Fun Things to Do in March in Toronto with Kids

Pop quiz Greater Toronto Area parents: Do you know when March break is for elementary school kids? In 2026, it’s March 16 through 20. Now here’s the harder question: How are you going to entertain your family that week? And what about the rest of the month? March in Toronto is kind of strange with unpredictable, often cold or wet weather, and again, so many days to fill! Thankfully, we’re here with a list of events and attractions, including several free options, that will keep your family happy and occupied over the month of March. If you need of a Toronto-based spring break camp, check this space where we have a list of camps and some with space still available.

Family Fun Events & Attractions in March in Toronto

Sugar Bush Fun

Various Dates
Various Locations

March is maple syrup season here in Southern Ontario. While there are in-city options (more on that in a moment), this is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the country, while tasting some delicious, locally produced maple syrup. Two popular options are Mountsberg Conservation Area’s Maple Town (2259 Milburough Ln., Campbellville) and Crawford Lake Conservation Area’s Sweetwater Season (3115 Conservation Rd., Milton), both organized by Conservation Halton. Maple Town runs on weekends and holidays, including March break, from now until Sunday April 5. Tickets, which start at $9.25 (kids under five are free), get you access to demonstrations, exhibits, and even tastings. For additional fees, there are more activities including a wagon ride, a meet and greet with the park’s feathered friends, and even a pancake breakfast. Sweet Water Season, which runs over the same time period, puts an Indigenous spin on the traditional sugar shack and explores both Indigenous and modern ways of making maple sugar. Access to Crawford Lake starts at $7.25 (kids under five are free).

If you want to stay somewhat close to home, check out the Kortright Centre for Conservation’s Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival (9550 Pine Valley Dr., Woodbridge). It runs from Saturday March 7 to Sunday April 5, and offers a pancake meal in addition to the usual sugar bush activities. Tickets start at $7.95 and kids three and under are free. The fee for parking is $6.25 + HST.

Seedy Sunday

Sunday March 8
Allan Gardens Children’s Conservatory, 160 Gerrard St. E., Toronto

Get ready for gardening season with the second annual Seedy Sunday. This kid-friendly event will let you buy and trade seeds, purchase small plants, and partake in several practical demonstrates that will help you take your garden to the next level. There will also be special activities just for kids such as seed envelope making. This drop-in event runs from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and there is a suggested donation of $25.

Puppet Festival Mississauga

Saturday March 14 – Sunday March 22
Various locations

Featuring “international award-winning puppetry shows, animated films, workshops, exhibits, and interactive activities for children of all ages,” this annual festival is sure to dazzle your family. Scheduled shows include Under the Stars, Caminando and Avlando, Woods, and Samurai’s Daughter. Venues vary but the complete schedule of events and shows is online now.

March Break Fun at the Toronto Public Library

Monday March 16 – Saturday March 21
Various Locations

Toronto’s amazing library system is coming through for families yet again with dozens of March break activities happening at branches all over the city. Make a comic book, watch a puppet show, meet a fire truck, play with a parachute, and some much more. There are even events happening French. But 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.

Maple Mystery at the Village

Monday March 16 – Friday March 20
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy., Toronto

Here’s another option for families that want to celebrate maple syrup season: “Something suspicious has happened in the sugarbush! Snoop around the site looking for clues to help us solve the case. Families will work alongside our very own Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to solve riddles, uncover clues, and question villagers to find the sticky culprit.” As you investigate, wander through interactive maple-themed stations and discover the skills needed to take this sweet treat all the way from tree to table and discuss how Indigenous Peoples practice maple sugaring, a tradition passed down for generations. The entry fee starts at $22.50, and kids under three are free.

March Break at the Bata Shoe Museum

Monday March 16 – Friday March 20
327 Bloor St. West

Unleash your inner sneaker artist! Join in for a fun-filled March Break and become an artist and creator by immersing yourself in self-guided activities perfect for all ages. Make a custom shoe pin, perfect your style with lace beading, and collect special shoe charms to upgrade your favourite footwear. Beyond the crafting fun, take a guided exhibition tour to learn about the fascinating history of footwear, and then enjoy a shoe design presentation with an expert education guide. Finally, enter the Be a Shoe Designer contest by drawing your own sneaker design and posting it on the community design board for a chance to win a prize. March Break at the BSM is a drop-in, self-guided program included with General Admission. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Lumière: The Art of Light

Until Friday March 27
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto

Ontario Place’s Lumière: The Art of Light festival returns with several brilliant and creative displays of lights. This year’s curatorial theme is “Rhythms of Light: Motion, Sound, and Time” and it promises to be a great reason to pop down to Lake Ontario and explore Trillium Park starting at dusk on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission to the festival is free.

March to the ROM

Saturday March 14 – Sunday March 22
100 Queen’s Park, Toronto

The Royal Ontario Museum has lined up nine days of unique programming for families. The ROM becomes a playground for curious minds, where kids lead the way and grown-ups rediscover their sense of wonder. Celebrate March Break with family-friendly activities and playful performances inspired by wildlife, from ROM’s natural history collections (from dinosaurs to bats and so much more, we’ve got thousands of species to get curious about!), to the current Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition. Kids can create wildlife-themed art, transform into their favourite animal through face painting, and get hands-on with ancient fossils and other amazing objects to learn all about the creatures around us.

Explore the natural habitats of various Canadian animals and birds in the vignettes throughout Philosopher’s Gallery, with large-scale photographs, visuals, and natural textures woven throughout. And don’t miss the interactive stations and displays referencing real specimens and objects from ROM’s collections. All March Break programming will be presented throughout the Museum and is included with regular admission.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday March 15
Starts near St. George subway station

Before you partake in some green beer, take the kids downtown and enjoy the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. It kicks off at noon at Bloor and St. George Street, heads east on Bloor until it turns south on Yonge and wraps up at Dundas Street (note that this is the shorter distance like last year). The parade features musicians, dancers, entertainers, and plenty of free fun.

March Break Fun at Promenade Shopping Centre

Monday March 16 – Saturday March 21
1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill

Going to the mall used to be the pinnacle of fun and Promenade is working hard to make it that way again. During March Break there will be art sessions hosted by Happy Palette Studio located inside InteriArt where kids are invited to paint a different canvas each day. (Available on a first come, first serve basis.) And don’t miss Sonshine & Broccoli live on stage! On Tuesday March 17 at 11am and 1pm, come sing and dance along with Sonshine & Broccoli. And on Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21 enjoy the free LEGO Stations, Duplo, Inspiration Table, Building Workshops, and Block House for the kids. And snap your pic at the Big Block Throne for your chance to win a $100 Promenade Gift Card!

Family Fun at Tanger Outlets Cookstown

Throughout March
3311 Simcoe 89, Cookstown, ON

Why not hop on the 400 North and sneak in a little outlet shopping while also entertaining the kiddos? Tanger Outlet Mall in Cookstown has a few family-friendly fun events scheduled like photos with the Easter Bunny (until Saturday April 4),  on Saturday March 14 at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm you can dance, cheer, and feel the energy at the K-Pop Idols concert, a 25-30min live performance featuring K-Pop hits performed by talented K-Pop cover artists. Afterwards enjoy a meet and greet and snap a photo with the performers. And then on Monday March 16 don’t miss Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet & Greet + Movie Screening. The meet and greet takes place from 11am-3pm at entrance 2 where you can say hello, snap a photo, and share a smile with Gabby! Guests can visit before or after the movie screenings, or enjoy the meet and greet on its own for their photo opportunity. The movie screenings are at 11am and 1pm at entrance 3 with free popcorn and special treats while supplies last. No tickets are required, these events are open to all guests while space permits.