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 Pretoria!
Travelling over Mother's Day? Check out what the rest of the country is getting 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.
Stay tuned to this page - we'll be adding to it weekly!
Mother's Day Events in Pretoria
Take a look at some of the best Mother's Day events happening in and around Pretoria! We'll be updating this list weekly, so stay tuned!
Groot Op Die Gras - Mother's Day Edition
Kom spandeer Saterdag die 11de Mei 2019 in die pragtige Pretoria Nationale Botaniese Tuin vir Groot Op Die Gras,‘n splinter nuwe musiek en leefstyl fees vir die hele familie.
Go and spend Saturday with them at the beautiful Pretoria National Botanical Garden for a new music and lifestyle festival for the whole family - Groot Op Die Gras.
Line Up:
- Die Heuwels Fantasties
- Bobby Van Jaarsveld
- Valiant Swart
- Charlie Finch
- Refentse
- Howie Combrink
- SAARKIE
- Van Wyk Brand Official
Bring almal saam vir ‘n Afrikaanse musiek fees met top kunstenaars, ‘n bier tuin, heerlike kos stalletjies en ‘n speel area vir die kinders.
- Cost:
- R60 - Phase 1 (Children 11-17 years)
- R80 - Phase 2 (Children 11-17 years)
- R100 - Phase 3 (Children 11-17 years)
- R80 - Phase 1 Adults
- R125 - Phase 2 Adults
- R150 - Phase 3 Adults
- R200 - Phase 4 Adults
- R250 - Final Phase Adults
- When: 11 May, 10am - 10pm
- Venue: Pretoria National Botanical Garden
- More Info: Groot Op Die Gras - Mother's Day Edition
Mother and Daughter Event
Celebrate Mother's Day while being mindful of God and Jesus with Doxa Deo Tshwane Central.
The theme for this one is "any touch of pink", so bring mom, gran, sisters and nieces while we celebrate the Mothers in our lives.
- Cost:
- R180 - Mother & Daughter (2 People)
- R90 - Mother / Daughter (1 Person)
- When: 11 May,
- Venue: Doxa Deo Tshwane Central, 283 Visagie St, Pretoria
- More Info: Mother and Daughter Event
Mother's Day Textile Workshop
Bring a bunch of fresh flowers, photos, mementos or make a collage... and spoil your mom this mother’s day by designing her a soft, warm Coral Fleece scatter cushion OR bring mom with, to design a second cushion for herself!
Included in the workshop:
- Cake & Coffee
- Coral Fleece Scatter Cushion/s (50x50cm) made from digitally printed coral fleece in your own design.
- All drawing, painting and tracing materials.
- A photo shoot of your design at the workshop and prep/edit it for printing afterwards.
- Printing of your designs on your cushion.
What to bring:
- Fresh Flowers, or any other elements that you wish to add to your design.
- Your own high quality pictures (scrap booking paper or gift wrapping paper also works well) should you wish to make a collage or trace images
Some ideas for your background will be something like scrap booking paper, hessian or other fabric with a nice texture or even a crochet item. The items that you use will not be damaged, so you can even bring something like fine china plates to add to your design with your flowers or other elements.
Come out and get creative with your mom, design unique scatter cushions that would make any neighbour envious.
NB: Bookings is essential for this one!
- Cost:
- R350 - 1 Cushion
- R650 - 2 Cushions
- When: 11 May, 10am - 12pm
- Venue: Tiana's Little Shop, 950 Olympus Drive, Faerie Glen, Pretoria
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Facebook Event
Mother's Day Event
Join Christ Church as they celebrate the women in our lives this Mother's Day.
On offer for the day will be a buffet style lunch with bottomless champagne. There will also be guest speakers and an absolutely yummy desert options!
Theme: Pink & Yellow with a touch of white
- Cost: R300 pp
- When: 11 May, 12pm - 5pm
- Venue: Christ Church, 820 Pretorius St
- Bookings: 081 551 9907
- More Info: Mother's Day Event
Moedersdag Sing & Piekniek Dag
Kom geniet Moedersdag saam met ons by Stukkie Kaap, Morgenzon vir n onvergeetlike familiedag met afrikaanse sangers, kos, drinkgoed, spelietjies vir die kids en sommer baie meer.
Come and enjoy Mother's Day with Stukkie Kaap, Morgenzon for an unforgetable family day out. Expect Afrikaans singers, food, drink and plenty of fun and games for the kids.
- Cost:
- R120 - Adults
- R60 - Kids 7 Years +
- R60 - Pensioners
- FREE - Kids u7 years
- When: 12 May, 9am - 4pm
- Venue: Morgenzon Guesthouse, Airport Rd Cynthiavale
- More Info: Moedersdag Sing & Piekniek Dag
Mother's Day Food Tasting
Come and taste the quality of De La Mas Spitbraai and Love Birds Menu, while treating mom for Mother's Day!
Canapés: Harvest Table with variety of bread, flavoured butter, cheese, jams, fruits and sweets
Main: Sweet & Sour Pork Roast, Lemon & Herb Chicken, Roasted Lamb and Beef, served with rice & gravy, pumpkin fritters with caramel sauce, creamed spinach, sweetcorn, mushrooms, baby potatoes, greek salad & Pesto Pasta Salad
Dessert: Cake & Variety of home baked goods
- Cost: R250 pp (Minimum 4 guests per booking)
- When: 12 May, 1pm - 5pm
- Venue: De La Mas Venue, Graham Rd
- More Info: Mother's Day Food Tasting
Mbokodo Day - Mother and Kids Picnic
Mbokodo Day - Mother's and Kids Picnic. A day to celebrate our mothers and all they do for us.
Wear a Doek to represent the power of Mbokodo. Please bring a camping chair or blanket, regrettably no cooler boxes allowed.
- Cost:
- R350 - Mom & Child
- R200 - Adult
- R100 - Children
- R200 - Lunch (Adults)
- R150 Lunch (Child)
- When: 12 May, 10am - 10pm
- Venue: Bukra Manana Events, 500 National Rd, Pretoria
- More Info: Mbokodo Day - Mother and Kids Picnic
Mothers Day
Mother's Day Lunch with Leon Gropp (TV Presenter & Musician).
Bring mom to enjoy our Razzle Dazzle Mother's Day lunch platter and a musical treat with Leon Gropp. Singer & Guitarist with CH2 and now TV Presenter on Ontbytsake, Leon will make mother's day a real treat.
Mom's get a free glass of Wine and Chocolate Brownie with ice-cream.
Kid's under 12 pay just R80 for the show, a burger or chicken strips with chips PLUS a free cool drink!
- Cost:
- R250 - Adult
- R80 - Child
- When: 12 May, 12pm - 4pm
- Venue: Lagom Cafe, Ridge Square, 162 Lynnwood Rd
- More Info: Mothers Day
Mothersday lunch feat Singing Waiters
Join Die Blou Hond this Mother's Day for a very special lunch with live entertainment, dinner theatre style - but lunch!
They are serving up some tasty treats with a menu boasting favourites like: baked line fish, roast beef in red wine jus and a delectable salted caramel chocolate mouse for dessert.
- Cost:
- R375 - Adult
- R150 - Children Ages 4-8 years
- R50 - Children Ages 2-4 years
- When: 12 May, 11am - 4pm
- Venue: Casa Toscana Lodge, 5 Darlington Rd, Pretoria
- More Info: Mothersday lunch feat Singing Waiters
Mother's Day
"Its not easy being a mother, if it were fathers would do it too" 😂 Come and join Monte de Dios on Sunday, 12 May to celebrate the queens in your life.
They are pulling out all the stops bringing you two treats this Mother's Day, choose from the high tea or scrumptious lunch menu to spoil your mom!
- Cost:
- R375 - Adult
- R187,50 - Children u12 years
- When: 12 May, 11am - 3pm
- Venue: Monte de Dios, 106 Achilles, Pretoria
- Bookings: [email protected]
- More Info: Mother's Day
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.
The Jack Rabbit Chocolate Studio
JackRabbit was born of award-winning South African chocolatier Stephanie Ceronio's passion for transcendental desserts. JackRabbit specialises in creative and colourful artisanal small-batch bon-bons of the highest quality chocolate couverture, filled with specially-paired and freshly-made flavours and textures.
Treat mom to her favourite combinations of cocoa-ey goodness, if you're feeling really generous take some treats home for the rest of the family! Whatever your pallet decides on you will not be disappointed.
- Operating Hours: Tues - Sat, 9am - 2pm
- Venue: Jack Rabbit Chocolate Studio, Waterkloof Heights Shopping Centre.
- More Info: Website
Harrie's Pancakes
Whether your taste is for savoury or sweet you won’t find a better pancake in South Africa.
Fast, friendly and efficient service has made Harrie’s a favourite for local visitors and international tour groups alike.This pancake heaven have been serving delectable savoury and sweet pancakes for the past eighteen years.
- Operating Hours: 8am - 6pm
- Venue: Pretorius St & Eastwood St, Arcadia
- Contact: 012 342 3613
- 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”
- Graphic Planters
- 6 DIY Craft Ideas
- White chocolate bark:
Shop Online | Discounts & Deals this Mother's Day 2019
Avoid the chaos of the mall this Mother's Day with these amazing deals, perfect to make your moms day super special!
- Cape Coffee Beans - The freshest precision roasted blends straight to your door.
- Cape Coffee Beans Specials: Click here
- Zando - Stockists of much loved designers and brands.
- Zando Specials: Click here
- Faithful To Nature - Everything whole foods and health conscious.
- Faithful To Nature Specials: Click here
- Homechoice - SA's No. 1 home shopping retailer
- Homechoice Specials: Click here
- Travelstart - One stop holiday shop, everything from flights to accommodation and things to do.
- Travelstart Specials: Click here
- Patches and Paws - Spoil moms furry kids with something special
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- Mr Price Sport - Shop the latest in sport apparel.
- Mr Price Sport Specials: Click here
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