Kitchener 
A list of activities and events taking place in and around the Kitchener – Waterloo region during March Break: March 14 – 22, 2026.
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Elmira Sugar Bush Tours
Join us for a delightful Sugar Bush Tour, kicking off at the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market with a short video about the Old Order Mennonites, showcasing their culture and lifestyle. You’ll then board the bus for a scenic ride through Woolwich Township’s beautiful farming landscape. Our tour guide will share insights about the community and what makes this area a great place to live, shop, and work. At the sugar bush, meet Norman and Bernadine Horst and their family, who have been farming here for generations. Norman will explain their unique maple syrup process and answer your questions. After the tour, explore their store for fresh maple syrup, delicious treats, farm-fresh apples, homemade preserves, and more! This round trip lasts approximately 2.25 hours—a tasty way to celebrate spring! Details
Saturdays, March 14 – April 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM & 1:15 PM
Meet at The Mennonite Story log cabin, corner of the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market parking lot, 20 minutes before departure (878 Weber St. N., Woolwich, ON)
Adults: $49.95 – Seniors: $44.95 – Children (3-12): $39.95 – Toddlers: FREE
Downtown Showdown
The Kitchener Rangers are taking over Carl Zehr Square for our second annual Downtown Showdown! The event will happen rain, snow, sun, or shine, so no matter the weather, get ready to join the Rangers for an afternoon of fun this March Break.
March 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Carl Zehr Square, 200 King St. W., Kitchener
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film daily for only $3.99. Details
March 16 to 20, 2026
Participating Cineplex theatres
$3.99 – $5.49
March Break Train Rides
Experience a Scenic Winter Heritage Train Ride! This March Break, we invite you to embark on a scenic winter heritage train ride with the whole family! Passengers of all ages will be captivated by the wide-open views of the countryside and nearby Mennonite farms as we travel through Woolwich County. Details
March 19 – 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Station or Waterloo Northfield Station
$19.99 – $39.99
Princess Cinemas March Break Film Festival
Princess Cinemas presents the annual March Break Film Festival. The Princess Twin Cinemas will be screening 5 family-friendly films daily, between Monday, March 16, and Friday, March 20, at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Featuring classics such as The Muppet Movie and modern favourites, Paddington 2. All tickets are $9.00, with kids’ combos for $6.00. Details
March 16 to 20, 2026
Princess Twin Cinema, 46 King St N, Waterloo
$9
Kaleidoscope
Step into a world of colour, light, and endless possibilities. KALEIDOSCOPE is an interactive, immersive experience that invites you to explore a life-sized kaleidoscope, a swirling vortex, and watch yourself transform on a kaleidoscope TV. Unleash your creativity by designing your own unique kaleidoscope patterns, and lose yourself in the mesmerizing Mirror Tower. Perfect for sharing with friends, this exhibition is a playful and captivating journey where every twist and turn brings a new visual adventure! Details
Ongoing
THEMUSEUM, 10 King Street West, Kitchener
Regular admission
March Break Fairy House Building Workshops at McDougall Cottage
Step into a world of enchantment this March Break with our hands-on Fairy House Building Workshops!
Kids aged 8 years and up will love letting their creativity run wild as they craft whimsical one-of-a-kind homes for fairies using an array of materials that we’ll provide. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult to help bring these tiny homes to life!
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge
$25.52
All Ages March Break Enchanted Fairy Tea by the Grand
Don your wings and your favourite fairy garb (if you please) and join us at McDougall Cottage for some March Break fun at our Enchanted Fairy Tea by the Grand!
Enjoy some special fairy-themed treats, finger sandwiches and more, alongside your choice of either tea or a refreshing cold drink. All kids who join us can make a magical Fairy-themed craft!
March 18 – 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S. Cambridge
$31.53
St Jacobs Market Food Tour
The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market Food Tour offers an immersive two-hour experience of Mennonite food, culture, and market history. Guests will enjoy six tastings and stories from local food producers. Ideal for food lovers, history buffs, or anyone wanting a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s largest year-round farmers’ market! Details
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, 878 Weber St N, Woolwich
$42 (+booking fee)
March Break Fun: First Responders Day 2026
Meet local heroes at St. Jacobs Farmers Market! Kids can interact with fire department, police, and EMS. Explore vehicles and learn about safety!! Details
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, 878 Weber St N, Woolwich
Register
March Break Camp: Wacky Wild Fun!
March 16 – 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
$325 per child for the whole week
March Break Magic Show
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum invites you to our March Break Magic Show. Buy a ticket to reserve a spot in our theatre for Scott Boyd’s Magic Show (1:00 pm start time) or pay regular admission at the door to join the rest of our activities. There will be food, games, slime, and learning for all to enjoy.
Advance tickets grant admission to the ticketed magic show, all event activities, and general admission to Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. Details
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
$19.56
Eid Carnival
Celebrate Eid with traditional music and performances, henna, face painting, crafts, and great food! Free admission for the day to celebrate Eid with our community! Details
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
Free
The Sheepdogs
Get ready for a night of pure rock ‘n’ roll when The Sheepdogs bring their Out All Night Tour to Centre In The Square. Known for their electrifying live shows and classic rock swagger, this five-piece from Saskatoon have carved out a reputation as one of Canada’s most beloved bands. Details
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener
$68.50 – $92
Dear Evan Hansen
The Washington Post heralds it as “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history” and The New York Times calls it “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.” Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it in the digital age. It has struck a remarkable chord with audiences of all ages and critics everywhere. Ages 13+. Details
March 18 to April 12, 2026
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo
$38 – $62
March Break The Cutest Dog Show On Earth
The Cutest Dog Show on Earth truly lives up to its name, and will have you laughing, cheering … and perhaps even barking! Join us for a truly unique event perfect for kids of all ages featuring highly skilled, loveable canines that have melted hearts coast to coast. Details
March 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave S, Cambridge
$25
William Prince: Further From The Country Tour
Two-time JUNO Award winner William Prince brings songs from his remarkable new album, Further From the Country, to Centre In The Square on Thursday, March 19. Details
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener
$50.75 – $85.25
KW Titans x City of Waterloo Game Day
Come cheer the Titans on their home turf.
vs Montreal Toundra on Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM
vs Lake Erie Jackals on Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
vs Sudbury 5 on Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Aud, 400 East Ave, Kitchener
$14+
Kitchener Rangers
Cheer the Rangers at the Aud! Details
vs Flint Firebirds on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM
vs Sarnia Sting on Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Aud, 400 East Ave, Kitchener
$22 – $26
Skull Detectives
Attention all animal skull detectives! Test your skills by identifying which skulls belong to which animals, explore the textures of a beaver pelt and embark on an outdoor scavenger hunt to uncover hidden animal tracks. And don’t forget to leave your mark by creating your very own animal track! Details
March 14 – 15 & 21 – 22, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
General Admission
Fossils with UW’s Earth Sciences Museum
Join us for all things Fossil with the University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum! Join us for a day filled with exciting fossil fish digging and engaging fossil-themed activities. Experience their fossil touch table from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.!! Details
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
General Admission
Walk on the Wildside – Wild Ontario Bird Meet and Greet
Meet a bird ambassador from Wild Ontario and learn about our local wildlife!
Let’s get wild! Get a bird’s eye view of local wildlife with Wild Ontario! Meet one of their bird ambassadors, and learn about how birds inhabit our environment. Bird Meet and Greet presentation runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Details
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
$6.32 – $9.93
Friday the 13th Bloody Berlin Walking Tour
Join Schneider Haus staff for an evening walk through the back alleys and side streets of downtown Kitchener as we talk about some of the scary, sexy, or just plain weird characters that have called our town home. Murders, executions, grave robbing, shootouts, villainous doctors, and even pandemics of the past. Come learn a little more about Bloody Berlin….if you dare!! Details
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
$26.95 per person plus HST
Speaking of Wildlife Meet and Greet
Let’s get wild! Meet Speaking of Wildlife educators and learn about Ontario wildlife through interactive activities from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Drop by to see Speaking of Wildlife’s interactive wildlife display with natural history artifacts and live animals throughout the day. They will have at least one reptile out all day while also bringing other wildlife ambassadors out, one at a time, on rotation. Details
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Schneider Haus National Historic Site, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
General Admission
March Break Madness at WCMA
Join us for this year’s March Break Madness programming!! From crafts, workshops with the Grand River Conservation Authority and visits from Wild Ontario and Party Safari there is something for everyone. Details
March 16, 18 – 20, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus
Free and registered events
The GRCA Presents: Teddy Bear Shelters
During this fun filled, active program, participants will build shelters with natural materials and material provided for a Teddy Bear to keep them warm, dry and comfortable. Your Teddy Bear’s food and water must also be kept warm and dry. Details
March 17, 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 300 PM
Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus
Registration is required
Femme Folks Fest
The 7th Festival will have performances for all ages: In comedy, theatre, music, storytelling and dance. We open with a Family Comedy and Music Jam brought to you by the good folks from Pinch Arts. We’re super delighted to host exciting young dance company, Frog in Hand for an Artistic Residency throughout the Festival. Artistic Director Colleen Snell and six members of the company will be sharing a sneak-peek of their process and their work mid-week which is a Do Not Miss. Details
March 7 – 15, 2026
Waterloo Region
Varies
Trip of 1936 Exhibit
The year 1936 was a time of change as 18-year-old Laura Louise Livingston and her mother embarked on a trip that would change their lives forever. Looking back 90 years later, this exhibit explores the areas they toured and unexpected crossroads they encountered. From Norway to Germany, to Egypt through the Holy Land each stop broadened their views. Details
On display until November 8, 2026
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden
Regular admission: $5.50 – $9.75
Spy It and Try It week
For March Break the museum will be focusing on fun! Participate in our Lego Eye Spy tour throughout the Castle, play with unique old-fashioned toys and make your own wonder spinner toy to take home. Details
March 18 – 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden
$25 per family, $8 Adult/Senior/Student or $5 per child
Enjoy a Walk
Check out some of the green spaces in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region where you can enjoy a walk.
- 25 Must-Visit Nature Attractions & Parks in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region
- 50 Nature Attractions & Hotspots in and around GTA
Slide Down the Slopes
For a fun tubing experience head to Chicopee Tube Park. Details
Booked Slots
Chicopee Tube Park, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener
90 mins – $34.00 + hst
When the Rain Came Dancing
A playful, participatory journey of music, dance, and storytelling where families sing, move, and discover the magic of an ordinary rainy day together. There is no need for prior experience! Participation will be guided throughout, making the event accessible for all ages and abilities. Details
March 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener
Pay what you can
Magical Morphos
Visit a tropical oasis during March Break and be dazzled by 1000’s of blue morpho butterflies!! Details
March 14-15, 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
March 16 – 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
March 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge
Regular admission
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 7 – 17, 2026
Various locations, Kitchener – Waterloo
Free and ticketed
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 sown!
Enjoy a Paint Nite
Have a fun night of painting! Enroll 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
- Revolution gymnastics camp
- Homer Watson House & Gallery March Break Camp
- THEMUSEUM’s March Break Camp
- March Break Broadway Bootcamp
- Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery March Break Camp
- Button Factory Arts March Break Camp
- Region of Waterloo Museum Camps
- Kids in the Kitchen March Break Camp
- March Break ECO Camp
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
- Outdoor Winter Activities in Guelph – Wellington
- Outdoor Winter Activities in Dufferin County
- Outdoor Winter Activities in London
- Outdoor Winter Activities in Hamilton
Explore Our Stunning National Parks
There is much to discover in Canada’s National Parks. Enjoy the fabulous natural areas our country has to offer.
Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from GTA: Exploring Ontario Provincial Parks
Plan Your Summer Vacation
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.
For more, see Explore Ontario
Ideas:
- 50 Bucket List Ideas for Summer in Ontario
- Guide to Planning a Summer Boating Trip on Trent-Severn Waterway
- Unique Summer Adventures in Southwestern Ontario
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
- 100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks
- 25 of the Best Parks to Go Camping Near Toronto
- 25 of the Best Provincial Parks to Go Camping This Summer in Ontario
- 150 Things to Do with Teens in Ontario
- Road Trip: Drive the Trent-Severn Waterway
- Road Trip: Toronto – Tobermory – Manitoulin Island – Killarney – Georgian Bay
