Things to Do for March Break in Downtown Kingston
Looking for things to do this March Break in Kingston? Your favourite downtown businesses are welcoming you with hands-on workshops, special film screenings, family activities, and limited-time deals. Explore the list below and plan your March Break in Kingston!
Local March Break Offers & Activities
Midori Gifts
Perler Bead Event | March 16 - 20
We will be hosting our first-ever week-long Perler bead event! From 11-4 Monday to Friday, we will have a walk-in event where you can perler bead artwork to your heart's content!
This activity is $5 per person. Our expert Perlers will help you complete your artwork by ironing it for you, and you can even make it into a keychain and more!
Wharf & Feather
Family Fondue Experience: Heated dome dining on our waterfront patio
Includes 1 hour 45 minute dome rental, Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Cheese Fondue: Swiss and Wilton cheese fondue with white wine, baby vegetables, cippolini onions, bratwurst sausage, and filet mignon.
Chocolate Fondue: Dark Belgian chocolate with fruit pops, fresh berries, and marshmallows.
$110 for two adults and two children under 12.
The Screening Room
$6 March Break Movies! From Monday March 16 to Friday March 20, we're offering oodles of screenings of seven family-friendly classics, and admission is only $6 for everyone!
$6 MARCH BREAK MOVIES LINEUP:
- The Princess Diaries (2001)
- The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- Monsters, Inc. (2001)
- Mulan (1998)
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
- The Last Unicorn (1982)
- Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
$6 Kid Combos at the Snack Bar: Small Popcorn + Juice Box.
Agent 99
Grade 8 week at Agent 99!
Prom and grad season is in full swing at Agent 99, and we are shining a light on our grade 8 grads with gift bags and a J’adore dress trunk show
Just stroll in or book a changeroom:
DM @shopagent99
Phone: 613 547 0587
The Rocking Horse Toys
Breakfast with Bluey | March 16: This special event features a delicious pancake breakfast, a Bluey Scavenger Hunt, and the chance to spend the morning with everyone’s favourite blue heeler.
Cookie Decorating | March 18: Children ages 4 to 8 are invited to decorate their very own cookies using colourful icing, sprinkles, and fun toppings in this guided 40-minute class. All decorating supplies are included.
Sparkle & Shine Day | March 20: Kids will create their own custom lip gloss and enjoy a mini manicure in this guided, hands-on session. They will choose their colours, mix their gloss, and take home something they made themselves.
Spots are limited. Registration is required.
Art Noise
Artsy Afternoons | March 16 - 20
March Break Edition is happening March 16–March 20 | 1–4 PM for ages 6–12!
We’ll be diving into imaginative, open-ended art exploration all week long, think painting, building, experimenting, and lots of creative fun. 🖌️
Spots are limited, so be sure to save yours!
Martello Alley
Acrylic Pour Workshop with Elaine | March 16: Learn two different acrylic pour techniques and choose one to create your own piece of art to display at home or gift to a friend. Materials are provided.
Shamrock Quilling Workshop with Leith Channen | March 17: Create a beautiful quilled shamrock in about 30 minutes in this hands-on workshop. Materials are provided.
Watercolour Workshop with Lucy DeSousa | March 18: Create a unique watercolour painting or card in about 30 minutes in this hands-on workshop. Materials are provided.
Wooden Egg Painting with Elaine | March 19: Paint and decorate a unique wooden egg to take home or gift to someone special. Materials are provided.
The workshop is free, and no reservation is required; however, to ensure your spot and avoid disappointment, we recommend signing up in advance.
Martello on Brock
Wooden Egg Painting with Elaine | March 14: Paint and decorate a unique wooden egg to take home or gift to someone special. Materials are provided.
Bookmark Workshop with Rebecca | March 15: Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark in about 30 minutes in this hands-on workshop. Materials are provided, and no sign-up is required. Drop in and craft your own unique design at Martello on Brock.
Copper Embossing with Rebecca McKelvie and Wendy Dossett | March 17: Explore the art of copper embossing and create your own unique embossed artwork. Materials are provided.
Spring Flowers on a Tote with Lucy DeSousa and Wendy Dossett | March 19: Design and paint your own spring flowers on a cotton tote bag in this creative 45-minute workshop. Tote bags and art materials are provided. Suitable for children, teens, and adults.
The workshop is free, and no reservation is required; however, to ensure your spot and avoid disappointment, we recommend signing up in advance.
Kingston Frontenac Public Library
March Break Puppet Tour | March 14: For ages 6 and under. Enjoy puppet performances, including Princess and the Pea & Raffi's Octopus' Garden. This event requires free tickets for all attendees (including infants and adults).
Free tickets will be available at the branch half an hour before show time. Limit of 6 tickets per person.
Kingston Trolley tours are back!
Enjoy a perfect weekend adventure this March Break with a ride on the iconic Kingston Trolley. Explore the beauty of our city and learn about the incredible history behind it.
March Break Family Fun Guide
Looking for the ultimate guide to family-friendly fun this March Break?
Rosalyn Gambhir has put together a list of family-friendly activities in downtown Kingston, featuring interactive museums, creative workshops, live theatre, hockey, escape rooms, and kid-approved dining.
Places to Stay
Coming to Kingston for March Break or looking for the perfect spot for a staycation? Check out the amazing accommodation options available this March Break in downtown Kingston.
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