Mother’s Day is nearly here and if you’re planning on celebrating on May 13 but are unsure where to go or what to do we’ve created a list of our favourite Brisbane events and businesses that we know will ensure your Mum has a very special Mother’s Day.
Museum of Brisbane
Master the graceful art of old-world glamour with expert advice on how to be classically cool from Miss Chrissy Keepence from the Lindy Charm School for Girls this Mother’s Day.
Chrissy returns with her styling secrets, practical tips and tricks, and racks of exquisite vintage gowns for you to envy. She’ll show you how to take pieces from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s and dress them for the new millennium and share the secret to finding genuine vintage clothing in-store and online, how to revive it and conserve it.
To complete the afternoon, MOB are serving Jocelyn’s Provisions’ signature cupcakes and butter cake with tea and coffee in the Museum’s beautiful Dome Lounge. Find further event details here.
Stokehouse Q
Show Mum how special she is with a lunch menu especially designed by Executive Chef, Richard Ousby. Choose between a two-course or three-course lunch to spend with Mum along Brisbane River while looking at city views. Book: Call 07 3020 0600 or email [email protected]
Pony Dining
Treat Mum to a hearty lunch at Pony Dining as Mum receives a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival join her in the special A la Cate Menu. Book: Call 07 3181 3400 or www.ponydiningbrisbane.com
Bacchus Brisbane
Spoil Mum with a decadent High Tea with a delicious pink Bellini on arrival, enjoy an afternoon of live music and delectable treats within the luxurious surrounds of Bacchus Restaurant. Book: Call 07 3364 0837 or email [email protected]
Jocelyn’s Provisions
If you can’t decide what to buy Mum this Mother’s Day then spoil her with a Sweet Selection Box from Jocelyn’s Provisions featuring five favourite treats or a box of delicious Orange & Earl Grey Shortbread cookies, view the entire Mother’s Day range at www.jocelynprovisions.com.au.
Roma Street Parkland
Celebrate the beauty in your life this Mother’s Day with a Mother’s Day Eve (Saturday 12 May) picnic under the stars and a magical movie screening at Roma Street Parkland. Activities begin at 4pm, and include the food trucks, live music, a free children’s craft activity where kids can make special flower posies and pressed flower cards. Then at 6pm, Beauty and the Beast (2017) will screen in the Amphitheatre. For further event details read here.
Northside Flower Market
Show Mum how much you love her with stunning flowers from Northside Flower Market. Their exquisite Mother’s Day range includes beautiful, quality flower arrangements, bouquets and plants as well as hampers and sweet smelling Ecoya limited edition diffusers and candles, visit www.flowermarket.com.au/mothers-day to view the entire Mother’s Day range.
QPAC
Give Mum the gift of entertainment with tickets to one of the amazing productions at QPAC. My personal favourite is Aladdin or why not gift Mum tickets to the upcoming Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, book your tickets to any QPAC performance at www.qpac.com.au.
Shingle Inn
Celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday with a delicious range of Shingle Inn treats including a shimmering ‘Mum Indulgence Cake’, Blossom patty cakes and Anzac chocolate biscuits. This proud family business is also delighted to offer traditional English high tea on Mother’s Day at various locations throughout Brisbane. Visit www.shingleinn.com for further details
Don’t delay and book today before you miss out celebrating at your preferred venue or before Mother’s Day orders close.