March break in The Six
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There are lots of kid-friendly activities in and around Toronto during March break. These include:
* The Art Gallery of Ontario has nine days of drop-in family fun March 10-18 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily — everything from making a silly Emoji face mask to creating a family memory on the Selfie Wall and more. Activities are free with general admission. Visitors can save $10 off the cost of a family pass when they buy advance tickets online. See ago.ca/events/march-break-2018.
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* The TIFF Kids International Film Festival runs March 9-18 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The festival offers 10 days of programming to inspire and empower children through filmmaking and animation. See tiff.net/kids for details.
* Ripley’s Aquarium has a new Curious Creatures exhibit featuring sea life, stories and artifacts from the most remote corners of the planet. See ripleyaquariums.com/canada/galleries/curious-creatures.
* The Toronto Zoo has extended hours and events March 12-16 — everything from daily keeper talks to animal encounters. It’s also your last chance to see Da Mao and Er Shun, and cubs Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue. The Giant Panda Experience closes March 18, and the captivating panda family moves to the Calgary Zoo. See torontozoo.com.
* From March 12-18, visitors to Black Creek Pioneer Village can travel back in time to solve the case of Sherlock Holmes and the Maple Mystery. Work with Sherlock Holmes and Watson to crack codes, solve tricky puzzles and hunt for clues around the historic village. Kids 14 years and younger are free with adult admission. For details, see blackcreek.ca/event/march-break-fun-2.
* If you’re visiting the city from out of town, or just planning a staycation, the Chelsea Hotel has its Camp Chelsea — a full week of family activities for guests — and a special rate of $149 per night for bookings made by March 3. See chelseatoronto.com or call 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732).
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