5 Ideas to keep your kids busy this March Break that don’t require planning

It’s March and that means March Break is upon us. With school stoppages this year you may be running out of ideas on how to keep your kids busy. Especially if you weren’t able to get them into a camp on time. Here are 5 things you can do to keep your kids busy and having fun.

1. Explore the magic of art

If your child is interested in art, or maybe they are in awe when it comes to magic, then a visit to the AGO is the perfect March Break Activity. Kids get in free and parents over 25 years old pay $25 for a day pass. This March Break the AGO has an exhibition called Illusions: The Art of Magic an exhibit of posters from the golden age of magic and tons of activities involving art and magic for the whole family.

Visit the AGO March Break Events Page

Looking for a quieter art experience. Visit The Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. They have a small kids area where they can explore creativity in a smaller setting.

2. Jump into March Break

Who doesn’t love a trampoline? Right! Trampoline Parks are popping up all over and two of the more popular ones are right here in Durham. Sky Zone and Flying Squirrel.

Sky Zone offers a Toddler Time specifically for younger kids and a Sensory Hour that is great for kids on the autism spectrum.

Flying Squirrel also offers toddler time and is holding a Spring Break event throughout the week. See their calendar here.

3. Learn about maple this March

If you and your child love maple syrup then here some spots that provide perfect family fun for March Break with a maple theme. Willow Tree Farm in Port Perry is celebrating Maple Fest on the Farm and Purple Woods Conservation Area in Oshawa is hosting their annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. Find out how maple syrup is made, go on a maple inspired scavenger hunt as a family or have some tasty pancakes with fresh maple syrup.

4. Get active

Take them to the Abilities Centre or your nearest community centre, go skating, public swimming or visit the gym to get some exercise together.

5. Early-On

For children under 6 years old visiting, one of Durham Region’s Early-On Centres can be a great way to play and be around other kids.

You can find the Early-On calendar for March here.