Things to do for March Break in Toronto

Unique Toronto March Break experiences

Thrill seekers 13 years and older can take on the EdgeWalk at the iconic CN Tower. The world’s highest full-circle, hands-free walk will be open during March Break and offers serious bragging rights.

Not into heights? Don’t worry, those looking for something a little less daring can participate in the National Engineering Month activities at the CN Tower, with hands-on activities like building your own circuits and balloon rockets.

From March 14–21, 2026, Casa Loma transforms into a medieval adventure during Imagine Dragons.

During this immersive experience, families can travel back to a time of knights, castles and mythical creatures. You can enjoy multiple live theatrical performances staged throughout the castle as you wander through secret staircases and grand halls at Casa Loma. Be sure to find the Dragon’s Lair!

Visit Little Canada between March 16 and 20, and participate in a tree-mendous adventure!

Kids can make their own miniature tree during the March Break workshops and take the tree home, or add it to the tiny Canadian landscapes! Little Canada will donate a real tree through One Tree Planted for every little tree created.

Educational and fun 

In addition to hands-on activities in popular galleries every day of the week, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has two exhibitions that will especially appeal to kids this March Break: Sharks and Wildlife Photography.

Beyond exploring the exhibits, families can also enjoy wildlife-themed art stations, face painting, and up-close encounters with real specimens alongside ROM experts.

For kids who want to see animals in action, the Wild Encounters program at the Toronto Zoo is the place to be this March Break in Toronto. Younger visitors will be thrilled to know the Paw Patrol crew will appear on select days. Adding to the experience, the Ontario Science Centre will offer interactive programs exploring biodiversity in Australasia and the Americas.

The Ontario Science Centre also offers hands-on STEM experiences at its satellite locations. At KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre, children aged 10 and under can explore everything from mechanics to X-rays through interactive activities.

Arcadia Earth, Toronto’s most immersive adventure, continues to feature its signature immersive tech-driven installations and digital storytelling to explore environmental themes.

However, from March 14 to 22, families can also add on A Vision for Tomorrow: Forests, a separate 360-degree planetarium-style cinematic experience that surrounds guests in stunning visuals while spotlighting the future of our planet’s forests. This is a compelling March Break stop in Toronto for kids who love screens!

Arts and culture

Why not immerse the family in culture with an enchanting evening at the theatre? &Juliet is a sensational Mirvish show to catch during March Break. Young teens and older readers who have enjoyed Shakespeare will dig the Broadway hit about what might have happened to Juliet if she hadn’t ended it all with Romeo.

Make it a theatre-cation by adding Love You Forever and More Munsch (until March 21, 2026) to your itinerary. This Young People’s Theatre production brings to life the wonderfully wacky world of Robert Munsch.

Those 25 and under can enjoy free admission to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Roam around the galleries, engage with the interactive art activations and maker courts. There will even be artmaking challenges, gallery scavenger hunts and more. 

Indoor entertainment

The weather can be unpredictable this time of year, so it’s always a good idea to plan indoor activities for your March Break. 

Arcades are fun, and Toronto has many options. For $10 a person, you can play all the vintage arcade games you want at Zed*80 on The Danforth, where kids are allowed until 8 p.m. Don’t miss the 2-for-1 deal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! 

Hotel X is home to a Pop-up Retro Arcade (now through March 22, 2026), where one can play some of the best games, such as Dance Dance Revolution, Pop A Shot, 8-player foosball, motorcycle racing, Monster Kart, and more. They have a 2-for-1 all-access game pass special, available Monday to Friday, making it a great weekday March Break option for families looking for something fun to do in the city.

If you’re looking for a full day of activities, start at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada before ending your day across the street at the Rec Room. Kids can play virtual reality games, ping pong, shuffleboard, and throwback arcade games like Pac-Man and Kung Fu Panda while parents sip craft beer or a cocktail.

For those with energetic young kids, Bubble Toronto is a fun destination. The inflatapark will tire out the young ones, and the black-light laser tag will intrigue the older kids. 

After touring the world, the Art of the Brick exhibit arrives in Canada this March and promises to be a destination for LEGO lovers of all ages. More than a million bricks are used to re-create famous art masterpieces, such as Michelangelo’s David, Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Visitors will also find a 6-metre-long reproduction of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, an amazing LEGO safari, and many more interactive features.

Outdoor adventures

If your family enjoys the outdoors, consider visiting Trillium Park at Ontario Place this March break to experience Lumière.

This free, family-friendly event will showcase an enchanting world of light and artistry until March 27, 2026. Every day of March Break, you can warm up by the fire pit and explore 14 unique and interactive light installations, illuminated from sunset until 11:00 p.m.

If your child has a sweet tooth, they will enjoy the Sugar Shack TO experience taking place on March 14 and 15, 2026.

This free Toronto event brings a classic Ontario maple experience to the city. Enjoy taffy, maple-infused comfort food, a lumberjack show, interactive activities, live entertainment, and warming stations near the Harbourfront Centre.

Outdoor skating rinks in Toronto are a popular March Break hangout for families, especially when there are DJ nights at rinks like The Bentway and Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail. Lace up those skates and grab a hot chocolate! There is a skating rink for every kind of skater.

If the weather is on your side, a hike through the many Toronto trails is a good way to get some fresh air and your steps in. A Rouge National Urban Park picnic might be a fun, budget-friendly Toronto activity for you.

To mix indoor and outdoor activities, Toronto’s container market, STACKT market, is celebrating the official start of spring with Spring Equinox, a week-long festival running March 17–22, 2026.

Families can enjoy kid-friendly workshops and DIY activities, family wellness and meditation sessions, and live performances for all ages. Combined with STACKT’s existing vendor marketplace and diverse food and beverage options, it makes for an easy, feel-good outing during March Break.

Make it a staycation

As you can see, there’s no shortage of things to do in Toronto during March Break. So, why not stay in the city and soak it all in?

Families staying at the Chelsea Hotel during March Break will enjoy daily dining credits and free parking as part of the Resort in the City package and have access to a lineup of pop-up experiences.

Think breakfast with a princess, pizza-making classes, teddy bear lunches, bingo, and family movie nights. Guests can also take advantage of the newly renovated Family Hub, featuring The Cove with a refreshed indoor pool and downtown Toronto’s only indoor waterslide, The Workshop (a creative kids’ space designed for hands-on play) and The Studio, a collaborative lounge tailored for tweens and teens.

The Westin Harbour Castle will be hosting pool parties, up-close animal encounters, movie nights with a build-your-own hot chocolate bar, and more exclusive events for hotel guests this March Break.

Families can book spacious 2-bedroom family suites featuring kid-sized furniture, and all guests enjoy access to the Family Fun Zone, the indoor pool, and the hot tub, making it an easy, activity-filled staycation option downtown. They even have special rooms for Raptors and Maple Leafs fans!

Families can enjoy a fun, activity-filled staycation at Toronto Marriott City Centre with its March Break Stay & Play package (March 13–22).

The offer includes early check-in and late checkout (subject to availability), daily family activities and movie nights in the Legends Lounge overlooking the Rogers Centre, a game band for the nearby The Rec Room, a self-guided scavenger hunt with prizes, a discounted kids’ menu at Sportsnet Grill, and access to the heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, and fitness centre — making for an easy downtown March Break escape.

This story has been updated with new details since it was first published in March 2022.