FRUGAL FAMILY FUN DURHAM
March Break 2016 Events
Please Remember to Double Check Event Doesn't Cancel Last Minute. Happy March Break!!
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All Week Activities:
(Most Mon Mar 13th – Fri Mar 17th)
Cineplex 2.99 March Break Movies: Trolls / Storks / The Secret Life Of Pets/ Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
Date: Mon March 13th – Fri March 17th
Time: 11am
Place: Cineplex Theatres
Price: $2.99 per person under 3 free
Details: MONDAY – FRIDAY 4 Movies • Everyday • Starting at 11AM for only $2.99*
Source: https://cineplex.com/promos/marchbreakmovies
Landmark March Break $3 Movies: Monster Vs Aliens, Monster, Puss & Boots, Fantastic Beats And Where To Find Them
Date: Mon March 13th – Fri March 17th
Time: Monster Vs Aliens 10:45am, Monster Trucks 11:15am, Puss & Boots 10:30am, Fantastic Beats 11am (DURHAM THEATRE TIMES)
Place: Landmark Theatres
Price: $3 per person under 3 free
Details: They're out of school, now get them out of the house with a March Movie Break at Landmark Cinemas! Select family flicks are just $3.00 and $1.00 from each March Movie Break ticket sold goes to Kids Help Phone. Plus, you'll receive $16 in "Thanks for Helping" SAVINGS at Boston Pizza and Landmark Cinemas.
Source: https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/movie-deals/march-movie-break/
Victorian School
Date: Mon March 13th – Fri March 17th
Time: 9am – 3pm
Place: Oshawa Museum 1450 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8S8
Price: $5 per child
Details: This March Break comes to school at the Oshawa Museum! Visit Guy House to see what a one-room schoolhouse was like at the turn of the 20th century! Dress up like a Victorian child, learn to write on slates, but don’t get sent to the corner! Our schoolmarms and masters will show you how to mind your manners and remind you of the rules for students from 1867. See photos of Oshawa’s oldest schools, teachers and classes. You won’t get this experience anywhere else in Oshawa!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1891296894447382/?active_tab=about
Spring MAKE CAMP
Date: Mon March 13th 0- Fri March 17th
Time: 10am - noon
Place: Michael’s Stores
Price: $2 per craft per kid
Details: MONDAY - FRIDAY MARCH - APRIL* 10AM – NOON AGES 3 AND UP EACH SESSION IS 30 MIN. Parent or guardian must remain on premises. *Spring Break schedules vary by school district. ASK A TEAM MEMBER FOR DETAILS. (All Durham region stores are same event)
Bird Box Inspection at the Countryside Preserve
Date: Sun March 19th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: See site for details
Price: not listed check site
Details: Bird Boxes are cavities for nests used by Tree swallows, Eastern Bluebirds, House Wrens. Chickadees, and Eastern Screech owls. While we may have preferred tenants (birds), our boxes are sometimes modified by Flying squirrels, Red Squirrels, Gray squirrels, and Field Mice, over the winter and may need cleaning or repair. Put on your boots and possibly your “Grip Ons”/Ice grabers and join Derek Connelly for a 4 km walk around the Countryside Preserve as he checks the bird boxes. Preregister by e-mail to dconn50@powergate.ca or by phone at (905) 852-5432 to confirm what tools you need. Please note that this event is weather dependent.
Source: http://www.northdurhamnature.com/
March Break Trail Pass SPECIAL Scenic Caves (OUTSIDE OF DURHAM)
Date: Valid Saturday March 11 – Sunday March 19, 2017
Time: 9am – 5pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Place:
Price: $10 each day pass under 6 free
Details: 420 ft. Suspension Bridge. It’s the longest footbridge in southern Ontario.
Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt – Pick up a map and hunt for clues at key locations with prizes for kids + View details, Children’s Adventure Play Park, Roast spider dogs and s’mores over an outdoor fire pit – Yumm!, Snack bar serves warm and cold food and drinks, Equipment on sale (cross-country skis and snowshoes) + View list, Gift Shop items 50% off (some exclusions), Main Cabin: cozy woodstove, Free Parking
Source: http://www.sceniccaves.com/march-break-fun-2017/
Infant Hearing Clinic [Caregivers with children 4 months and under]
Date: Mondays (March 13th)
Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Place: Bowmanville Branch Library, Mezzanine Room
Price: Free
Details: Children develop speech and language by listening and imitating those around them, but when there is a hearing loss, these skills may be delayed. Nearly four in 1,000 babies are born deaf or hard of hearing and more children develop hearing loss as they grow. To help identify children as early as possible and provide them with follow-up services, 15 minute infant hearing screenings will be available in partnership with the Markham Stouffville Hospital, the lead agency for the Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program.
Source: http://calendar.clarington.net/Default/Detail/2017-03-13-Infant-Hearing-Clinic
Free youth March Break Table Tennis Camp
Date: Mon March 13th to Thurs March 16th
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Emmanuel Community Church of Port Perry 1680 Reach St., Scugog
Price: Free must register
Details: March Break Table Tennis Camp at Emmanuel Community Church - March 13-16. Students in Grade 6-8 are invited to join us daily from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for table tennis, games, lunch, and a movie in the afternoon. Students in Grade 9-12 are invited to join us daily for an afternoon session from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. for table tennis, foosball, video games, and more. No cost to attend, but registration is required. Please contact the church office or visit our website for more information.
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7141645--march-break-table-tennis-camp/
March Break "Tank Talk" Tours
Date: Mon March 13th to Sat March 18th
Time: noon – 4pm?
Place: Ontario Regiment Museum 1000 Stevenson Rd N, Oshawa,
Price: $5 per Adult, $3 Students/Seniors and $2 for Children under 12.
Details: Museum will be open Monday to Saturday March 13 - 18 for the school March Break. Visit our static display section and learn about the 150 years of service of the Ontario Regiment. Visit the Tank Display Bay and see a large selection of operational military vehicles from a 1941 MB Jeep to Armoured Personnel Carriers and modern Battle TANKS! There will be a "Tank Talk" at 1:00 PM every day where a special speaker will give you some insight into the history and operation of a vehicle in our collection. You never know... vist Wednesday or Saturday and you may even see one of our vehicles on the move! Admission is only $5 per Adult, $3 Students/Seniors and $2 for Children under 12.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/416739141992573/
March Break at Canadian Automotive Museum
Date: Fri March 10th to Sun March 19th
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Canadian Automotive Museum 99 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa
Price: $10/adults, $8 students and seniors, $5 youth
Details: Take a guided tour of the Canadian Automotive Museum galleries with the museum's tour guides daily at 1pm March 13-18. You'll learn about our favourite cars and the fascinating stories behind their former owners. During March Break at the Canadian Automotive Museum families can take part in several crafts and activities. Children can make a race car craft, enjoy St. Patrick's Day activity sheets, and test their riddle-solving skills in Scavenger Road. All activities are included with regular admission
Source: http://www.canadianautomotivemuseum.com/march-break/
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Friday March 10th
MADCAP March Break Author visit: Sharon Jennings
Date: Fri march 10th
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Place: Courtice, Clarington Public Library
Price: Free
Details: Sharon Jennings is the award-winning author of “Bearcub and Mama” and many of the “Franklin” books! She’s written over sixty books for young people – picture books, chapter books, novels for reluctant readers, mid-grade novels, and screenplays.
Source: http://www.kx96.fm/events/view/community-events/madcap-march-break-author-visit-sharon-jennings
March Break: Amazing Art (6 to 8 years)
Date: Fri March 10th
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Place: Pickering Library Central Branch Auditorium
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Get artsy and make something amazing! Dress for mess!
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Stories and Art (2 to 5 years)
Date: Fri March 10th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Branch Storytime Area
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Discover your inner artist with stories and crafts all about using your imagination and finding artistic inspiration.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Amazing Art (6 to 8 years)
Date: Fri March 10th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Quiet Study Area
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Get artsy and make something amazing! Dress for mess!
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Stories and Art (2 to 5 years)
Date: Fri March 10th
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Place: Pickering Library Central Branch Storytime Nook
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Discover your inner artist with stories and crafts all about using your imagination and finding artistic inspiration.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Family Fridays Free Dinner
Date: Fridays Jan till June (March 10th)
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Place: St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Oshawa
Price: Donations accepted
Details: Free Dinner each week has a different theme, crafts and games to keep the kids entertained. Just show up.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/StMatthewsOshawa/?hc_location=ufi
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Saturday March 11th
MEGA CONSTRUX HALO MAKE AND TAKE Lego
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 11am – 1pm
Place: Toys R us Stores
Price: Free
Details: Build and take home a MEGA Construx HALO ship!
Source: http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3373022
Painter’s Tape Reveal Art Event
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: Michael’s Stores
Price: Cost of canvas only
Details: Makers of all ages will love this easy art project: Get creative with canvas, paint and tape! Buy any canvas and the rest of your supplies are provided.
Kids Craft: Fairy House
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 10am - noon
Place: Michael’s Stores
Price: $2 per kid per craft
Details: Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or just drop in.
Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am - 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun! Parents must remain on premises during the event.
Home Depot Workshop: Rain Gauge
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 10am - noon
Place: Home depot Stores
Price: Free (Call or in store register before to make sure you have a spot)
Details: *** Might be sign up for march break events at local stores. Kids will learn how to build a Rain Gauge with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Kids' projects can be painted in-store. Please dress appropriately for painting. FREE Hands-on Workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12
Source: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/ideas-how-to/workshops.html
Become a Technology Superstar!: Program a Traffic Light!
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 2:30pm – 4pm
Place: Courtice Library
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Using an open-source electronics platform called Arduino, kids will learn how to create electronic systems that they see and use every day including a traffic light! This is the perfect workshop for beginner programmers to develop their skills and have a lot of fun in the process.
Source: http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/1439
Movie: The Secret Life of Pets (Rated G)
Date: Sat March 11th (MON MARCH 13th? Dates are mixed up TBA)
Time: 10:00am - noon
Place: Pickering Library One the Esplanade, Pickering
Price: Free
Details: Families are invited to enjoy a movie at the Library. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.
Altona Forest Hike: Changing Seasons
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 10am - noon
Place: 1883 Altona Road, Pickering
Price: Free
Details: Spring is around the corner! Join the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee to learn about the wildlife that will be waking from their winter slumber. Meet at the Altona Forest parking lot on Altona Road, across from Pine Grove Avenue This event will run rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toed sturdy footwear. In the event of extreme weather, participants will be contacted with notice of cancellation. Register for this FREE hike at www.trcastewardshipevents.ca
Source: http://calendar.pickering.ca/default/Detail/2017-03-11-Altona-Forest-Hike-Changing-Seasons
Family Favourites Movies: Kubo and the two strings
Date: Saturdays (Mar 11)
Time: 11am (sharp no previews sometimes)
Place: Cineplex theatres
Price: $2.99 per person under 3 free
Details: Join us on Saturday mornings at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting Free the Children. It's a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Source: http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
Run, Jump, Play
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 10-11am
Place: Northview Branch 250 Beatrice St. E, Oshawa
Price: Free register online
Details: Let’s get moving with superhero capes, giant parachutes, bean bag games, and more! Part of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Register: http://bit.ly/2lRdDEq
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7166746--run-jump-play/
Lego Building Club (Ages 6-9)
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Place: Petticoat Creek Pickering Library
Price: Free drop in
Details: Come and use your imagination and building skills with other kids. Lego is provided. Parents of children 6 to 9 years are asked to stay in the room.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Puppet Show (2 to 5 years)
Date: Sat March 11th
Time: 10:30am - noon
Place: Pickering Library One the Esplanade, Pickering
Price: Free
Details: Join us for puppet shows, songs, and rhymes.
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Sunday March 12th
RMG Second Sundays: Celebrate the Festival of Colour!
Date: Sun March 12th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: Robert McLaughlin Gallery Oshawa
Price: Free
Details: This third annual RMG event celebrates Holi (a spring festival, also known as the festival of colour). We will create art inspired by colour including beautiful paper collages, experiment with warm and cool colours to create unique greeting cards and design patterned art inspired by rangoli.
Source: http://rmg.on.ca/events/opg-second-sundays/
FREE PUBLIC SKATE - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Date: Sun march 12th
Time: 1:30pm – 3:15pm
Place: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex 2440 Hwy 2 Bowmanville
Price: Free
Details: The event organizer is providing tickets for this event via an external ticket provider. Please click the button below to obtain tickets.
Source: https://clarington.snapd.com/#/events/view/1013193
Lunch & Crafts with Princess Cindy (feat. Princess Parties by Simone)
Date: Mon March 12th
Time: noon – 1:30pm
Place: Boston Pizza Whitby North 20 Taunton Road East, Whitby
Price: $4.99 Kids meals (Adult meals more)
Details: Come dressed in your best royal attire! Receive a FREE KIDS MEAL for a future visit when you join us for any of our events!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/599257483602236/
Parents of Gender Independent Kids
Date: Sun March 12th
Time: 9:30am – 11am
Place: The Livingroom Community Art Studio 149 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa
Price: Free
Details: Parents of Gender independent kids Come, bring your kids to a safer, supportive crafts experience with your kids They will fit in and feel they are accepted and find like minded other kids :)
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Monday March 13th
Boyer's March Break Hockey Day
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 9am – 1pm
Place: Pickering Rec Centre
Price: Free register online
Details: See site for age and schedule, This event is free-of charge, and spots will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
There a limited spots available.
Source: http://www.boyerpickering.com/hockeyday.htm
March Break Fun time
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 9am – 11:30am
Place: Faith United Church (Courtice, ON) 1778 Nash Rd, Clarington,
Price: $4 per child
Details: Children ages 4-11 are invited to come Monday morning in March break. They will travel through the church doing different activities such as crafts, story time, and games all while learning about the Easter story. Snack provided. Only $4.00 per child! Make sure to pre-register before March 8th.Youth ages 12 and up are encouraged to volunteer as leaders along with adult volunteers.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/963849353715339/
Sing (Rated G)
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 10am - noon
Place: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South Ajax,
Price: Free (May have to register)
Details: Sing (Rated G)
A hustling impresario attempts to save his theater with a singing competition that becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists’ find that their lives will never be the same!
* All ages, Includes Boston Pizza, Space limited to 125 participants.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027206
Moana Scavenger Hunt (Ages 6-9)
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 11am - noon
Place: Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa Public Library 199 Wentworth St W, Oshawa
Price: Free
Details: Join us for a South Seas-themed tropical scavenger hunt. Ages 6-9.
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7153082--moana-scavenger-hunt/
MADCAP March Break: Construction Chaos (Ages 7-9)
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Place: Courtice Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Find out how long your building can stand up when the wreckers come along! Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge.
Source: http://calendar.clarington.net/Default/Detail/2017-03-13-MADCAP-March-Break-Construction-Chaos
OPG's March Break Madness - Take a Hike
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 10 am to noon OR 1pm – 3pm
Place: Claremont Conservation Area – Field Centre
Price: Free
Details: Find out about the wildlife that calls the Claremont Conservation Area home as we hike to a variety of activity centres and finish with a warming campfire. Preregistration is required at opg.com. Programs are suitable for children ages 6 to 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
DAY #1 MADCAP March Break: LEGO Robot Challenge (Bowmanville) Ages 10+
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Place: Bowmanville Library
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Advanced registration required. Register online, in person, or by phone 905-623-7322 ext. 2712. No charge. Compete with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot! You and your team will tackle building and programming a robot that will use motors and sensors to respond to its surroundings.
Puppy Patrol Party!
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: noon – 3pm
Place: Boston Pizza Ajax 8 Salem Rd. S. Ajax,
Price: Enjoy $4.99 Kids Meals ALL WEEK
Details: From 12-3pm come and watch your favourite Puppy Patrol Squad on our 150" TV. Get you your face painted like your favourite pup! And MEET CHASE!!! Enjoy $4.99 Kids Meals ALL WEEK of March Break!
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1031911
OPG's March Break Madness – spring water Surprise
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 10 am to noon OR 1pm – 3pm
Place: Darlington Nuclear Information Centre, 1855 Energy Drive, Courtice
Price: Free
Details: Join staff from Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to learn about spring water safety through cool science experiments and fun activities. *Preregistration is required at opg.com
YOUTH - Community Leadership Crew (ages 13 – 19)
Date: Monday March 13th & Friday March 17th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: 360 Bayly st W AJAX
Price: Free
Details: Carea Community Health Centre is offering a free 2 day leadership program during March Break for youth ages 13-19 years old. Develop your leadership skills and earn volunteer hours!
Source: http://calendar.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2017-03-13-Community-Leadership-Crew
MADCAP March Break: Beauty and the Beast Ball (Ages 4-6)
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Place: Bowmanville Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: You’re all invited to come to a fancy dress ball! Dress as your favourite character from Beauty and the Beast and enjoy some fairy tale fun! Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge.
Do Try This At Home!
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South
Price: Free
Details: Your home is filled with science! The library has fun experiments and crazy chemical reactions all with things you might find in your cupboards.
* Ages 6-12, Space limited to 50 participants.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027169
Boyer's March Break Free Skate!
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 1-3pm
Place: Pickering Rec O’Brien Arena
Price: Free
Details: Join us Monday, March 13th from 1pm-3pm at the Pickering Recreation Complex for a FREE Public Skate!! We at Boyer's are excited to offer the community of Pickering a family-friendly, cost-free March Break activity!! Boyer's March Break Free Skate directly follows Boyer's 2nd Annual March Break Hockey Day from 9am-1pm.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1922575461297978/
Free Public Skating ORONO
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Place: 2 Princess St orono
Price:
Details: Everyone Welcome Bring the whole family Let’s get moving This annual Free Skate is sponsored by The Kendal Lions Club
OPG's March Break Madness – Kids Safety Village
Date: Tue March 14th
Time: 10 am to 2pm
Place: Kids Safety Village of Durham Region, 1129 Athol St., Whitby
Price: Free
Details: Explore safety in a kid-sized village! All activities are outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
My Five Senses
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Ajax Public Library, McLean Branch 95 Magill Drive
Price: Free
Details: My Five Senses: A Poppin Good Storytime Children and caregivers will explore the five senses through stories, rhymes, and STEAM activities. Doors open 30 minutes before program starts, Space is limited by room capacity.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027161
TWEEN TECH SUPER SCIENCE LAB 3D Printing
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South
Price: Free
Details: Move over Flat Earth Society! 3D printing has arrived at the Ajax Public Library! Learn about our new 3D printer and how you can make cool 3D objects. Decorate your creation too!
*Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Limited to 12 participants
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027275
March Break Drumming Workshop (All welcome! Ages 8-14)
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Place: Roland Michener Public School 95 Ritchie Avenue, Ajax
Price: $5
Details: The Congress of Black Women of Canada Ajax-Pickering Chapter Presents ... March Break Drumming Workshop. All welcome! Ages 8-14 3 sessions 1. Drums Alive! - interactive drumming 2. Black Canadian Heroes - presentation 3. Tales by moonlight - Storytelling workshop. Registration required. Refreshments included.
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7139780--march-break-drumming-workshop/
My Five Senses
Date: Mon March 13th
Time: 6:45 – 7:45pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South
Price: Free
Details: My Five Senses: A Poppin Good Storytime Children and caregivers will explore the five senses through stories, rhymes, and STEAM activities. Doors open 30 minutes before program starts, Space is limited by room capacity.
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Tuesday March 14th
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March Break: Build a Village for Greenie Leprechaun (6 to 8 years)
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Branch Quiet Study Room
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Greenie the Leprechaun is visiting Pickering for St. Patrick’s Day and needs a place to stay. Let your imagination run wild and help make her a home, a rainbow slide, a library, a park, a bank to hide her pot of gold or anything else a jolly leprechaun might enjoy.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Princess Par-tea!
Date: Tues march 14th
Time: noon – 3pm
Place: Boston Pizza Ajax 8 Salem Rd. S. Ajax,
Price: Enjoy $4.99 Kids Meals ALL WEEK
Details: Join us for a Princess Tea Party from 12-3pm. Make your own Princess Wand! Meet ELSA! Watch your favourite Ice Queen on our 150" TV!! $4.99 Kids Meals ALL WEEK!
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1031912
March Break: Looking for Birds (9-12 years)
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Branch
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Spring is coming soon. Have you seen your first robin? Join us as we read stories and sing songs about birds. Make an easy bird feeder to take home.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Make Your Own Pizza Lunch
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: noon – 3pm
Place: Boston Pizza Whitby North 20 Taunton Road East, Whitby
Price: $4.99 Kids meals (Adult meals more)
Details: Be a BP Chef for the the afternoon! Build your own Pepperoni or Cheese pizza and Kids Super Sundae. Meal also includes a drink and a side. RESERVATION MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE. Receive a FREE KIDS MEAL for a future visit when you join us for any of our events!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/599257483602236/
March Break: Stop Motion Film Making (9-12 years)
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Place: Pickering Library Central Library Auditorium
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Be the star and director of your very own stop-motion short film. A fun afternoon of arts & crafts and film making.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Puppet Show (2 to 5 years)
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Central Branch Storytime Nook
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Join us for puppet shows, songs and rhymes.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Bear Tales
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Place: Newcastle Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis.
No charge. Bring your favourite stuffed animal for some bear tales. Who knows – we may even go on a bear hunt!
Source: http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/1373
MADCAP March Break: Supertastic Heroes (Ages 4-6)
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Place: Courtice Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Heroes are all around us! Some are super, and some are not, but you can have your photo taken as the hero of your own adventure!
DAY #2 MADCAP March Break: LEGO Robot Challenge (Bowmanville) Ages 10+
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Place: Bowmanville Library
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Advanced registration required. Register online, in person, or by phone 905-623-7322 ext. 2712. No charge. Compete with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot! You and your team will tackle building and programming a robot that will use motors and sensors to respond to its surroundings.
MADCAP March Break: Doddle Bots
Date: Tues March 14th (Ages 10+)
Time: 1:30pm – 3pm
Place: Newcastle Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Can a robot make art? Make a simple robot with just a few items and see what kind of picture it creates!
Source: http://calendar.clarington.net/Default/Detail/2017-03-14-MADCAP-March-Break-Doddle-Bots
FREE PUBLIC SKATE - South Courtice Arena
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Place: South Courtice Arena 1595 Prestonvale Road Courtice,
Price: Free
Details: The event organizer is providing tickets for this event via an external ticket provider. Please click the button below to obtain tickets.
Source: https://clarington.snapd.com/#/events/view/1013184
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Wednesday March 15th
Storm Chaser
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 6:45 – 7:45pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, McLean Branch 95 Magill Drive
Price: Free
Details: Learn about the power of different storms through stories and videos. Make stormy night art and your own tornado in a bottle!
* Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Ages 6-12, Space limited to 40 participants.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027193
Tweens: Sphero SPRKs & Ollies
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, Village Branch 58 Church Street North Ajax,
Price: Free
Details: Meet Ollie and SPRK – the intelligent app-enabled racing robot devices that do tricks. Who will win the obstacle course challenge? *Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Limited to 12 participants
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027276
Lunch & Crafts with Jake the Pirate (feat. Princess Parties by Simone)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: noon – 1:30pm
Place: Boston Pizza Whitby North 20 Taunton Road East, Whitby
Price: $4.99 Kids meals (Adult meals more)
Details: Come dressed as one of Jake's crew! Receive a FREE KIDS MEAL for a future visit when you join us for any of our events!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/599257483602236/
Make a Collar Necklace
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Place: Michael’s Stores
Price: Cost of beads
Details: Create an on-trend necklace featuring natural stone beads. The first 15 guests will receive a special gift! Buy the strung beads, and the rest of your supplies are provided.
Superhero Party!!
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: noon – 3pm
Place: Boston Pizza Ajax 8 Salem Rd. S. Ajax,
Price: Enjoy $4.99 Kids Meals ALL WEEK
Details: Join us for a Superhero Party from 12-3pm. Watch your favourite Lego Superheroes on our 150" TV. Make your own Shield!! And get fully trained as a superhero at our different stations!! $4.99 Kids Meals available all week of March Break!
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1031914
Mad Science of Toronto Presents: Spin! Pop! Boom!
Date: Tues March 14th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch55 Harwood Avenue South
Price: Free
Details: This thrilling performance will explore a combination of science and fun! Audiences will be awed as the Mad Scientist produces a Genie Out of a Bottle, a Giant Foam Snake and an extra hand!
* Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Ages 6-12, Space limited to 100 participants.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027173
YOUTH - Dish Up Dinner (Ages 13-19)
Date: Tues March 14th, Wed March 15th & Thurs March 16th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: 1955 Audley Rd. N., Ajax, ON Carea Community Health Centre
Price: Free
Details: Carea Community Health Centre is offering a free cooking program for youth ages 13-19 during March Break. You will be able to practice your skills in the kitchen and learn new ones from professionals! Come and join us to learn how to make easy, nutritious meal items and then take them home to share with your family.
Source: http://calendar.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2017-03-14-Dish-Up-Dinner
TEEN - Teen Tuesdays in the Lab (13-19)
Date: Tuesdays (Till End of May) Date: March 14th
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Place: Central Library Computer Lab Pickering Library
Price: Free drop in
Details: The Lab will be yours, use it! Teens Only.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Crafternoon (6 to 12 years)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Place: Pickering Library One the Esplanade, Pickering
Price: Free (May have to register)
Details: Explore, imagine, create, and dress for mess!
MADCAP March Break: LEGO Zip Line (Ages 7-9)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Place: Bowmanville Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. How far can your LEGO construction travel down our zip line? How much can it carry? You’ll make and test your device in this cool program.
Source: http://calendar.clarington.net/Default/Detail/2017-03-15-MADCAP-March-Break-LEGO-Zip-Line
OPG's March Break Madness – Community Skate
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Place: South Courtice Arena, 1595 Prestonvale Rd., Courtice
Price: Free
Details: Gather your skates, helmet, family and friends. Skating is fun for everyone!
Pad A – Learners Skate; Pad B – General Public Skate
YOUTH - Dish Up Dinner (Ages 13-19)
Date: Wed March 15th & Thurs March 16th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: 1955 Audley Rd. N., Ajax, ON Carea Community Health Centre
Price: Free
Details: Carea Community Health Centre is offering a free cooking program for youth ages 13-19 during March Break. You will be able to practice your skills in the kitchen and learn new ones from professionals! Come and join us to learn how to make easy, nutritious meal items and then take them home to share with your family.
Source: http://calendar.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2017-03-14-Dish-Up-Dinner
OPG's March Break Madness – Community Swim
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 1pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm
Place: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering
Price: Free
Details: Lots of splashing, lots of laughing and great exercise for all! Admission is free during program hours. Pool has maximum occupancy, so it’s first come, first served.
March Break: Puppet Show (2 to 5 years)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Branch Storytime Area
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Join us for puppet shows, songs and rhymes.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
MADCAP March Break: Paw Patrol Parade (Ages 4-6)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Place: Bowmanville Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Everything’s going to the dogs! Join us for a fun storytime and a parade through the Library.
Source: http://calendar.clarington.net/Default/Detail/2017-03-15-MADCAP-March-Break-Paw-Patrol-Parade
Teen Filmmaking (13 to 19 years)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Place: Central Library One the Esplanade Pickering
Price: Free
Details: Start with the basics of screenwriting, then learn to shoot and edit film. Bring a camera or use one of ours. Lunch provided!
Source: https://pickering.snapd.com/#/events/view/1008069
MADCAP March Break: BYOC Movie Night (Bring your own chair) All Ages
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Place: Courtice Library
Price: Free Drop in
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Pretend it’s summer! Bring your lawn chair and relax while catching a movie. If you try hard enough, you might even hear the crickets…
Source: http://calendar.clarington.net/Default/Detail/2017-03-15-MADCAP-March-Break-BYOC-Movie-Night
Movie the Secret Life of Pets (Rated G)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Place: Pickering Library 470 Kingston Rd, Pickering,
Price: Free
Details: Families are invited to enjoy a movie at the Library. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.
March Break: Stop Motion Film Making (9-12 years)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Branch Quiet Study Room
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Be the star and director of your very own stop-motion short film. A fun afternoon of arts & crafts and film making.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Tim Holland: Puppet Tamer
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Place: Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa Public Library 199 Wentworth St W, Oshawa
Price: Free
Details: Get set for more laughs than you can shake a stick-puppet at! The Puppet Tamer Show is a fast-action comedy ventriloquist show including juggling, unicycling and on-the-spot improvising.
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7153087--tim-holland-puppet-tamer/
Teen Tech Bash (Ages 12-19)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Place: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax
Price: Free register
Details: Tech Fair Have you ever raced a robot or used a 3D Printer? We have those! We’ve got Sphero Ollie, Cubelets, LittleBits, Hour of Code, Lego Animation and a 3D printer. No experience or planning required!Explore all of our fun gadgets. Free Pizza Dinner Grab a slice of pizza to recharge during the Teen Tech Bash courtesy of Boston Pizza Ajax. Video Game Tourney Grab your friends, select your favourite Nintendo character in the latest edition of the blockbuster franchise and duke it out on our big screen to be crowned the Super Smash Bros. champion! Ages 12 - 19. Space is limited.
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7145450--teen-tech-bash/
TEEN - All Day Teen Filmmaking (13 to 19 years)
Date: Wed March 15th
Time: 11am – 5pm
Place: Pickering Library One the Esplanade, Pickering
Price:
Details: Start with the basics of screenwriting, then learn to shoot and edit film. Bring a camera or use one of ours. Lunch provided!
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Thursday March 16th
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LEGO LAND Party
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Place: Boston Pizza Pickering 1899 Brock Road Pickering
Price: $4.99 kids meals adults more
Details: Lego Station Lego Inspired Loot Bags $4.99 Kids Meals A Chance To Win a Family Pack to Lego Land
CANADA 150 Make & Take
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10:30am to 11:30 am
Place: Whitby Central Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: It's Canada's 150th year and we are celebrating today with a Make and Take craft. Children of all ages and their caregivers can drop-in between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. for this Canadian themed craft! *Please note there will be paint
Source: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_popevent.cfm?zeeOrg=WHITBY&EventID=4915165
Look Ma, No Hands (Ages 6-9)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10:30am
Place: Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa Public Library 199 Wentworth St W, Oshawa
Price: Free register
Details: What can you do while keeping both hands behind your back? Come try a variety of contests to test your balance, perseverance, and your sense of humour. Ages 6-9. Register.
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7153091--look-ma-no-hands/
OPG's March Break Madness – Family Fun at the Farm
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Place: WindReach Farm (see windreachfarm.org)
Price: FREE $20 donation per car is appreciated
Details: Enjoy snowshoeing, wagon rides and a campfi re. Make crafts and meet the farm animals.*A $ 20 charitable donation to the farm is appreciated. Please dress for the weather.
Food and refreshments are available for purchase.
Zombie Apocalypse (children 10+)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 11am - noon
Place: Cannington, Brock Township Public Library
Price: Free
Details: Partnering with UOIT Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Brock Township Public Library will be hosting a Zombie Apocalypse workshop for children 10+ during the March Break. Please Register today by calling 705 432 2867.
Source: http://www.kx96.fm/events/view/community-events/zombie-apocalypse
Lunar Lunacy
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Ajax Public Library, McLean Branch 95 Magill Drive
Price: Free
Details: Enjoy a tasty exploration as you learn about the phases of the moon, see who can create the largest moon crater and much more!
* Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Ages 6-12, Space limited to 40 participants.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027195
Trolls Party!
Date: Thurs March 15th
Time: noon – 3pm
Place: Boston Pizza Ajax 8 Salem Rd. S. Ajax,
Price: $5.99 kids meals (adults meals more)
Details: Join us for a Trolls Party from 12-3pm. Watch them on our 150" TV!! Make your own Troll wig! Enjoy Rainbow Grilled Cheese. Kids Meals available for $4.99 ALL WEEK of March Break!!!!
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1031915
Capture the Wind
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, Village Branch 58 Church Street North
Price: Free
Details: Explore wind power as you create your own Wind Chimes!
* Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Ages 6-12, Space limited to 12 participants.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027199
YOUTH - Dish Up Dinner (Ages 13-19)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: 1955 Audley Rd. N., Ajax, ON Carea Community Health Centre
Price: Free
Details: Carea Community Health Centre is offering a free cooking program for youth ages 13-19 during March Break. You will be able to practice your skills in the kitchen and learn new ones from professionals! Come and join us to learn how to make easy, nutritious meal items and then take them home to share with your family.
Source: http://calendar.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2017-03-14-Dish-Up-Dinner
Family Fun Day; Joey's World
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Place: Joey's World, Family Indoor Playground 380 Lake Road, Bowmanville,
Price: Joeys world prices -$2 discount for Moms Go To Durham Group
Details: Joey's World is a great location for children ages 0 months- 12 years. There's so much to do at this indoor playground. If you have a baby and/or a toddler, there's two areas that are enclosed just for them! One even has a small slide! If you have preschoolers and up, the indoor playground is large enough for them to run around and enjoy themselves. They are fully equipped with big bathrooms with change tables. There is a "cafe" where you can order drinks, coffee, and snacks for yourself or your children. This promises to be a Fun Filled Family event and we highly recommend you take the whole family out. Please join myself and my three kids (11 year old stepson, 3 year old son, and a 1 year old son). So whatever the ages of your children, bring them along! **This event is during March Break but I put it in the evening so it's not as busy (hopefully!)** Let them know that your from the "Moms Group" and get $2 off admission. Yes Daddies are welcome too! Moms Go To Durham
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/224210314707656/
Make Your Own Pizza Lunch
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: noon – 3pm
Place: Boston Pizza Whitby North 20 Taunton Road East, Whitby
Price: $4.99 Kids meals (Adult meals more)
Details: Be a BP Chef for the the afternoon! Build your own Pepperoni or Cheese pizza and Kids Super Sundae. Meal also includes a drink and a side. RESERVATION MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/599257483602236/
Tweens: Sphero SPRKs & Ollies
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South Ajax,
Price: Free
Details: Meet Ollie and SPRK – the intelligent app-enabled racing robot devices that do tricks. Who will win the obstacle course challenge? *Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Limited to 12 participants
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027280
TEEN - Youth Drop-In (13-19)
Date: Thursdays (Till End of May) Date: March 16th
Time: 3:30pm – 5pm
Place: Central Library Auditorium Pickering Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Why not come to the library for free snacks, PS4 or Xbox One gaming, and Exploding Kittens?! Or are you afraid A & E will win?
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Bear Tales (ages 4-6)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Place: Courtice Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis.
No charge. Bring your favourite stuffed animal for some bear tales. Who knows – we may even go on a bear hunt!
Source: http://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/1374
MADCAP March Break: Library Break Out (Ages 10+)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 1:30pm – 3pm
Place: Bowmanville Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: You’re stuck in the Library, and need to solve a series of riddles to get out. Can you figure out the clues? Will you escape?
Source: https://clarington.snapd.com/#/events/view/1008535
FREE PUBLIC SKATE - Scugog Community Recreation Centre
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 1pm – 2:20pm
Place: Scugog Community Recreation Centre 1655 Reach Street Port Perry
Price: FREE
Details: The event organizer is providing tickets for this event via an external ticket provider. Please click the button below to obtain tickets.
Source: https://clarington.snapd.com/#/events/view/1013203
Youth - ‘Friends’ trivia (13 to 19 years)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Place: Pickering Public Library, Central Library 1 The Esplanade, Pickering
Price: Free
Details: So no one told you life was gonna be this way, *clap, clap, clap, clap*. You’ve biked, you’re psyched about A and E’s trivia day…
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/6995374---friends-trivia-13-to-19-years-/
March Break: Build a Village for Greenie Leprechaun (6 to 8 years)
Date: Thursday March 16th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Central Library Auditorium
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Greenie the Leprechaun is visiting Pickering for St. Patrick’s Day and needs a place to stay. Let your imagination run wild and help make her a home, a rainbow slide, a library, a park, a bank to hide her pot of gold or anything else a jolly leprechaun might enjoy.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
March Break: Looking for Birds (9-12 years)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Central Library Storytime Nook
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Spring is coming soon. Have you seen your first robin? Join us as we read stories and sing songs about birds. Make an easy bird feeder to take home.
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Friday March 17th
YOUTH - Community Leadership Crew (ages 13 – 19)
Date: Friday March 17th (1st date Monday)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Place: 360 Bayly St W AJAX
Price: Free
Details: Carea Community Health Centre is offering a free 2 day leadership program during March Break for youth ages 13-19 years old. Develop your leadership skills and earn volunteer hours!
Source: http://calendar.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2017-03-13-Community-Leadership-Crew
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CRAFTS ALL DAY! Dinner with Bob the Magician
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 6-8pm
Place: Boston Pizza Whitby North 20 Taunton Road East, Whitby
Price: $4.99 Kids meals (Adult meals more)
Details: Add a little magic to your night with tableside tricks by our resident magician. Receive a FREE KIDS MEAL for a future visit when you join us for any of our events!
Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/599257483602236/
Sparky's Birthday Party (Fire Station Open House)
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Place: Fire Station 5 1616 Bayly Street Pickering,
Price: Free
Details: Come celebrate Sparky the fire dog's 66th birthday! Pickering Fire Services is hosting an open house at Fire Station 5 on March 17, 2017, from 10:30am to 1:30pm. There will be face painting, a caricature artist, crafts, photo booth, pizza, cake, loot bags, and more! This year we will also be accepting non-perishable food donations for our local food bank, in lieu of gifts for Sparky. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Source: https://pickering.snapd.com/#/events/view/1026376
OPG's March Break Madness – Maple time fun
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm (2 time slots usually morning 0r afternoon NO ALL DAY)
Place: Purple Woods Conservation Area, Maple Syrup Festival, North Oshawa
Price: $5 per person purchased ONLINE ONLY
Details: From the clear sap of a maple tree comes one of Canada’s tastiest treats! OPG activities are FREE but there’s a $5 per person admission fee to Purple Woods.*Admission tickets must be purchased in advance at cloca.com; additional cost for non-OPG activities
St Patty's Day
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Place: Boston Pizza Pickering 1899 Brock Road Pickering
Price: $4.99 kids meals adults more
Details: Crafts Table $4.99 Kids Meals Colouring Contest
MADCAP March Break: Troll Time (Ages 4-6)
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Place: Bowmanville Library
Price: Free Drop in
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Ages 4 - 6
Troll Time Who’s that lurking under the bridge? It’s someone with wild hair! Enjoy some troll time and make some troll hair.
Source: https://clarington.snapd.com/#/events/view/1008580
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Rated PG)
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 10am - noon
Place: Ajax Public Library, Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South Ajax,
Price: Free
Details: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Rated PG)
The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards 70 years before Harry Potter reads his book in school!* All ages, Includes Boston Pizza, Space limited to 125 participants.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027273
MADCAP March Break: LEGO Robot Challenge (Courtice) Ages 10+
Date: Thurs March 16th AND Fri march 17th
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Place: Courtice Library
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Advanced registration required. Register online, in person, or by phone 905-623-7322 ext. 2712. No charge. Compete with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot! You and your team will tackle building and programming a robot that will use motors and sensors to respond to its surroundings.
TWEEN TECH SUPER SCIENCE LAB: Discovery with LittleBits & Cubelets Robotics
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, McLean Branch 95 Magill Drive
Price: Free
Details: Find out all the cool things you can create with littleBits and Cubelets, including electronic flashlights, doorbells, pinwheels, moving hands and more.*Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Limited to 12 participants
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027282
March Break: Beauty & the Beast Party (6 to 12 years)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library 4941 Old Brock Rd, Claremont
Price: Free (May have to register)
Details: Play games, dance, and make beautiful artwork, all inspired by the film Beauty & the Beast.
Things that go Bounce in the Night
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Place: Ajax Public Library, McLean Branch 95 Magill Drive
Price: Free
Details: After sharing stories, families will explore things that bounce and create Bouncy Balls!
* Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. All ages, Space limited by room capacity.
Source: https://ajax.snapd.com/#/events/view/1027203
March Break: Crafternoon (6 to 12 years)
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Place: Pickering Library 470 Kingston Rd, Pickering Petticoat Creek Branch Quiet Study Room
Price: Free (May have to register)
Details: Explore, imagine, create, and dress for mess!
Zentangle (No age, best suited for older artsy kids)
Date: Thurs march 16th
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Place: Courtice Community Centre 2950 Courtice Rd North Courtice
Price: $8 per guest
Details: An easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use t to create beautiful images. It increases focus an creativity and provides artistic satisfaction. Only $8 per guest to join us at this amazing workshop.
Source: https://clarington.snapd.com/#/events/view/1017787
MADCAP March Break: Supertastic Heroes (Newcastle) Ages 4-6
Date: Thurs March 16th
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Place: Newcastle Library
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Heroes are all around us! Some are super, and some are not, but you can have your photo taken as the hero of your own adventure!
March Break Movie Morning: Secret Life of Pets
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 10:30am – noon (9am – 12:30pm)
Place: Whitby Central Library Children’s Program Room
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Join us for a March Break family movie morning. We will be showing The Secret Life of Pets! Drop-in to the Chidren's Program Room at Central and enjoy the show.
Source: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_popevent.cfm?zeeOrg=WHITBY&EventID=4915402
OPG's March Break Madness – Eureka
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 10am – 1pm or 1pm – 3pm (says Pickering site)
Place: Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd., Pickering
Price: Free
Details: Calling all scientists! Embark on a journey of discovery, and unlock the mystery and magic of science with Let’s Talk Science and the Pickering Library.*Preregistration is required at opg.com
DAY #2 MADCAP March Break: LEGO Robot Challenge (Courtice) Ages 10+
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Place: Courtice Library
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. Advanced registration required. Register online, in person, or by phone 905-623-7322 ext. 2712. No charge. Compete with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot! You and your team will tackle building and programming a robot that will use motors and sensors to respond to its surroundings.
March Break: Beauty & the Beast Party (6 to 12 years)
Date: Friday March 17th
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Branch Storytime Area
Price: Free
Details: Play games, dance, and make beautiful artwork, all inspired by the film Beauty & the Beast.
March Break: Beauty & the Beast Party (6 to 12 years)
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library One the Esplanade, Pickering,
Price: Free
Details: Play games, dance, and make beautiful artwork, all inspired by the film Beauty & the Beast.
Mad Science: Under Pressure (Ages 6-12)
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 2:30pm
Place: Jess Hann Branch, Oshawa Public Library 199 Wentworth St W, Oshawa
Price: Free Register
Details: Discover the science of air pressure and Bernoulli’s principle. Enjoy the exciting tale of the Viking ship while learning about thermodynamics and weather systems. Take home your very own Bernoulli Mist Makers! Register. Ages 6-12.
Source: http://www.durhamregion.com/events/7153100--mad-science-under-pressure/
March Break: Ollie Soccer (10-12 years)
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Place: Pickering Library Central Branch Auditorium
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Can you and your team rise to the top in a thrilling tournament of robot soccer? Join a team and battle it out with remote controlled Ollie bots.
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
MADCAP March Break: Maker Market (ages 7-9)
Date: Fri march 17th
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Place: Bowmanville Library Community Room
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop-in; no registration required unless otherwise noted. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. No charge. See what you can make with the craft goods at the Maker Market. You might have to trade or barter with someone to get what you need!
Source: http://calendar.clarington.net/Default/Detail/2017-03-17-MADCAP-March-Break-Maker-Market
Family Fridays Free Dinner (March 17th)
Date: Fridays Jan till June
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Place: St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Oshawa
Price: Donations accepted
Details: Free Dinner each week has a different theme, crafts and games to keep the kids entertained. Just show up.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/StMatthewsOshawa/?hc_location=ufi
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Saturday March 18th
Flower Canvas
Date: Sat March 18th
Time: 10am - noon
Place: Michael’s Stores
Price: $2 per kid per craft
Details: Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or just drop in.
Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am - 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun! Parents must remain on premises during the event.
Pup Patrol Party
Date: Fri March 17th
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Place: Boston Pizza Pickering 1899 Brock Road Pickering
Price: $4.99 kids meals adults more
Details: Meet 2 Pup Patrol Characters Loot Bags Colouring Contest $4.99 Kids Meals
BEYBLADE BURST + PLAY DOH DEMO & CRAFTS
Date: Sat March 18th
Time: 11am – 1pm
Place: Toys r us stores
Price: Free
Details: Test your skills and challenge other participants at our Beyblade battle for the burst event! Kids can receive a Beyblade Burst certificate for participating and parents can enter our contest in-store for a chance to WIN cool Beyblade prize packs! Also, kids can feel like junior chefs and create all kinds of delightful Play-Doh foods to take home. With Play-Doh Kitchen Creations, the best ingredient of all is imagination! Activity includes Play-Doh Kitchen Creations playsets to demo and an assortment of Play-Doh colours to play and create with.
Source: http://www.toysrus.ca/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3373022
March Break: Water Colour Art (9-12 years)
Date: Sat March 18th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Quiet Study room
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Explore the medium of water colour pencils by creating your own watercolour painting. No artistic ability necessary!
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
POP! Lab (6 to 12 years)
Date: Sat March 18th
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Place: Pickering Library Petticoat Creek Branch
Price: Free Drop In
Details: Drop in for an exciting and hands on POP! Science Lab. Fun science experiments and cool gadgets. Something different each month!
Source: http://picnet.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Family Favourites Movies: The Wizard of Oz
Date: Saturdays (Mar 11)
Time: 11am (sharp no previews sometimes)
Place: Cineplex theatres
Price: $2.99 per person under 3 free
Details: Join us on Saturday mornings at 11am for Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting Free the Children. It's a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Source: http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
March Break: Water Colour Art (9-12 years)
Date: Sat March 18th
Time: 10am – 11am
Place: Pickering Library Central Library Auditorium
Price: Free REGISTER
Details: Explore the medium of water colour pencils by creating your own watercolour painting. No artistic ability necessary!
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Sunday March 20th
Superheros & Princesses
Date: Sun march 19th
Time: 11am – 1pm
Place: Courtice Flea Market
Price: Free
Details: Superheroes will be on hand to save the day, while princesses rule the kingdom! 11 am – 1 pm Last Year 2016 there was a meet and greet with batman, spiderman, anna and elsa, no info on what’s going on this year yet.
Source: http://www.courticefleamarket.com/site/special-events-2/
Don't Forget To Check Out The Maple Syrup Festivals Page For More Activities
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