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March Break Activities for Students in Niagara Falls

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Here is a list of March Break activities for students in Niagara Falls. If you have little ones to pre-teens at home and you live locally, here’s just a small list:
Fort George National Historic Site:

Children ages 8 to 12 years old will benefit from “Fun at the Fort March Break“. Each day these kids will learn about Fort George and the War of 1812 through activities, games, crafts and colourful exhibits that relate to the theme of the day.
The program runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm on March 12th, 13th & 14th. The sign in begins at 8:15am from the Visitor Reception Centre and sign-out begins at 4:30pm until 4:45pm The cost is $29.40 per child per day and if yu register your child for all three days, you will receive 30% off the third day.
Day 1: Wednesday March 12th: Soldiers and Scavengers
Day 2: Thursday March 13th: Officers, Music and Forts
Day 3: Friday March 14th: Digging the fort –Archeaology and Food
Call 905-468-6614 or email ont-niagara@pc.gc.ca for detailed information about each day’s activities or to register.
The Niagara Sportsmen Show and the Niagara Boat and Cottage Show at the Scotiabank Convention Centre:

Dream of better weather and head to the Niagara Sportsmen Show. It is devoted to fishing, boating, camping, hunting and the great outdoors. You can find hundreds of exhibitors displaying endless products devoted to fishing, boating, camping, hunting and the great outdoors. While this event is fun for the entire family, there are quite a few March Break activities for students here, such as:
*Free Kids Fishing Hole. There are tagged fish (over 100 trout) with prizes!
*Reptilia.  Stop by and check out all the various different types of species of reptiles and learn a little more about our slimy friends! Snakes, turtles, alligators and lizards are a few reptiles you will encounter here…
*Extreme Rush Rock Climbing. Challenge yourself and your family to one of four 19 foot climbs.
“Casting Kids”. This is where avid anglers teach kids how to pitch, flip and cast….and much, much more!
The Niagara Sportmen Show runs from March 14th-16th, 2014 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. The cost is $12.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Seniors (Friday is $8.00), $8.00 for Children ages 6-15 and Children ages 5 and under are free when accompanied by an Adult. You pass also purchase a family pass which includes 2 Adults and 2 Children for $35.00.
Times:
March 14th – 12pm – 9pm
March 15th 9am – 6pm
March 16th 10am – 5pm
 
March Break @ The Museum:

Head to the Niagara Falls History Museum for March Break @ the Museum! There is the Space Show at 11:00 am and then they are bubbling potions and chemical reactions in the afternoon at the Fire & Ice Show (1:00pm).
Visit their portable planetarium and see a moon rock from NASA at 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm.
Explore the museum and complete a scavenger hunt, then finish the day off with a movie at 3pm. There are crafts all day long as well.
*NOTE: March 12 ONLY – Solar Viewing with Astronomer Dr. Brian Pihack from 11am -3pm

Dates: March 11th-14th from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Adults are $5.00, Students are $4.00, Children 5 and Under are FREE! A 5 member Family Pass is only $15.00.
For more information call: 905-358-5082.
 
 
Heartland Forest: March Break Adventure Camp:
 
Children ages 6-12 will love Heartland Forest and their March break Adventure Camp! Each day explores something new and demonstrates team building exercises within an educational environment.
To register send an email to info@heartlandforest.org or call the office at 905.356.7384.
 
“It’s Time for March Break” at the Canada One Brand Name Outlets:
 
 
Okay, this one is not just for students, but for everyone that loves a good deal! The Canada One Outlet Mall has some amazing discounts this March Break! Some of these deals include:
 
*The Body Shop: Buy 5+ items and get 50% off (March 7th-16)
*La Vie En Rose: Buy 1, get 2 FREE on select Cotton PJ’s and buy one bra and regular price and get the second for 50% off on select styles (until March 30th)
*Reebok: BOGO 50% off Footwear and 30% off Apparel (March 6th-16th)
*Sony: 15% off all camera and camcorder accessories, 15% off headphones and a 50″ LED Smart TV is only $799 (March 7th-16th)
*Urban Planet: The entire store is “Buy 1, get 1 at 1/2 price!
Plus so much more! The Canada One Outlet Mall is located at 7500 Lundy’s Lane and they are open from 10:00am – 9:00pm Monday to Friday and 10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday. For more information please go to www.canadaoneoutlets.com.
 
And of course, don’t forget to head down to Clifton Hill!
 
 
The Great Canadian Midway, the Niagara SkyWheel, Strike Rock N Bowl and Galaxy Golf are just a few exciting attractions for students to enjoy this March Break! Set them free for a few hours and purchase a Clifton Hill Fun Pass for them to enjoy. Only $19.95 for Children ages 12 and under and $25.95 for any Adults and Students ages 13+(plus tax). Click the box below for details on our Clifton Hill Fun Pass:
 

These are just a few options of March Break activities for students to enjoy here in Niagara Falls. I hope this is a good start!
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

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Niagara Falls Halloween Events 2013

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It’s not that far away! Whether you are looking for a place to party on Halloween in Niagara Falls, or you are looking for a place to take the kids, here is a list of spooky, fun, terrifying and exciting Niagara Falls Halloween events:
Rumours Night Club
Rumours Night Club will be hosting its annual Halloween party on Thursday, October 31, 2013! This is a free cover event where everyone is encouraged to dress in their best costumes for a chance to win $500 in cash! Ladies, your theme is erotic while men are encouraged to dress exotic. Dance and drink the night away to the best tunes spun by DJ Oz E! A laser light show and a massive dance floor filled with Niagara’s hottest people await!
Please no drinking and driving! Rumours Night Club is conveniently attached to the Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel that offers cheap, affordable room rates with their “Weekly Deals” packages. With this being one of the Niagara Falls Halloween events that actually falls on Halloween (Thursday),  you can take advantage of this hotel package and for a limited time you can get 15% off a room that is already at a discounted cost compared to other Niagara Falls hotels in the Clifton Hill vicinity. Click here for details and the online reservation system.
Boston Pizza Clifton Hill

The day AFTER Halloween, Boston Pizza Clifton Hill invites you to party it up with costume prizes, $5.00 Pumpkin Ale and $4.00 Jager shots drink specials and so much more! Friday night on Clifton Hill in always a party, so expect a wild night!
Howell’s Family Pumpkin Farm

Where to begin? Bring the entire family to Howell’s Family Pumpkin Farm located at 2878 Holland Rd., in Fonthill. Everyone is only $5.95+tax to enter with the exception of children 2 and under being FREE. What is there to do here? LOTS. For starters, who doesn’t want to take advantage of pumpkin slingshot?? Wagon rides, a corn maze, rubber ducky races, a haunted spooky barn, zombie graveyard, haystack jumping, viewing an animal farm and of course pumpkin picking are just some of the things to do at Howell’s! Check out this video:

Haunt Manor

Located at 9387 Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls at Campark, Haunt Manor is NOT recommended for children under the age of 8, so keep little Johnny at home for this one. Through the Battle of 1812, this legitimately haunted house was inhabited by the Pew family. The house is over 200 years old and when the family mysteriously disappeared several years after the war, sightings of paranormal activity became rampant at this address. Today, a series of haunted houses and hayrides are offered on this property and was voted #1 in Ontario for the best haunted attraction and hayride facility. There are 9 frightening attractions and its open weekends until November 1st. Hours are 7pm-11pm and Sunday’s 7-10pm.
Fort George Ghost Tours

Niagara-on-the-Lake is commonly referred to as the most haunted town in Canada due to its history and battles on the land. The most prevalent tales of paranormal activity surround Fort George.   There have been hundreds of reports of ghost sightings here ranging from the benevolent spirit of a little girl named Sarah Ann to a more ominous presence simply known as “The Watcher”. The Fort George Ghost Tours is the longest-running ghost walk in the Niagara Region. Candlelight ghost tours of Fort George are offered on October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 30th and 31st. The tours start at 7:00, 7:15 and 7:30pm and resume at 10:00, 10:15 and 10:30pm. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for these Niagara Falls Halloween events at Fort George, please call 905-468-6621.
Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm

Okay, back to kid-friendly Niagara Falls Halloween events LOL! Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm offers pumpkins of every shape and size as well as corn stalks, apples, squash and Indian corn to complete your Fall and Halloween decorating needs. They are open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm and it is FREE to enter. For the kiddies, there is a petting zoo, pony rides and a corn maze for $2 each. Belgian horse-drawn hay rides are also available on weekends only, from 10:00am to 4:00pm for $2 as well. Not recommended for younger children, there is also a haunted hayride held October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th with the first ride going out at 7:00 pm with the last ride departing at 10:45 pm.
Of course, you can head to Clifton Hill year-round for a good fright! Haunted houses such as the House of Frankenstein, Dracula’s Haunted Castle, the Haunted House, Screamers Niagara and the immensely popular Nightmares Fear Factory are all good fun and are all located right in the heart of the tourism district on Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue.

Kids and adults will both love the Ghostblasters Dark Ride located in the Great Canadian Midway, where you head through a black-lit haunted hotel in a car on a track. Play against an opponent with laser guns and shoot ghosts and targets for bragging rights and a “spooky” good time! Upgrade to the Clifton Hill Fun Pass and get an additional 4 attractions on Clifton Hill plus tokens for the arcade at half the retail value!


There is a plethora of exciting Niagara Falls Halloween events this month to take advantage of — be sure to visit any (or all!) of these attractions this Halloween 2013!

Christine
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