What to do with the family in Toronto during March Break

Elementary and secondary schools will take their annual March break from Mar. 13 to Mar. 17, and there are plenty of activities available for families in the GTA.

There are both indoor and outdoor activities for either free or at an affordable rate to entertain kids within the City of Toronto that families are encouraged to take advantage of.

• Community recreation – City community centres also offer free or low-cost programs for all ages
• Skating – Many outdoor artificial ice rinks are open throughout March Break, weather permitting. Indoor leisure programs will also be available
• Skiing/snowboarding – Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre is offering skiing and snowboarding, as well as lessons
• Swimming – City pools will offer free leisure swimming
• Toronto Island Park – Ferries from downtown will be running through the week
• Conservatories/greenhouses – Both the Allan Gardens and Centennial Park conservatories are and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Riverdale Farm – Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• High Park Zoo – Open every day between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Toronto Zoo – Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Terra Lumina will have shows every night during March Break
• Toronto Public Library – Offering a number of programs and workshops for school-age children
• Fort York National Historic Site – Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with outdoor tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on
• Toronto History Museums – Various activities available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mar. 11 and 12 and Mar. 15 and 19

 

Toronto Public Health will also continue to provide vaccination opportunities for anyone five years of age or older.

All Toronto immunization clinics are open Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Students can also catch up on any vaccines missed during the COVID-19 pandemic and parents or guardians of children from four to 17 years of age can book vaccinations for nine different vaccinations through the immunization clinics.

Students in grades seven to 12 can also continue to access vaccines for human papillomavirus, meningococcal and hepatitis B at these clinics.