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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: For much of North America, March simultaneously is bringing hope that spring may in fact return to our hemisphere... AND ALSO the awareness that every car is at risk for the foreseeable future. All winter long, water seeps into asphalt cracks, freezes, expands, melts, and freezes again, and bit by bit the driving experience becomes a game called Avoid the
Crater. But lately I’ve started seeing the repair trucks out there again, their bright-vested workers moving methodically from hole to hole with their shovels. Every time I pass them, it gives me a lift, not just because it means someday soon I'll start seeing flowers out in the real world, but also because potholes are one of those perfect reminders of what humans do. Playrooms, projects, and paperwork start out neat, but over time, weather, wear, gravity, and
procrastination take their toll. No matter how strict the system, order gradually slides toward chaos. And then humans step in and make it right again. I saw the cycle in action at the KidsOutAndAbout office last week: Our storage room had slowly become a museum of random supplies, half-filled bins, and Christmas decorations that had been tossed in with a hopeful Future Us will deal with this someday. Fortunately, my colleague Michelle, who works in our data department,
is also a genius organizer. A few hours after Future Michelle stepped in and applied logic and elbow grease, the little room had transformed from a cluttered cave into a serene space. The quickening of the seasons seems to bring that same energy into our homes: Closets get sorted, garages get swept, junk drawers finally meet their match. It feels good, not just because the space looks better, but because fixing things reminds us of something important: Disorder is normal, but
it’s not permanent. Humans can step in and bring brightness back. So here’s to spring cleaning, organized shelves, and freshly patched roads. Our tires, and our spirits, roll much more smoothly because humans fill potholes.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse
Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Unleash your imagination this March Break at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto! Build, create, and play in ten themed play zones packed with millions of LEGO bricks, then save the day on two bricktastic rides, and meet your favorite LEGO characters! Take
part in a creative workshop class and meet a Master Model Builder, then prepare to be blown away by an amazing 4D theater experience. Explore MINILAND, created from over half a million LEGO bricks featuring iconic Toronto landmarks.
Conveniently located inside Vaughan Mills Mall. The Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground Awaits! Book your tickets now!
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Fri, March 27, Dinosaurs! The Making of Life on Our Planet features a panel of behind-the-scenes stories from the explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers that created some of the most eye-catching footage of the Netflix docu-serie. "The Nature of
Things" host Anthony Morgan speaks to the events that reshaped our ecosystems to the creatures that survived (or did not) along the way, plus live music by artists from The Royal Conservatory. Make sure to come early to explore artifacts from the ROM!
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Bird Kingdom is the World’s Largest Free-Flying Indoor Aviary. Discover hundreds of tropical birds as you explore the pathways throughout the multi-level rainforest. Meet friendly parrots and exotic animals at Bird Kingdom’s Animal Encounters. Lorikeet
Landing provides an unforgettable experience where you may feed and interact with the playful Lorikeet parrots. Just minutes from the cascading Niagara Falls, Bird Kingdom fits into your nature-inspired day trip. Open (and warm) every day of the year, with excellent reviews landing Bird Kingdom in the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame. Bird Kingdom is an adventure that is fun for all ages!
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Looking Glass Adventures is open all week with extended hours for the holiday. Dive into our exciting, family-friendly escape rooms — perfect for kids, teens, and adults. All games are private — just your group, and you can save $15 off your booking with
code MARCHBREAK2026. Spots fill fast, so book your adventure now!
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Toronto will experience space like never before, as the world’s most acclaimed immersive space experience orbits into Ontario for the first-time ever.
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After touring over 100 cities in 24 countries and entering CNN's list of “Must-See” exhibitions, Art of the Brick is coming to Toronto. The exhibit immerses the visitor in a cheerful and colorful world. The artist used more than a million bricks, creating
over 130+ works of art that can make adults and children smile and reflect.
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With humour and simplicity, actors and puppets tell the famous story of Hansel and Gretel. Based on the original German tale written down by the brothers Grimm, Under the Stars revisits and adapts this exceptional story. It focuses on a brother and sister
working together to face adversity and help each other get through difficult times. As a result, they emerge stronger than before. An ingenious and inventive set design takes audiences into a forest that comes to life while staying in step with the youngsters' imagination. Original music and surprising lighting effects heighten the fears and joys of Hansel and Gretel.
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In this captivating solo performance, a master puppeteer brings the legendary artist to life with extraordinary emotional depth.
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Downsizing and have extra teacups? Pass them on to a new home. Looking for the perfect teacup—or just ready for a change? Bring one to trade for something new.Participate in a weeklong Take & Trade Table dedicated to teacups. While you’re here, create a
custom tea bag from a curated selection of tea leaves, herbs, spices and natural flavourings. Enjoy your blend on site or take it home to savour later.Families and solo visitors alike may take a guided tour of the historic house --keep an eye out for the tiny mouse hidden in every room! Tours depart at 11:15 a.m. (special additional weekday tour time for March Break only), 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Space is limited. First come, first served.
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Make your March Break magical at the Art Gallery of Ontario! For nine days this March, the AGO becomes a vibrant hub of creativity and discovery for families of all ages. Dive into hands-on artmaking, sing along to classic rock hits performed by Lego Money,
pick up your free AGO PLAY activity booklet, and explore gallery adventures that transform every visit into a playful experience.
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A heartwarming and hilarious tale for children and their grownups!
Join us for March Break at Assembly Hall!
Performed without words to an enchanting musical score, WeeFestival’s acclaimed production Old Man and the River reveals a storybook world where rivers sing, trees laugh, and curious dragonflies come to visit.
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Bring the whole family to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this March Break. Travel back in time and discover our collection of over 40 vintage aircraft.
History comes alive in our digital experience, Making Freedom Fly! Come talk with our life-sized interactive avatars! Test your skills as a pilot with our flight simulators or, for a next-level experience, control the action of a fighter aircraft in Virtual Reality at Fly Zone (ages 12+).
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Score big all week with daily giveaways compliments of HARIBO and Upper Deck, high five HHOF mascot Slapshot and friends (March 16), dive into wetlands + pond hockey with Ducks Unlimited Canada (March 17 & 18) and snap a photo with Toronto Sceptres
stars (March 20). Catch our newest feature‑film, the action‑packed comedy Little Big Shot and best of all, get hands-on access to the coveted Stanley Cup.
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- Sharks at ROM - Royal Ontario Museum, Queens Park,
Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Friday, March 13, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm
- 2026 Lunar Lanterns - Varley Art
Gallery of Markham, Main Street Unionville, Unionville, ON, Friday, March 13, 2026, 12 am
- Free Family Sundays at the McMichael - McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10 am
- Free Sunday at
Bata Shoe Museum - Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 12 - 5 pm
- Sunday Tech Time at Toronto Public Library - Alderwood - Toronto Public Library - Alderwood Branch, 2 Orianna Drive, Etobicoke, Toronto, ON M8W 4Y1, Sunday, March 15, 2026, 2 - 3
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- Toronto St. Patrick's Parade 2026 - 44 Charles St W unit 2319, Toronto, ON M4Y 1R8, Sunday,
March 15, 2026, Noon
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Toronto area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our
guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Toronto area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Toronto area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's best places to take kids in Toronto, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. Our Top 20 results page is an annotated list of the winners, both of the top 20 slots and of the category winners. But there is LOTS more to do in and around
Toronto!
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Wishing you and your family health and happiness,
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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