March Break is here, and it’s a great time to enjoy some family-friendly fun in and around Toronto. We’ve rounded up over a dozen of the best activities and events taking place in the city next week so you can get out of the house and make the most of the week off – from free family activities to live theatre, movies, festivals and more! Happy March Break!
SpringFestTO, Markham Fair Grounds, March 12-20, 2022
SpringFest is an indoor fun park with the latest in children’s entertainment, games and activities. The park has entertainment to thrill the whole family, with mechanical and inflatable rides, an all-new dinosaur exhibit, food vendors, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and daily performances by The Dance Party Crew, Doo Doo the International Clown, The Birds of Prey and Trulee Odd.
Maple Syrup Festival, Kortright Centre, March 12-April 10, 2022
The Maple Syrup Festival is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how maple syrup is made, try a tasting of different grades and types of syrup, go on a horse wagon ride, enjoy fresh, hot pancakes with pure maple syrup, and have taffy on snow! There’s nothing like a visit to the Maple Syrup Festival to kick off the spring season.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Toronto (Bloor St. & St. George St.), March 20, 2022
The St. Patty’s Day Parade is a fun way to celebrate Irish culture, history, and heritage, but this Toronto event has also grown to include a number of diverse community and non-profit groups over the years. Enjoy the fanfare, excitement, and live music in downtown Toronto.
Toronto Comicon, Metro Convention Centre, March 18-20, 2022
Celebrate all things pop culture at the Toronto Comicon! If you or your kids are fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, cosplay, anime, or gaming, you’ll love this 3-day extravaganza in downtown Toronto. Comicon is a family-friendly event with all kinds of special programming, including a costume contest, celebrity photo ops, the opportunity to meet your favourite superheroes and voice actors, sketch duels, panels and workshops, and lots more.
Fireside Munsch! , Wychwood Theatre, March 12-20, 2022
Who doesn’t love Robert Munsch? Head to Wychwood Theatre in Toronto this March Break for the hit show Fireside Munsch!, featuring four of Robert Munsch’s stories (Seeing Red, The Sandcastle Contest, Give Me Back My Dad! and Smelly Socks) performed as one wacky storytelling play. Adults and children alike will have a ball reliving these Munsch classics.
The Sleeping Beauty, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, March 18-27, 2022
March Break is the perfect opportunity to try something new by taking your kids to the ballet. Whether they’re budding ballet dancers or not, kids and adults alike are sure to be captivated by The Sleeping Beauty’s opulent set, dazzling dancers, and unforgettable score.
Little Canada, Yonge & Dundas Square, March 14-18, 2022
Little Canada is a unique downtown Toronto attraction featuring our country’s captivating vistas, famous landmarks, iconic cityscapes and little stories – all in miniature scale! This March Break, they’re offering unique workshops each day of the week. Join in and learn unique skills that will guide you in creating beautiful miniature masterpieces. Learn how to build a miniature bedroom, make a personalized scene, or decorate Little Canada’s mascot, Maurice the Moose. Fun!
Maple at the Village, Black Creek Pioneer Village, March 14-18, 2022
This March Break, celebrate the charm of maple syrup season as Black Creek Pioneer Village buzzes with the energy of early spring. Take a step back in time and discover the old-fashioned skills needed to take this sweet treat all the way from tree to table. Kids will love engaging with Black Creek Pioneer Village’s costumed educators and learning all about the backwoods skills necessary for adventures in the sugarbush.
March Break at the Bata Shoe Museum, Downtown Toronto, March 14-19, 2022
This March Break, the Bata Shoe Museum is putting the focus on all things sports, and hosting a series of fun activities and crafts throughout the museum that are sure to entertain the little ones. Colour a sneaker keychain, make your own sports-themed bookmark, play mini putt and ISPY games, try on sports footwear, leave your footprint in the museum, and more! You can also enjoy all four of the museum’s exhibitions while you’re there.
Hockey Hall of Fame, Brookfield Place, March 12-20, 2022
You can’t go wrong with a family trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame! Experience the game that defines Canada and a sport that has been adopted by over 70 countries. Spread across 65,000 square feet, the Hockey Hall of Fame offers something for the entire family: the world’s finest collection of hockey artifacts, theatres, interactive games, a replica NHL dressing room, and NHL trophies including the coveted Stanley Cup.
Toronto Zoo, Scarborough, March 12-20, 2022
The Toronto Zoo features over 4,000 animals that you and your kids can discover, all while exploring over 10 kilometres of walking trails and four tropical pavilions. The Toronto Zoo is celebrating the Year of the Tiger this year, so get ready for special appearances by the zoo’s new tiger mascot, walk the Zoo to #SpotTheStripes, browse the new Tiger Shop, and enjoy some special tiger-themed snacks.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Vaughan, March 12-20, 2022
LEGO mania is here! The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre has millions of LEGO bricks to create and discover, epic rides, mega-awesome 4D movies, and more. A visit to LEGOLAND is sure to be a day of fun for the whole family.
Royal Ontario Museum, Downtown Toronto, Until March 20, 2022
This March Break, take your kids to the ROM to help them connect with art, culture, and nature. In addition to Great Whales: Up Close and Personal and Wildlife Photographer of the Year, visitors can also enjoy ROM’s permanent galleries and a host of other amazing special exhibitions.
Ontario Science Centre, North York, March 12-20, 2022
Like the ROM, the Ontario Science Centre is a quintessential Toronto favourite that’s both fun and educational, and that both kids and parents will enjoy! With hands-on exhibitions, live science demonstrations, and IMAX® films, there’s a lot to explore at the Ontario Science Centre this March Break.
We hope that you and your family have a wonderful March Break! What have you got planned for the week? Connect with BAZIS, our Toronto Real Estate Development Company on social media (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) and let us know!