Outdoor Activities for March Break

Welcome to the season of sunshine (fingers crossed!) and adventure – it’s March Break, baby! If you and your little ones are starting to feel a little stir-crazy and need to shake off those winter blues, keep reading. Get ready to explore some outdoor activities with our list of the most exciting events in the Greater Toronto Area to keep you and your family entertained all March Break long. Trade the arts and crafts for parades or the screen time for a dinosaur walk-thru. It’s time to get outside!

SpringFest TO (Markham Fairgrounds)

Head to Markham Fairgrounds this March Break for SpringFest TO! Get your classic carnival experience ripe with midway rides, live entertainment, and food vendors for a great price for the entire family. SpringFest is on for a limited time from March 11-19, so book your day on your calendar as soon as you can! You and your little ones won’t want to miss this.

To get more information about entertainment, rides, and plenty more, or to buy tickets to the event check out the event website.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Downtown Toronto)

Celebrate the history of Ireland and commemorate St. Patrick’s Day at the tail-end of March Break. You know what they say about leaving the best for last!

To get more information about the parade route or how to get to the parade, or even to get information on how you can become a part of the parade, check out the event website.

Dinosaur Walk-Thru (Kitchener)

Roaring dinosaurs. Nature. Pretty much Jurassic Park. If any of those things sound of interest to you and your little ones, the Dinosaur Walk-Thru is for you! This year, you and your little ones can drive through or walk through the interactive Dinosaur Park.

To learn more about the event or purchase tickets, check out the event website.

Winter Stations (Toronto + Mississauga)

If you and your family want to dive deep into local arts and culture this March Break, check out Winter Station exhibits in the Greater Toronto Area. These exhibits allow local artists to reimagine lifeguard stations during the winter. How cool?! The public exhibitions are currently held at Woodbine Beach and as well as in Mississauga.

To learn more about visiting the public exhibitions, check out the Winter Stations website.

Mountsberg’s Maple Town (Halton)

300 trees will be tapped in this Conservation Halton Park to draw out some beautiful, tasty sap for visitors to enjoy in the form of syrup. Visit historical sites. Complete Maple trivia. Visit the gift shop. Enjoy all that sweet Maple season has to offer!

To learn more about the entry fees, menus, and what’s included in your Maple Town experience, check out the event website.


Kinder Buddies Oakville Child Care is a Quality First Daycare and Infant Care facility in Oakville, Ontario. We take care of children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 1/2 providing nutritious meals and fun activities all day long.

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