How to celebrate Mother's Day in the city

Rachel Yeo27 Apr '224 min read

Mother's Day Classic

Looking to treat your Mum this Mother’s Day? Here are a few wonderful ways to celebrate the occasion in Perth:

Go for a picnic

Various locations around Perth

Why not prepare a picnic for your beloved Mum this Mother’s Day? You can easily create your very own charcuterie board from scratch or grab some treats from your favourite Perth eatery or bakery.

Keep things simple or hire a stunning picnic set-up. While Kings Park tends to be the more popular picnic spot, certainly don’t look past the other plethora of parks within the City of Perth. A tranquil inner city gem, John Oldham Park features cascading waterfalls and plenty of birdlife to spot. Queens Gardens is another hidden urban oasis, framed by lakes with waterlilies and towering trees.

Queens Gardens

Fraser Avenue Tree Lights

Sunday 8 May | Free event

Watch the trees lining the entry to Kings Park bathed in hues of red, white, purple and pink, in honour of all mothers this Mother’s Day. The evening lights will run from 7pm to midnight so there’s plenty of time to catch this beautiful sight – be it after sunset or following dinner in the city.

Mother’s Day Classic

Victoria Gardens | Sunday 8 May | Ticketed event

Did you know that 1 in 7 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? That’s even more reason to get active for a good cause this Mother’s Day.

By registering yourself or a team for the 25th annual Mother’s Day Classic - one of Australia's largest charity events – you can help raise money for breast cancer research. Walk or run the 5km, it’s up to you!

Apart from the sheer accomplishment of crossing the finish line, there’ll be a bustling event village, entertainment, food stalls and more to enjoy on the day. Register and learn more here.

Mother’s Day High G&T Luncheon

The Flour Factory | Sunday 8 May | $65+pp

If your Mum is a fan of gin, this two-course high tea (with a twist) is sure to excite her!

Hosted by The Flour Factory, the Mother’s Day High G&T luncheon includes a Fruit Tea gin and tonic upon arrival, free-flowing Peach Bellini Spritzes and a mouth-watering menu curated by Head Chef, Jade Jones.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper G&T without four exclusive gin-spired cocktails – Tea for Two, Jaffogato, Liquorice Allsorts, and Rosey & Mary – as well the venue’s signature Gin Trees!

Secure your booking for either 11am or 1pm here.

Flour Factory Lunch

Waterfront Mother’s Day High Tea

DoubleTree by Hilton Waterfront | Sunday 8 May | $70pp

Spoil your mother on this extra special day at DoubleTree by Hilton Waterfront!

Their extra decadent Mother’s Day High Tea promises a glass of Louis Bouillot Grand Reserve on arrival and a plethora of savoury and sweet treats – including trudged egg ribbon sandwiches, jamón & sweet corn croquettes and house-baked cranberry scones – and of course, freshly brewed coffee and tea.

Oh and did we mention the glorious, uninterrupted Swan River views?

Book your table: Perthwaterfront.events@hilton.com

Mother’s Day at Fraser Suites

Sunday 8 May | $85pp

If indulgence is the way to go, then a three-course lunch or dinner at Fraser Suites’ Heirloom Restaurant will be right up your alley.

Start with a Mediterranean inspired tapas plate, choose from one of two mains – the twice-cooked lamb rump or pan-seared barramundi – and to top it all off, satisfy your sweet tooth at the dessert buffet.

Check out the menu and make a booking here.