Mother’s Day 2024 is just around the corner. One of the best things you can do with Mum is spend time with her and make her feel special. There are a lot of events an activities on around Melbourne that you can experience with your Mum and create amazing memories.
1. Immerse yourselves at Festa Della Mamma at THE LUME
THE LUME Melbourne invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day in true Italian fashion with their special Festa Della Mamma programming at the new Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius experience. Immerse yourself in the world of Leonardo da Vinci and treat your mother figures to a day filled with art, culture and culinary delights this Mother’s Day.
2. Treat Mum like royalty at Reine & La Rue
At Reine & La Rue, enjoy a royal day out inside a gorgeous neo-Gothic venue with exceptional jazz, bespoke floral arrangements by Le Salon Aux Fleurs, luxurious Aesop gifts, and an exclusive box of macarons available for pre-order.
3. Take your foodie Mum on a Cook’s Tour of the Dandenong Market
The Dandenong Market is home home to a rich cultural tapestry where you can eat the most authentic street food in Melbourne. Their new Cook’s Tours are a chance for you to experience flavours of the world that are only found under their roof and connect with different cultures. A talented tour guide will introduce you to the most popular food hot spots where you will enjoy plenty of tasty samples. Thus no two tours are the same! Arrive hungry, leave full!
4. Take a Mothers Day lunch cruise on the Yarra River
Treat your mum to an unforgettable luxurious Mother’s Day lunch cruise on the picturesque Yarra River. Embark on a relaxing and memorable journey with Melbourne River Cruises where you’ll be enchanted by breathtaking views of Melbourne’s iconic skyline. Their skilled chefs have curated a delectable three-course meal, ensuring every bite is a delight.
5. Walk along a rainforest canopy in the Otways
Experience a breathtaking bird’s-eye-view of the rainforest canopy, just 2.5 hours from Melbourne’s CBD. Otway Fly Treetop Adventures takes your rainforest experience to new heights in the lush surroundings of the beautiful Otway Ranges. The 600 metre-long, 25 metre-high elevated walkway provides unrivalled views of the unique beauty of the region’s flora and fauna. Experience the life and beauty of the Otway Ranges from the rainforest floor, right up to the soaring heights of the treetops.
6. Experience the NBA’s first and only global touring exhibition at the District Docklands
The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate experience for basketball enthusiasts! This basketball exhibition is a one-of-a-kind adventure through the amazing universe of the NBA. The event offers over 20 themed sections combining the NBA’s rich and storied past with interactive elements that transport you into the world of basketball.
7. See Cirque du Soleil’s latest touring show Luzia
Cirque du Soleil is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Australia with its critically acclaimed and jaw-dropping production Luzia. Featuring breathtaking acrobatic performances and the first rain curtain on a touring show, Luzia takes audiences on a surreal escape to an imaginary Mexico. under the Big Top at Melbourne Showgrounds until 19 May.
8. Take Mum on a fun outing in St Kilda for the bargain price of $5
Head to Acland Street in St Kilda for the Mother’s Day Trail where mum can experience all Acland Precinct has to offer – coffee, cake, entertainment and prizes. Be entertained by either flamenco, a mum’s comedy show or a fashion parade followed by opera for only $5.
9. See Wicked at The Regent Theatre
The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships… until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” See it at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre until 30 June.
10. Experience Joy at the Immigration Museum
Celebrating culture, nostalgia, and the pursuit of happiness, the Immigration Museum’s expansive exhibition Joy features seven Victorian-based artists showcasing their interpretations of joy through immersive installations, until 29 August.
11. Take part in an immersive board game experience at Monopoly Dreams
Enter Monopoly Dreams and be whisked away into the delightful world of Monopoly! Melbourne’s newest attraction is a fully immersive and interactive experience, featuring games, laser maze, and the chance to win Monopoly money. he fully immersive experience operates across two different zones: Monopoly City and Monopoly Mansion – with 15 different attractions in total.
12. Take Mum for brunch with the koalas at Gumbuya World
Over the Mother’s Day weekend, mums get complimentary admission all weekend at Gumbuya World. They’ll get to experience an unforgettable day filled with thrilling roller coasters an rides, captivating wildlife encounters, and family-friendly entertainment.
For those wanting to add an extra touch of excitement the day, you can add on an experience where the whole family has brunch with koalas. This experience includes a meet and greet with adorable koalas during the brunch, alongside roaming wildlife, acoustic tunes, a keepsake digital photo print and an exclusive Mother’s Day brunch with waffles, bagels, pancakes and more!
13. Visit the biggest metal art gallery in Australia – Metartworld
Get ready to be blown away by the mesmerizing metal art wonders of Metartworld! Be amazed as you step inside a massive 2,500-square-meter space filled with incredible, one-of-a-kind statues crafted from recycled materials and scrap metal. Get lost in beautifully themed areas featuring everything from anime and movies to animals, the military, cars, motorcycles, and even royalty! And that’s not all – buckle up for an impossible adventure through a dreamy, starry sky exhibition
14. Give mum some of that ‘ol Razzle Dazzle at Chicago
Chicago now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne is an electrifying spectacle that immerses the audience in the seductive and ruthless world of 1920s Chicago. Led by a stellar cast, this production delivers a five-star performance that razzle-dazzles from start to finish.
15. Indulge Mum’s sweet tooth at the Rocky Road Festival
The Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road chocolateries are gearing up to showcase 31 different varieties of rocky road this May, as part of their Rocky Road Festival. They’re anticipating that 100,000 handmade rocky road blocks will be made over the month with ingredients like boozy soaked berries, brittle, popping candy, jellies, shortbread, caramel shards, pralines and freeze dried fruits added to the mix to create premium flavours, alongside rocky road staples marshmallow and chocolate.
16. Check out the Art of the Brick exhibition at the Melbourne Showgrounds
Visited by more than 10 million people around the world and earning a spot on CNN’s “must-see” list, The Art of the Brick comes to Melbourne! This brand new, immersive version of Nathan Sawaya’s iconic LEGO art exhibit features original collections, over 100 sculptures made from more than 1 million bricks, a LEGO safari, moving installations, 360 degree projections, and much more.
17. Give Mum the gift of ballet
Make a date to remember with tickets to the Australian Ballet’s upcoming Melbourne performances of Oscar© or Études / Circle Electric, or let mum choose a special experience herself with a ballet gift card. Indulge in the elegance and beauty of ballet beyond the stage with a range of premium ballet merchandise, available in the Australian Ballet’s online shop.
18. Treat Mum to a bottomless brunch and all day bathing at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
Spend quality time with your mum on the Mother’s Day weekend at Alba Thermal Springs and Spa and indulge in a Bottomless Brunch includes a one course breakfast with seasonal fruit and fresh pastries, tea or coffee and bottomless sparkling wine, mimosa or non-alcoholic beverage of choice for one hour. Mum’s will also take home a special Alba gift pack and can also relax with a full day of bathing.
19. Take Mum for a walk along the sculpture trail at Montalto
Sculpture is an integral part of life at Montalto and a highlight of any visit to the estate. The one kilometre Sculpture Trail winds through the vines, along wooden boardwalks and through the wetlands and affords spectacular views of both the sculptures and the property along the way.
20. Head to Healesville for an all-day bottomless brunch at Innocent Bystander
At Innocent Bystander HQ in Healesville, they’ll be serving their “soon to be infamous” Bottomless Brunch all day. Enjoy a selection of entrees, free-flowing pizzas, salads and fries, and a special Mother’s Day dessert created especially for mum. And to drink? Bottomless Innocent Bystander prosecco, wines and mimosas – plus soft drinks, tea and coffee. Because adulting is thirsty work!
Bookings available from 11.30am, with the two-hour all-inclusive package just $90 for mums (and other adults), $22.50 for kids. Non drinkers are $70 a head, with unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee.
21. Take mum to a special Mother’s Day screening of Casablanca
FOMO Cinemas in Brunswick East is having a special Mother’s Day screening of the classic 1942 film Casablanca starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Humphrey Bogart stars as Rick Blaine, the owner of a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Casablanca, whose life changes forever when his lost love, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), walks into his club and back into his life. To make this date even more special, FOMO will have French 75 cocktails and delicious macarons available for purchase.
23. See an exhibition from an acclaimed photographer in Williamstown
An exhibition of work from famous American photographer, Steve McCurry, is currently on display at Seaworks Maritime Precinct in Williamstown.
The exhibition called ICONS features more than 100 large-format photographs of McCurry’s most iconic images, including the legendary 1984 portrait of the Afghan Girl, Sharbat Gula which was famously featured on the cover of National Geographic magazine and exemplified his gift for capturing raw human emotion.
24. Spend Mother’s Day at the Duldig Studio Museum & Sculpture Garden in East Malvern
Visitors will enjoy a delicious Viennese morning or afternoon tea in the studio gallery where they can view Dulgig Studio’s new exhibition Drawn from the Collection: Highlights and Hidden Gems.This collection showcases the diversity of art forms, style and materials used by Karl and Slawa in creating powerful bodies of modernist work that communicate stories and ideas about family life, World War 2, displacement, resilience, and survival through art.
25. Enjoy Black Star Pastry’s limited edition lavender and blueberry cake
Cult baker Black Star Pastry has announced the return of its stunning Starry Night cakes for Mother’s Day. Featuring a combination of blueberry and lavender mousse, baked cheesecake, and a pistachio dacquoise base, it’s a treat for the senses. Topped with a blueberry and lavender compote, fresh blueberries, and a touch of violet, “Starry Night” promises to make this Mother’s Day unforgettable. The Starry Night cake is available for collection or delivery Saturday 11th May and Sunday 12th May from the Chadstone, St Kilda and Melbourne CBD stores
