Mom prom, the ‘Spice Girls’ and basketball: Here’s what’s happening in Edmonton this Mother’s Day weekend

A floral display at the Muttart Conservatory in an undated supplied photo.

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend and with temperatures nearly topping out at 20 C there will be many events to fill her cup on the special day.

Here’s what’s happening this Mother’s Day weekend in Edmonton:

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Mother’s Day events

Mother’s Day at Muttart

I’ve never heard a mom not enjoy her time at the Muttart Conservatory, especially on Mother’s Day.

The conservatory will be organizing activities for the special day including planting activities, craft-making and live music in the main hall.

The feature pyramid at the Muttart is named focuses on underwater life and plants found under the sea. Make sure to keep an eye out for overhead jellyfish and other surprises throughout the display.

Tickets are available at the City of Edmonton website.

When: Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Where: 9626 96A St. NW

Admission: $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors, $7.75 children aged two and 12, free under two years old

Proms for Moms

Give your mom a second prom by accompanying her to the Mill Creek Colliery Band playing at the Proms for Moms concert.

The band pays homage to 19th century brass bands and will be marking the end of their 2024-25 season this weekend.

Tickets are available at the Edmonton Arts Council website.

When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Where: All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 10035 103 St. NW

Admission: Free to $21

Theatrics

Spice Up The West: Wannabe

If you wannabe the apple of your mom’s eye, this girl power tribute concert could get you in her good books.

Spice up the West has captured the choreography, English accents, platform shoes and the powerful voices the Spice Girls have delivered for nearly 10 years all over North America.

Tickets for the concert are available on Ticketmaster.

When: Friday at 9 p.m.

Where: The Pearl Showroom, Pure Casino Yellowhead, 12464 153 St.

Admission: $35.50 and up

Little Women

The 1868 coming-of-age novel is being brought to the stage at the Citadel Theatre until May 25.

The play navigates the difficult transition from childhood to adulthood among four Massachusett sisters who are brought together by their family bond.

Tickets are available on the Citadel Theatre website.

When: Friday to May 25

Where: Citadel Theatre, 9828 101 A Ave. NW

Admission: $40 to $135

Sporting events

Edmonton Stingers vs. Calgary Surge

The Edmonton Stingers return to the Expo Centre for their first game of the regular season on Sunday.

The Stingers will duke it out on the court against their Alberta rivals, the Calgary Surge.

Head over to Ticketmaster to purchase tickets to Sunday’s game or any other game this season.

When: Sunday

Where: Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave. NW

Admission: $25.10 and up

Stars on Ice

The Edmonton Oilers won’t be the only skaters getting ice time at Rogers Place as the 2025 Stars on Ice tour will be making a stop at downtown arena on Sunday for a star-studded show.

The show features the ice dancing talents of Keegan Messing, Satoko Miyahara, Jason Brown, Isabeau Levito and duo Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier.

Kurt Browning, a four-time world champion Canadian figure-skater, three-time Olympian and a staple of Stars on Ice since 1991, returns as the director and choreographer for the tour.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

When: Sunday at 4 p.m.

Where: Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave. NW

Admission: $32 to $192 plus fees

Reptiles

Edmonton Reptile Expo

Maybe not so motherly, but it’s the thought that counts.

The Edmonton Reptile Expo is headed to the Alberta Aviation Museum this weekend where guests can connect with experts and breeders from all over Canada as well as a healthy dose of lizards, amphibians, arachnids and invertebrates including isopods and scorpions.

Food trucks, vendors, face-painting and a Mother’s Day giveaway will be available at the event.

Outside animals will not be permitted at the expo.

Tickets can be purchased online.

When: Saturday to Sunday starting at 10 a.m.

Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave. NW

Admission: $10 per person, $25 for family pack (includes admission for two adults and two children aged five and under)