Mother’s Day is coming in hot (Sunday, 10 May 2026), and across Australia, Estonian communities are doing what we love — gathering, sharing food, and celebrating the women who somehow make everything work.
Mother’s Day — emadepäev — falls on the second Sunday of May and has been celebrated in Estonia since the 1920s as a day to honour mothers, grandmothers, and motherhood itself.
At its heart, it’s simple: A thank you. A phone call. A bunch of flowers (bonus points if picked, not panic-bought).
Traditionally, it’s about spending time together — sharing meals, giving mums a break from the everyday, and creating those small, warm moments that quietly turn into lifelong memories. And lucky for us — there’s no shortage of ways to do exactly that this year.
Sydney — cake, coffee and cosy vibes
Mother’s Day at Sydney Estonian House
📅 Sunday, 3 May 2026
🕛 12pm–2pm
📍 Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
🎟️ Free (members) | $5 (non-members)
🔗 Trybooking (pre-registration required)
🔗 Updates: Event Facebook page
Sydney is keeping things beautifully classic — think coffee, cake, and a cosy room filled with familiar faces. Expect performances, warm conversations, and that comforting feeling of “this is exactly where I’m meant to be.”
Melbourne — bring a plate, bring the family
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Melbourne Estonian Society
📅 Sunday, 3 May 2026
🕛 From 2pm
📍 Melbourne Estonian House, 43 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055
🎟️ Free event (no registration)
🔗 Updates: Event Facebook page
🥧 Bring a plate to share (sweet or savoury — we trust you)
Melbourne is going full community mode — a relaxed afternoon tea with delicious treats, good company, and plenty to keep the little ones entertained.
Expect children’s performances, games, laughter, and that familiar hum of people catching up over second (and third) slices of cake.
Brisbane — picnic, performances and sunshine
Mother’s Day Concert and Picnic with Brisbane Estonian Playgroup
📅 Saturday, 9 May 2026
🕑 2pm
📍 Minnippi Parkland, 139 Stanton Road, Tingalpa QLD 4173
🎟️ $25 family | $15 single
👉 Payment via bank transfer to Brisbane Estonian Playgroup: BSB 633 000, ACC 151 875 358.
📩 RSVP by 4 May (maili.andre[at]gmail.com)
🔗 Updates: Event Facebook page
🧺 Bring a plate to share
Brisbane is taking things outdoors — and honestly, we love this for them. An afternoon of music, games and celebration under the open sky, featuring:
- Folk dance by Folkroos
- Children’s string ensemble
- Singing, games, and gifts for mums
Plus picnic vibes, fresh air, and morss (fruit juice drink) on hand — what more could you want?
So… what’s the plan?
Whether it’s cake in Sydney, a shared table in Melbourne, or a picnic blanket in Brisbane — the message is the same: Show up. Sit down. Celebrate mum.
Because while the flowers are lovely and the cards are sweet… it’s the time together that really counts.
Final note (with love)
Call your mum. Visit if you can. Bring cake if you’re feeling ambitious.
And if nothing else — just remind her she’s amazing. Happy Mother’s Day!
Read more
Mother’s Day in Eesti Rahvakalender (in Estonian)
Mother’s Day in the BERTA database (in Estonian)
“Ema” – the many meanings of mother in Estonian (ERR, in English)
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