What’s Streaming for Families & Kids on Canadian Services in March
The weather may be yo-yoing, but there’s one constant every year around this time that parents mark on the calendars: March Break. And if you’re keeping the kids home, you know the power of a good screen when you need one. Enter these March TV and movie picks streaming in March for families and kids across Canadian streaming services. Whether you need a breather from your planned activities or a good old-fashioned family movie marathon, here’s what’s new across Netflix, Disney+ Canada, CBC Gem, and more.
What’s Streaming for Families and Kids in March
The Adventures of Paddington (s3)
Friday, March 1 on CBC Gem
Paddington is busting out of Windsor Gardens in this new season when the Brown Family heads on a seaside beach holiday. Watch for fun adventures with magical realism and imagination, with places like Dinosaur Island and the inside of a black hole to visit.
Rusty Rivets (s3)
Friday, March 1 on CBC Gem
The former Treehouse TV series is now streaming for families, bringing the animated adventures of a 10-year-old genius inventor to a whole new audience. In each episode, Rusty and his best friend Ruby fix all kinds of problems with creativity and design, building creations inspired by their imaginations.
Hot Wheels: Let’s Race
Monday, March 4 on Netflix
Buckle up because racing school is gearing up this month with a new Hot Wheels animated adventure. Tune in as the next generation of Hot Wheelers select the coolest cars from the Ultimate Garage and tackle obstacles, then break out your own sets and watch your kids get going on their tracks at home.
Extraordinary (s2)
Wednesday, March 6 on Disney+
The second season of this young-adventure action series debuts this month, with the story picking up where it left off. Older kids can also go back and watch the series from the start, learning about the female lead who sets off on a journey to find her superpower, only to discover the joy of being average.
The Thundermans Return
Thursday, March 7 on Paramount+
This feature-length movie, based on the live-action superhero comedy series, makes its heroic debut this month. The story follows twins Phoebe and Max as they live it up in a new city. But when a save goes wrong, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville.
The Next Step (s8)
Friday, March 8 on CBC Gem
Looking for something new for tweens? This Canadian series follows competitive dancers who face tough decisions and personal growth while participating in an A-Troupe with enormous potential. Eight full seasons are now streaming for families and kids.
Gangham Project
Friday, March 8 on CBC Gem
Another tween offering, this Canadian-Korean series follows a young teen aspiring to become a K-pop star. One summer, when she heads to South Korea to tutor English, she winds up attracting the attention of an elite K-pop training school principal.
Every Body Curious (s4)
Monday, March 11 on Shaftesbury Kids YouTube Channel
Kids are curious, and we don’t always have answers to their questions. Enter the fourth season of this thoughtful conversation starter series focused on creating a safe space for kids and adults alike. The series presents factually-based sex education content to children aged 9 to 12, and the new season is no exception. Six new episodes tackle issues like sex education on the spectrum and include a visit to an Indigenous Centre.
CoComelon (s10)
Monday, March 11 on Netflix
A new season featuring JJ and crew comes just in time for the preschool parents who need new earworm songs in their heads, already.
Little Wing
March 13 on Paramount+
This coming-of-age film follows a 13-year-old girl who falls into the world of pigeon racing after her parents’ divorce and the impending loss of her home. Kelly Reilly, Brian Cox, and Brooklynn Prince star.
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)
Friday, March 15 on Disney+
If you’ve got a Swiftie in your house (aside from you), odds are you’ve probably already seen this movie in theatres or bought it when it became digitally available. This month, however, Taylor is back with the streaming version of her concert film, which includes “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs.
X-Men ’97
Wednesday, March 20 on Disney+
Revisit your childhood with this iconic era of mutants and show your kids what superhero cartoons used to look like. Sure, the animation is a bit sharper than you might remember, but this continuation of the 1992 series is The X-Men return you didn’t even know you needed.
The Casagrandes Movie
Friday, March 22 on Netflix
If your family is into the antics of this animated series, be sure to catch the feature-length film when it debuts this month. In it, the family takes a trip to Mexico, where mythical mayhem gives Ronnie Anne a birthday she’ll never forget.
2024 Juno Awards
Sunday, March 24 on CBC Gem
Show your kids that Canada is a powerhouse of musical talent when the annual show streams later this month. Nelly Furtado hosts as the biggest names in music head to Halifax for a night of performances and awards.
Gabby’s Dollhouse (s9)
Monday, March 25 on Netflix
It’s time to get tiny on a new season of adventures with Gabby, Catrat, Cakey, DJ Catnip and all the other colourful kitty characters that live in the magical Dollhouse.
Is It Cake (s3)
Friday, March 29 on Netflix
Have your cake and eat it, too, with the third season return of this family-friendly competition series. Trust us: Kids love guessing whether the final concoctions are cake or actual objects just as much as you do. In true Netflix fashion, the new season promises to be bigger and better than ever, with bigger guest stars and bakes in each episode.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (s2)
Friday, March 29 on Apple TV+
The popular Jim Henson characters are back for another season of fun adventures for you and the kids to check out. This season, the gang faces their past while celebrating their interdependence through new challenges — with lots of song and dance, of course.
