Bunnings Free Mother’s Day Event Brings High Tea and Kids DIY Workshops to Every Store

Bunnings is preparing to welcome families into every store across Australia this Saturday for a free Mother’s Day event that mixes high tea, children’s D.I.Y. activities and a small take-home gift for mums.

The hardware retailer, best known for garden supplies, power tools and weekend sausage sizzles, is turning its stores into an unexpected Mother’s Day stop on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event comes one day before Mother’s Day in Australia and is designed as a free, family-friendly activity for parents and children.

The main attraction is a free high tea for mums, paired with a hands-on pot-and-plant workshop that children can complete with their parents. Families will be able to create a small potted keepsake together, giving the event a personal touch beyond the usual last-minute Mother’s Day shopping trip.

Bunnings turns Mother’s Day into a free family event

Bunnings has described the idea of high tea inside a hardware store as unexpected, but that contrast is central to the appeal. Instead of asking families to spend more during a busy retail weekend, the company is offering a short, feel-good activity built around time together.

The high tea sessions are expected to be small and cosy, with sweet treats available for mums attending with their families. Alongside the food, children can join the pot-and-plant activity and make something that can be taken home after the event.

The event will be hosted across every Bunnings store in Australia, though the timing will not be identical everywhere. Some stores are expected to hold morning sessions, while others will run afternoon events. A number of locations may offer multiple sessions depending on demand and local scheduling.

Families planning to attend should check their nearest store through the official Bunnings D.I.Y. Workshops page, where local event times and booking options are listed.

Bookings, seed packs and limited spaces

Spaces are limited, and Bunnings has said bookings are essential for families who want to take part. The short session times at some stores mean places may fill quickly, especially with Mother’s Day falling the following day.

Each store is also expected to have around 100 to 200 seed packs available for mums to take home after the event. Availability will depend on location and attendance, so families who book earlier sessions may have a better chance of receiving one.

The event continues Bunnings’ wider pattern of running free in-store activities around major calendar moments. The retailer regularly hosts D.I.Y. events for families and children during seasonal periods such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween, often drawing strong local turnout.

For many families, the timing may be especially useful. Household budgets remain under pressure, and free weekend activities that keep children engaged without adding extra costs are likely to appeal to parents looking for simple Mother’s Day plans.

The pot-and-plant workshop also fits neatly with the occasion. Rather than giving mum a generic gift, children can build something by hand and take home a living keepsake. That small detail gives the event a more personal feel than a standard retail promotion.

Bunnings’ Mother’s Day high tea may not be the usual sight between hardware aisles and garden displays, but that is likely to be part of what makes it memorable. For families who secure a place, the event offers a free way to mark the weekend with food, craft and a handmade gift before Mother’s Day arrives on Sunday.