Kelowna Mother’s Day Guide 2026

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, landing on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and it is a nice opportunity to slow down, step away from the usual routine, and spend time with the moms and mother figures in your life.

Whether you are planning brunch, a little self-care, or something more low-key this year, there are plenty of simple and thoughtful ways to make the day feel special in Kelowna!

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026

I update this guide every year, and it has quickly become one of my most popular posts, so here is the 2026 version. A mix of go to ideas, local favourites, and a few newer options to help you plan something that feels a bit more intentional. Keep reading for a mix of simple and meaningful ideas to help you celebrate.

Dining

  • Kelowna Yacht Club Mother’s Day Brunch – Celebrate Mother’s Day with a waterfront brunch at the Kelowna Yacht Club on Sunday, May 10th from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Enjoy a full buffet with breakfast favourites, lunch options, carving stations, and desserts, all in a beautiful lakeside setting. Adults $43.50 | Kids 6–12 $16.95 | Kids 5 and under complimentary. Reservations are required, so be sure to book early.
  • Kin & Folk Mother’s Day Brunch – Celebrate Mom on Sunday, May 10th from 11:00 AM – 2 PM with a special brunch service in Kelowna and Penticton featuring an incredible seasonal menu. Reservations are required, so be sure to book ahead and secure your table.
  • Mother’s Day Brunch at Bouchons Bistro – Celebrate Mom with an elegant French-inspired brunch featuring spring flavours, sweet treats, and all her brunch favourites on Saturday, May 10th. Mother’s Sunday Brunch buffet $59 per person. Reservations are required and seating is limited, so be sure to book early.
  • Mother’s Day Brunch at Delta Grand Okanagan – Enjoy a lakeside brunch buffet in the Grand Ballroom on Sunday, May 10th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM featuring live saxophone, caricature artist, and a special gift for moms. $79 per adult.
  • Mother’s Day Brunch at Gallagher’s Canyon – Enjoy a relaxed brunch overlooking the canyon on Sunday, May 10th from 10 AM – 12:30 PM, featuring a chef-inspired buffet with omelettes, breakfast favourites, carved meats, fresh salads, and desserts. All moms receive a complimentary mimosa and fresh flowers, and every reservation is entered to win a Mother’s Day gift basket. Reservations required.
  • Mother’s Day Brunch at Gulfstream – Enjoy a brunch buffet on Sunday, May 10th and Monday, May 11th from 9 AM – 2 PM, featuring prime rib, desserts, kids’ activities, and a photo booth. $55 per adult | $20 kids 5–12.
  • Mother’s Day Brunch at Vows & Vines – Celebrate the day with a relaxed vineyard brunch overlooking Okanagan Lake, featuring a curated menu of fresh pastries, crepes, and brunch favourites. Sunday, May 10th from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
  • Mother’s Day Weekend Brunch at Derrick’s Steakhouse – Celebrate Mom with a special brunch menu available from May 9th – 10th, reservations recommended.

High Tea

  • Mother’s Day High Tea at Mission Hill Family Estate – Enjoy an elevated high tea experience with fine teas, seasonal bites, and vineyard views on Sunday, May 10th. Reservations required.
  • Oak + Cru High Tea – Enjoy a relaxed afternoon tea experience featuring a selection of sweet and savoury bites, paired with tea in a bright, modern setting by the water. A simple, elevated way to celebrate Mother’s Day.
  • Mother’s Day High Tea at Meadow Vista – Celebrate outdoors on Sunday, May 10th with a wine-paired four-course high tea featuring local honey, scones, sandwiches, and sweet treats. Includes wine pairings, a complimentary tasting, bee tour, lawn games, and a take-home gift for moms. Outdoor patio seating with reserved time slots required.
  • Mother’s Day Sweet Experience at Black Swift Vineyards – Enjoy an afternoon tasting experience featuring curated wine pairings with decadent sweets in a winery setting on Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. $54.44 per person. Reservations required.
  • Mother’s Day High Tea at Sandrine – Enjoy an elegant French-style high tea featuring an assortment of sweet and savoury pastries, seasonal treats, and tea service from May 8-10th, with a variety of time slots to choose from. A beautifully curated in-house experience perfect for a relaxed and indulgent celebration. Reservations required.
  • Petals & Pastries: A Mother’s Day High Tea Experience – Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with an intimate high tea featuring tea service, pastries, and a beautifully styled setting filled with blooms. A cozy, thoughtfully curated afternoon designed to slow down, share something sweet, and celebrate the mother figures in your life. Saturday, May 9th from 11 AM – 1 PM.

Gift Ideas

  • Spa or Wellness Experience – A gift card for a treatment or facial at local favourites like Organic Glow Medical Aesthetics or another Kelowna wellness studio. A simple way to give her time to relax and reset.
  • Photo Experience or Mini Session – A gift card toward a local photographer for updated family photos or a mother–child session is a more meaningful long-term gift. I personally love Theresa Easter Photography.
  • Find a local gift at The Kelowna Farmer’s Market at the Landmark District, open every Wednesday & Saturday, 8 AM- 1 PM.
  • Flowers – Funky Petals, Jolie’s Fleurs Florals, Bread and Butter Blooms are a few of my favourites. For something that lasts a little longer, look into a flower subscription like Bread & Butter Blooms, which offers seasonal, locally grown bouquets available through a subscription or single orders. A simple way to turn Mother’s Day into something that keeps giving beyond just one day.
  • Wine Subscription or Winery Membership – A great option for the wine-loving mom who enjoys discovering new bottles throughout the year. Local wineries like Frind Estate offer wine club memberships with curated seasonal shipments and perks that extend beyond just the wine. Other great Okanagan options include Mission Hill Family Estate, Quails’ Gate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Tantalus Vineyards, and Mt. Boucherie, all offering wine clubs or memberships with exclusive releases, tastings, and member benefits that make it feel like a gift that lasts all year.
  • Sweet Treats – Karat Chocolate and Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate are both local companies that make delicious chocolate and other desserts.
  • Candles – Check out a great selection of candles at The Kelowna Candle Factory or Okanagan Candle Co.
  • A Garden Centre Gift Card – For the plant-loving mom, local spots like The Greenery, Better Earth Gardens & Tropicals, Art Knapp, and The Kelowna Flower Farm are just a few options.
  • Permanent Jewelry – Bracelets, necklaces or anklets that are welded together instead of having a clasp. Check out MOGANO or Lavender & Grace.
  • Lakehouse Workshops/Cooking Classes – Enjoy cooking classes at Lakehouse for foodies of all skill levels, price points and many different class styles and themes
  • Home Décor – Thoughtful home pieces from local shops like Nurtured Home Shoppe or Magnolia Lane make for a meaningful gift that lasts beyond the day.

Entertainment & Activities

  • Mother’s Day Flower Arranging Workshop – Join a relaxed morning of flower arranging led by Honey Bloom, featuring light refreshments and a guided creative experience on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A thoughtful and hands-on way to slow down and celebrate.
  • Mother’s Day Hat Burning Workshop – Join a hands-on creative experience at The Hatching Post on Tuesday, May 12th from 12 PM – 3PM where you’ll design and burn your own custom hat in a relaxed, guided setting. A unique, social workshop that’s less about perfection and more about making something personal to take home for Mother’s Day.
  • Mother’s Day Wine Bottle Painting Workshop – Join a guided, hands-on creative session at Sandhill Wines where you’ll paint and personalize a wine bottle in a relaxed, social setting. A fun, easygoing way to get creative, share the experience, and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake for Mother’s Day, happening Saturday, May 9th from 3 PM – 5 PM.
  • Crave Cupcakes Mother’s Day Decorating Class – Join a hands-on cupcake decorating workshop at Crave Cupcakes where you’ll learn buttercream basics, piping techniques, and create a set of beautifully decorated Mother’s Day-inspired cupcakes to take home. A fun, guided experience perfect for getting creative together, happening Thursday, May 7th from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
  • Moms & Masterpieces: A Keepsakes Workshop – Join a relaxed, hands-on resin “Sip & Pour” experience where you’ll mix, pour, and design a custom keepsake using pigments, glitter, and guided techniques on Saturday, May 9th from 7:30 PM – 9 PM. A creative way to slow down, get hands-on, and make something meaningful to take home for Mother’s Day.

I hope this guide gave you a few ideas for celebrating the special mother figure in your life. Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there. You are so loved.

-Jenna xoxo