Fun Things to Do in March in Ottawa with Kids
March in Ottawa is an event filled month with happenings all across the city coupled with March Break and Sugar Shack season! Winter is still in full swing which means lots of time left for your favourite snow activities including hitting up the local ski slopes, tobogganing, and snowshoeing.
Check out these events happening across the Ottawa area for some fun-filled family time.
Fun Things to Do in March in Ottawa with Kids
Ottawa Children’s Choir 4th Annual Sing-a-thon
The Ottawa Children’s Choir (OCC) is hosting its 4th annual Sing-a-thon! Open to the public, this free event is a chorister-driven fundraiser in which choristers sing their thanks to donors and supporters. The OCC raises funds to continue their legacy of artistic excellence, community connection and above all the joy of singing for children and youth in the national capital region. Come prepared to sing-a-long!
Check out the Ottawa Charge
Experience the Ottawa Charge – Ottawa’s professional women’s hockey team! The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is redefining the game, uniting the world’s top female hockey talent in a groundbreaking league. Ottawa’s team takes on the Minnesota Frost at TD Place on Tuesday March 11. Get tickets here.
March Break Fun at the Ottawa Public Library
Ottawa’s awesome library system is coming through for families yet again with dozens of March break activities happening at branches all over the region. Crafts, storytime, interactive events, and there are even events happening in French. And best of all, it’s all free! However, some events do require pre-registration or arriving early to claim a ticket/spot so be sure to read the details carefully.
Family Paint Night with Paint Nite
What a fun activity for parents and kids with the reward of art to hang in your home! Paint Nite offers family paint nights in Ottawa with a variety of themes at select locations throughout the capital region. Make sure there’s one participating adult for every three guests under 18, and everyone has their own ticket.
Hercules at Richcraft Theatre
Join the adventure with Hercules, presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre Orleans on Saturday March 8. Welcome to Ancient Greece, where the focus is on the big tournament! The Cyclopes and Titans are both expecting to win big in the upcoming Olympic games. But the tournament can’t start without Hercules. Will the legendary strongman of the ancient world spark the flame and start the festivities on time, or will his legendary tardiness get in the way of the games? It’s a tale the scholars talk about for ages as mythical creatures and Olympians alike share in a friendly competition, Along the way, we may just learn that true strength lies not in our muscles but in our character.
Maple Fest at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm
Celebrate the Maple Fest at Proulx Maple & Berry Farm from Saturday March 1 through until April. Enjoy a day in the country with real maple syrup and farm entertainment. Ticket prices range from $8.75 to $14.99. This is an ideal family event to experience the tradition of maple syrup production.
ET the Extra-Terrestrial, Movie in Concert
From Thursday March 27 to Saturday March 29 at Southam Hall, marvel in director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece complete with John Williams’s Academy Award-winning score performed live by the National Arts Centre Orchestra in sync with the film projected on a huge HD screen.
Family Events at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
On Thursday March 13 step into a world of wonder where magic and mysteries come alive! Featuring five of the most popular family entertainers in Canada, Enchanted Wonders is the perfect way to make your break unforgettable. Celebrate the beauty of the unknown with mind-blowing illusions, jaw-dropping stunts, and magical moments that will leave you believing in the impossible.
And really and truly don’t miss Jim Henson’s gang of loveable Fraggle friends as Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE takes place for one night only on Sunday March 20. The first-ever live touring show is based on The Jim Henson Company’s beloved franchise and the Emmy-winning original series.
