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SUMMARY:March Break at Eastgate Square
DESCRIPTION:March Break at Eastgate Square! \nMarch 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court \nJoin us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features a themed event with character meet‑and‑greets\, interactive entertainment\, and exciting activities for kids of all ages. \nMonday\, March 16 – Adventure Pals Day \nMeet your favourite Space Ranger\, Cowboy Hero\, and Dino Pal! \nTuesday\, March 17 – Science Show \nGet ready for an explosive high‑energy science show!\nEnjoy fun experiments\, dazzling demonstrations\, and plenty of excitement. \nWednesday\, March 18 – Hero Day \nMeet your favourite Web‑Slinging Acrobat\, Powerful Warrior Princess\, and a Patriotic Hero with an unbreakable shield!\nPerfect for young superhero fans.  Come dressed as your favourite character. \nThursday\, March 19 – Princess Day \nMeet beloved classic and modern princesses\, including a Glass‑Slipper Beauty\, an Enchanted Rose Princess\, and a Woodland Princess adored by tiny forest friends. Come dressed as your favourite princess
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/march-break-at-eastgate-square/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Eastgate Square\, 75 Centennial Pkwy N\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8E 2P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,March Break
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SUMMARY:Spring Break: March Breakaway! Meet the Niagara Icedogs at the Pen Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Niagara IceDogs are coming to Niagara Pen Centre for an exclusive autograph session! Collect autographs\, snap a few selfies\, and enjoy the excitement as the IceDogs takeover the centre for one action-packed day. Plus enjoy face painting & more! \nThe first 400 guests receive a free booklet for signing! (while supplies last). \n‍ \nDate: Monday\, March 16th \n‍ \nTime: 1PM – 3:30PM \n‍ \nLocation: Mall Wide – Please visit Event Court (Near Mark’s) to pick up your free autograph booklet (while supplies last!) & face painting.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/spring-break-march-breakaway-meet-the-niagara-icedogs-at-the-pen-centre/
LOCATION:Pen Centre\, 221 Glendale Ave\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2T 2K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,March Break,Niagara Area
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SUMMARY:Paint by Sticker at BPL
DESCRIPTION:It’s a fun spin on paint-by-numbers… sticker-by-numbers! \nChoose from a variety of images and stickers\, check the number\, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. \nPlan to join us for this social activity geared to ages 9-13—and bring a friend!!  \nMon Mar 16 | 2-3pm | CENTRAL\nTue Mar 17 | 2-3pm | NEW APPLEBY\nThu Mar 19 | 10:30-11:30am | ALDERSHOT\nFri Mar 20 | 2-3pm | BRANT HILLS\nSat Mar 21 | 2-3pm | TANSLEY WOODS
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/paint-by-sticker-at-bpl/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:BPL various branches\, Burlington Libraries\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor,March Break
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CREATED:20260209T204948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170933Z
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SUMMARY:Stuffies Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:A sleepover adventure for your stuffed animal! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEver wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite stuffed friend for a cozy storytime—then tuck them in for a night of fun and mischief behind the scenes. \nThe next day\, pick up your stuffie and check out the exciting adventures they had while you were asleep. Who knows what they’ll get up to? All ages welcome! \nMarch 16: Aldershot\, New Appleby \nMarch 17: Alton\, Central \nMarch 18: Brant Hills\, Tansley Woods
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/stuffies-night-at-the-library/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:BPL various branches\, Burlington Libraries\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260218T163059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T171455Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Character Studio at Indigo
DESCRIPTION:Press play on fun with this unique Tonies event. Paint and decorate your very own Tonies DIY Creative Toy Figurine\, on which you can upload and record up to 90 minutes of stories and songs via the Tonies app. Plus\, create a Tonies passport and headband\, and enjoy storytime.\nAges 3+. \nWorshops at 11:00 and 1:00 Reserve your spot online
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/creative-character-studio-at-indigo/
LOCATION:Select Indigo and Chapters stores\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Cambridge,Free,Guelph,Hamilton,Indoor,Kitchener / Waterloo,March Break,Milton,Mississaga,Niagara Area,Oakville
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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CREATED:20260313T193346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T193346Z
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SUMMARY:Free Skate in Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Lots of free skates at various locations! \n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 14th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n12:00 pm – 02:00 pm \nPat Quinn Parkdale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nSaltfleet Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Esther Pauls \n03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nInch Park Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n03:00 pm – 05:00 pm \nRosedale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 15th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Ted McMeekin \n12:30 pm – 02:30 pm \nHarry Howell Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Side B)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Esther Pauls \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nBill Friday Lawfield Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mark Tadeson \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mike Spadafora \n01:30 pm – 03:30 pm \nChedoke Twin-Pad Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Green NHL) \n  \n\n\n\nMon\, Mar 16th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nChedoke Twin-Pad Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Green NHL)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nAncaster Rotary Centre and Morgan Firestone Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (New)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nCarlisle Recreation Centre & Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 17th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nValley Park Community Centre and Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mark Tadeson \n01:30 pm – 02:30 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n04:00 pm – 06:00 pm \nRosedale Arena – Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 18th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nChedoke Twin-Pad Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Green NHL)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nCarlisle Recreation Centre & Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nAncaster Rotary Centre and Morgan Firestone Arena – Ice Pad 1 (:00) (Old) \n  \n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 19th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nRosedale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n03:00 pm – 05:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n03:30 pm – 05:00 pm \nPat Quinn Parkdale Arena – Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nFri\, Mar 20th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 02:30 pm \nInch Park Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate- Free \n01:00 pm – 02:30 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Family Free – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar \n02:30 pm – 04:30 pm \nAncaster Rotary Centre and Morgan Firestone Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (New)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n06:00 pm – 08:00 pm \nCarlisle Recreation Centre & Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 21st\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Brad Clark \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nValley Park Community Centre and Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n12:00 pm – 02:00 pm \nPat Quinn Parkdale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Ted McMeekin \n12:00 pm – 02:00 pm \nHarry Howell Arena – Ice Pad 1 (:00) (Side A)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nSaltfleet Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nSun\, Mar 22nd\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mark Tadeson \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-skate-in-hamilton/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Various Hamilton Arenas\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
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SUMMARY:Free Swim Hamilton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 14th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:15 pm – 02:45 pm\nSir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Brad Clark\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:30 pm\nValley Park Community Centre and Arena – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n02:45 pm – 04:00 pm\nHill Park Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n04:00 pm – 05:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 15th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:00 pm – 02:00 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMon\, Mar 16th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n10:15 am – 11:15 am\nBernie Morelli Recreation Centre – Warm Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n04:30 pm – 05:30 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:00 pm – 07:00 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 17th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim 18+ Free\n\n\n09:00 am – 09:45 am\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar\n\n\n11:45 am – 01:00 pm\nAncaster Aquatic Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop-in Open Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Cameron Kroetsch\n\n\n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm\nCentral Memorial Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n05:00 pm – 06:30 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie\n\n\n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:45 pm – 07:45 pm\nDundas Community Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:45 pm – 07:45 pm\nAncaster Aquatic Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n07:00 pm – 08:00 pm\nWestmount Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n07:00 pm – 08:00 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n07:15 pm – 08:15 pm\nDalewood Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n07:15 pm – 08:15 pm\nBernie Morelli Recreation Centre – Warm Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 18th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 19th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim 18+ Free\n\n\n09:00 am – 09:45 am\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar\n\n\n11:45 am – 01:00 pm\nAncaster Aquatic Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Cameron Kroetsch\n\n\n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm\nCentral Memorial Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFri\, Mar 20th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n10:15 am – 11:15 am\nBernie Morelli Recreation Centre – Warm Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n05:00 pm – 06:30 pm\nHuntington Park Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n05:30 pm – 06:45 pm\nDundas Community Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie\n\n\n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:30 pm – 08:00 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:45 pm – 08:15 pm\nBennetto Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 21st\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim – Sponsored by Councillor Mike Spadafora\n\n\n01:00 pm – 02:00 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:15 pm – 02:45 pm\nSir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\n\n\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n02:45 pm – 04:00 pm\nHill Park Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n04:00 pm – 05:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 22nd\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:00 pm – 02:00 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-swim-hamilton/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Various Recreation Centres\, Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260313T125738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T125738Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Hamilton Waste Management at Gage Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:The Waste Management team will be on site to answer your questions and share educational materials on how to properly sort waste in your household. Stop by to play fun games and win prizes while you learn.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/discover-hamilton-waste-management-at-gage-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Gage Park Greenhouse\, 1000 Main Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 3G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260303T200922Z
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SUMMARY:Mad Science at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPacked with great experiments\, these high-energy\, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! \nThis is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come\, first-served. \nTuesday\, March 17: 10:00am – 11:00am Sherwood Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 10:00am – 11:00am Dundas Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/mad-science-at-hpl-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260224T181649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T181649Z
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SUMMARY:Create & Construct
DESCRIPTION:Have you met our Rigamajig? Explore building with a variety of tools & toys\, plus meet our newest construction set. Ages 5-8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCaregivers must remain present at all times. 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/create-construct/
LOCATION:Oakville Public Library Central Branch\, 120 Navy St\, Oakville\, ON
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,March Break,Oakville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T133000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260312T142527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T142527Z
UID:10030303-1773745200-1773754200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break: Astronomy In Action at the Pen Centre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable journey through the cosmos with Astronomy in Action! Step inside the dome for a short\, immersive show where you’ll explore galaxies\, planets\, and more. \n‍ \nWhen: Tuesday\, March 17th\n• Show A: 11:00 AM\n• Show B: 11:30 AM\n• Show C: 12:00 PM\n• Show D: 12:30 PM\n• Show E: 1:00 PM\n• Show F: 1:30 PM \n‍ \nLocation: Event Court \n‍Register online
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/spring-break-astronomy-in-action-at-the-pen-centre/
LOCATION:Pen Centre\, 221 Glendale Ave\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2T 2K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,March Break,Niagara Area
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260312T144408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144408Z
UID:10030311-1773745200-1773756000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Fuzzy Furry Pets at Milton Mall
DESCRIPTION:Come meet some Fuzzy\, Furry Pets on Tuesday\, March 17th | 11:00AM – 2:00PM Up close and personal with bunnies\, fancy chickens and other domestic pets.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/fuzzy-furry-pets-at-milton-mall/
LOCATION:Milton Mall\, 55 Ontario Street South\, Milton\, Ontario\, L9T2M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,March Break,Milton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260219T193047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T193047Z
UID:10029743-1773752400-1773759600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:March Break at Eastgate Square
DESCRIPTION:March Break at Eastgate Square! \nMarch 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court \nJoin us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features a themed event with character meet‑and‑greets\, interactive entertainment\, and exciting activities for kids of all ages. \nMonday\, March 16 – Adventure Pals Day \nMeet your favourite Space Ranger\, Cowboy Hero\, and Dino Pal! \nTuesday\, March 17 – Science Show \nGet ready for an explosive high‑energy science show!\nEnjoy fun experiments\, dazzling demonstrations\, and plenty of excitement. \nWednesday\, March 18 – Hero Day \nMeet your favourite Web‑Slinging Acrobat\, Powerful Warrior Princess\, and a Patriotic Hero with an unbreakable shield!\nPerfect for young superhero fans.  Come dressed as your favourite character. \nThursday\, March 19 – Princess Day \nMeet beloved classic and modern princesses\, including a Glass‑Slipper Beauty\, an Enchanted Rose Princess\, and a Woodland Princess adored by tiny forest friends. Come dressed as your favourite princess
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/march-break-at-eastgate-square/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Eastgate Square\, 75 Centennial Pkwy N\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8E 2P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,March Break
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260209T205314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T195407Z
UID:10029642-1773756000-1773759600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:March Break Stay-Cation at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate March Break close to home with a lively party featuring vacation-themed games\, activities\, dancing\, and fun for the whole family. A great way for families to celebrate March Break together—no suitcase required! \nMarch 17: Brant Hills \nMarch 18: Central \nMarch 20: Tansley Woods
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/march-break-stay-cation-at-the-library/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:BPL various branches\, Burlington Libraries\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor,March Break
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260224T180619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T180859Z
UID:10029778-1773756000-1773759600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Paint by Sticker at BPL
DESCRIPTION:It’s a fun spin on paint-by-numbers… sticker-by-numbers! \nChoose from a variety of images and stickers\, check the number\, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. \nPlan to join us for this social activity geared to ages 9-13—and bring a friend!!  \nMon Mar 16 | 2-3pm | CENTRAL\nTue Mar 17 | 2-3pm | NEW APPLEBY\nThu Mar 19 | 10:30-11:30am | ALDERSHOT\nFri Mar 20 | 2-3pm | BRANT HILLS\nSat Mar 21 | 2-3pm | TANSLEY WOODS
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/paint-by-sticker-at-bpl/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:BPL various branches\, Burlington Libraries\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor,March Break
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104829
CREATED:20260211T163939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T195258Z
UID:10029671-1773763200-1773766800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Mighty Pollinators with Dan the Nature Man
DESCRIPTION:For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  \nDid you know that one out of three bites of our food comes from pollinators? Join Dan the Nature Man and explore the world of pollinators\, from bees to butterflies to beetles and even bats. Find out how you can help pollinators that live around you. Through games\, pictures\, videos and activities we’ll learn about these amazing and important creatures!
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/mighty-pollinators-with-dan-the-nature-man-2/
LOCATION:MPL – Beaty Branch\, 945 Fourth Line\, Milton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,Milton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260209T204948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170933Z
UID:10029640-1773772200-1773774000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Stuffies Night at the Library
DESCRIPTION:A sleepover adventure for your stuffed animal! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEver wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite stuffed friend for a cozy storytime—then tuck them in for a night of fun and mischief behind the scenes. \nThe next day\, pick up your stuffie and check out the exciting adventures they had while you were asleep. Who knows what they’ll get up to? All ages welcome! \nMarch 16: Aldershot\, New Appleby \nMarch 17: Alton\, Central \nMarch 18: Brant Hills\, Tansley Woods
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/stuffies-night-at-the-library/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:BPL various branches\, Burlington Libraries\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260211T164152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T195329Z
UID:10029672-1773774000-1773775800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Glow in the Dark Storytime
DESCRIPTION:For children 2-6 years of age accompanied by their parent or caregiver.  \nGrab a glow stick and get ready for a storytime with a twist. This program features glow-in-the-dark stories for the family and ends with a take-home craft.   Participants are encourage to wear white or fluorescent colours to see yourself light up in this unique\, immersive experience. 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/glow-in-the-dark-storytime/
LOCATION:MPL Main branch\, 1010 Main St E\, Milton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,Milton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260218T163231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175558Z
UID:10029694-1773792000-1773878399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Doll T-Shirt Decorating & Activities at Indigo
DESCRIPTION:Design a one-of-a-kind piece for your favourite Our Generation doll to take home. Plus\, enjoy a Robert Munsch read-aloud featuring The Perfect Paper Airplane\, and themed activity sheets.\nAges 4+. \nWorkshops at 11:00 and 1:00 Reserve your spot online
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/doll-t-shirt-decorating-activities-at-indigo/
LOCATION:Select Indigo and Chapters stores\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Cambridge,Free,Guelph,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break,Milton,Mississaga,Niagara Area,Oakville
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260313T193346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T193346Z
UID:10030342-1773792000-1773878399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Free Skate in Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Lots of free skates at various locations! \n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 14th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n12:00 pm – 02:00 pm \nPat Quinn Parkdale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nSaltfleet Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Esther Pauls \n03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nInch Park Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n03:00 pm – 05:00 pm \nRosedale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 15th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Ted McMeekin \n12:30 pm – 02:30 pm \nHarry Howell Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Side B)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Esther Pauls \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nBill Friday Lawfield Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mark Tadeson \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mike Spadafora \n01:30 pm – 03:30 pm \nChedoke Twin-Pad Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Green NHL) \n  \n\n\n\nMon\, Mar 16th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nChedoke Twin-Pad Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Green NHL)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nAncaster Rotary Centre and Morgan Firestone Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (New)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nCarlisle Recreation Centre & Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 17th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nValley Park Community Centre and Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mark Tadeson \n01:30 pm – 02:30 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n04:00 pm – 06:00 pm \nRosedale Arena – Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 18th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nChedoke Twin-Pad Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (Green NHL)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nCarlisle Recreation Centre & Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nAncaster Rotary Centre and Morgan Firestone Arena – Ice Pad 1 (:00) (Old) \n  \n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 19th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nRosedale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n03:00 pm – 05:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n03:30 pm – 05:00 pm \nPat Quinn Parkdale Arena – Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nFri\, Mar 20th\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n01:00 pm – 02:30 pm \nInch Park Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate- Free \n01:00 pm – 02:30 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Family Free – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar \n02:30 pm – 04:30 pm \nAncaster Rotary Centre and Morgan Firestone Arena – Ice Pad 2 (:30) (New)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n06:00 pm – 08:00 pm \nCarlisle Recreation Centre & Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 21st\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Brad Clark \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nValley Park Community Centre and Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang \n12:00 pm – 02:00 pm \nPat Quinn Parkdale Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Ted McMeekin \n12:00 pm – 02:00 pm \nHarry Howell Arena – Ice Pad 1 (:00) (Side A)\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nSaltfleet Arena – Ice\n\n\nOpen Skate Free \n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm \nBeverly Arena – Ice \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nSun\, Mar 22nd\, 2026\n\n\nOpen Skate Free – Sponsored by Councillor Mark Tadeson \n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm \nGlanbrook Arena – Ice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-skate-in-hamilton/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Various Hamilton Arenas\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260313T205928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T205928Z
UID:10030351-1773792000-1773878399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Free Swim Hamilton
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 14th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:15 pm – 02:45 pm\nSir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Brad Clark\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:30 pm\nValley Park Community Centre and Arena – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n02:45 pm – 04:00 pm\nHill Park Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n04:00 pm – 05:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 15th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:00 pm – 02:00 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMon\, Mar 16th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n10:15 am – 11:15 am\nBernie Morelli Recreation Centre – Warm Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n04:30 pm – 05:30 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:00 pm – 07:00 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 17th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim 18+ Free\n\n\n09:00 am – 09:45 am\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar\n\n\n11:45 am – 01:00 pm\nAncaster Aquatic Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop-in Open Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Cameron Kroetsch\n\n\n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm\nCentral Memorial Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n05:00 pm – 06:30 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie\n\n\n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:45 pm – 07:45 pm\nDundas Community Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:45 pm – 07:45 pm\nAncaster Aquatic Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n07:00 pm – 08:00 pm\nWestmount Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n07:00 pm – 08:00 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n07:15 pm – 08:15 pm\nDalewood Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n07:15 pm – 08:15 pm\nBernie Morelli Recreation Centre – Warm Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 18th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 19th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim 18+ Free\n\n\n09:00 am – 09:45 am\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim – Sponsored by Councillor Craig Cassar\n\n\n11:45 am – 01:00 pm\nAncaster Aquatic Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Cameron Kroetsch\n\n\n01:00 pm – 03:00 pm\nCentral Memorial Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFri\, Mar 20th\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n10:15 am – 11:15 am\nBernie Morelli Recreation Centre – Warm Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n05:00 pm – 06:30 pm\nHuntington Park Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Family Free\n\n\n05:30 pm – 06:45 pm\nDundas Community Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie\n\n\n05:30 pm – 07:00 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:30 pm – 08:00 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n06:45 pm – 08:15 pm\nBennetto Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSat\, Mar 21st\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n12:45 pm – 01:45 pm\nDominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim – Sponsored by Councillor Mike Spadafora\n\n\n01:00 pm – 02:00 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:15 pm – 02:45 pm\nSir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\n\n\nSir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:45 pm – 03:15 pm\nHarold G. Brewster Pool – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n02:45 pm – 04:00 pm\nHill Park Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n04:00 pm – 05:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSun\, Mar 22nd\, 2026\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free – Sponsored by Councillor Nrinder Nann\n\n\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm\nNorman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre – Lap Pool\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Swim Free\n\n\n01:00 pm – 02:00 pm\nSir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre – Entire Pool
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-swim-hamilton/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Various Recreation Centres\, Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260313T125848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T125848Z
UID:10030335-1773824400-1773853200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Discover Hamilton Forestry at Gage Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join Forestry for a fun\, interactive look at our Urban Forest! Learn how trees grow\, how they function\, and the pests that affect them. Enjoy a Touch-a-Truck experience featuring a crane truck and stumper\, test your knowledge by guessing a tree’s age for a chance to win a prize\, and take part in a tree-themed scavenger hunt. Fun for all ages!
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/discover-hamilton-forestry-at-gage-greenhouse/
LOCATION:Gage Park Greenhouse\, 1000 Main Street East\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8M 3G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260303T200922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200922Z
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SUMMARY:Mad Science at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPacked with great experiments\, these high-energy\, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! \nThis is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come\, first-served. \nTuesday\, March 17: 10:00am – 11:00am Sherwood Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 10:00am – 11:00am Dundas Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/mad-science-at-hpl-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260219T155826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155826Z
UID:10029740-1773828000-1773835200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus at Staples
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they customize and build a cool LEGO® micro cactus. \n\n\n\n\nDelight young nature lovers with the LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus building set\, designed for kids ages 5 and up. In this creative session\, children will build their own mini flowering cactus and explore the lifelike details of this unique LEGO® model. \nIn this session\, Kids will: \n\nMake and Take\, LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus\nHave fun creating LEGO® cactus designs\nDiscover realistic botanical details through hands-on play\n\nAges: 5+ \nThe event runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, with each child enjoying a 30-minute building session. \nPlease select your preferred time slot when registering: 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30. \nAll supplies will be provided.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/lego-botanicals-micro-cactus-at-staples/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Staples Various Stores\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Cambridge,Free,Guelph,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break,Milton,Mississaga,Niagara Area,Oakville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260305T112906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T112906Z
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SUMMARY:March Break at the Market
DESCRIPTION:Market March Break\, March 18-21 (10AM-12PM): Help us turn our recycled cardboard into a 3D cardboard Market! Local artist facilitator @anniewebart will be here with all the supplies you need to get crafty. \nThis is a free drop-in activation\, parental supervision required. Recommended for participants ages 6+. \n\n 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/march-break-at-the-market/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Hamilton Farmers Market\, 35 York Boulevard\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8R1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
GEO:43.2589258;-79.87032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260303T191520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T191520Z
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SUMMARY:Toy Swap at Duran Place for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and bring gently loved toys to swap with others. Don’t have toys to trade? A small donation is welcome. It’s a great way to refresh your toy collection while reducing waste.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/toy-swap-at-duran-place-for-kids/
LOCATION:Burlington Centre – Old Navy Hallway\, 777 Guelph Line\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor,March Break
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260210T210058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T195701Z
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SUMMARY:Amazing Bugs with Dan the Nature Man
DESCRIPTION:For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  \nSpiders\, insects\, and more….“bugs” are some of the most fascinating animals! Join Dan the Nature Man to learn about some of our most amazing “bug” neighbours. We’ll explore the world of pollinator “bugs” that are so important to the natural world – and to us! Meet and shake “hands” with Mexican guest Charlotte\, a gentle and harmless tarantula\, who would love to teach you about all her relatives!
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/amazing-bugs-with-dan-the-nature-man/
LOCATION:MPL Main branch\, 1010 Main St E\, Milton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,Milton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260303T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201416Z
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SUMMARY:3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces\, players must figure out clues\, solve puzzles and 3D print their key to escape the room before time runs out. \nWednesday\, March 18: 11:00am – 12:00pm Central Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Parkdale Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Red Hill Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/3d-printing-escape-room-at-hpl/2026-03-18/1/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260312T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T142347Z
UID:10030302-1773831600-1773842400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Break: Lego Mural x Nintendo at the Pen Centre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a LEGO Building Adventure at Niagara Pen Centre! Help us build a mini LEGO mural of Niagara Falls—each guest receives their own square to contribute (registration required for this portion). \nChoose your 15 minute timeslot to build your part of the mural then head over to play with LEGO and our GIANT LEGO! \nNintendo of Canada is inviting you and your family to visit Niagara Pen Centre on March 18 to check out the latest kid-friendly multiplayer games for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. Stop by and try your hand at games like Mario Kart™ World\,  Super Mario Galaxy™  and Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 \, and Nintendo Switch Sports™\, and receive a giveaway just for playing (while supplies last). \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 18th \nTime: 11AM – 2PM – Timeslots for the LEGO mural are every 15 minutes! Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your registered time-slot. Any unclaimed spots will be released to walk-ins after that. \nLocation: Event court (Across from Mark’s)
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/spring-break-lego-mural-x-nintendo-at-the-pen-centre/
LOCATION:Pen Centre\, 221 Glendale Ave\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2T 2K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,March Break,Niagara Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T104830
CREATED:20260312T144525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144525Z
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SUMMARY:March Break Magic Show at Milton Mall
DESCRIPTION:Come see Cool Ray the Magician on Wednesday\, March 18th.  \nWill amaze and entertain with magic at his 3 shows: 11:00AM\, 12:00PM and 1:00PM 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/march-break-magic-show-at-milton-mall/
LOCATION:Milton Mall\, 55 Ontario Street South\, Milton\, Ontario\, L9T2M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,March Break,Milton
GEO:43.518184;-79.8750302
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