Fun Things to Do in Abbotsford This Mother's Day (Including a Jewellery Contest at Lanka Jewels)

May 4, 2026

Mother's Day in Abbotsford is worth making a proper day of. The Fraser Valley is at its most beautiful in May—warm enough to be outside, full of color, and the kind of place where a slow, unhurried day with the people you love most feels genuinely easy to pull off.

Whether you're planning every hour or just looking for one thing to anchor the day around, this guide covers some of the best ways to spend Mother's Day in Abbotsford this year — including something special happening at Lanka Jewels that mothers and their children won't want to miss.

The Best Ways to Start Mother's Day in Abbotsford

There's a reason brunch has become the unofficial language of Mother's Day. It's unhurried. It's indulgent in a low-key way. And it's one of the few meals where nobody feels guilty about ordering too much or staying too long.

Abbotsford has a good spread of cafes and restaurants that do a proper weekend brunch. Find one she's been meaning to try, book ahead if you can, and let the morning unfold at her pace. No schedule, no rushing to the next thing. Just good food and good company.

If she'd rather start with something lighter, the Abbotsford Farmers Market is a wonderful first stop—fresh flowers, local produce, and something warm to hold in your hands on a May morning. Let her browse without a list or a plan. That kind of unhurried time is a gift before anything else happens.

Outdoor Things to Do in Abbotsford This Mother's Day

May is genuinely the best time to be outside in the Fraser Valley, and Abbotsford makes it easy to spend a few hours outdoors without any real effort or planning.

Mill Lake Park is a favourite for good reason—the walking path around the water is peaceful, flat, and beautiful this time of year. It's the kind of walk where conversation comes naturally, and nobody feels like they're exercising. Bateman Park and the Rotary Stadium Trail are also worth a visit if she prefers a bit more distance underfoot.

For something a little more cultural, the Reach Gallery Museum and the Abbotsford Agricultural Museum are both worth an hour of your time—local, interesting, and the kind of experience that leads to real conversation rather than just ticking a box.

Whatever you choose, keep the pace slow. The point isn't to see everything — it's to give her a day that feels entirely like hers.

The Best Free Mother's Day Activity in Abbotsford — The Lanka Jewels Contest

This is the part of the day worth building the afternoon around — and it won't cost you a thing to take part.

Lanka Jewels is running a special Mother's Day in-store contest this year, open to everyone. Mothers and their children are warmly invited to walk in and participate together. There is no entry ticket required, and there is absolutely no requirement to purchase anything. It is a genuine walk-in, come-as-you-are event for the Abbotsford community.

Here is how it works:

Inside the Lanka Jewels showroom, five gemstones will be on display. Your challenge—as a family, together—is to correctly identify all five stones. It is a fun, engaging activity that gets everyone looking closely, talking, and perhaps learning something new about the world of fine jewellery along the way.

Every completed entry with correct answers earns one opportunity in the contest draw. The more correct entries, the more chances someone in your family walks away with something truly special.

25 lucky correct entries will receive surprise gifts, handpicked by the Lanka Jewels team — people who have spent over 40 years understanding exactly what makes a gift feel meaningful.

One lucky correct entry will win the grand prize — a 10K white gold chain with a round diamond pendant. A beautiful, wearable piece and the kind of thing that becomes a treasured keepsake long after Mother's Day has passed.

To be clear on what is required to enter: nothing. No ticket. No purchase. No obligation of any kind. This is Lanka Jewels opening their doors to the Abbotsford community on a day worth celebrating—and inviting everyone in to be part of it.

Come in, look at the stones, make your best guess, and see what the day brings.

Mother's Day Jewellery Gifts to Find in Abbotsford at Lanka Jewels

If the contest brings you through the door and the collection keeps you there a little longer, that is entirely worth your time.

Lanka Jewels' Mother's Day collection brings together rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets across gold, silver, diamonds, and gemstones—with pieces spanning a wide range of price points. Whether you are looking for something thoughtful under $200 or something closer to $800, there is a piece in this collection that suits the mum you have in mind.

Earrings—From diamond studs she will reach for every morning to gemstone drops she saves for a special evening, Lanka's earring collection covers the full spectrum. Their gemstone earrings are a particularly strong pick this time of year — colourful, personal, and the kind of gift that feels considered rather than convenient. If you know her birthstone, check whether it appears in the collection. Sapphire for loyalty and wisdom. Garnet for love and energy. Amethyst for calm and clarity. A birthstone gift is a beautiful one.

Necklaces—A fine gold pendant or delicate chain is one of the most reliably well-received jewellery gifts you can give. It works with everything she owns and requires no thought on her part to wear. Lanka's gold necklace collection covers everyday styles and more special occasion pieces, and if she already has a chain she loves, the team can help you find a pendant that complements it perfectly.

Bracelets & Bangles — For the mum who stacks, a new bangle is always a welcome addition. For the mum who rarely wears anything on her wrists, the right one can become the piece she never takes off. Lanka's gold bangles and silver bangles come in plain polished styles and versions accented with diamonds or gemstones, beautiful at every price point.

Rings — A ring chosen specifically for her, on a day dedicated entirely to her, carries its own quiet significance. Lanka's diamond rings and gemstone rings include refined standalone pieces and stackable styles that work beautifully alongside what she already wears.

Not sure where to start? Walk in and talk to the team. Tell them about her, how she dresses, what she already wears, and what your budget looks like, and they will help you find something right. That is what four decades of doing this with care looks like in practice.

More Ideas for a Perfect Mother's Day in Abbotsford

Once the afternoon is done, let the evening belong entirely to her.

A dinner reservation at a restaurant she loves. A film she has been meaning to watch. A quiet evening at home where nobody asks anything of her and the dishes get handled without being asked. These things cost very little and mean a great deal.

The most important thing about Mother's Day is not the itinerary—it is the feeling. The feeling of being seen. Of being celebrated not because of what she does, but because of who she is. Give her a day that carries that feeling from morning to evening, and you have already done something right.

The Lanka Jewels Mother's Day Contest is open to all—mothers and their children are welcome to walk in, identify the five gemstones on display, and submit their entry with no purchase required. 25 correct entries win surprise gifts. One correct entry wins a 10K white gold chain with a round diamond pendant. Come in and take part.