A list of activities and events taking place in and around the Kitchener – Waterloo region during March Break: March 9 – 17, 2024.
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Elmira Sugar Bush Tours
Experience an early spring with a unique Sugar Bush Tour starting at St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market. Learn about Mennonite culture, hop on a scenic bus ride through Woolwich Township’s farming landscape, and meet Dale and Lucille Martin, fourth-generation Mennonite farmers, at the sugar bush. Shop for fresh maple syrup and treats before returning. Details
Saturdays, March 9 – April 20, 2024 | 10:30 AM & 1:15 PM
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, 878 Weber St N, Woolwich
$39.95 – $49.95
March Break Train Rides
Experience a scenic winter heritage train ride with the whole family! Passengers of all ages will be captivated by the wide-open view of the countryside and nearby Mennonite farms as we head northbound to Elmira! Details
March 12, 14 – 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Station or Waterloo Northfield Station
$19.99 – $39.99
Birds of Prey
Join expert bird handlers in the Atrium as they demonstrate the skills and beauty of these magnificent birds. Details
Monday, March 11, 2024 | 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM
THEMUSEUM, 10 King Street West Kitchener
Regular admission
Eco-friendly Craft Workshop Series: Bird Feeders
Join McDougall Cottage for a fun new spring craft workshop series led by Jennifer Robles (AKA Jen of Green Gables) using upcycled materials. Details
Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge
$22.63
March Break Family Film Festival
Uptown Waterloo and Princess Twin Cinemas present the March Break Family Film Festival.
Screening family-friendly movies including Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse along with classics, Shrek and The Princess Bride! Details
March 11 to 15, 2024
Princess Twin Cinemas, 46 King St N, Waterloo
$6
Paint THEMUSEUM Green
In this all-day family-friendly event, you’ll learn all about St.Patricks Day through Irish Storytelling, crafts, and activities, and even get moving with some Irish dancing! Details
Friday, March 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
THEMUSEUM, 10 King Street West Kitchener
Included in general admission to THEMUSEUM
You might like: City of Waterloo program registration opens March 7 (active living, including summer camps) and March 21 (swim) for spring.
Blyth Creek Maple Farm Sugar Bush Tours
Enjoy the last of winter and the beginnings of spring with a tractor-pulled wagon ride to the sugarbush to experience the age-old tradition of making maple syrup. Walk a guided tour where you will learn about the earliest known sugaring techniques of Canada’s First People, by heating hot rocks in a fire and transferring them into a sap-filled, hollowed-out log. Details
March 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, April 6 & 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Blyth Creek Maple Farm, 42232 Moncrieff Rd, Blyth
$12.95 – $19.95
March Break Teas at McDougall Cottage
Join us at McDougall Cottage this March Break for two different fun and exciting themed teas: B“BEES! Tea” and Enchanted Fairy Tea. Details
BEES! Tea | Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Enchanted Fairy Tea | Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge
BEES! Tea $37; Enchanted Fairy Tea $37.55
Old Fashioned Family Candy-Making Party
Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
$20 – $35+ HST
KW Titans March Break Experience
The KW Titans March Break Experience takes place at the Kitchener Aud and is open to youth in Grades 4-9. Participants will experience a “day in the life” of the KW Titans, including a courtside fitness session, basketball skill-building on the KW Titans floor, locker room tour, pre-game film review, and all-star skills demonstration with KW Titans players! Details
Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Aud, 400 East Avenue Kitchener
$197.75
St. Patrick’s Day
Join us for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. Did St. Patrick really drive all the snakes out of Ireland? We’re not convinced, but this St Patty’s Day we’ll be hosting two reptile shows from Sciensational Sssnakes!! in our theatre at 12 pm and 2 pm where visitors will get to see, learn about, and potentially touch real-life reptiles. We will also have a shamrock scavenger hunt going on in our main gallery, as well as more educational and fun programming throughout the museum. Details
Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
Everything is included in admission to the museum.
March Break at WCMA
School’s out? Looking for some March Break fun? Look no further! The Welling County Museum has loads of March Break activities for kids and families.
This is one of the LAST CHANCES to come and visit our Dinosaurs Live exhibit, so be sure not to miss out! Alongside our prehistoric friends, enjoy a variety of dino-themed crafts and drop-in activities for children of all ages. Of course, our beautiful grounds are also always open for outdoor fun. We hope to see you there! Details
March 11 – 15, 2024 | Drop-in 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus
Admission is by donation. No registration is required
Movie Night at the Museum: Jurassic Park
Hop in your jeeps, grab your park passes, and join us for a special screening of Jurassic Park! Doors open at 6 PM, so come early and enjoy time in the Dinosaurs Live exhibit, then at 7 PM grab some popcorn and a drink and enjoy the timeless classic with family, friends, and some Jurassic guests. Details
Friday, March 15, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus
Tickets are $10 per person.
March Break – Kitchen Science
Love food? Love science? Then get ready for some hands-on experiments and activities this March Break at Schneider Haus! Join us each day from 12 to 4 in our kitchen science “lab” as we explore chemical reactions and discover the science behind everyday food ingredients. Schneider Haus had 2 kitchens in the 1950’s! Explore one with our new AR experience! While you’re here, you can also check out our expanded stories through our new Audio tour. There’s lots to experience at Schneider Haus this March Break!! Details
March 11 – 16, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St S, Kitchener
Included with paid admission
Mini Pop Kids Live
The Mini Pop Kids Live GOOD VIBES TOUR features family-friendly versions of today’s top hits, making the jam-packed concert THE perfect family experience!! Featuring songs by Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and some favourite throwbacks that kids and adults will love, the Mini Pop Kids Live GOOD VIBES TOUR is a night out the whole family will love! Details
Saturday March 16, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener
$30.00-$89.50
Free skates
Enjoy free public skates courtesy of Kuppers + Greene Orthodontics. Details
Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
RIM Park, Waterloo
Free
KW Titans
Join the KW Titans at The Aud. Details
vs. Windsor Express on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 7:00 PM
vs. Glass City Wranglers on Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 7:00 PM
The Aud, 400 East Ave, Kitchener
$23.00 – $95.00
Fabled
Once upon a time in a lovely Castle in Baden lived a young girl who loved to read. One hundred years later these timeless tales have become the focus of a special exhibit where fairytales and fables have leapt from the pages and into all the rooms of the museum. Co-curated with the Stratford Festival Archives, Castle Kilbride is pleased to host “Fabled” an exhibit that pairs the childhood books of Laura Louise Livingston with costumes from Stratford Festival productions. See exquisite costumes from Alice Through the Looking Glass, Peter Pan, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Romeo & Juliet and so many more!! Details
March 13, 2024– January 4, 2025
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden
Regular admission: $5.25 – $9.50
March Break Fabled Family Tours
Do you like children’s books and incredible costumes? Then we have the event for you! The new exhibit “Fabled” co-curated by the Stratford Festival Archives will be unveiled. Guided tours of the Castle, the exhibit and make a craft! Details
March 13 – 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden
$6.91 – $11.44
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $3.99. Details
Saturdays mornings+ Weekdays
Participating Cineplex theatres
$3.99
Enjoy a Walk
Check out some of the green spaces in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region where you can enjoy a walk.
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Slide Down the Slopes
For a fun tubing experience head to Chicopee Tube Park. Details
Booked Slots
Thursday | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chicopee Tube Park, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
90 mins – $34.00 + hst
Kids Celtic Camp
Join the Kids Celtic Camp, where your child will be immersed in a holistic environment that explores the rich tapestry of Irish culture. Details
March 11 – 15, 2024
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener
$315.00 + fees
Magical Morphos
Visit a tropical oasis during March Break and be dazzled by 1000’s of blue morpho butterflies!! Details
March 9 – 17, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge
Regular admission: $0 – $20
Maple Syrup Experience at Elliott Tree Farm
The Maple Syrup Experience includes entry to the Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario, all you can eat pancakes and a side of bacon and breakfast sausage with our award-winning Ontario pure maple syrup, and a walk on our sugar shack trail to our maple sugar shack to see maple syrup being made firsthand while tasting maple taffy over snow, maple sugar, sap, and syrup. Details
Saturdays & Sundays until April 7 as well as the Monday and Friday of March Break
Elliott Tree Farm, Erin East Garafraxa Townline, Hillsburgh
$19.50 to $36.50
March into FUN
March into FUN this March Break with Wilmot Family Resource Centre! There are plenty of fun things planned for grades 1-12. Details
March 11 – 15, 2024
Wilmot Family Resource Centre Inc., 175 Waterloo St # 1, New Hamburg
Free; Register Call 519-662-2731 or email info@wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca
Irish Real Life Festival
A showcase of the rich scope of contemporary and traditional Irish culture through a variety of events for all ages. Join us for music, literature, storytelling, film, dancing, live theatre, family fun, whiskey and beer tastings, Irish cuisine, and more. Details
March 9 – 17, 2024
Various locations Kitchener – Waterloo
Free and ticketed
Mighty Craic Fun Run
Get dressed up in your best running greens and join IRL and Victoria Park Run for a wee fun run around the Park for a good cause! Details
Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Victoria Park (meet by The Boathouse), Kitchener
$10.00
Family Shenanigans
Ceili is an Irish group folk dance where everyone is welcome to join and this one is especially for kids and parents! Our caller will guide you through the steps of some fun, easy Irish dances. Following the dancing stay to enjoy the beautiful hand-drawn animation of The Book of Kells. A story about a young boy in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids who is beckoned to adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives with an ancient book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. Details
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St, Kitchener
Pay what you will
Maple Harvest Experience
Join Langdon Hall’s Grounds and Culinary teams as they harvest and prepare maple syrup for the property. This experience will be offered select weekdays in March 2024, with a morning or afternoon experience available. Details
Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Morning & Afternoon sessions
Langdon Hall Country House, Hotel and Spa, 1 Langdon Drive, Cambridge
$195.00
March Break Enchanted Fairy Tea by the Grand
Calling kids of all ages! Don your wings and your favourite fairy garb (if you like) and join us at McDougall Cottage for some March Break fun at an Enchanted Fairy Tea. Enjoy tasty treats including special fairy treats, ham and cheese finger sandwiches, your choice of either tea or a refreshing cold drink and more!
All kids who join us can also make a magical Fairy-themed craft! Details
Thursday March 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
$37.55
Mixed Media for Kids Workshop with Raheleh
In this workshop, children will explore the diverse world of mixed media by using coloured pencils, oil pastels, watercolour, gouache, and will even learn the fascinating technique of negative painting. They’ll learn how to combine these mediums to create unique works of art.
Suitable for ages 6-12. Materials will be provided. Details
Saturday March 9, 2024 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Homer Watson House & Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd
$25 – $28
Kids Creative Corner with Katherine Olenic
Join Artist-Instructor Katherine Olenic for a chance to create different types of art projects. We will explore painting, watercolor, sculpting, oil pastel and more. Katherine Olenic will provide step by step instructions to complete each project. Students will go home with a new project each class. Suitable for ages 7-14. Details
Saturdays March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 (6 weeks) | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Homer Watson House & Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd
$120 – $132
March Break at Idea Exchange
Try a game with your family, attend special performances, build and create using your imagination, and discover new interests. All March Break programming at Idea Exchange is free to enjoy. From drop-in programs and activity stations to special programs for teens, you will find a variety of events to make this March Break truly memorable!
To learn more and plan, pick up our March flyer at any location for a full listing of March Break programming at Idea Exchange. Details
March 9 – 17, 2024 | Various hours
Idea Exchange, 1 North Square, Cambridge
All March Break programming at Idea Exchange is free to enjoy.
Violinist Jung Tsai performing Sibelius Violin Concerto
The Kitchener Waterloo Community Orchestra is excited to join Violinist Jung Tsai performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto. Details
Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Knox Presbyterian Church – 50 Erb Street West, Waterloo
$22 Adults * $18 University/College Students * Free for High School Students and Younger
Kitchener Rangers
Cheer the Rangers! Details
vs. Owen Sound Attack on Friday, March 15, 2024 | 7:00 PM
The Aud, 400 East Ave, Kitchener
$21 – $25
Blyth Creek Maple Farm Sugar Bush Tours
Enjoy the last of winter and the beginnings of spring with a tractor-pulled wagon ride to the sugarbush to experience the age-old tradition of making maple syrup. Walk a guided tour where you will learn about the earliest known sugaring techniques of Canada’s First People, by heating hot rocks in a fire and transferring them into a sap-filled, hollowed-out log. Details
March 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, April 6 & 7, 2024 | | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Blyth Creek Maple Farm, 42232 Moncrieff Rd, Blyth
$12.95 – $19.95
Plan Your Summer Garden
Get your kids to plant and maintain a summer garden this year. It’s time to start planting seeds indoors and planning what your summer will have in store. Visit Garden Centres in and around the Kitchener-Waterloo Region with kids and get your seeds sowing!
Petrykivka Pysanky Egg Decorating workshop for kids with Olena
Learn the traditional Ukrainian art of Pysanky egg decorating, infused with the vibrant colors and patterns of Petrykivka style. Using eggs, acrylic paint, and special brushes HWHG instructor Olena will guide you through all the steps of transforming a plain egg into a work of art. Details
Friday, March 15, 2024 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Homer Watson House & Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd
$30 – $36
Enjoy a Paint Nite
Have a fun night of painting! Enrol for Paint Nite classes and create amazing art and memories to treasure! Details
March Break Camps
- City of Waterloo March Break Camps
- City of Kitchener March Break Camps
- City of Cambridge March Break Camps
- Great Big Theatre Company March Break Camps
- Revolution gymnastics camp
- Homer Watson House & Gallery Spring Camp
- THEMUSEUM’s March Break Camp
- March Break Broadway Bootcamp
- The Underground Studio MakerSpace March Break Camp
- Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery – Break for Art: March Break Camp
- Button Factory Arts March Break: Where did Winter go?
- Schneider Haus March Break Camp
- March Break Camp at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
- March Break – Kitchen Science
- Kids in the Kitchen March Break Camp
- The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery March Break Camp
- March Break ECO Camp
- Celtic Kids Camp!
- March Break Broadway Bootcamp
Outdoor Winter Fun
Kitchener-Waterloo Region has a wide variety of outdoor activities, many of which are located along the banks of the mighty Grand River. From trail walking, tobogganing & skating, to shopping at an outdoor farmers’ market, here is a list of activities that has something for everyone.
- Outdoor Winter Activities In Kitchener-Waterloo Region
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It is now the time to plan your summer vacation in Ontario. Round up your family and plan what you will do this summer.
Plan to go camping either in provincial parks or national parks, and plan your Ontario adventure.
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