March (Spring) Break 2008: List of Activities & Deals

[koala]

It feels like the kiddies just had their Christmas break, and now March Break is just around the corner.
Please contribute to this thread any deals pertaining to the March Break.

[koala]

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Ontario Place brings Family Fantasy to the Cinesphere<SUP class=cpy>®</SUP> Screen for March Break

Parents, you won't have to go far to keep the kids entertained this March Break. Come down to Ontario Place and enjoy the two hit films Enchanted and The Water Horse on Cinesphere's GIANT screen.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
http://www.ontarioplace.com/en/cines...cine_mbff.html

[Sally888]

Well the boys on the first Sat of March break are headed to Monster Jam at the John Labatt center in London.
Buy print at home tickets for the Saturday on the JLC site, get a free pit pass! (I picked these up at xmas but there is still tickets available)

If you live in Toronto area, theres a ton of activities in this months todays parent

[koala]

http://gotmykidsmississauga.blogspot...s-fun-and.html

Also in the links section you will find our very useful event calendar and information about our Got My Kids Savings Card Program that could save you hundreds of dollars!

[Sally888]

Heres some stuff for Toronto.

http://www.toronto.com/guide/marchbreak/attractions

[koala]

Thanks Sally.

[eri]

At the Zoo it is Frogblitz..
"10am to 4pm daily.
Things will be HOPPING this March Break. Check out the fun and interactive stations throughout the zoo including our Frog Dome, learn how to do an authentic Frog Call, find out what type of food frogs enjoy and experience one of our many FROGZIBITZ Habitats"

[koala]

Spring Break Maritime Style! March 15 to March 25
During spring break 2008, we have many programs scheduled for children and their parents.
Explorers Workshops - March 17-20
Choose one of our educational fun, interactive and hands on, two hour workshops based on our popular shcool programs - Arctic Explorers, Underwater Archaeology, Underwater Explorers and Pacific Explorers. $16 per workshop. Mornings for ages 6 to 8 and afternoons for ages 9 to 12. Please pre-register to avoid disappointment, call 604 257-8310 (Tuesday to Friday).
Drop in for informal family craft activities every day of spring break.
Maritime-style Treasure Hunt (our version of an Easter egg hunt!) Lots of fun, every day over the Easter weekend, Friday March 21 to Monday, March 24. Included with admission.

[koala]

http://www.torontotourism.com/Inspir...MarchBreak.htm

Ideas & deals

[koala]

http://www.snowshoemtn.com/deals/hot-deals/index.htm

Lowest Price of the Year

It doesn't get any better than this deal! For all midweek periods for the remainder of the season, get two nights lodging and two days lift tickets for starting at only $105 per person! This is one of our most popular offers and it sells out quickly. Availability is limited... so call today.


<H2>Spring Break 2008


Escape your dorm room for a long weekend at Snowshoe Mountain! The resort is offering up three days of hip-hop acts and packed dance floors... not to mention skiing and riding on the best mountain in the Mid-Atlantic & Southeast. Best of all, we are serving up a package perfect for your crew. You and your friends will stay in a three bedroom village condo, within crawling distance of the bars, complete with a full kitchen, fireplace and a discrete entrance.

Spring Break Event Schedule
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Spring Break 2008 - Package #1

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Three Nights Lodging and Three Days Lift Tickets

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Start at

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PLUS - FREE Day of Arrival Lift Tickets!

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[Sally888]

THINK PINK - "every little girl wants to meet a princess". Come and celebrate Barbie's Birthday. On Saturday March 20th she will be visiting Mattel Toys, on the Boardwalk at Southworks Outlet Mall, 64 Grand Avenue South in Cambridge between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. Each child will receive a signed autograph and a special gift from Barbie. What a great way to spend a Saturday. Bring your child or grandchild to meet Barbie and explore our wonderful selection of outlet stores plus 30,000 sq. ft. of antiques and collectables.


Hits the slopes with our Ski & Stay Package for $144.99! Enjoy a full day of skiing at Chicopee Ski Club then unwind at the Radisson Hotel Kitchener. Package Includes: 2 day passes to Chicopee Ski Club, overnight accommodations at the Radisson Hotel Kitchener, upgrade to the best available room upon check-in, welcome package, full buffet breakfast, complimentary in-room movie. Package is based on double occupancy. Additional Ski Pass available for $20.00. Children 6 & under ski for free with an adult. Children 12 & under eat free breakfast. Rates are subject to availability and are subject to applicable taxes

Sugar Bush Tour - for Kids is happening during March Break in St. Jacobs Country. On Saturday March 13, Thursday March 18 and Saturday March 20, bring the entire family to the St. Jacobs Market where a horse-drawn trolley ride will transport you to a local area sugar bush. Learn how maple syrup is made - yummy! As an added treat, visit Gilbert the pig and his barnyard friends, then make your own farm animal cookie to take home. Fresh air fun for kids of all ages. Kids $9 (includes cookie activity), Adults $10. Call for reservations

(*some of these are around march break)

If you call your local school or ymca they also have march break programs for those of us that dont live in or close to a city. My son participated in one at YMCA a few years ago and had a lot of fun!

[koala]

Military Appreciation Weekends


Snowshoe Mountain is saluting the men and women of the military with fantastic ski packages during the last three weekends of March. During this time, military personnel receive up to a 30% discount on standard lift & lodging packages. Along with the discount, children (6-12) will ski FREE! This offer is available beginning March 14, with two nights of lodging and lift tickets starting at $69 pp/pn. Plus, you can upgrade to slopeside lodging for just $81 pp/pn.

Offer also includes:
$20 rentals
$20 lessons (ages 13 & up)
10% discount on select food at Snowshoe owned outlets

Call 1-877-441-4FUN to make your reservation.
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Military Appreciation Weekends

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2 Nights Lodging & 2 Days of Lift Tickets

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Start at

$69
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Plus, Juniors Ski FREE!

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*Rate based on double occupancy with check in on March 14, 21 & 28, unit type availability are subject to change at anytime. Offer available for active duty, reserves, national guard and retired personnel and their spouses/dependents. Must show military ID to redeem offers. Rate does not include reservation processing fee or tax.

[koala]

The Dorval Swim Club is offering again this year their popular Water Camp for kids ages 5 to 12 from Monday March 5th 2007 to Friday March 9th 2007.
In collaboration with the City of Dorval, the camp offers a variety of activities with an emphasis on water sports including swimming lessons, aquatic games and free swim.

The camp will take place Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Activities will be held at the Jean XXIII High School, 1301 Dawson Ave in Dorval as well as at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Center, 1335 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval.

Registration takes place at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Center. The cost is $35 per day per child or $125 for the week. Daycare is available for $10 a day per child or $35 for the week. Daycare is available from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Discounts are offered for second and subsequent children registered.

For information: 514-633-4000

[cdnchk]

CAMP IKEA in North York location.
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...e=north_york#1

Hey kids!
Are you ready to have some fun this March Break? Visit us here at IKEA on March 10th-14th from 10am-12pm in the IKEA Restaurant.

Let IKEA help you make this March Break a memorable one! Also, be sure to stop by the sofa department to visit our storyteller for a little shopping break! Parental supervision is required.

March 10: Mad Science
March 11: Tree Planting with the Ontario Forestry Association
March 12: IKEA Scavenger Hunt
March 13: IKEA Kids Craft
March 14: Magic Matt

[koala]

a coupon for Exhibition place

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/showthr...eferrerid=5750