It’s nearly Mother’s Day 2026! How will you celebrate the special woman in your life on Sunday May 10? If you’re stuck for ideas read on… Or click here for shopping destinations!
Mother’s Day picnics
Book in a lux picnic at Soul Nook the day before and on Mother’s Day (Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10) and celebrate the special ladies in your life.
Saturday will see the return of Picnics @ Soul, with dreamy, styled spaces across the lush open grounds at either 9.30am or 12pm. There is up to 30% off this experience for Mothers Day.
On Sunday enjoy a quieter kind of magic with an exclusive Mother’s Day luncheon picnic at 11am – just two hours with limited spaces. Expect soft moments designed to feel personal, peaceful and deeply special. You can book either chill’d luxe picnic set-ups, sunshine-filled styled spaces or enchanting bell tents.
All experiences include cafe drinks, boutique touches and a sweet posie for mum as well as gourmet grazing platters.
Bookings will close on Tuesday 5 May. More information here.
Free bowling at General Public
On Mother’s Day mums get to bowl for free at General Public.
To book mum in for her free game, call General Public on 1300 576 740.
Make sure to treat mum to lunch while you’re out, to make her day extra special!
Lunch at Spicers Hidden Vale
This Mother’s Day treat Mum to an exceptional four-course lunch at Homage or a long table lunch at The Barn.
At Homage, enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, then indulge in a specially curated menu that celebrates the very best of paddock-to-plate dining and the finest local produce. With ingredients sourced straight from the market garden and enhanced by classic cooking techniques in the smokehouse, this experience promises to surprise and delight. Price is $200pp for a four-course lunch and glass of bubbles on arrival. Learn more here.
The Barn’s long table lunch is a countryside feast including seasonal plates crafted in the bakehouse over fire. Expect generous shared dishes and warm hospitality for $99 per adult and $49 per child (12-17), $25 for children 11 and under (kids’ menu). More information here.
Groovin’ in the Grove
On Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10, take mum to Groovin’ in the Grove at Watercress Creek Olives and Limes. The event will feature a live musician and picnics in the grove.
Picnics and food are available to pre-order and can include olive and lime produce, loaded baked potatoes, chicken skewers and creamy vegetable soup from $45 including entry. Entry only without food is also available (food will be available to purchase on the day if you require). More information here.
Take mum on a bucket list adventure
Float high above the countryside and make new memories with your mum, book her a Mother’s Day flight or buy a themed gift voucher at Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights.
Mum will love the tranquil flight over the Ipswich countryside and views to Brisbane City, the Scenic Rim and beyond.
After the balloon flight guests are taken for breakfast at Fourthchild Cafe in the Ipswich CBD.
Plant trees for mum
Pack a picnic and plant a tree to honor and celebrate the special women in your life.
Enjoy a family-friendly morning while helping to restore the banks of Woogaroo Creek in this important waterway corridor.
Every mother or carer registered will receive a complimentary gift and treat to enjoy at the planting.
Free chocolate and champagne at Rage Cage
On Mother’s Day book in for a smash n’ axe session for free chocolate and champagne on arrival! The session includes time in the Rage Cage smash room and Rampage axe throwing lanes!
Breakfast, lunch or dinner at Brothers
Treat mum to a special day and choose from breakfast, lunch or dinner with prizes at Brothers.
For breakfast, Brothers are hosting a hot buffet that includes a complimentary glass of bubbles! Pre-paid bookings are essential.
A special hot and cold seafood share platter for two is also available for lunch or dinner along with the regular menu.
Steve Savage and Marcus Hartung will perform on the day. There will be lucky door prizes and a gift for mum also. Call 3817 2999 to book, more information here.
Buffet breakfast at CSI
On Mother’s Day Club Services Ipswich is holding a buffet breakfast from 6.30am-9.30am and every mum receives a gift.
Treat mum to a delicious breakfast with live entertainment, raffles and lucky door prizes.
Mumm’s Day at The Rusty Nail
The Rusty Nail is celebrating Mother’s Day with live entertainment, share boards and Mumm champagne. Book in for an individual ticket for a (small) bottle of Mumm and brunch board, or a table for six with three bottles of Mumm to share, a sweet and savoury board and a beautifully decorated table. More information here.
Buffet lunch at Orion Hotel
Celebrate Mum with a delicious buffet lunch at Orion Hotel this Mother’s Day!
There are two seatings, 11am-1pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Easy gifting with Trevallan
Trevallan is a lovely place to bring mum for coffee, cake, and a wander through the gardens while she chooses something she actually wants this Mother’s Day!
Whether that’s fresh flowers, beautiful oils, a handcrafted timber piece, or something green for the garden, there are plenty of thoughtful gift options available.
Out the front of Trevallan, you’ll find a Mother’s Day display with ready-to-go gift ideas, including living gift baskets (with plants).
There will be flowers, indoor plants, ornaments, and all sorts of pre-wrapped gifts ready to go, and they can wrap plants on the spot for those who need to buy and run.
Mother’s Day breakfast and lunch at Jets
This Mother’s Day, start the day with a relaxed breakfast, or gather the family for a long lunch – at Jets. Breakfast will be available from 8am-10am and there’s a special menu of pancakes, toasted English muffins, eggs Benedict, a big breakfast as well as eggs and toast. Lunch will run from 11am-3pm with the full a la carte menu available. Book here.
