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Below are some things you and the kids can get up to March 10 to 14 that don’t involve sending them to camp.

Waterloo Central Railway

What kid doesn’t love trains? So, why not take them on a heritage train ride?

The Waterloo Central Railway has a scenic winter heritage train ride attraction through March break.

This one-hour-and-50-minute-long ride provides passengers with an open view of the countryside and Mennonite farms through Woolwich County.

Various ticket options are available.

More information is available at .

Ottawa Museums

If you happen to be near the nation’s capital, you could consider the Ottawa Museums Pass, which gains you entry into nine museums and galleries in Ottawa.

There are single-day and three-day pass option. There’s also a limited time offer for the three-day pass at a discounted price of $30. Regular pricing for the three-day pass is $79 for adults and $49 for children.

Attractions include:

• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
• Canadian Museum of History
• Canadian Museum of Nature
• Canadian War Museum
• Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
• National Gallery of Canada
• Royal Canadian Mint

More information is available at .

Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is a fun place to visit any time of year.

During March break, the ROM adds a variety of daily activities to make the visit even more interesting, including live performances, hands-on workshops, makerspace and more.

More information is available at .

Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo has a bit of a science theme going on this March break.

With regular zoo admission, visitors will be able to take part in interactive science tables, watch a one-of-a-kind science show, experience lifelike animatronic replicas of animals and children can bring their plus toys to the Wild Toy Animal Hospital for a checkup.

More information is available at .

Free Toronto museums and galleries

Several Toronto museums and galleries have free entry available. Please check with each attraction to ensure you meet the criteria for free admission.

Here’s what’s available:

• Art Gallery of Ontario — Kids always get in free and there are some artmaking programs happening through March break. Learn more at .
• Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada — Toronto Public Library Map Pass holders can get free general admission into Ripley’s Aquarium. Learn more at .
• Museum of Contemporary Art — Visitors under 18 years old can get in free during March break. Learn more at .
• Aga Khan Museum — Toronto Public Library Map Pass holders can get free admission, and the museum has free admission for everyone on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Learn more at .
• Bata Shoe Museum — General admission is free on Sundays, and free every day for children ages four and under, as well as for Indigenous people and care and support workers. Regular admission for children ages five to 17 costs $5. Learn more at .

Toronto history museums

Toronto’s 10 history museums are hosting free tours and offering general admission during March break.

Sites include:

• Fort York National Historic Site
• Mackenzie House (open for drop-in print shop workshops and preregistered neighbourhood tours)
• Market Gallery
• Spadina Museum
• Gibson House
• Zion Schoolhouse (open for special events and private bookings)
• Scarborough Museum
• Todmorden Mills
• Colborne Lodge
• Montgomery’s Inn

Learn more at .

Snow White at Casa Loma

Casa Loma is hosting a Snow White exhibit in collaboration with Walt Disney Studios Canada. The exhibit features “Snow White” movie props and costumes, photo opportunities and a curated setting featuring moments from the film.

More information is available at .

Maple syrup tapping

This is the time of year to tap maple trees for syrup.

There are many farms across Ontario that host maple syrup festivals and programs during March break.

Destination Ontario, the province’s official tourism marketing organization, lists numerous maple syrup farms. You can begin your search for a location near you there. Check with your local farm for local conditions.

More information is available at .

Puppet Festival Mississauga

Crane Creations Theatre Company is presenting Puppet Festival Mississauga from March 8 to 16.

This is a live theatre festival of puppetry and animation, featuring puppet shows curated for all ages.

More information is available at .

Ontario Science Centre satellite locations

The Ontario Science Centre is closed, but it has two satellite locations running. There’s the KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto’s waterfront area and one at CF Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke.

Kids can explore, play and learn at both locations.

If you’d rather do some hands-on science without leaving home, the Science Centre has a number of DIY experiments and projects for families to try at home.

More information is available at .

Visit Niagara Falls

There’s lots to do in Niagara Falls besides checking out the attractions on Clifton Hill.

There’s the Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Parks Power Station, several water parks, the Greg Frewin Magic Show, Butterfly Conservatory, Bird Kingdom, Niagara Riding Stables, the Skylon Tower and plenty more.

More information is available at .

Muskoka adventure

Muskoka is a nature lover’s paradise. While the forests may not be green this time of year, there is still lots to see and do.

Discover Muskoka points out visitors and locals alike can enjoy the region’s vast network of trails, stargaze, or take in the self-guided tour of the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery in downtown Huntsville — all for free.

You can also enjoy horse-drawn sleigh ride, go on dogsledding excursions, attend live music events, walk with goats, tour the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, hit the slopes and have some interactive fun at the Muskoka Discovery Centre.

Don’t have a home in Muskoka? No problem. The region has plenty of places to stay and you’ll find some special packages through Discover Muskoka.

More information is available at .

Royal Botanical Gardens

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington has both camps for children as well as lots of non-camp hands-on fun happening March 9 to 16.

There’s an Alice in Bloomland floral exhibit that is described as an enchanting indoor wonderland.

Children and families can also have fun on the Imagination Playground, create a whimsical planter, explore a fibre arts exhibit, or experience the RBG’s “G scale” model trains.

Some of the March break activities require a paid ticket. Pre-booking is also recommended for some activities.

More information is available at .

Treetop Trekking

Treetop Trekking is running some winter activities at two locations. The Stouffville location is open on weekends through the winter and the Hamilton location is open for March break.

More information is available at .

Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons

You can travel back in time at Ontario’s first European community, located in Midland. From March 10 to 14, you can travel to the 17th century with take-home crafts, historical demonstrations, storytelling and more. General admission costs $12. Free admission is offered to children aged five and under as well as to First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, season pass holders, Ontario teachers, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and to support persons accompanying a paying guest with a disability.

More information is available at .

Trampoline parks

Why not burn some energy at any one of the many trampoline parks available across Ontario.

Here are a few:

• operates indoor trampoline parks in Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Whitby and Chatham.
• operates indoor trampoline parks in Kitchener, Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan and Whitby.
• operates indoor trampoline parks in Oakville, St. Catharines, London and Windsor.
• operates indoor trampoline parks in Mississauga, Aurora and Vaughan.

More ideas

Looking for more? The has many other suggestions, plus you can check with your local town or city or public library to see what activities they are offering.