Spring Break Family Activities in St. John’s:
Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 24, 2022
Family Spring Break Activities in St. John’s: A list of Family Activities & Events.
For Easter-themed Activities, see: Easter in St. John’s
Enjoy a Hike
Getting a taste of nature and wilderness is not a problem on The Rock. St. John’s and the Avalon Peninsula are packed with trails that take people through parks and wooded areas, along rivers and lakes, and past beautiful flora and fauna.
25 of the Best Walks & Hikes in St John’s and the Avalon Peninsula
Visit Indoor Attractions
The fun inside with various activities that everyone can enjoy. Visit indoor attractions and entertainment centres in St. John’s to keep your kids busy this Easter break. Details
Visit Terra Nova National Park
The wilderness awaits you at Terra Nova National Park. This popular park is two and half hours from St. John’s but is worth the drive. There are several hiking trails here including half-hour short trails to multi-day hikes. Details
Trans-Canada Hwy Glovertown, Traytown
James Taylor & His All-Star Band, with special guest Jackson Browne, will perform together on April 21, 2022, at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s! Details
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s
$89.50 to $135.50 (taxes included plus service charge)
Unplug
Unplug and reconnect as a family. Make learning fun for everyone involved or help your children learn skills that will last for a lifetime, all while having a great time.
Visit an Escape Room
Trapped
Head to Trapped for an amazing ‘Escape Room’ experience. Enjoy a family fun night when you all work together to get out of one of the escape rooms that Trapped has waiting for you. Details
Trapped, 152 Water Street, 3rd Floor, St. John’s
Tuesday – Thursday | 4 PM – 11 PM
Friday | 4 PM – 12 AM
Saturday | 12 PM – 12 AM
Sunday | 2 PM – 10 PM
Breakout NL
Gather up your friends and see if you can solve the puzzles at Breakout NL and escape in time. Pick a theme and enter the immersive room. Each room will challenge you and your friends, both mentally and physically.
Details
1399 Torbay Road, Torbay
Legendary Ladies – A Tribute To The Women of Country Music
The show will feature tributes to the biggest women in Country Music. Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, Reba, Carrie Underwood, Patty Loveless, The Dixie Chicks, The Judds, Linda Ronstadt and so much more! From the pioneers to your favourite female country artists of today. If you’re a Country Music fan you do not want to miss this show!! Details
Holy Heart Theatre, 55 Bonaventure Ave, St. John’s
Saturday April 23, 2022 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
$44.50
Fusion Dance Studio Spring Recital
Fusion Dance Studio presents their annual spring recital “Together Again”. This all-ages performance will provide entertainment for the entire family! The dancers are so excited to finally hit the stage again and have worked so hard to bring you this show. After two long years we are thrilled to be “together again” on the main stage! Details
St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre, 95 Allandale Rd, St. John’s
April 24, 27 – 28, 2022
$30
Swing Into Spring Market
There will be 70+ vendors spread out over 2 floors & 3 salons for you to shop from at the Swing Into Spring Market 2022! The market will feature delicious homemade treats, chocolate, along with handmade items, decorations, decor, jewelry, artwork, pet products, and unique gift ideas from local crafters & artisans. Details
Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre, 180 Portugal Cove Rd, St. John’s
Saturday, April 16, 2022 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
$4.00
Paint Your Own Pottery
Spend some time getting dirty and crafty on a dreary, rainy spring day. Clay Cafe Avalon allows you to start the fun art of pottery at any point from creating your own shapes at the pottery wheel or decorating pre-fired ready to paint pieces.
Details
Clay Cafe Avalon, 961 Topsail Rd Unit d, Mount Pearl
Do a Science Experiment
Check out our list of easy fun science activities/experiments that you can do at home. These experiments are easy and super fun in addition to being educational. Details
School Break at The Rooms
Plan a visit to The Rooms. Come face to face with a polar bear, a giant squid, an arctic hare and many other fascinating animals that live in our province. Get hands on with free daily activities in our Level 3 Chevron Open Minds classroom. Take in our beautiful panoramic view and relax in our spacious atrium, treat yourself to something special at The Rooms Cafe and Gift Shop. Details
April 16-24, 2022
Closed on Easter Monday
The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St John’s
$5 – $10; Children 12 and under receive free admission
Easter Camp
Cygnus is inviting kids ages 5-12 to join them for a fun-filled Easter break! They have two great options to choose from this Easter: A Full Day Camp and a Half Day Camp! Kids will enjoy a combination of gymnastics and Easter-themed games, crafts and activities. These programs are lots of fun for all skill levels and ages! Details
April 18 – 22, 2022
Cygnus Gymnastics Training Centre, 20 Lake Ave, 3rd Floor, St. John’s
Half day camp: $27 per day; Full day camp: $44; Non-Members must pay $29 GNL Fee
Hunt for Rock Art
If you love painting rocks and hike and seek, why not combine the two and have some fun? The NL Rock Art group do this fun activity wherein members of the group paint ricks, hide them and anyone who finds them can rehide them in a different location. SHare your finding with other members of the facebook group.
Visit Signal Hill
Hike around the gorgeous trails that circle the hill itself. Although the ocean view is spectacular, don’t forget to turn around and see the city come to life from a distance. Details
Grounds are open year around
230 Signal Hill Rd, St. John’s
April Events at Toys R US
Join for in-store events at Toys R Us stores. Get your cottontails to your local store for a fun, holiday-themed scavenger hunt and take home some colouring pages, too!! Details
April 9-10, 16, 23-24, 2022
Participating Toys R Us Stores
Free
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 St. John’s with kids.
Easter Farm Camp
Register your child for a fun filled week of caring, learning, and playing! Your Little Farmer will enjoy caring for all the new members of the farm family! We will have baby chicks, kids, lambs, bunnies and more! Your child will participate in numerous fun and educational craft projects. Ages 4-10. Details
April 18 – 22, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lester’s Farm Chalet, 92 Pearltown Road. St. John’s
$220.00
Fun at The Rec Room
The go-to place for great fun, the Rec Room brings 10-pin bowling, arcade games, axe throwing, live entertainment, virtual reality, and a restaurant together under one roof. Details
The Rec Room, 48 Kenmount Road St. John’s