves a slow morning out, a creative afternoon, or a proper evening event, there’s something in this list for her.
Calgary goes all out for Mother’s Day. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Mother’s Day Gin Cocktail Workshop
📍 Confluence Distilling (507 36th Ave SE, AB)
📆 May 07, 2026
💰 $105
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
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Join Confluence Distilling for a special Mother’s Day gin workshop and discover the art behind botanicals and classic cocktails.
Mother’s Day Specialty Brunch
📍 Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (210 St George’s Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $44+
⏰ Seating times starting at 9am
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Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by lush gardens and the wild beauty of the Calgary Zoo, while enjoying a delicious buffet and specialty menu crafted in her honour.Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by lush gardens and the wild beauty of the Calgary Zoo, while enjoying a delicious buffet and specialty menu crafted in her honour.
Mother’s Day Tea
📍 Lougheed House (707-13 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $74+
⏰ 10am +
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Treat the motherly figures in your life to fancy afternoon tea in the historic conservatory at Lougheed House . Museum admission is included in your reservation.
Train Excursion
📍 Aspen Crossing (Range Rd 251 Mossleigh, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $65+
⏰ Sat: 5pm / Sun: 11am
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Gather the family for a brunch or supper train excursion at Aspen Crossing, created just for her.
Mother’s Day Hanging Flower Baskets – plant together!
📍 Calgary Farmers’ Market South (510 77th Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09, 2026
💰 $39+
⏰ 1pm
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Share a special Mother’s Day activity by planting a beautiful flower pot together – it will brighten her patio all summer long!
Looking for a uique Mother’s Day gift? Plant up your hanging flower basket with your favourite flowers and colours. It’s a fun activity to do with your Mom or Grandma – any special person you want to pamper! Children are welcome to join in this activity. While you are planting your flowers, you can learn how to look after them for the season.
The b. class® SPECIAL Mother’s Day Event
📍 Dalhousie Community Association (5432 Dalhart Road NW, Calgary, AB )
📆 May 09, 2026
💰 $23+
⏰ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with this judgement free, soulful, empowering, all women’s fitness class! It’s the perfect chance to treat the amazing moms in your life to a unique experience filled with joy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on making special memories together – we can’t wait to see you there!
Day Out With Thomas
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 09 & 10, 2026
💰 $33+
⏰ 9am – 4:30pm
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Everyone’s favourite blue engine, is coming to Heritage Park and bringing all his favourite musical instruments!
Day Out With Thomas is a fun-filled family event taking place at Heritage Railways across the world. Each ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy.
Activities include live entertainment, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games and shopping at the pop-up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun that’ll have the whole family dancing!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Heritage Park
📍 Gasoline Alley, Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $50+
⏰ Sittings starting at 9:30am – 2:30pm
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Make it a Mother’s Day she’ll cherish for years to come with Mother’s Day Brunch in Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park. Gather together for a delicious buffet, great company and quality time while celebrating Mom and all the wonderful mother figures in your life.
Pile your plate with pancakes, waffles and eggs benedict, then go back for maple glazed ham, brunch classics, pastries and desserts. Round two is encouraged.
Whether you’re celebrating Mom, Grandma, a stepmom, auntie or another special mother figure, it’s the perfect way to spend time together and show her just how much she means to you.
Spruce Meadows Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Foothills No. 31, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $60+
⏰ 10am – 11:30am & 12:30pm – 2pm
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Celebrate Mother’s Day in an elegant setting at Spruce Meadows, with a special brunch hosted in the Gallery on the Green, Congress Hall. Treat the mothers in your life to a memorable experience featuring delicious offerings, warm hospitality, and beautiful surroundings.
Mother’s Day Paint Night
📍 Palak StudioInk (12318 Barlow Trail NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $44+
⏰ 4pm – 6pm
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Honour the incredible women in your life with a joyful Mother’s Day paint night – create, connect, and make something beautiful together.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a relaxed and joyful Paint Night—create, connect, and make something beautiful together. Whether you’re joining with your mom, your kids, friends, or a mix of all three, this guided paint night is all about togetherness, creativity, and having fun. No pressure, no perfection—just a welcoming space to unwind and create something meaningful.
What’s included:
* Admission to a 2-hour guided painting session
* All painting materials and supplies provided
* Step-by-step instruction from an experienced artist
* A themed painting reference to work from
* Your own finished artwork to take home
Symphony Sunday: Wandering with Wonder
📍 Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $40+
⏰ 2pm – 4:30pm
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The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphony Sundays are a much-loved concert series that introduces young listeners to high-quality live performances made especially for them. The concerts are all held at the Jack Singer Concert Hall and start at 3 PM. Come early for the Instrument Discovery Zoo, which begins at 2 PM.
Mother’s Day at The Hangar
📍 The Hangar Flight Museum (4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $8+
⏰ 10am – 4pm
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Join The Hangar Flight Museum for an aviation-themed Mother’s Day Celebration with a flowerpot painting workshop and a paper airplane bouquet. Each workshop ticket purchased includes one flowerpot and bouquet.
Flavours of Love-Honouring Our Mothers (18+)
📍 King Solomon’s Kitchen (104 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 $65+
⏰ 5:30pm
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Join us for an unforgettable 18+ evening hosted by King’s Solomon Kitchen. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring a live DJ, authentic steel pan music, and a comedy show that will keep you laughing all night.
Indulge in a delicious 3-course Caribbean-inspired meal, with tropical beverages available for purchase to complete the experience.
Come dressed to impress, bring great energy, and treat the special women in your life—or yourself—to a night of food, music, and culture.
Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel
📍 Chinook Centre (6455 Macloed Trail SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 10, 2026
💰 Free to watch
⏰ 9am
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with purpose at the Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk & Wheel—a fun, family-friendly way to get active while supporting a great cause. Whether you run, walk, or roll, it’s the perfect way to spend the day together and make meaningful memories!
Mother’s Day at The Confluence
📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 12, 2026
💰 $40+
⏰ 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm
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Treat Mom to a day filled with history, flavour and fun at The Confluence . Celebrate the mother figures in your life with an indoor picnic lunch in the Barracks, a guided walk through the surrounding parkland, and plenty of family-friendly activities along the way.
There are 15 ways to make her feel celebrated this year, and honestly, any one of them is going to be a better choice than flowers from the grocery store at 9 AM on Sunday.
Whatever you plan, we hope the moms in your life feel genuinely seen this weekend. Tag us in your stories at @WanderingInYYC, we love watching our community show up for the people they love.
Because we believe we are all made to wander, and some of the best wandering happens when you’re celebrating the people who made you. ✨
Shabina + Adi
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