Mother’s Day is usually associated with picnics, family time, and handmade cards, but for many, it’s also a bittersweet mix of love and loss. Newy with Kids contributing writer Meg explores how to celebrate your own journey as a parent while honouring the legacy of a mum who is no longer here to pull up a seat at the table.
Looking for what to do this Mother’s Day in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter? Discover family-friendly events, easy ideas, free activities and ways to celebrate with kids.
Let the kids have fun creating homemade Mother’s Day gifts using things you’ll find at home to make something special for mum or grandma.
We asked real mums what they actually want for Mother’s Day — the answers are funny, honest and occasionally surprising. Some don’t cost a thing
Register for the Mother’s Day Classic by running or walking the Newcastle event on Sunday 10 May and raise money for breast cancer and ovarian cancer research.
Mother’s Day is on Sunday 10 May 2026. It’s a day to celebrate mothers, nans, grandmas, carers and other important women in our lives. Celebrating the day needn’t be boring or expensive. Choose from one of the following ideas, gather your favourite people and enjoy the day your way.