March is our tipping point. We are longing for the long winter to end and spring to start sprouting. (This mom in T.O. can’t wait to start growing things outside.) For kids in T.O., March means one thing: March Break. Luckily for those of us sticking around Toronto during the week-long holiday from school, the city’s attractions and destinations have organized a ton of activities. While my kids — now teens — are pretty good at filling up their own dance card, we all know that they can be easily sucked into the screens and end up staying home. So we’ve rounded up 11 things you can do with teens this month.
1. WISH T.O. A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The city celebrates its 192nd anniversary with a festival on March 7th at Nathan Phillips Square. The Celebrate T.O. festival includes live music, 150+ local vendors, food, DJ skate party and fireworks at 9 p.m. While you’re downtown head over to Yonge and College area to check out Illuminite, five immersive light-based installations — on display until March 8.
2. LEGO, NEED WE SAY MORE?
I still sometimes hear the beautiful sound of hands digging through buckets of Lego, so I know my guys aren’t over playing with bricks. The Art of the Brick Expo is less about building with more than 100 LEGO® brick sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya to admire. Opens March 12. Downsview Airport
3. MOVIE TIME
With the Oscars coming up this month, it’s hard to not get whisked up into a movie-frenzy. There are a few new releases. For the littles in TOw, or those who love a good Pixar movie, check out Hoppers (click here for the trailer.) For older kids and Ryan Gosling fans, Project Hail Mary, (rated PG-13). For hockey families, the 2026 remake of Youngblood (rated PG-13 — note the original 1986 was rated R.)
4. GO ____ GO! (You fill in the blank)
While our local professional teams may not be giving us much to rah-rah about, it should be in our blood to to support T.O.‘s teams. Raptors Fan Day on March 16th at Scotiabank Arena and Maple Leafs Fan Day is on March 19th. Later in the month, the Canadian Men’s National soccer team plays Iceland on March 28th and Tunisia on March 31st at BMO field.
PSST: For the Moms in T.O., gather the gals and head to The Well for a trivia night of women in sports hosted by Her Game Toronto.
5. DO AN ESCAPE ROOM
We used to do the family-friendly escape rooms with my kids were little, and I’ve been waiting for another opportunity to try one now they’re older. A newer one that has caught our eye is Daydream Adventures with four immersive rooms at two Toronto east end locations. I think the Botanica Greenhouse Escape Room is right up my alley.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/AcBI_LnV7vc
6. ESCAPE INTO VR
I am not a gamer, but I think I can get behind the goggles for a VR date with my teens in TOw. The date being real; the experience, virtual. We’re thinking of heading downtown to Sandbox VR (Wellesley and Yonge). There are a number shoot ‘em up style experiences, but I am sure to talk my teens into the new Stranger Things: Catalyst.
For the littler kids and tweens in TOw, Levelup Reality (also downtown at Yonge & Bloor) has 20 different VR stations, with some family-friendly options such as flight simulators, mini golf and space exploration.
7. DO SOMETHING SWEET
Sugar Shack TO, the city’s annual maple syrup festival, has maple-infused food, lots of maple taffy and live entertainment. March 14 & 15; outside at Harbourfront Centre FREE to enter.
If you can talk your kids into a road trip, do it. There are a number of Maple Syrup festivals just outside the city — such as Bruce’s Mill and Kortright and Elliot Tree Farms.
8. LEARN SOME T.O. HISTORY
During March Break, Fort York National Historic Site is offering some interesting activations for families in TOw — schoolroom activities, musket demonstrations, baking workshops and guided tours. March 14–22; Fort York National Historic Site FREE general admission.
9. GET IN THE MOOD FOR SPRING
Stackt Market kicks off the Spring Equinox with some family-friendly workshops, wellness sessions and DIY activities. While you’re there, drop in at their March Break Play room with a giant chess board, bean ball and ping pong.
10. GO TO SPACE
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE blends real footage captured from the International Space Station with virtual reality to give an immersive experience of what life would be in orbit. Location: Across from Square One in Mississauga Starts in March.
11. SPILL THE TEA
By that we mean, take part in the Great Tea Cup Transfer at Spadina Museum where you can trade in your teacup, create your own tea leaves and explore the museum. March 14, 15, & 18–22
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