9 Exciting Spots for Family Fun This March Break
By Sierra Saikaley
March Break is all about being with family and there's nowhere better to enjoy your time together than downtown! Whether you're looking for hands-on activities, creative workshops, or outdoor adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to keep everyone entertained.
Here’s a list of fun things to do downtown with the family this March Break!
March Break Events & Activities in Downtown Kingston
Midori Gifts
📍 232 Princess St.
⏰ 12pm - 3pm, everyday
March Break Craft Week
Midori is hosting a week of creative fun for March Break! From Monday to Friday, children ages 7 and up can enjoy a new FREE craft activity each day!
March 10: Make your own orgami star bottle
March 11: Decorate your own squishy lime
March 12: Craft a plush piper cleaner tulip to take home
March 13: Make a friendship bracelet or two
March 14: Watch Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and The Heron'
The Screening Room
📍 120 Princess St.
🗓 March 10 - 14
$6 March Break Movies Series
With 32 showtimes of eight family-friendly movies, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Screening Room this March Break! Tickets are just $6 and kids age 2 and under can watch for free if they sit on a lap.
This year’s lineup filled with adventure and nostalgia:
🤖 The Wild Robot (2024)
🧜♀️ The Little Mermaid (1989)
🏴☠️ The Goonies (1985)
🤠 Toy Story (1995)
🎲 Jumanji (1995)
🦙 The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
🎞️ Max Fleischer Vintage Toons – featuring Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman & more
🧙♀️ Wicked (2024)
🤖 The Wild Robot (2024)
🧜♀️ The Little Mermaid (1989)
🏴☠️ The Goonies (1985)
🤠 Toy Story (1995)
🎲 Jumanji (1995)
🦙 The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
🎞️ Max Fleischer Vintage Toons – featuring Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman & more
🧙♀️ Wicked (2024)
Martello Alley
📍 203 B Wellington St.
🗓 March 10 - 15
Free March Break Workshops
Get creative with free, fun workhops at Martello Alley! Each workshop lasts 15–30 minutes and is offered daily from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Regsitration not required but recommended.
March 10: Watercolours with David
March 11: Quilling cards with Leith Channen
March 12: Art Bizz bookmarks with Lucy De Sousa
March 13: Watercolour collage with Lucy De Sousa
March 14: Embossing with Wendy
March 15: Stamp & create with Lisa
The Rocking Horse Toys
📍 193 Princess St.
🗓 March 11 & 12
March Break Activities
The Rocking Horse Toys is hosting exciting events the kids will love this March Break! Some have already sold out so don't wait to snag your spot!
March 11: Breakfast with Bluey
Join The Rocking Horse for a Bluey-filled morning! Enjoy breakfast, Bingo, crafts, games, and a special meet & greet with your favorite blue heeler. Spots are limited! Register Now
March 12: Crazy Aaron's Slime Experience
Head to The Rocking Horse for a slime-filled science adventure! Kids will mix, customize, and take home their own creation. Register Now
Improbable Escapes
📍LaSalle Mews, 303 Bagot St Suite 16B
Indoor & Outdoor Escape Rooms
March Break is the perfect time to step into an adventure with the family, and what better way to do it than with an immersive escape room experience? Every Improbable Escapes, game is designed in-house by a talented team of set designers, illustrators, electrical planners, and game designers, for a fully immersive and cinematic experience. Work as a team to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape before time runs out!
Improbable Escapes’ outdoor adventures take players on a thrilling journey through Downtown Kingston, blending puzzle-solving with exploration. As you uncover mysteries, you’ll experience the charm of the city’s historic limestone streets.
Delightfully Different Tea Room
📍197 Wellington St.
March Break High Tea
If you're looking for a fun and unique activity with the kids, bring them to Delightfully Different Tea Room a for a special tea experience. They will get to pick their own tea pot, sip on hot chocolate with colorful marshmallows, and enjoy a charming tea room setting. Treat them to a delightful spread of homemade soups, salads, sandwiches including peanut butter banana and honey, quiche, and delicious desserts, all made in-house.
Call 613.766.5966 for your high tea reservation
Kingston Frontenac Public Library
📍 Central Branch - 130 Johnson St.
March Break at KFPL
Get ready for a fun-filled March Break at KFPL with kids' programs and workshops.
Thursday, March 13: 10:00am - 11:30am
Thursday, March 13: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingston Frontenacs
📍1 The Tragically Hip Way
March Break Home Games
Cheer on the Kingston Frontenacs with the whole family at Slush Puppie Place!
Wednesday, March 12: 7:00pm
Grab an exclusive Family 4-Pack and get 4 silver tickets plus bonus value items—all for just $76. It’s the perfect way to experience live hockey action together at Slush Puppie Place!
Springer Market Square Skating Rink
📍1 Market St.
Skating in the Square
Spend March Break making magical memories with your family at Springer Market Square’s open-air skating rink! Glide across the ice in the heart of Downtown Kingston, enjoying free fun from 8 AM to 10 PM daily (weather permitting).
Need skates? Trailhead Kingston offers rentals and sharpening, so everyone can join in.
The ice rink may close due to weather concerns. Check the status of the rink on Springer Market Square webcam.
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