Most kids across Ontario will be on March Break from Friday, March 8 until Sunday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day!
If you’re looking for different things to do during March Break in Ontario, with or without your kids, here are 10 things we recommend checking out.
Spend the day in a retro arcade
Feel like a kid again or bring the kids along as you test your skills with retro video games like Pac-Man and Dance Dance Revolution before indulging in some tasty arcade food at the Hotel X Pop-Up Retro Arcade in Toronto.
Watch some puppet theatre
If you’re a theatre aficionado or just want to check out something different this March Break make sure you head over to Mississauga’s Puppet Festival. This seven day event will be filled with an array of entertaining performances by talented puppeteers.
Unleash your inner geek
Join a cosplay workshop, meet Harvey Guillén from What We Do in the Shadows, and try your luck at pop culture trivia before getting some cool merch at this year’s Toronto Comicon, which runs March 15 – 17 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Attend a hockey game you can afford
Pack up the kids and get ready to cheer on your favourite OHL team in southwestern Ontario as the 1st place London Knights battle it out with the 4th place Kitchener Rangers on March 8 at Budweiser Gardens in London.
Watch a movie with a live orchestra
Relive the magical soundtrack of The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King live in concert this March Break as the FILMharmonic Orchestra and Choir and the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal play the iconic music from the film live on stage at TD Place Arena in Ottawa on March 11.
Take a historic train ride
Immerse yourself in a historic train ride as you take in the beautiful views of Mennonite farms and scenery in Waterloo Region between March 12 and 16.
Have fun at an indoor fair
Hop on a charming carousel or spin until you can’t anymore in a dizzying tea cup ride before dancing all night long at an interactive dance party during SpringFestTO at Markham Fair Grounds from March 9 – 17.
Learn about wolves
Check out one of the largest wolf collections in North America as you discover everything there is to know about these scary and charming animals. From their evolution to the domestication of these furry creatures this special Canadian Museum of Nature exhibit in Ottawa has it all.
Laugh all night
Whether you grew up watching Seinfeld or have never seen an episode in your life, Jerry Seinfeld is sure to have you laughing all night long as he takes over the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls on March 14. This is one to leave the kids at home for!
Watch a live murder mystery
Who did it? With what? And where? Head to the Grand Theatre in London to watch a hilarious adaptation of the murder mystery movie (and board game) Clue live on stage from March 12 to March 30.
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If you’re planning on leaving Ontario and crossing the border for March Break, check out some tips from the CBSA to help make your travelling less stressful.
What are you looking forward to doing in Ontario this March Break? Tell us in the comments below.
Featured photo from Clue at the Grand Theatre in London, Ont. Credit Dylan Hewlett.
