There is so much to see and do in Toronto that it’s really no surprise that there are some terrific Mother’s Day events around town. I’ve found some really interesting Mother’s Day ideas that you may not have known about. If you’re looking to do something new this year, perhaps you’d like to try one of these events.

• Habitat for Humanity is having a special Mother’s Day Build on May 10th from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM at 4200 Kingston Road, Habitat for Humanity Toronto’s first Energy Star build site. Mother and child (must be a minimum of 16 years of age) teams will have the great pleasure of helping a family less fortunate than themselves. In addition there will be gifts for mom, prizes, a commemorative tote bag, and a delicious lunch. For all of the details follow the link below.
  Toronto Habitat

• Mother’s Day Cream Tea on Sunday, May 11th at the beautiful Spadina Museum, a Victorian country estate that evolved into an Edwardian city mansion. Its rich history chronicles four generations of the wealthy Austin family. There are two sittings, one at 12:30 PM and another at 2:30 PM. Tickets for this event are $12.50 plus tax and must be purchased in advance. The Spadina Museum is located at 285 Spadina Road. For more information or to purchase tickets call 416-392-6910 or 416-338-3888 or email spadina@toronto.ca

• Denim Days at the Bata Shoe Museum are a great way to support breast cancer research and the Cure Foundation. From May 11th – May 13th everyone who visits the museum wearing denim will have $5 of their admission donated to the Cure Foundation and breast cancer research. Admission for kids is only $4, so the Bata Shoe Museum will contribute the extra dollar for all of the kids who wear their jeans. Call 416-979-7799 or follow the link below to the website for all of the details.
  Bata Shoe Museum

• Mother’s Day Cruises are a fabulous way to spend a relaxing afternoon or evening out on the water with Mom. Choose from afternoon or evening sailings. For one amazing all-inclusive price you get reserved seating, a scenic fun-filled 4-hour cruise, delicious hot buffet lunch or dinner, DJ, dancing by sunlight or moonlight, and a cash bar. Call 416-777-5777 or follow the link to the website below.
  Toronto Dinner Cruises

• The Toronto Zoo is giving the first 97 moms and their families (maximum number of 4 persons per group) free admission on May 11th. For more information call 416-392-5929 or follow the link to the website below.
  http://www.torontozoo.com/

• The Kortright Centre is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch and Hike on May 11th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. A delicious brunch will be followed by a beautiful spring wildflower guided hike through the forest. For more information call 416-667-6295 or follow the link to the website below.
  Kortright Centre

What are you planning to do on Mother’s Day?