Hooray, it’s time to plan out March Break activities for another year! Parents know all too well that they need to come prepared with a plan if their kids aren’t in a camp. (Psst, we’ve got that covered too with our March Break Camp Guide!) Not to worry though, we’ve got oodles of ideas for you to occupy their time, thereby hopefully also keeping your sanity. First off, don’t miss out on the exhilarating and adventurous theatrical journey when the Fraggle Rock Live show arrives in Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre! Get all the details in our March Break Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA…
Featured Events
Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre: “Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE”
Mississauga at the Living Art Centre invites families to see Fraggle Rock Live! Filled with fan-favourite songs and impressive visual effects, this family-friendly stage adventure features vibrant walk-around characters and exciting new puppet creature friends, as the Fraggles embark on a quest to find the lost Celebration Stone.
Get more details here!
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Do you want to make some delightful memories? Plan a fun day with a MAGICAL visit to a tropical paradise. It’s the excitement of March Break at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory — actually, it’s a Magical Morpho March Break! The whole family will enjoy a visit to this oasis, filled with enchanting blue morpho butterflies.
Get more details here!
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Everyone needs a break from their regular routine, so pack your suitcases, leave the screens behind and enjoy an adventure in downtown Toronto. The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is the perfect destination for a mini staycation. No need for expensive flights — Chelsea Hotel, Toronto can feel like a tropical getaway in your own city, with swimming, dining, and free activities for kids.
Get more details here!
Hockey Hall of Fame
Whether you’re a longtime hockey fan or a newbie cheering for Canada’s victory at the recent 4 Nations Face-Off, it’s a great time to celebrate the “good ‘ol hockey game” at the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) this March Break! Go on a breakaway with your family at this interactive downtown attraction that lets hockey fans honour our national pastime.
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Hockley Valley Resort
March Break is coming up fast, so make the most of winter fun right here in Ontario with Hockley Valley Resort’s March Break Getaway package, where kids ski, stay, and eat FREE! This ultimate family getaway comes complete with accommodation, breakfast and meal credit, ski lift tickets, daily activities and evening entertainment.
Get more details here!
Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre: Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
This March Break, run away with the circus as Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre invites one and all to experience the special event “Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman”! This is a participatory sing-along screening of the hit musical, starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya, filled with dancing, singing, and wonder.
Get more details here!
SpringFest TO
SpringFestTO is back again to entertain families over March Break! This indoor fun park has enough entertainment to thrill the entire family, including an all-new animatronic dinosaur exhibit plus unlimited midway and inflatable rides, food, science shows and daily live performances.
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Disney’s Encanto in Concert
Make precious memories with your magical family at Disney’s Encanto In Concert, featuring hit songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Start off your March Break with musical flair with this Oscar-winning animated film, blending mesmerizing music and an enchanting story.
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Trapped Barrie Premium Escape Rooms
You need creativity and innovation. You need a sense of adventure and the willingness to work as a team. Does your family have what it takes? Give your kids a March Break they will never forget — everyone will have fun at Trapped Barrie Premium Escape Rooms this March Break!
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Young People’s Theatre: “The Darkest Dark”
Young People’s Theatre (YPT) brings back the stellar production of “The Darkest Dark”, the popular ground-breaking new theatrical experience from the imagination of Canadian rockstar astronaut Chris Hadfield. Ideal for kids aged 6-12, there are special showtimes over March Break, so the whole family can experience this play together!
Get more details here!
Indoor March Break Events — Toronto
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): March Break Events
Date: March 8-16, 2025
Families can get creative at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) over March Break, with kid-focused programming, art-making adventures, and more.
Bata Shoe Museum: March Break Fun & Games
Date: March 10-15, 2025
Just in time for March Break, Bata Shoe Museum invites visitors to take part in free fun, with crafts, guided tours and trivia games.
Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Family Fun Program
Date: March 10-14, 2025
Families can learn about the inner workings of Ontario’s Parliament in a two-hour interactive program for kids aged 6-12, including a tour, scavenger hunt, dress-up activity and mock debate.
National Home Show
Date: March 7-16, 2025
The National Home Show showcases the hottest home and garden trends by a diverse roster of contractors, designers and suppliers.
Toronto Comicon
Date: March 14-16, 2025
This popular comic convention returns just in time to entertain over March Break with plenty of activities and attractions that are family-oriented, along with events for hardcore fans.
Toronto History Museums: March Break Activities
Date: March 8-16, 2026
Spend March Break at Toronto History Museums to learn more about our city and enjoy a variety of arts and cultural opportunities.
Toronto Sportsmen’s Show
Date: March 13-16, 2025
Dreams come true at Toronto Sportsmen’s Show for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, but there is also plenty of fun for the whole family!
T.Y.T. Theatre: “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”
Date: Continuing until April 13, 2025
Journey to an under-water magical kingdom with Ariel and her fishy friends “Under the Sea” as T.Y.T. Theatre presents “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”.
Village at Black Creek: Maple Days at the Village
Date: March 10-14, 2025
Tap into spring at the Village at Black Creek over March Break with the Maple Days at the Village program’s demonstrations and stories.
Outdoor March Break Events — Toronto
Distillery District: Fireside in The Distillery
Date: Continuing until March 16, 2025
Celebrate the winter season at the Distillery District’s Fireside in The Distillery event, eating s’mores and sipping hot chocolate in Muskoka chairs around fire pits.
Ontario Place – Lumière: The Art of Light
Date: Starting March 10, 2025
This annual art event and free light exhibition that transforms Trillium Park along Lake Ontario, where Ontario artists celebrate the change of seasons from winter to spring.
Toronto St. Patrick Parade
Date: March 16, 2025
Head downtown to the free Toronto St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 16 to enjoy the music of marching pipe bands and watch cheerful Irish dancers.
Winter Stations Design Competition
Date: Continuing through March
This popular free outdoor design competition returns to the Beach neighbourhood with public art installations to celebrate Toronto’s winter waterfront landscape.
March Break Events — GTA
Elliott Tree Farm: Maple Syrup Experience
Date: Continuing until April 6, 2025
Elliott Tree Farm’s Weekend Maple Syrup Experience returns with a pancake brunch, sugarbush walks and tastings, hay bale maze and campfires.
Brooks Farms: Maple Sugar Festival
Date: March 1-30, 2025
Take a wagon ride into the bush to learn about maple sugar creation, hang out at Playland, then warm up by the camp fire with a yummy roasted marshmallow. There’s also a pancake breakfast option at an extra cost.
Friends of Bronte Creek Park: Maple Syrup Festival
Date: March 1-30, 2025
Bronte Creek Provincial Park Maple Syrup Festival lets you enjoy a guided tour of Maple Lane, hop on a wagon to the Pancake House, and more.
Cineplex Cinemas: March Break Family Favourites
Date: March 8-16, 2025
Over March Break, participating Cineplex theatres are showing featured movies for the bargain “Family Favourite” price of $3.99 per ticket (plus tax)!
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA): Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
Date: Starting March 8, 2025
Participate in demonstrations and activities for the whole family at the annual Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival in Woodbridge and Stouffville.
Puppet Festival Mississauga
Date: March 11-16, 2025
This annual event by Crane Creations in Mississauga is an exciting festival filled with international puppetry during March Break.
Family Fun Toronto Guides — Events and Indoor Activities
Maple Syrup Events and Festivals in Southern Ontario
Maple farms are opening and festivals are back for the end-of-winter season, so take a bite of our Maple Syrup Events and Festivals in Southern Ontario.
Winter Fun Bucket List for Toronto and the GTA
There’s lots to do around town, even in cold weather! So, chill out and check off our Winter Fun Bucket List for Toronto and the GTA!
Guide to the Best Indoor Activities for Tweens and Teens in Toronto and the GTA
Keep older kids and teens occupied, even in winter, with our Guide to the Best Indoor Activities for Tweens and Teens in Toronto and the GTA.
Guide to the Best Cheap and Free Winter Activities in Toronto and the GTA
Your family can have fun this winter without hurting your wallet with our Guide to the Best Cheap and Free Winter Activities in Toronto and the GTA!
Guide to the Best Winter Festivals in Toronto and the GTA
Embrace the winter season with holiday lights, active pursuits and cultural activities in our Guide to the Best Winter Festivals in Toronto and the GTA.
Hotels with Indoor Pools and Waterparks in Southern Ontario
Take a vacation while still staying here in Southern Ontario with these hotels with indoor pools and waterparks. What a great idea for March Break!
Guide to the Best Escape Rooms in Toronto and the GTA
Act out your sleuthing fantasies for an exciting family activity! Unravel the secrets in our list of Escape Rooms around town.
Guide to the Best Public Indoor Pools in Toronto
Indoor pools in Toronto are a perfect way to have fun and get some exercise, any time of year! (It’s also handy to help pretend you’re down south at a resort…)
Family Fun Toronto Guides — Outdoor Activities
Guide to the Best Spots to Go Outdoor Skating in Toronto
Opportunities for outdoor ice skating have become more plentiful in the city in recent years. We’ve rounded up the best spots to check out.
Guide to the Best Spots to go Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding in Toronto and the GTA
Hit the slopes with the family with the Family Fun Toronto’s guide to Downhill Skiing around the GTA!
Best Spots to Go Snow Tubing in and around the GTA
Looking for a new fun and thrilling outdoor family activity? Then check out snow tubing at these hills in and around Toronto!
Spend March Break in Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre for “Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE”! Filled with fan-favourite songs and impressive visual effects, this family-friendly stage adventure features vibrant walk-around versions of the Fraggles and exciting new puppet creature friends as Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle embark on a quest to find the lost Celebration Stone.
Fraggle Rock is an award-winning family franchise with iconic puppets created by Jim Henson to inspire world peace and celebrate our connection to each other. This iconic show also embraces community and diversity, and teaches empathy. In fact, the stories thoughtfully weave themes that deeply resonate with today’s families, such as anxiety, mindfulness, allyship, and environmental conservation. Meanwhile, this stage play maintains its lighthearted and eternally optimistic worldview that welcomes everyone to dance their cares away down in Fraggle Rock!
Don’t miss out on the exhilarating and adventurous theatrical journey when the Fraggle Rock Live show arrives in Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre! It features life-sized versions of the Fraggles, puppet-sized Doozers, a special appearance from the giant Gorgs, plus exclusive puppet creatures by the acclaimed Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. This all-new musical stage adventure lets audiences experience the incredible world of Fraggle Rock in a whole new way!
Written and directed by John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek the Musical, Stephen Schwartz’s The Secret Silk), this live show includes theatrical special effects, audience participation, magical heartwarming moments, and endearing new characters. It’s a great way for families to treat their kids to an unforgettable theatre experience this March Break! Not only is this show ideal for first-time theatre-goers, but all Fraggle Rock fans who are still young at heart will also love it.
Find a week’s worth of March Break events in the GTA here!
