Celebrate Mother's Day in the City Centre

Celebrate the incredible women in your life this Mother’s Day in the heart of the city.

From high tea to axe-throwing; there's something for every Mum!

High Tea in the Capitol

Mother's Day High Tea at Capitol Bar & Grill

This Mother's Day, forget breakfast in bed and treat your number one cheerleader to QT Canberra's lavish, love-soaked high tea. Because let's be real, Mum deserves tiered treats, bubbles, and the finest tea in the capital.

Mum's the real MVP

Room to Bloom

Bloom Room Dining Experience

Sign up for a beautiful Mother's Day 3-course dining experience and discover a delightful balance of sweet and savoury delicacies. This thoughtfully crafted menu offers a special lunch experience tailored to satisfy every curious craving.

Celebrate Mum!

An experience for the senses

Scent & Sip Experience at QTea High Tea

Featuring a scent and sip bar, indulge in an exclusive sensory journey guided by a fragrance expert. Where the elegance of fine fragrance meets the luxury of exquisite Mumm sparkling wine.

Get sipping

Hands on

Mother’s Day Floral Workshop at Highball

Hosted in Highball's intimate Casita Bar, this 90-minute workshop is designed to be welcoming, fun and creative - and everyone takes home something beautiful they've made themselves.

Get floral

Happy Cineversary Mum

High Tea at Dendy

This weekend, enjoy The Devil Wears Prada 2 or Bridget Jones's Diary as part of Dendy's Cineversaries program. This weekend only, enjoy a High Tea on arrival at Dendy Premium.

Action!

It takes a village

Mumfest at Haig Park Village Markets

Haig Park Village Markets will once again transform into the ultimate Mother's Day celebration. This free and family-friendly event offers the perfect opportunity to treat Mum to a day of relaxation, fun, and pampering.

Mumfest

Brunch in Braddon

Mother's Day Brunch at Assembly

Head to Assembly in Braddon from 11am for live music and a brunch worth showing up for — enjoy an espresso martini on arrival, two hours of bottomless mimosas, and your pick of any brekky dish.

Cheers!

Bullseye, Mum!

MANIAX Axe Throwing Canberra

Give Mum something she really wants this year… to throw axes! This Mother's Day, MANIAX are giving all Mums the chance to throw for FREE!* Round up the fam and turn your Mother's Day into an axe slinging adventure.

Let's go

Life's sweet

A Little Extra Love at Dosa Hut

Give Mum a little extra love this Mother's Day with a legendary feast at Dosa Hut Canberra. Treat her to a delicious meal and Dosa Hut will sweeten the celebration with a free drink and dessert (T&Cs apply)

Yum
While you’re in the City Centre, take the time to make a day of it. Eat, drink, shop and explore your city.
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