Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and it is going to be a beautiful sunny day with a high of 13 degrees! The city is a great place to spend Mother’s Day. There is a lot to explore, cute shops to look through, and great food at every corner!
Here is what to do on Mother’s Day:
Mom’s Night Out – Tea Cocktails Workshop
Location: Joseph Brant Museum
Date: Friday, May 6 @ 6:30 PM
Enjoy a Mom’s Night Out on Friday, May 6 at Joseph Brant Museum for some tea cocktails and treats!
Monarch Tea Co. owner and Certified Tea Sommelier, Katie Cyr will lead guests through creating 3 mocktails/cocktails.
Guests will enjoy an interactive and relaxing evening learning the art of mixology, cocktail creation, and the fascinating world of tea.
High Tea at Radius
Location: 151 James St. South, Hamilton
Date: Saturday, May 7th @ 11:00 AM
Enjoy a special 3-course experience paired with premium loose teas. Details
Mother’s Day Weekend Floral Workshops
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens – Rock garden
Date: Saturday, May 7th @ 9:15 AM or 1:15 PM
Spend a day at the gardens with Mom! Join us at the historic Rock Garden for a morning or afternoon of garden views, tastings, and floral arranging.
Hand-Tied Mother’s Day Bouquet Workshop – Create a lovely hand-tied bouquet of pretty spring blooms, branches, & foliage, perfect for mom, inspired by our Rock Garden Spring blooms.
Spring Wreath Workshop – Create a beautiful wreath with cut florals, perfect for gifting to Mom or bringing a little spring to your home.
Mother’s Day Candle Making Workshop
Date: Sunday, May 8th @ 10:00 AM
Location: Mountsberg, 2559 Millburough Town Line, Campbellville
Bring the “queen of your castle” to Mountsberg to learn about our resident honey bees and make your own beeswax candle to take home as a keepsake for Mom. Join our beekeeper to view some of our honeybees in the observation hive, learn how honeybees make wax, and make your own dipped beeswax candle. Enjoy a taste of Mountsberg’s own honey and get the chance to take some home from our gift shop.
Mother’s Day High Tea
Date: Sunday, May 8th @ 1:00 PM
Location: 1224 Upper James Stree, Hamilton
Come and treat your mom to a traditional English High Tea at the Courtyard By Marriott Hamilton. Details
Mother’s Day Brunch and Paint
Date: Sunday, May 8th @ 11:00 AM
Location: Westinghouse HQ, 286 Sanford Ave North, Hamilton
Hey Mama!
Bond with your Mama or Daughter over some Painting therapy, Delicious locally sourced Brunch & Music!
What’s included in the ticket price?
- Easy step by step paint session guided by Ann & Ban of You and I Paint.
- Unlimited Mimosas
- Music & Good Time.
Spring Up! Night Market and Block Party
Date: Saturday, May 7th @ 4:00 PM
Location: Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton
Brush the cobwebs off your fancy shoes and come on out for an eclectic evening of shopping, touring, eating, and dancing!
There will be a little something for everyone at this free-to-attend event.
We are partnering with Doors Open Hamilton as one of their signature events. Come explore artist studios, artisan and vintage markets, and hang out in the Imperial Cotton Room where you can have a bite to eat, socialize and get your groove on.
Stories in the Stones: The Hamilton women’s Tour
Date: Saturday – Sunday, May 7 – 8 @ 11:00 AM
Location: Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Women have played an important part in the history of Hamilton. You will learn about the stories of mothers, matrons, educators, artists, and even a murderer. Over 10 years of research has gone into the Hamilton Women’s Tour. The tour takes you back to what society was like for women during the Victorian era.
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Hamilton is full of many fun one-of-a-kind shops that offer amazing gifts for the Mother in your life.
Here are some local gift shops to check out:
Studio 205 – King Street
At Studio 205 you can find cute and unique gifts for everyone and they have a great selection for Mother’s Day! They have beautiful jewelry, prints, and cards made by local illustrators, candles, tea, home decor, and even goodies for kids!
Vintage Charm – James North
Vintage charm has beautiful vintage furniture pieces for your home! This store is full of home decor, and charm and offers a great selection of jewelry, hardware, and mugs!
The Pale Blue Dot – James North
This shop has a Parisian and Indie flair with pretty vintage pieces and beautiful chandeliers! The Pale Blue Dot has a beautifully curated selection of lifestyle and home decor including wooden toys for kids, awesome antiques, ethically made clothing, and the latest kitchenware for the most stylish cook.
Pretty Grit – James North
If you or your loved one loves modern design then you must visit this beautiful store. They have beautiful Mother’s Day Gift Packages which include flowers and tea! The Pretty Grit also offers unique charms, fancy mugs, and homemade bath bombs, and soap!
La Bichette – James North
La Bichette has unique and stylish clothing and comfy, cozy pajamas. They are also offering fun Mother’s Day packages! Explore unique skincare and wellness products, accessories, and apparel at La Bichette.
Looking for some beautiful flowers to gift to the mother in your life??
Jeans Flower Shop
This fun flower shop offers gift packages, unique plants, and beautiful flowers. They are also offering Mother’s Day gift packages which can be viewed here.
Westdale Florists
Westdale Florists are offering Mother’s Day Specials! Shop their curated selection of flowers and handcrafted local goodies here.
Russell’s Flower Shop
This flower shop offers beautiful arrangements and same-day delivery services! Check out their Mother’s Day arrangements here.
Fascination Flowers
Fascination Flowers is not just a flower shop. They offer unique gifts and special arrangements. Check out their Mother’s Day Gifts here.
Mother’s Day Wrapup
Now that you are all set for Mother’s Day, what will you be doing? How will you be making this a special day for the Mother(s) in your life??
Let us know what you are up to by tagging us over on social media @teamsmulders.