Burnaby, BC (April 7, 2025): This Mother’s Day, Metropolis at Metrotown invites moms, mom figures, and their families to discover the joys of Mother Nature. From April 18 to May 19, “We Love Moms & Mother Nature”, the Met’s annual Mother’s Day celebration, returns with an adventurous twist: an indoor “glampsite” and midday Mother’s Day party that everyone in the family can enjoy.
A highly anticipated annual event, Mother’s Day at the Met treats shoppers to events, entertainment, and décor paying homage to mothers everywhere, including Mother Nature. This year, the Met has teamed up with Decathlon – which celebrates its flagship store’s one-year anniversary at the shopping centre this spring – to enhance the ambience for moms and their loved ones. Here are four ways you and your mom, or the mom figure in your life, can join the action:
- Go glamping, no preparation required.The heart of the Met’s Mother’s Day festivities is the Grand Court, which will be transformed into an epic indoor glampsite. Supported by Decathlon – whose 38,000-square-foot flagship store opened at the Met on April 27, 2024 – the site encompasses a tropical tiki bar; a tented grassland bedroom; a camp-inspired kitchen; and a beachside games room. There’s also a faux campfire with s’mores on select weekends (April 26 & May 3), as well as spot-the-wildlife-themed games for both kids and adults.Dates: April 18 – May 19 (closed April 30 and May 10).
- Step into nature… indoors.Crafted by the creative minds at local design studio Lazy Wizard, the Grand Court’s enchanting glampsite features a mountains-and-forest tableau with a whimsical hot air balloon suspended above. Enter through an inflatable tree and wander amid light-festooned trees and a charming campground.Dates: April 18 – May 19.
- Encourage Mom to let loose at a party in her honour.Mothers work hard every day of the year – today, they can play! Kick off your Mother’s Day celebrations a day early at theMet’s ticketed bash, which invites guests of all ages to a midday fête with music, cocktails and wine, and light canapes. Amusements include DIY s’mores, woodland photo opportunities, craftmaking, and a door prize. Plus, each adult will receive a gift bag to take home (complete with a Met $20 gift card). Tickets cost $40 per adult and $5 for kids aged 5-15 years; kids 4 and under are free. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Burnaby Family Life’s Women Driving Their Future program. Date: May 10 (noon – 2pm).
- Shop for a $20 reward.Ahead of Mother’s Day, visitors to the Met who spend $200 (before taxes) will get a $20 reward card – the perfect incentive to splash out on a memorable Mother’s Day gift! Plus, the Met will donate $5 for each redemption (up to $5,000) to the Burnaby Fire Department.Date: April 24 until sold out.
“We’re thrilled to bring back Mother’s Day at the Met, honouring all the moms and mom figures in our community as well as Mother Nature,” said Amanda Chung, marketing manager. “We have a lot of fun transforming the Met for special occasions throughout the year – we know that many members of the community visit often, so it’s important to us to provide new and fresh experiences that make everyone feel welcome. We’re also grateful to Decathlon for supporting our indoor glamping experience honouring Mother Nature while giving families a fun place to spend their day.”
“It has been an incredible first year for Decathlon at Metropolis at Metrotown. We couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming and supportive reception from the local community,” said Guillaume Hautson, regional manager of West Canada, Decathlon. “This Mother’s Day, we’re excited to partner with the Met to help families experience the unparalleled joy of camping in the outdoors with a realistic taster in the Grand Court. We hope this will inspire visitors to step outside and spend their spring and summer exploring everything Mother Nature has to offer.”
Mother’s Day celebrations at Metropolis at Metrotown take place April 18 – May 19, 2025. The shopping centre is open Monday to Saturday, 10am-9pm, and Sunday, 11am-7pm. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Mother’s Day bash, visit www.metropolisatmetrotown.com.
