Gold Coast Mother’s Day events: What’s on and where to go in 2024
From pop-up markets and high tea to bespoke workshops, this is the ultimate guide to treating mum on the Gold Coast this Mother’s Day. COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS
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Looking to spoil the special women in your life this Mother’s Day weekend?
Look no further than a memorable day at Robina’s pop-up markets celebrating all things motherhood.
Recently relocated to Robina Town Centre from Burleigh, the Village Markets pop-up will feature more than 30 stalls brimming with locally made artisan gifts and goodies, along with live music, mini makers stalls and kids arts and crafts – perfect for snatching up some last minute gifts for Mother’s Day.
Some of the Gold Coast’s most creative women will be showcasing their talents Saturday May 11, including business owner Claire Roberts. Ms Roberts lost her own mum 15 years ago after battling mental illness and finds herself among the one per cent of women who struggle with fertility with no known medical cause.
“It’s hard to find the right words on days like Mother’s Day for women who can’t be mothers, or who were and now aren’t, or have lost or are estranged from their own mother’s.
“And it’s equally difficult to hold someone else’s pain when you don’t know it yourself,” she said.
“In creating Morro & Co candles and diffusers here on the Gold Coast, my products carry affirmations on the back inspired by their fragrance which are designed to serve as the hug and words loved ones might not have or know how to offer. I wanted to help relationships and friendships do life better together.”
For Lucy Van De Riet, creator of popular Vandy robes and TVM regular, the idea of a local market for mum appeals as an opportunity to chat with local women, men, and kids, all celebrating the special women in their life.
“I love feeling the joy of kids buying gifts for their mums and the funny stories they will tell me about them. I’m also thrilled my own two daughters will be contributing by making handmade clay beaded jewellery as part of the mini-makers stalls that gives budding junior entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their products too,” Ms Van De Riet said.
Her own business was inspired by her desire as a mum to feel more comfortable poolside and at the beach with her family, so she created a transitional robe that can be worn both inside and out.
“Bringing women together to celebrate motherhood in it’s many forms, these markets have been inspired by local women, and in our continued partnership with The Village Markets (TVM), we’re inviting shoppers to support small, local businesses this Mother’s Day,” Robina Town Centre Marketing Manager, Ashlee Hume said.
Celebrating all women and mothers across the Gold Coast, the Mother’s Day Markets will be held lakeside on The Promenade on Saturday May 11 from 10am-2pm at Robina Town Centre.
If you’re looking to treat the special women in your life on Mother’s Day, the JW Marriott Gold Coast is offering two incredible options to celebrate the day. Indulge in Critique’s long lunch with the finest local selection of seafood the Gold Coast can offer, including delicacies such as freshly shucked Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba Tiger Prawns, Spanner Crabs, delicious Moreton Bay bugs and a complimentary half lobster for each guest.
Or, feel free to treat mum to an afternoon of delight with an array of sweet and savoury treats at Chapter and Verse’s special Mother’s Day High Tea.
Spa by JW at the Marriott Gold Coast
Available from April 29th to May 31st
This year, go above and beyond by treating mum to a day of pure relaxation and rejuvenation with Spa by JW’s exclusive Mother’s Day Bliss Package. The package includes a therapeutic copper foot ritual exfoliation, relaxing full body massage, a nurturing anti-ageing facial
and more. Valued at $590, the package can be booked for a limited time for $399 per person.
Soak Bathhouse
Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, Mermaid Beach
Soak Bathhouse in both their Mermaid Beach and West End locations are offering an exclusive Soak & Sound Weekend. On Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 May guests will be entertained with acoustic live tunes from some of the Gold Coast and Brisbane’s best local talent when they enjoy their 90 minute Soak session during 10am and 2pm. This can be booked online with limited spots available.Bonus, between 1-31 of May all Mums get a bonus $10 Soak Gift Card when they buy a soak session.
Yo-Chi
Sunday May 12
Treat your mum to some free frozen yoghurt and hit Yo-Chi in Surfers Paradise or Broabeach for a special 2-for-1 deal for Mums on Mother’s Day. You can get up to $12 free including their limited-time collaboration with cult-loved nut butter Pistachio Papi.
Mother’s Day at QT
Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12 from 12:00 – 2:00pm and 15:00 – 17:00pm at Stingray.
Want to shake up your Mother’s Day plans? Just behind the bar and craft your own cocktails with QT’s mixology masterclass, led by expert QT bartenders. Available for groups of up to 8 guests and includes welcome drink of house wine or beer, two cocktails and a grazing platter to share. Adults $120 per person. Bookings can be made via email at bookings_qtgoldcoast@evt.com or call (07) 5584 1243.
Koala High Tea at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Sunday May 12, 2.30pm-3.30pm (includes access to the Sanctuary from 12pm)
Spend some ‘koala-ity’ time with your mum this Sunday at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Koala High Tea where mums can indulge in a chef’s selection of tasty treats, enjoy a refreshing beverage and get up close with their koalas. For $129 for an adult and $119 for a child, this could be the perfect gift for mum which includes a selection of sweet and savoury treats, beverages, a pat & chat koala encounter and a professional koala photo to remember the fun day.
Mother’s Day at The Star Gold Coast
Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12
The Star Gold Coast is offering five different even this Mother’s Day to ensure your mum enjoys her day. From lunching in the Garden Kitchen & Bar, indulging in the al carte menu at Nineteen at The Star or enjoying the lavish set menu at Kiyomi, The Star has something for every mum. Prices vary and each offer can be booked online.
Stone Studio Mother’s Day Workshop
Sunday May 12
Try something different this Mother’s Day and try Stone Studio’s exclusive Mother’s Day morning Serving Bowl Workshop where you and your mum can craft a lasting memory together and walk away with a handcrafted serving bowl. It will take 4-6 weeks for Stone Studio to fire and glaze your work. Bookings can be made online.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Langham
Thursday - Sunday, 2pm - 5pm, last seating 4pm
The Langham is taking a traditional approach this Mother’s Day, offering a traditional English afternoon tea in their luxe Palm Court. With views of the lagoon pool and a traditional afternoon tea menu curated by culinary experts, your mum is sure to feel pampered. Reservation can be made through their website.
O’Reilly’s Mother Day Festival
Canungra Valley Vineyards, Sunday May 12 10am to 4pm
O’Reilly’s invites you to treat your mum high up in the stunning rainforest retreat for a picnic lunch while enjoying live music at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. Enjoy a Mother’s Day homestead basket for two for $120, which includes a bottle of O’Reilly’s artisan wine and a special gift for mum. Bookings can be made online.
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