Handy guide to the best March Break events in the city
· Toronto Sun
Whether you’re into sharks, maple syrup, comedy, crafts or concerts, this March Break lineup (grouped by category) makes it easy to fill every day — without leaving the GTA.
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CONCERTS & LIVE MUSIC
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert
March 20-21 / Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St.
Watch the beloved film in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ score in sync with the movie. A magical, big-screen experience that feels brand new.
• Sound Break Winter/Spring 2026
Until April 30 (Thursdays at noon) / Meridian Arts Centre & St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Free 45-minute lunchtime concerts featuring indie pop, jazz, soul, R&B, rap and global sounds. Casual, intimate and perfect for a midday culture fix.
FESTIVALS, PARADES & SPECIAL EVENTS
• Puppet Festival Mississauga 2026
March 14-22 / 2359 Royal Windsor Dr., Unit 210, Mississauga
Ontario’s premier international puppet festival turns the city into a puppetry hub with world-class shows, hands-on workshops and interactive performances for kids and adults.
• Spring Equinox Festival at STACKT Market
March 17-22 / 28 Bathurst St.
A free celebration of renewal and balance featuring puppy yoga, meditation, crafts, family programming, local vendors, food and live music throughout the week.
• Sugar Shack TO
March 14-15 / Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.
A free maple syrup bash with bonfires, sugaring demos, maple-infused treats, lumberjack shows and live music. Runs 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days.
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15 / Starts at St. George & Bloor
The annual Irish heritage celebration kicks off at noon, marching along Bloor to Yonge and down to Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square). A pre-parade breakfast runs 9-11 a.m. at Madison Pub.
• Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival
Until March 15 / The Theatre Centre & Comedy Bar Bloor, 945 Bloor St. W.
More than 70 shows and 75+ troupes from across North America. Tickets start at $25, with festival passes available.
EXHBITIONS & ART INSTALLATIONS
• Lumière: The Art of Light
Until March 27 / Trillium Park (Ontario Place), 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
A free outdoor light exhibition-themed “Rhythms of Light”. Expect bold installations exploring motion, sound and time. Fire pits burn on select evenings (weather permitting).
• Sharks at ROM
Until March 22 / Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park
Dive deep into shark history and science with interactive displays, life-sized models and a massive Megalodon head. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (open Monday, March 16).
• Union Art: A Kind of Order
Until Aug. 31 / Union Station
A free, multi-site contemporary art exhibition spotlighting four acclaimed artists exploring movement, migration and transformation.
• Winter Stations 2026
Until March 30 / Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
Outdoor art installations transform lifeguard towers into imaginative public art pieces. This year’s theme, “Mirage”, explores perception in the age of AI.
FAMILY MALL EVENTS
• Free March Break Activities at Yorkgate Mall
March 16-20 / 1 York Gate Blvd.
A packed schedule of free events including planetarium shows, reptile encounters, an African tortoise visit, Franklin the Turtle story time, a POG game day and live wrestling. Open Mic Canada auditions also run select dates from 1-3 p.m.
• Kidsapia
Erin Mills Town Centre, 5100 Erin Mills Parkway, Unit D13/D14, Mississauga
A space-themed indoor playground based on a Japanese soft-play system. Designed for kids under 4-foot-3, it blends imaginative play with learning.
MUSEUMS, SCIENCE & THEATRE
• Art Gallery of Ontario
March 14-22 / 317 Dundas St. W.
March Break brings hands-on art-making, interactive installations and family-friendly creative programming throughout the gallery.
• Bata Shoe Museum
March 16-20 / 327 Bloor St. W.
Daily workshops from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. where kids can design custom shoe pins, bead laces and collect charms. Special designer sessions run at noon and 3 p.m.
• Ontario Science Centre – KidSpark
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.
A satellite STEM hub for kids 10 and under, featuring hands-on exhibits like a pretend vet clinic, doctor’s office, construction zone and nature-inspired play area.
• Young People’s Theatre
Until March 21 / 165 Front St. E.
This March Break, catch Love You Forever … and More Munsch , a whimsical stage adaptation of stories by beloved Canadian author Robert Munsch.
WORKSHOPS & HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
• Build a Tiny Tree Workshop
March 16-20 / Little Canada, 10 Dundas St E.
Build your own miniature tree in this creative drop-in workshop. Each tree built supports the planting of a real one in Canada through One Tree Planted.
• Scarborough Scrapbooking
March 21 / Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd
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A family-friendly collage session led by Lens on the Ends. Bring personal photos and create scrapbook pages celebrating Scarborough memories and identity.
HOME & LIFESTYLE
• The National Home Show 2026
Until March 15 / Enercare Centre (Exhibition Place), 100 Princes’ Blvd.
Canada’s largest home and garden show with hundreds of vendors, renovation inspiration, expert talks and a full model home. Kids 12 and under are free; weekday deals kick in after 3 p.m.