Reading Time:  5 minutes -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!

 

Christine Lynn
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