March Break is here, and it’s time to make the most of it! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly adventures, exciting events, or fun experiences, Toronto has plenty to offer this week. To help you plan, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Toronto during March Break. Get ready for a fun-filled week!
Here are 10 things to do this week:
Lumière: The Art of Light
This free outdoor light exhibit will showcase installations by Ontario-based artists. Their works of art will capture the theme of “Neon Dreams: Light and Colour” and bring it to life.
When: March 10 to April 4, 2025
Where: Trillium Park, Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. West
Cost: Free
Snow White at Casa Loma
Walt Disney Studios Canada has collaborated with Casa Loma to offer guests an immersive experience inspired by Snow White. “This enchanting activation will allow visitors to step into a beautifully curated setting, featuring dazzling décor, interactive moments, and special showcases honoring the film’s iconic characters and themes,” shared organizers.
Get ready to explore themed-rooms, exclusive costumes and props too!
When: March 10 to 21, 2025
Where: Casa Loma
Cost: $40 for children aged 4 to 13 and $55 per person aged 14 and up
Sponsored Picks: March Break at the CN Tower
The CN Tower is celebrating March Break with fun-filled activities! Designed by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, there’s lots to enjoy.
Activities include:
- Build and test your very own paper gliders
- Build your very own electrical circuits
- Button making
- Build your own structure
- Balloon Rockets
And while you’re here, why not face your fears and get your tickets for the EdgeWalk? It’s open until the 16th.
When: EdgeWalk is open daily from March 8 to 16, March Break activities from March 10 to 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. // CN Tower is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: CN Tower, 290 Bremner Blvd
Cost: Adult $45, Senior (65+) starts at $32, Youth (6 to 13) starts at $32, child (3 to 5) at $16 // EdgeWalk starts at 199$ per person
My Hair is Art: Please Don’t Judge Exhibition
Montreal-based hair artist Yodit Michele and Toronto-based photographer Jamal Burger have teamed up to create the exhibition “MY HAIR IS ART, PLEASE DON’T JUDGE.”
This exhibition is in partnership with Kickback and La Rue Inspire. According to organizers, “the free series showcases raw, unfiltered versions of young Black men in their true essence and most authentic form.”
When: March 12, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Nia Centre for the Arts – 524 Oakwood Ave
Cost: Free
Sponsored Picks: March Break at MZTV – A One-of-a-Kind TV Adventure
This March Break, step into the world of television history! The MZTV Museum of Television is offering an unforgettable experience with custom-designed kids’ tours, rare exhibits, and a chance to be part of TV history.
Here’s what to expect:
- Exclusive kids’ tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily
- Every child will receive an interactive workbook
- Be televised on the rarest TV in history, just like visitors at the 1939 New York World’s Fair
- Check out some of the world’s rarest and most iconic televisions
- Take part in the March Break Giveaway by sharing your Phantom Teleceiver moment on social media, tag @MZTVMuseum, and add the hashtag #MZTVMarchBreak for a chance to win a special prize!
When: March 11 to 15, 2025 – Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: MZTV Museum of Television – 64 Jefferson Ave
Cost: Adults $10, Seniors & Students $5, Kids 12 & under free – Buy Tickets Online
A MINECRAFT MOVIE activation
Mark your calendars for March 8 to 16, 2025! Fans of all ages are welcome to step into the pixelated world of Minecraft, with picture-perfect replicas, artwork and even some freebies.
There will be a mega-sized interactive LED portal, along with pixel-perfect cherry blossom trees in the Overworld landscape. Pose for pictures with the lifelike Creeper Bee, and Pink Sheep characters that you can spot in the movie.
When: Until March 16, 2025 – Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m., to 7 p.m.
Where: Inside Yorkdale Mall
Cost: Free
National Home Show
Need inspo for your new or current home?
The National Home Show is coming to the Enercare Centre, running this weekend until next. Tickets are $20 for general admission.
When: Until March 16, 2025
Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $20 per ticket
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival
Consider that funny bone tickled. TOsketchfest, aka the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, is around the corner, happening from March 5 to 16. The festivities include nearly two weeks of hilarious live comedy featuring over 200 performers and over 50 shows.
When: Until March 16, 2025
Where: Multiple venues
Cost: $25+ per ticket
The Retro Arcade
Travel back to a time when video game arcades were a thing and Super Nintendos were the latest in tech. Hotel X has brought back its Retro Arcade with features such as Pinball, Mario Kart, Time Crisis, Street Fighter, Galaga, Dance Dance Revolution, and more.
On Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be a DJ spinning vinyl tracks, perfect for gaming, snacking, and dancing, of course! You can also catch retro movies in the Hotel X Toronto Screening Room starting at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. It’s free with any Retro Arcade ticket.
When: Until March 16, 2025; Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Kandy Gallery at Hotel X Toronto – 111 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $30.77
Winter Stations
Winter Stations brings the international design and art community’s creations to Woodbine Beach as the lifeguard stations along Toronto’s east-end beaches change into something beautiful for the winter.
When: Until March 17, 2025
Where: Woodbine Beach
Cost: Free
Alpina at Eataly
If you can’t hit the slopes anytime soon, this is the next best thing. Eataly on Bloor has a pop-up experience, Alpina, named after “the iconic landscape of the Italian Alps.” This limited-time pop-up will run through March 2025 with stunning decor for photo opportunities and a delicious menu to try.
When: Running until March 2025
Where: Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W
Cost: Prices vary
Have a fun week, Toronto!
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