Fun Activities For March Break
Posted March 7, 2008 12:00 pm.
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March Break is right around the corner, and if you’re not stuck at Pearson, you’re stuck at home. Wondering what to do with all this free time?
The zoo, the ROM and the Science Centre have brought out the big guns for the holiday. From a special frog exhibit to a look at Darwin’s study to freezing flowers, the top three attractions in the city have you covered.
But if you’re looking for something you didn’t just do last month for Family Day, there’s plenty to choose from.
If the snow didn’t give it away, we’re a long way from the Ex. The Rogers Centre Spring Fling Carnival hopes to make you forget about that other midway, with games, rides, and an indoor rink.
There’s also a circus in town – well, in Mississauga and Brampton. Check out the Garden Brothers high flying tricks.
If singing is more for you than stunts, Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus – yes that’s arias performed by children – has a new piece about the discovery of the first complete fossil.
There’s also a Robert Munsch play at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre.
City of Toronto has a huge list of drop in programs, including Colborne Lodge, a step back in time at Fort York and baking in an old-fashioned kitchen at the Gibson House. Click here for the full list.
For programs like basketball, click here. Pools more your thing? Try here to browse by neighborhood.
Hockey lovers can check out the Hall of Fame and an autograph session with Marlies goaltender Justin Pogge, and you might even find a free rink. Ricoh Coliseum has a one-day free skate, and a glide at the Harbourfront Centre Natrel Rink will set you back exactly nothing.
For a list of city ice still open, including Nathan Phillips Square, click here.
It’s as if Will Ferrell knows how much teenagers imitate Ron Burgundy. For a list of show times, try here. Sure, there are other movies, but you’ll want to know what people are talking about when you head back to school.
Younger children might enjoy Enchanted and The Water Horse on the Cinesphere®’s GIANT screen at Ontario Place. There’s also a treasure hunt at Casa Loma and Dora and Diego will appear at the CN Tower.
The Toronto Public Library has a couple of events for older kids, but they tend to fill up fast. There’s cartooning at the Downsview location, graffiti and dance lessons, and a DJ workshop by ScratchLab.
African drumming is also offered, and the week ends with an anime and manga explosion at the Animecon.
We want your ideas too – you can submit them at Cynthia Mulligan’s blog here.
Phew. You may need a break, from the break.
