It’s almost that time of year again, that time where we show our mothers how much we appreciate them. That one day where we do something out of the ordinary to treat them and make them feel loved. That one day called Mother’s Day.
To help you get a head start on your Mother’s Day plans, we’ve summarised some of the best events, activities and ideas on how to treat your mom on this special day.
Whether you’re looking for a gourmet breakfast with a view, a live music event or a relaxing spa date, we’ve got all you need to know about Mother’s Day in Cape Town!
Traveling this Mother's Day? Check what the rest of the country is up to:
And if you’re still not sure what to get your mom, we’ve thrown in some awesome gift ideas at the end to make this day extra special and full of personal flavour.
Mother's Day Events in Cape Town 2019
Take a look at some of the best Mother's Day events happening in and around Cape Town! We'll be updating this list weekly, so stay tuned!
Mother's Ruin & Vintage with Love Market
A decadent way to celebrate with Hendrick's and Mothers of all kind with bottomless Hendrick's Gin, a live jazz performance by The Swing Collective and vintage clothing market.
The market commences at 11am - 6pm with the fabulous Brunch/Lunch menu being served between 12pm - 3pm. Bookings is essential, bookings of 3 or less will be seated at shared tables. The live entertainment will be performing from noon to 3:30pm - the perfect accompaniment to a wonderful lunch spread! Haringtons have one more decadent treat for the day, bottomless Gin & Tonics will be available from 12pm - 3:30pm, yes you read right we said BOTTOMLESS!!
- Cost:
- R300 pp (Includes Lunch & Bottomless G&T)
- When: 11 May, 11am - Late
- Venue: Harringtons Cocktail Lounge, 61b Harrington St, Cape Town
- Bookings:
- ☎️ 021-461 2276
- 💌 [email protected]
- More Info: Mother's Ruin & Vintage with Love Market
Back to the Secret Garden
A return to the amazing Secret Garden and we couldn’t be happier to share it with you once more! 🌸🍃
Expect to find 70 of Cape Town’s best traders selling food, drinks, fashion, home decor, kids apparel, plants and much, much more. There will also be acoustic music, beautiful picnic spots and a supervised kiddies area, all set in one of Constantia’s most spectacular gardens.
Tickets are limited and will be released soon so watch this space and make sure you don’t miss out on this one of a kind, post election, pre Mother’s Day celebration.
- Cost:
- R30 - Pre Sold
- R40 - At the Door
- When: 11 May, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: The Secret Garden Market, 120 Constantia Main Rd, Cape Town
- More Info: Back to the Secret Garden
Make it Magical Mother’s Day Workshop
Have a magical Mother's Day weekend with Make it Magical Workshop and Toy Kingdom!
Join them at Canal Walk on Saturday 11 May at 10am to 4pm (last booking at 2pm) for a fairy house building workshop. Create your very own fantasy world for the fairies, elves or gnomes who live in your imagination.
- Cost: R250 per project
- When: 11 May, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: Toy Kingdom, Century City
- More Info: Facebook Event
Poetry Canal Walk Mother's Day Customer Event
Join the Poetry store in Canal Walk for a special Mother’s Day customer event on Saturday 11 May.
You will be treated to 20% discounted shopping, as well as something to eat and drink while you browse for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Celebrate her this Mother’s Day with a thoughtful gift from Poetry.
- Cost: FREE
- When: 11 May, 1pm - 3pm
- Venue: Poetry, Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- More Info: Poetry Canal Walk Mother's Day Customer Event
Mother's Day Villiera Bubbly Pairing Lunch
Five Great Reasons to Celebrate Mother’s Day. Looking for a fabulous way to celebrate this Mother’s Day? 15 on Orange Autograph Collection Hotel is offering a sensationally special four-course pairing lunch with Villiera Wines and live music performance by Francesca Biancoli.
Conveniently situated in the heart of the Mother City, just off Orange Street in Cape Town’s Garden’s area, Savour Restaurant at 15 on Orange Hotel invites moms and their families to an effervescent afternoon of decadent dining celebrations. A lush inner-city Urban Oasis complete with the bells and whistles of a Cape Winelands wine pairing experience.
Spearheaded by Executive Chef, Tamsyn Wells, the gastronomic five course set pairing menu is priced at R495 per head.
Villiera Wines, rooted from Stellenbosch, is a family run winery, pioneering quality produce and commitment to preserving the environment as proud members of the Biodiversity of Wine Initiative. A perfect fit for a matriarchal family occasion. Ideal for a lavish luncheon, Villiera is notable for their Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals.
Together with the best of bubbly, fine dining and live entertainment, mum’s will also be graciously gifted this MothersDay, compliments of Lush Cosmetics to the value of R500 per gift box!
Please Note: Bookings is essential!
- Cost: From R495 - R595 pp
- When: 12 May, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
- Bookings:
- +2721 469 8000
- [email protected]
- Venue: 15 on Orange, C/o Grey's Pass & Orange St
- More Info: Mother's Day Villiera Bubbly Pairing Lunch
Mother's Day Lunch @ The Hyde Hotel
Spoil your mom this Mother's Day with a delicious 3 course meal.
Be treated to a strawberry mimosa upon arrival. On the menu you can choose from a variety of starters including: Basil Pestro Gnocchi or Vietnamese Pumpkin Soup. For mains the chef has prepared a variety of meats as the perfect entree to the delectable starters. For dessert choose from: Sticky Toffee Pudding or Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream or Frozen Cheesecake.
Make Mother's Day special with the Hyde Hotel this May!
NB: Vegetarian options are available on request.
- Cost: R295 pp
- When: 12 May, 12pm - 4pm
- Venue: The Hyde Hotel, 13 London Rd Sea Point
- More Info: Mother's Day Lunch
The Mirage Mothers Day High Tea
Spoil mom this Mother's Day to an elegant and deliciously entertaining High Tea at sea.
Listen to a spectacular live violin performance while you spend two hours out at sea, nibbling on delicious and delightful finger snacks and sipping on an assortment of teas. there will be 2 teas for the day, at 10am and again at 2pm.
- Cost: R650 pp
- When: 12 May, 10am - 5pm
- Venue: Mirage, Pierhead, V&A Waterfront
- More Info: Facebook Event
Mothers Day High Tea
Join The Residences at Crystal Towers for an amazing Mother's Day treat this year!
Their aim is to provide a luxury experience at affordable prices in the comforts of their exquisite dining area, providing the comforts of a home away from home.
- Cost: R200 pp
- When: 12 May, 2pm - 4:30pm
- Bookings: [email protected]
- Venue: The Residence at Crystal Towers, C/o Centruty Blvd & Railito Rd
- More Info: Mothers Day High Tea
Mother's Day
You are invited to join Excellencia this Mother's Day, come out and show your mom just how much you care.
Your table will be welcomed with freshly baked bread followed by a main course (buffet style) of slow braised oxtail, basmati rice, veggies and sweet butternut.
- Cost: R200pp
- When: 12 May, 12pm - 4pm
- Venue: 10 Jakaranda St, Klipheuwel, Cape Town
- More Info: Facebook Event
Mother's Day Picnic
Spoil your Mom this Mother's Day by joining DARG on Sunday, 12th May for a relaxing picnic on their beautiful property.
Book your picnic basket today! They will be selling limited gourmet picnic baskets (serves 2) for R250 per basket. Please RSVP your picnic basket by Wednesday, 8 May 2019. R50 deposit is required per gourmet picnic basket. They have lots of surprises up their sleeve, so make sure not to miss out. DARG are super excited to announce that singer-songwriter Chris Werge is going to perform at their picnic!
P.S: You are also most welcome to pop by on the day and bring your own picnic basket and pay a small entrance fee of R50 per person.
Please Note: Unfortunately the public won't be allowed to bring their pooches along. The only reason for this is that they don't want to stress out the woofs on DARG's premises.
- Cost:
- R250 - Picnic Basket (SOLD OUT)
- R50 - Entrance Fee
- When: 12 May, 11am - 3pm
- Venue: DARG, Main Rd, Hout Bay
- Bookings:
- [email protected]
- 021 790 0383
- More Info: Mother's Day Picnic
Mother's Day - LUNCH
Join Double Tree this Mother's Day for a very special Mother's Day Buffet Lunch.
The first DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in South Africa will be serving up some tasty treats this Mother's Day.
- Cost: R360 pp
- When: 12 May, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- Venue: Double Tree by Hilton Cape Town, 31 Brickfield Road, Woodstock
- More Info: Mother's Day - LUNCH
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
One&Only Cape Town Celebrates Mother’s Day with a selection of afternoon delights. Spoil the special lady in your life with the resort’s signature Afternoon Tea.
Mum can can look forward to a decadent Afternoon Tea in the gorgeous Vista Lounge with a spread of novelty cakes, sweets and more. The price is R520 per person and includes a complimentary glass of One&Only bubbly.
- Cost:
- R520 per Adult
- R260 - Children Ages 4 -12 years
- FREE- Children u3 years
- When: 12 May, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
- Venue: One & Only Cape Town, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Mother's Day at Little Stream
Mother's Day at Little Stream - Spoil your Mom for a day out at Little stream. Choose breakfast, Lunch or Afternoon Tea & Cake.
They have a special menu made especially for celebrating that special person in our lives; Mother's.
- Cost: Vary
- When: 12 May, 9am - 5pm
- Venue: Little Stream Conference Centre & Tea Garden
- More Info: Facebook Event
ThankYouMom brunch & lunch - Waterfront Cape Town
Who taught you to say thank you? Now thank her.
Book your seat for #THANKYOUMOM brunch or lunch at Life Grand Café - Waterfront in partnership with Warwick Wine Estate, Musgrave Pink Gin, and Ludwigs Roses.
- Cost:
- R300 - Brunch
- R500 - Lunch
- When: 12 May, 11am - 3pm
- Venue: Life Grand Cafe, V&A Waterfront
- More Info: Facebook Event
Two Wonderful Ways to Spoil Mum this Mother's Day
Spoil Mum on Sunday, 12 May!
Book your table now for The Square Restaurants Mother’s Day Lunch the best Sunday lunch Mum never made and their scrumptious Mother’s Day Tea Buffet.
- Cost:
- R195 - Tea Buffet pp (From 3:30pm - 5:30pm)
- R435 - Lunch pp
- When: 12 May, 12pm - 5pm
- Venue: Vineyard Hotel, Colinton Rd 1, Off Protea Rd, Newlands
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Two Wonderful Ways to Spoil Mum this Mother's Day
Mother's Day Lunch
Once a year we get the chance to really spoil our Mamma. It's her day to relax and spend quality time with her loved ones.
What better way to do that than treat her to a sumptuous Italian wholesome meal topped with Italian hospitality? Join us for this special occasion and experience a beautiful day with your beautiful Mamma.
Please Note: Bookings essential for this one
- Cost:
- R260 - Members
- R300 - Non Members
- R130 - Children u12 years
- When: 12 May, 12:30am - 3:30pm
- Venue: Italian Club of Cape Town, 16 Donegal St, Milnerton
- Bookings:
- [email protected]
- 021 511 5956
- More Info: Mother's Day Lunch
Mother's Day Events Outside Cape Town 2019
The Western Capes boarders stretch along both coasts (Indian and Atlantic) no wonder the smaller towns outside the city are getting in on the Mother's Day action.
Royal High Tea
Calling on all Queens and Princesses to join in for this very special Mothers and Daughters Royal Tea Party, celebrating Mother's Day.
This will be a fundraiser as well and proceeds will be for HAWK - Koinonia who is in much need.
Loads of fun is going to be had, with a guest speaker, games, raffles, auctions and of course lucky draws and a best dressed prize. So come dawn your crowns and tiaras and enjoy the fun.
- Cost:
- R185 - Queens
- R165 - Princesses (Under 12 years)
- When: 11 May, 11:30am - 2pm
- Venue: Lavendula, 2 Poort St, Brackenfell
- More Info: Facebook Event
Mother's Day Things To Do
If you're looking to treat your Mom to a day of activities, take a look at some other ideas we've put together that really say I love you.
Water Biking with Mom
Water Bikes Cape Town is the perfect activity for the active mom. This low impact activity is suited to all ages.
The concept allows you to be on the water without being in the water. The mechanically powered water bikes release no harmful emissions and are completely environmentally safe! The self propelled tour allows you to set the pace as you silently glide across the Atlantic Ocean.
Please Note: This activity can become fully booked very quickly, prior booking is vital!
- Cost:
- 2 Hour Tour (Recommended)
- R590 pp
- 60 Minute Rental
- R490 pp
- 30 Minute Rental
- R290 pp
- 2 Hour Tour (Recommended)
- Operating Hours: 7am - 5pm
- Bookings: 083 777 1048
- Venue: Wharf St, Simon's Town
- More Info: Cape Town Water Bikes
Chocolate Tasting at Honest Chocolate
Tucked into the heart of the Cape Town, lies this chocolate heaven. Honest Chocolate, based in Wale Street, is a small artisanal chocolate cafe that believes in keeping things hand-crafted.
Using quality organically produced ingredients, they make the purest chocolate your taste buds will ever have the pleasure of enjoying. The is the ultimate chocolate-lover's dream. It’s a must-do!
- Cost: As much as your taste buds desire
- Operating Hours: 13 May 9am - 6pm
- Venue: 64A Wale Street
- More Info: Website
Boat Tour of the V&A Waterfront
This 25-minute long cruise is a great way to see the Mother City from the sea. While touring through the V&A waterfront harbour, you’ll be treated to some pretty incredible mountain views, entertaining sea life and the smell of fresh sea air.
The cruise departs from and returns to the jetty outside the Two Oceans Aquarium; it’s perfect for the whole family.
- Cost: R45 - R30
- Operating Hours: 10am - 5pm
- Every 20 minutes from jetty
- Contact: 021 511 6000
- Venue: The Jetty outside the Two Oceans Aquarium
- More Info: Website
Four & Twenty Restaurant
This quirky restaurant and pantry, based in the Southern Suburbs, promises you and your mom a real treat!
They serve classic breakfasts and the pantry is stocked with delicious deli items including homemade pastries and hand-crafted confectionery.
With time and love poured into each meal, the staff at Four & Twenty are dedicated to providing scrumptious meals made from the freshest, local produce. A visit to this spot will have you savouring every single wholesome bite.
- Cost: From R80 - R120
- Operating Hours: 8am - 4pm
- Contact: 021 762 0975
- Venue: 23 Wolfe Street, Chelsea Village, Wynberg
- More Info: Website
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
If you’ve been giving your mom a chocolate and a scribbled note for the last 5 years, it’s definitely time for a change! Here are some super simple, yet crafty, ways to tell your mom just how much you love her.
Breakfast in Bed
This may sound like an obvious one to you but this is your chance to really put your culinary skills to the test. Be creative in the kitchen, and most importantly, add a lot of love to whatever you’re whipping up. One of our favourites is a warm batch of chocolate waffles.
A DIY Craft
If the kitchen is not your forte, here are some homemade craft ideas that really say “I love you Mom”
- Home Made Terrariums
- 6 DIY Craft Ideas
- White chocolate bark:
Shop Online | Discounts & Deals this Mother's Day 2019
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