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Where to celebrate Mother's Day in Joburg (May 2026)

29 Apr 2026
Mother's Day this year falls on Sun, May 10, 2026 and we have some great ideas to help you make it one to remember – from exciting themed events to making your own gift and scrumptious lunch options. So gear up to spoil the mother figure in your life this Mother's Day in Joburg. If celebrating on another day is more your thing, keep an eye out for our weekly events guide.

Sat, May 9 – Turn treasured drawings into a beautiful keepsake at the Mother’s Day Collage Workshop with Odette Graskie at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub. A hands-on, heartfelt morning of art, coffee and creativity.

Sat, May 9 – Sun, May 10 – Enjoy magic, music, food and family fun at The Magical Marble Family Fest, a joyful all-ages playground at James & Ethel Gray Park in Melrose, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Sun, May 10 – Gather under the trees for a relaxed, family-style Mother’s Day garden lunch at Beechwood Gardens in Hyde Park, with a generous buffet and welcome drink.

Sun, May 10 – Skip the slippers and start Mother’s Day on the dancefloor with Secret Sunrise JHB at The Old Edwardian Society (Old Ed's), Houghton.

Sun, May 10 – Treat mom to an elegant three-course lunch with a welcome drink and indulgent flavours at Zevenster Boutique Hotel in Bedfordview.

Sun, May 10 – Sip, paint and play at the Mother’s Day Wine & Create at Artwave at 44 Stanley, where you and the mother figures in your life can get lost in ceramics, canvas and crafts for a day of artsy, feel-good fun.

Sun, May 10 – There's live music, sculpture park strolls, Cape wines and gourmet bites at MOM at NIROX Sculpture Park: a feel-good day of art, sound and slow living.

Sun, May 10 – Crown your queen and enjoy Mother’s Day in style with a harvest table luncheon, welcome drink and live music at the Rand Club in Marshalltown.

Sun, May 10 – Mark Mother’s Day in nature with a gentle 10-minute hike up Melville Koppies to the Lecture Hut for storytelling, followed by time to explore the koppies at leisure.

Sun, May 10 – Celebrate mom with jazz, Big 5 tours, and family fun at the ultimate Mother’s Day concert at Johannesburg Zoo, featuring Ami Faku, The Soil, Matthew Mole and more.

Sun, May 10 – Get crafty this Mother’s Day with paint, prizes and good energy with Phuza and Paint for a feel-good creative session at the Rosebank Sunday Market in Rosebank.

Sun, May 10 – If the important mom in your life loves movies and a tearjerker, take her to a wonderful screening of Stepmom starring Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon at The Bioscope, 44 Stanley.

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