As May approaches, it’s time to celebrate Mother’s Day around Australia. Of course, mums deserve our love and appreciation every day, but every now and then, it’s nice to set aside a special moment just for them.
Why we celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to thank the women who have nurtured, supported and loved us – whether they are mothers, grandmothers or anyone who has shown us motherly care. It’s a day to recognise the quiet strength, endless encouragement and small everyday acts that shaped our lives.
By celebrating Mother’s Day, we honour that love – whether with a hug, a call, a card or a shared moment – and remind them just how much they are valued. It’s about letting the mothers, grandmothers and mother-figures in our lives know: we see you, we appreciate you and we are grateful for all you do.
Check out the list below to find a Mother’s Day event near you!
Perth
Pancake Morning with EstWest
Date: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Time: 9.00 AM
Location: Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, 1-3 Hill View Place, Bentley WA 6103
Tickets: Trybooking
EstWest is rolling out the good vibes early with a Pancake Morning to celebrate mums in their community. It’s all happening on Sunday, 4 May from 9.00 AM to 12.00 PM – giving you the actual Mother’s Day free to kick back at home!
Program highlights
👧 LEGO Build & Bash for the kids
🌸 Build Your Own Village creative workshop for mums
💃 Folk dance performances
🥞 Pancakes for all!
Tickets
Entry: $5 per person or $10 per family.
Food: $15 per person (must be pre-ordered – no extras available on the day)
👉 Bring your picnic blankets for a cosy seat on the rgass. Bookings are essential.
Melbourne
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Melbourne Estonian Society
Date: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Time: 2.00 PM
Location: Estonian House, 43 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055
Tickets: Free event – RSVP encouraged
Join the Melbourne Estonian Society for a joyful afternoon of tea, bubbles and community spirit. Everyone is welcome – mums, dads, kids, grandparents – and you don’t need to bring a mum to be part of the fun!
Program highlights
🥞Performances by young singers and dancers
🎭Fun games for all ages
👧Creative activities using forest materials
🎤Open mic – talents of all ages welcome!
Additional information
Please bring a plate of snacks or sweets to share.
👉 RSVP appreciated to help with planning – but no stress if you forget, you’re still welcome!
Sydney
Mother’s Day Celebrations at Sydney Estonian House
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Time: 12.00 PM
Location: Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Tickets: Trybooking
The Estonian Society of Sydney warmly invites you to their traditional Mother’s Day lunch, full of performances and community spirit.
Program highlights
💃 Performances by Mudilasring, Lepatriinud, Virmalised and Rukkililled.
🥞 Café with coffee, tea, kringel and cake.
Tickets
Free for adult members and children, $5 for adult non-members.
👉 Pre-registration required for catering purposes.
Brisbane
Mother’s Day Concert and Picnic with Brisbane Estonian Playgroup
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Time: 2.00 PM
Location: Minnippi Parkland, 139 Stanton Road, Tingalpa QLD 4173
Tickets: Bank transfer, see below.
Join the Brisbane Estonian Playgroup for an afternoon of music, games and celebration under the open sky.
Program highlights
🌹 Folk dance performance by Folkroos
🎻 Children’s string ensemble
🤸♀️ Singing and games
💐 Gifts for mums!
Tickets
Family ticket: $25
Single ticket: $15
Please RSVP by 7 May to maili.andre[at]gmail.com.
👉 Payment via bank transfer to Brisbane Estonian Playgroup (BSB 633000, ACC 151875358).
Additional information
Please bring a plate to share. Picnicware and drinks (morss) provided. All proceeds support the Estonian language and culture program at the Brisbane Estonian Playgroup.
Is your event missing?
We love hearing about community events around Australia!
If you know of other Mother’s Day celebrations that may be of interest to Estonians in Australia, please email us at news(at)eesti.org.au.
