What’s ON March Break | 2026 GTA Family Event Guide

Follow the road that leads to Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2026 floral showcase, “Bloomland in Oz,” where imagination blossoms into a spectacular adventure inspired by the pages of the original novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The land of Oz awaits, featuring captivating botanical displays, delightful artistic creations, and ...

Something new has awakened at Sandhill Nursery. The Forest of Light has opened its gates, and the response has been incredible. Night after night, the trails come alive with colour, shadow, and a quiet kind of magic that’s already capturing hearts. Follow the path as it winds through ...

The Elliott Tree Farm 2026 Maple Syrup Experience kicks off on Saturday February 14 for Family Day Weekend! Join us within an hour of the GTA for our annual Canadian tradition with our famous pancake breakfast at the Horse Barn Canteen, followed by a 10 – 15-minute sugarbush ...

Join the Zoo’s Horticulture team in celebrating the annual bloom with hand-picked orchids in the Greenhouse! Enjoy the floral spectacle, take in a special Guardians of Plants Talk, and capture stunning photo ops. Guardians of Plants Talks are at 12:00pm on the following dates: Saturday, February 14 to ...

It’s the sweetest time of year at Conservation Halton! The Mountsberg sugarbush has been producing maple magic for more than 150 years and educating the public for over 40 years. The park will tap about 300 sugar maples this spring and the crystal-clear sap will be magically transformed ...

Celebrate the age-old tradition of maple syrup making at Westfield Heritage Village! This special program will be offered on: Sundays in March: March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 PLUS Wednesday & Thursday during March Break: March 18 & March 19, 2026 Here’s what to look forward ...

Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure. With more than 5.7 million litres of water, North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel! Families can get up close and personal with touch exhibits featuring scarlet cleaner shrimp and stingrays. This awe-inspiring attraction ...

Step inside a cutting-edge VR journey based on real-life missions aboard the International Space Station. Walk in the footsteps of astronauts as you float through space, witness breathtaking views of Earth, and explore the cosmos like never before. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is an immersive experience in virtual ...

Come and visit The Art of the Brick, the most famous exhibition of LEGO® art! Find out how over a million LEGO® bricks have been transformed into more than 130 sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. Critically acclaimed, this collection includes not only original sculptures by the artist, but ...

Tap into Maple hits the sweet spot It’s that sweet time of year again, as the days and nights get warmer, and sap starts flowing through maple trees, the sweetest trail you will find in Central Ontario is the one that will lead you to all things maple ...

The National Home Show returns with 500+ home, décor, garden, and lifestyle vendors, hands-on workshops, and fresh inspiration for every room in the house. Families can explore the stunning 2026 Feature Home, step into the BBC Earth immersive experience, try kid-friendly crafting in the Crafternoon Lounge, and discover ...

Take a wagon ride to the sugar bush and then a guided tour on our groomed trail and learn about the history of maple syrup production. Maple taffy on snow will also be available in the bush. Visit Farmer James at the evaporator to see first-hand how we ...

Visit our sugar bush and soak in the sights, sounds, and sweet smells of our beautiful farm! Come for a tapping tour, a sugar shack tour, hiking, taffy, a delicious pancake meal with local farmers’ sausages and all-you-can-eat maple syrup, and live music! Our pancakes are made following ...

Olivier Award-winning director and choreographer Will Tuckett created Pinocchio for The National Ballet of Canada in 2017, based on the 19th-century tale about a wooden puppet who longs to be real. The heart of that story is love, as the fatherly Geppetto guides Pinocchio’s understanding of what it ...

A brand-new indoor pop-up roller skating rink opens this February in Burlington, transforming the former Decathlon space inside Mapleview Centre into a lively, disco-inspired skating destination! Local favourite SUSO Skate Co. brings a vibrant mix of music, lighting and open skating space that’s perfect for families, friends, kids ...

Experience spring at Willowgrove through our self-guided Maple Syrup Program. Groups are invited to explore the farm at their own pace, visiting stations along the way. Highlights include sap boiling in the sugar shack, hands-on maple tree tapping, an engaging puppet show, and learning about the history of ...

Mississauga’s annual maple syrup festival includes a variety of maple-themed activities for all ages. Learn about the Indigenous origins of the maple harvest, experience the process of making maple syrup, indulge in pancakes with real maple syrup, and enjoy crafts, games and guided tours of the site. Please ...

Join us over March Break for hands-on, family-friendly activities and playful performances inspired by wildlife photography. Create wildlife-themed art, transform into your favourite animal with face paint, and meet ROM experts and interact with real specimens and objects. Included with General Admission. Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March ...

Looking for things to do in Mississauga with the family this March Break? Treat your family to quality theatre at Puppet Festival Mississauga this March Break. Puppet Festival Mississauga (formerly named Bridges Festival) is an International Festival of Puppetry and Animation. Puppet Festival Mississauga presents puppet shows curated for ...

There’s so much to ZOO this March Break! Escape the winter chill at your Toronto Zoo and soak up tropical vibes year-round. Wander through five indoor tropical pavilions filled with lush landscapes and wildlife from around the world, connect with more than 3,000 animals, and explore 10 km ...

Visit our tropical oasis during March Break and be dazzled by 1000’s of blue morpho butterflies! Extended hours between March 14-22, 2026 from 9am – 6pm. Situated on a 107 acre site which includes the environmentally sensitive Kossuth Bog, the 25,000 square foot facility includes a 10,800 square ...

Make this March Break unforgettable at the Art Gallery of Ontario! From March 14–22, the AGO comes alive with creativity, imagination, and family fun. Discover inspiring exhibitions, explore the galleries together, and take part in engaging activities designed for curious minds of all ages. What’s on this March ...

The Shack is back! Sugar Shack TO returns March 14-15 for more March Break Maple Madness. Toronto’s urban cabane à sucre experience is coming to Harbourfront Centre for the first time ever with a sweet weekend of winter fun and plenty of fresh maple syrup. Tap into your ...

In this captivating solo performance, a master puppeteer brings the legendary artist to life with extraordinary emotional depth. Puppet Festival Mississauga proudly presents a rare and intimate tribute to one of the Arab world’s greatest musical icons, Om Kalthoum. In this captivating solo performance, a master puppeteer brings ...

Family fun for kids of all ages, Shrek 2 in Concert is an ogre-the-top afternoon of music, laughs, and happily ever afters. The most successful film in this beloved animation franchise, Shrek 2 features the vocal talents of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, ...

The HALL IS CALLING this March Break! Jump into the action in our model rink – try your hand at goaltending, test your shot, drop your best play-by-play, and even host your own sports broadcast. Score big all week with daily giveaways compliments of HARIBO and Upper Deck, ...

Come to CTMHV for All About Maple on March 14th! Dive into the fascinating world of maple syrup production and its history with a day packed full of engaging activities! Featuring: Maple Treats Food & Beverages Local Vendors Educational Stations Kids’ Crafts Balloon Animals Face Painting Candle Making ...

We invite you on a magical journey! Under the Stars, is a playful and imaginative retelling of the classic tale Hansel and Gretel, first written down by Brothers Grimm. Told with humour, simplicity, and heartfelt charm, this inventive production blends actors and puppets to bring the beloved story ...

Old Man and the River By Lynda Hill and Thomas Morgan Jones Recommended for children 3 years + In a storybook world where a river sings, trees laugh, and curious dragonflies come to visit, lives a grumpy little old man. Every day is the same and he likes ...

Sunday, March 15 – Two different shows, just one day! Performed by M. John Kennedy Fireside Munsch is a high-energy solo show that brings four of Robert Munsch’s beloved stories to life in each performance! Performed by the wildly entertaining M. John Kennedy, this hit show captures the ...

The St. Patrick’s Parade Society celebrates Irish-Canadian culture in Toronto. Canada’s largest St. Patrick’s Parade takes place every year through the centre of Toronto. We invite everyone to celebrate being Irish – even if it is only for the day! The Parade begins on the corner of St. ...

Join the fun! Award-winning duo Razzmatazz for Kids gets the audience singing, hopping, and laughing to their playful, interactive children’s songs. Combining music with comedy, Sandy Greenberg and Thomas Cormier spread joy to young audiences, entertaining both kids and their grown-ups. In the hilarious song “I Like Funny ...

Retrace le parcours d’une femme, Jeanne Nadjari, dont l’amour pour son cousin Henri la sauva pendant la seconde guerre Mondiale Caminando & Avlando retrace le parcours d’une femme, Jeanne Nadjari, dont l’amour pour son cousin Henri la sauva des camps de concentration pendant la seconde guerre mondiale. Cette ...

Special family-fun activities and maple syrup demonstrations on weekends, March Break and Easter long weekend! Festival Days & Hours March Break – Saturday, March 16 to Sunday, March 20 Weekends – March 7, 8, 21, 22, 28, 29 Easter Weekend – Saturday, April 3 to Monday, April 6 ...

Come out and tap into Spring! Family-fun activities and maple syrup demonstrations on weekends and March Break! Visit the Maple Syrup Festival weekends from Saturday March 7 to Monday April 6 including March 16 – 20 and April 3 – 6, 2026 Weekends and March Break: Festival Hours: ...

Unleash Your Inner Sneaker Artist! 👟 🎨 Don’t miss your last chance to experience Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists before it closes on March 23rd. Join us for a fun-filled week and become an artist and creator by immersing yourself in self-guided activities perfect for all ages. Make a ...

Discover the art of making traditional Aragoz puppets with acclaimed puppeteer and artist Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar Join master puppeteer Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar for a rare, hands-on Aragoz puppet carving workshop, exploring one of Egypt’s most iconic and centuries-old puppet traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, ...

Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th from 10am to 4pm, visit our center court, located near Guest Services, and celebrate creativity with thousands of LEGO® bricks and boards for kids to build amazing structures. See creations made throughout the days on the Inspiration Table and take a ...

March Break for the Family Bring your children’s school break to life at the McMichael with this engaging, hands-on family experience. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their accompanying adults, this guided program invites families to explore the galleries together while discovering a variety of artistic ...

ICCan U of T invites children in grades 1-5 to a FREE spring sensory craft workshop! Student leaders from the University of Toronto trained in inclusive recreation and programming will lead participants through creating fun sensory activities including spring sensory bins, fidget keychains, and more! You can learn ...

Step inside the wonderfully wacky world of Robert Munsch – Canada’s best-loved children’s author! Jam-packed with joy, this whimsical award-winning adaptation brings to life five modern classics: Mortimer; The Paper Bag Princess; Murmel, Murmel, Murmel; Zoom!; and Love You Forever. Prepare yourself for delightfully noisy bedtimes and a ...

March Break for the Family Bring your children’s school break to life at the McMichael with this engaging, hands-on family experience. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their accompanying adults, this guided program invites families to explore the galleries together while discovering a variety of artistic ...

Toronto Comicon is a spectacular three-day Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming event in Canada that attracts thousands of people to come to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Every year, the show offers exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned Celebrities! This year’s guests include: Cary Elwes, Mara Wilson, Brian ...

Have fun at this new interactive family musical written for young children. Join Little Red as she ventures through the woods in this fun twist on a classic tale. Includes Singing, Dancing, Musical Instruments and Puppets! Enchantment Theatre’s Little Red Riding Hood is a great introduction to theatre ...

Experience The Samurai’s Daughter a moving Japanese folktale about kindness, courage, and inner happiness The Samurai’s Daughter: A Journey of Kindness, Courage, and Inner Happiness The Samurai’s Daughter is a heart-warming theatrical adventure inspired by the Japanese folktale Hime with the Big Hat. The story is brought to ...

Enter a curious world that amazes and inspires as pieces of wood come together to form strange creatures, some hostile and some comical. Experience a magical, wordless puppet adventure where nature springs to life! WOODS is a Playful, Imaginative Journey Through a Living Forest Step into a world ...

An interactive musical adventure featuring live puppets and a full orchestra. It’s a joyful introduction to live music perfect for young audiences and their families. Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, are coming to Toronto for Peppa Pig: My First Concert—a fun, interactive introduction ...