The kids are home and you need activities to keep them busy. Don’t stress, we’ve got you covered! A full list of Niagara Falls, Canada activities to plan out your family’s March Break.
What to do in Niagara Falls, Canada this March Break
We’ve compiled our Top 10 favourite activities and attractions for your family to see this March Break. Everything from live Raptors to floral displays, there is something here everyone in the family will enjoy!
March Break Paint Night
Niagara Falls Libraries
Monday, March 13, 2017
10:30 am and 2:30 pm
Do you love to paint? Do you think that you can’t paint anything? Artists of any skill level can create a beautiful sunset painting by following along with step-by-step instructions. Come see for yourself!
Mad Science at the Museum
Niagara Falls Museum
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 through Friday, March 17, 2017
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join Mad Science at 11:00 am & 1:00 pm for two different shows exploring the coldest snow around and the magic of chemical reactions! Afterwards take a journey through the museum, make a winter-themed craft and complete a scavenger hunt, then finish the day off with a movie at 3pm.
Family Yoga Series
Niagara Falls Museum
Thursday, March 16, 2017
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
This class is a great way to stretch, play, and have fun with your family! It will incorporate fun interactive yoga games as an opportunity for bonding while sharing the health and well-being that yoga brings. Everyone and all fitness levels are welcome!
Northern Owls Exhibit
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
All Week 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Northern Owls is an exhibit visiting Niagara from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Designed to celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of both Niagara and the province, the exhibit focuses on the fascinating and less well-known aspects of owl behaviour, biology and lifestyle.
Live Raptor Displays and Demonstrations
Botanical Gardens
March 11 – 12, March 15, March 18
Demonstrations to be held at: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Don’t miss this chance to get up close and personal with Canada’s Official Bird! This live raptor display and demonstration will be running throughout the March Break provided by representatives from the Canadian Raptor Conservancy! Taking place at the Legacy Garden within the beautiful Botanical Gardens.
Interactive Heritage Exhibits
Grand Hall – Table Rock Complex
March 13 – 17
Daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Niagara Parks and travel back in time to learn more about the fascinating life of rebel publisher William Lyon Mackenzie and how the power of the printed word helped change Canada over the past 150 years. Niagara Parks Heritage Staff will be onsite daily to assist with hands-on displays, allowing individuals an opportunity to print their own unique tribute to Canada’s 150th anniversary!
March Break Movie Matinees
Old Fort Erie
March 13 – 17
Daily Screenings at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Take in the historic surroundings of the famous War of 1812 battle site while enjoying award-winning classics, charming family favourites and culturally important recent releases, shown within Niagara Parks’ storied Old Fort Erie visitor centre theatre. The modern theatre has ample seating, surround sound and a large projector screen to showcase many of today’s finest films.
Annual Spring Display
Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
Daily
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m
Spring has sprung at Niagara Parks’ Floral Showhouse! Located just south of the Falls, the Showhouse is currently featuring a seasonal spring display bursting with gorgeous blooms, orchids and exotic tropical plants, all accompanied by the peaceful sounds of songbirds. A relaxing exploration that’s fun for all ages.
Clifton Hill
Open all week long!
Always the place to be in Niagara Falls, Clifton Hill has attractions, restaurants and even the Great Canadian Midway! Make sure to come and visit while the kids have time off from school and you can enjoy the area before the busy tourism season picks up.
Niagara Falls to be Illuminated in Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 17, 2017
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
In partnership with Tourism Ireland’s “Global Greening” campaign, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will light Niagara Falls green on Friday, March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day! The Falls will be illuminated with vibrant green lights for 15 minutes at the top of every hour beginning at 9:00. This natural wonder will join other world icons such as the Empire State Building, the Colosseum in Rome, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Nelson’s Column in London and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, in honour of this festive day.
Not able to get to Niagara for March Break? Tickets for our 2017 season are ON SALE NOW! So you can start planning your summer holiday and join us in Canada’s most iconic natural wonder.
