Plan ahead for Mother's Day with these special events
Ditch the pink gowns and go all out this Mother's Day with these memorable events.
There are just two weeks to go until we celebrate and honour the women who help make a house a home.
Mother's Day falls on May 10, 2026, in South Africa and over 100 countries around the world.
Don't wait until the last minute to book a restaurant or buy gifts, or you might be left disappointed.
Plan ahead with these special events.
Durban Mother’s Day & Family Picnic
Brighten up Mother's Day with a colourful, family-friendly, and fun-filled picnic at Munies Hockey Club. There will be live performances, carnival games and rides, and food galore.
All you have to bring is your picnic blanket and your brightest outfit. Cooler boxes are allowed for an extra R100 charge.
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 10am - 6pm
Price: R170 - R220
Venue: Munies Hockey Club
Tickets: Computicket (Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, Checkers Hyper)
Mothers Day Brunch at Trenchgula Guest Lodge
Trenchgula Game Farm & Guest Lodge in uMnambithi is hosting a Mother's Day brunch featuring some very special guests. Durban singer Sphumelele Mbambo will perform live at the brunch, which also features guest speaker Nozipho Sibeko.
Mothers will also receive special surprises and gifts.
"Relax in beautiful outdoor surroundings while enjoying heartwarming moments and delicious food prepared with care," organisers said.
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Price: R420pp
Venue: Trenchgula Game Farm & Guest Lodge
Tickets: Computicket
Guided Floral Workshop at The Riverside Hotel
The Riverside Hotel is pulling out all the stops for moms in Durban. The hotel's Pastel Petals & Mother's Day experience includes a floral workshop, high tea, cocktails, and a welcome drink.
Moms will also receive a spa voucher.
"Celebrate Mom with a day of florals, fizz & stillness."
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 10am and 1pm
Price: R695pp
Venue: The Riverside Hotel, Durban North
Bookings: 063 593 2337
Mother's Day Buffet at Salt Rock Hotel Beach Resort
Leave the cooking to Salt Rock Hotel Beach Resort this Mother's Day. The resort's Mother's Day Buffet menu features roasted leg of lamb with mint sauce, whole-baked line fish, chicken curry, pork steaks, grilled calamari salad, and more.
"Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beautiful meal together while we take care of everything — because Mum deserves a day off," the resort said.
Date: Sunday, May 10
Price: R330 (adults) and R175 (children aged 2-11)
Time: 12:20 pm - 2:30 pm
Venue: Salt Rock Hotel Beach Resort
Bookings: [email protected]/ 032 525 5025
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