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A City Girl’s Guide: Toronto Events We Love This March

With spring at our doorsteps we are more than ready to head back outdoors once again! This month we celebrate International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, March Break, and hopefully Spring! Just kidding, it’s coming we promise! Here are a few events and happenings in Toronto this month for you to explore!

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY (MONTH) IN TORONTO in March:

AGE OUT LOUD: An International Women’s Month Panel: Kimpton Saint George, March 15, 11 am to 1 pm

Join this inspiring afternoon hosted by Shantelle Bisson. Panel discussion with Taylor Buckley, founder of Golden Hour Collective, with Shantelle Bisson, Gina Livy, founder of The Livy Method, and Hina Khan, Peak Performance Mindset Coach. Together, they’ll explore confidence, reinvention, and what it truly means to age out loud in your 40s and beyond.

Browse a curated market of women-owned businesses, enjoy light bites, and bring home a curated gift bag. All proceeds support Shelter Movers, a charity providing free moving and storage services to individuals and families fleeing abuse. Tickets are $25 here.

RCVRI Women’s Day: 8 Mercer Street, March 8, 6 to 8 pm (limited to 25 spots)

Celebrate International Women’s Day with an evening dedicated to your gut, hormones, energy, and recovery.

What’s included:
• 2 hours full RCVRI access (hot & cold plunge, sauna, red light, PEMF + compression)
• Gut Health Workshop with Dr. Erika Obuchowicz, ND
• B12 Booster for energy, focus & metabolism
• Impact Kitchen bone broth to nourish your gut
• Wellness gift bag valued at over $200

Flowing For Our Sisters: 10XTo, Hotel X Toronto. March 8, 4 to 6 pm

This International Women’s Day, 10XTO‘s fourth annual Flowing For Our Sisters, a two-hour yoga event. Focused on women’s empowerment, strength, and inspiration. 100% of the funds raised benefitting Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter.

The two-hour experience kicks off with a 45-minute Vinyasa yoga class. Then, breathwork and singing bowl sound bath session. All designed to calm the mind and restore balance through guided breathing and soothing vibrations. Tickets here.

Hotel X - yoga - March
10XTO at Hotel X Toronto

TORONTO’S FOOD SCENE IN MARCH:

From Coast to Coals at The Carbon Bar: 99 Queen Street East, all month March

The Carbon Bar,  known for its bold, smoke-driven BBQ, presents Coast to Coals: Where the Ocean Meets the Embers. This special International Women’s Day feature menu curated the restaurant’s female Head Chef, Taylor Wells.

The limited-time menu celebrates Chef Taylor’s leadership in the kitchen and her Newfoundland heritage and the generations of women who shaped her approach to food.

Raised on the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland, Taylor’s earliest memories are of standing beside her mother in the kitchen, learning to cook with intention. Summers were spent fishing for cod with family, preserving berries, and sealing jars of mustard pickles for winter – experiences that grounded her in resilience, resourcefulness, and community.

Recently inheriting her great-grandmother’s and great-aunt’s well-worn cookbooks, Taylor found herself reflecting on lineage. “They’re more than recipes,” she shares. “They’re proof of the women who cooked before me,  who made something out of what they had and fed their families with care and creativity.”

The Carbon Bar - Coast to Coals - March 2026
The Carbon Bar

While we’re talking about The Carbon Bar, we checked out the latest at their 460 King St West corner neighbourhood outpost “The Carbon Snack Bar” for the latest RACLETTE & PASTRAMI Sandwich – made to order with ooooooey, goooooey, melted cheese. Only here for a limited time. Pure comfort food! Available during lunch hours.

The Carbon Snack Bar - March - Toronto - Photo by Czarina P
The Carbon Snack Bar Photo by Czarina P

Bar 1661 X Library Bar: Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto, March 9th (one night only)

Brendan Hayley and Davey Taylor from Dublin’s Bar 1661 (Ireland’s Bar of the Year 2025) comes to Toronto’s storied cocktail destination Library Bar (Fairmont Royal York Hotel) for this one-night only event. Fiercely independent and deeply rooted in Irish cocktail culture, Bar 1661 is celebrated for championing poitín and redefining modern Irish drinks.

Expect an exclusive bar-side seats for a one-hour seating, right in front of the action. Each reservation includes two cocktails. Enjoy an intimate evening where Irish creativity shines. Book here on Open Table.

Library Bar x Bar 1661 - Toronto - March 2026
Bar 1661 x Library Bar

Radici Project Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience: 588 College Street, March 22

For one afternoon only, Radici Project will transform into a tranquil Japanese tea setting. Led by tea masters Mika Sato and Satoshi Yoshikawa of Mika, a Toronto-based Japanese botanical and craft studio. The event will run from 12 pm to 1:30 pm, and will introduce guests to ceremonial matcha and premium Japanese teas through guided tastings paired with seasonal bites by Executive Chef Emiliano Del Frate. It is designed for tea enthusiasts and matcha lovers who wish to explore the deeper nuances of these exceptional teas, offering a hands-on experience that reveals the ritual, precision, and craftsmanship at the heart of Japanese tea preparation.

Tickets are $80 per guest (inclusive of taxes and gratuity), and include the tea ceremony and seasonal bites. Due to the ceremonial format and limited seating of 12 guests, reservations are expected to sell quickly. Bookings can be made HERE.

Eataly Celebrates CORTINA: all Toronto & GTA locations through to March 29

Celebrate Cortina d’Ampezzo — known as the “Queen of the Alps” — through exclusive menus in Eataly restaurants, retail features in the marketplace, hands-on classes and workshops, and more. At Eataly’s signature restaurants La Pizza & La Pasta and Eataly Ristorante, discover the thrill of the Alps with special dishes and prix-fixe menus. Highlighted dishes include: Fonduta al Burro di Tartufo, Polenta Fritta Lardo e Rosmarino, Spaetzle, Gnocchi di Patate con Zucca e Fonduta, Tagliatella Verde ai Funghi , Pollo ‘Milano Cortina’, and Pizza Misto Bosco.

Prix-fixe menus are available for guests interested in sampling the program’s standout bites — including the “Verdure” tasting of three seasonal vegetable dishes. Complementing the food experience, the beverage menu takes inspiration from the spirit of après ski. Indulge in a traditional Dolomiti beer, or warm up with festive cocktails such as “Pass the Torch” and “By the Fire.

Also, check out LA SCUOLA — Eataly’s cooking school for Northern Italian-inspired classes and workshops — featuring hands-on pasta-making, guest chef dinners, and Alpine wine & cheese tastings.

St. Patrick’s Day at Pure Spirits: Distillery District: March 17

In the Distillery District, Pure Spirits will mark the holiday with $2 buck-a-shuck oysters, Irish stew, Guinness, green pints and festive cocktails, plus live music from 5 pm to 9 pm with a  Laura C. Bates and guitarist Igor Laze, for a lively Irish evening celebration. Reserve via OpenTable.

Sweet Escape at Demetres: (all locations)

Take a “March Break” at Demetres. No passport required! Take your taste buds on a culinary journey through these delectable sweets including; Ube Eats Liège Waffle (Philippines), a vibrant tribute to Halo-Halo, featuring Ube ice cream, brûléed bananas, vanilla cream sauce, and Ube Stik-O wafers on a Liège waffle.

Brrrberry French Crepe (Japan) that’s made with ceremonial grade matcha from Uji, this refined crepe features Matcha White Chocolate ice cream, fresh strawberries, vanilla cream sauce, and strawberry coulis—a bright balance of tradition and modern flavour.

Hakunafa Matata Belgian Waffle (Dubai) with Honey Vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, milk chocolate sauce, and Pistachio Kunafa layered over a freshly baked Belgian waffle. Rich, nutty, and indulgent—this one channels the decadent luxury of Dubai. Also, Burj Kunafa Fruit Cup made with fresh strawberries layered with silky milk chocolate sauce and Pistachio Kunafa. Crunchy, creamy, and inspired by the bold flavours of the Middle East.

The Mangolorian Belgian Waffle (Costa Rica),  Ministry of Mango Sorbetto (made with Alphonso mangoes), fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, and strawberry coulis on a warm Belgian waffle. Juicy, refreshing, and tropical.

Or bring. your friends or family for a trip Around the World – Flight of Fancy, a whopping Ten scoops of artisanal handcrafted ice creams and sorbettos in one over-the-top, shareable tasting experience. A first-class dessert adventure designed to be explored!

Demetres - March  - City Girl's Guide
Demetres

ARTS SCENE IN TORONTO THIS MARCH:

Flight Pattern / Suite en Blanc: National Ballet of Canada, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, February 27 to March 6

Two full company works with dramatically different styles. This spectacular double bill with The National Ballet of Canada is unforgettable. First, Serge Lifar’s Suite en Blanc is a beautiful celebration of classical techniques in an extraordinary piece.

Then, Crystal Pite’s acclaimed Flight Pattern explores both the physical and emotional suffering, hardship, and resilience of the refugee crisis. Henryk Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, performed by The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra and Canadian Soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee amplifies the experience. This work is breathtaking. Not to be missed!

Artists of The Royal Ballet in Flight Pattern. Photo by Tristam Kenton, courtesy of The Royal Ballet
Artists of The Royal Ballet in Flight Pattern Photo by Tristam Kenton courtesy of The Royal Ballet

Pinocchio: The National Ballet of Canada, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, March 13 to 22

Olivier Award-winning director and choreographer Will Tuckett created  Pinocchio for The National Ballet of Canada in 2017. Based on the 19th-century tale about a wooden puppet who longs to be real. Tuckett balances the moral aspects of the original story with heartwarming characters, magical stage effects and playful Canadiana. Great for audiences of all ages.

SHUCKED: Princess of Wales Theatre, March 3 to April 5

What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can’t get enough of: corn. Shucked is the new musical comedy that proves sometimes tearing down a few walls, rather than growing them, is the only way to preserve our way of life. Shucked is turning musical theater on its ear and is offering a kernel of hope for our divided nation. This Tony Award® winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious.”

CYRANO: CAA Theatre (651 Yonge Street), March 14 to April 5

Virginia Gay’s joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, packed with music, wit and aching romance, is a love letter to hope; to language and desire; to the irrepressible magic of theatre. A big-hearted, irreverent rom-com for our times.

Cyrano is the most interesting person in any room – a wordsmith, a charmer. She works twice as hard and runs twice as fast as the pretty boys, because she’s deeply ashamed of something about herself. Enter Roxanne: brilliant and beautiful, with a penchant for poetry and a way with words, just like Cyrano. But Roxanne only has eyes for Yan: hot, manly Yan; all brawn-and-no-brains Yan; who is dumbstruck around Roxanne. Probably shy, right? Until suddenly he starts saying the most amazing things. But it’s not Yan writing these perfect love scenes, it’s Cyrano.

Jeff Wall Photographs 1984 – 2023: Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Toronto, until March 22

An internationally celebrated artist, Wall is best known for his large-scale light boxes and his pioneering approach to photography. Since the 1960s, he has profoundly influenced the art form through his bold experimentation with scale, texture, colour, subject matter, and production techniques, redefining the possibilities of the medium.

This exhibition is a comprehensive survey of one of Canada’s most influential living artists. Wall’s first major Canadian survey in over 25 years, and his first in Toronto in 35 years, this monumental exhibition spans all three floors of the museum. Including light box transparencies, black and white photographs, and colour prints, the extensive selection of works at MOCA traces four decades of Wall’s practice, offering the opportunity to experience the full scope of his contributions to contemporary photography.

Swipes Right: Hard Launch The Second City:

It’s love at first laugh! Swipes Right: Hard Launch, the brand-new experience you’ve been aching for. Spend a naughty 90 minutes with their cast of comedians as they (consensually) annihilate everything that turns us on—and off—about love, dating, relationships, and everything else in-between the sheets!

Also, catch the MainStage 91st Revue — Classic sketches presented by their new, super-talented Mainstage cast. Expect their famous improvised third act where YOU are invited to become part of the fun! For a few wild weeks, while the cast creates and hones a brand-new show, audiences have the chance to influence songs, sketches, and characters being developed in real time! Your reactions, ideas, and laughter will help shape our new show, a process that has defined The Second City’s legacy worldwide for over 65 years.

No Vowels presents Small Town Famous – Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival: The Theatre Centre & Comedy Bar Bloor, March 4 to 15

Toronto’s longest-running comedy festival celebrates its 21st anniversary with over 70 high-energy showcases of contemporary sketch comedy, drag, storytelling, musical comedy, and clown. Highlights include; ex T-Rex Presents Crime After Crime (After Crime) (March 6 & 7) A three-part epic comedy from 2024 Dora Award Winners for Outstanding Ensemble, International Women’s Day programming (March 8) Featuring a full day of programming from female and non-binary sketch comedians: No Vowels, Legally Brown, Sketchy Broads, Janelle McGuinness, Alien Pizza, Big Chick Energy, Amanda Xeller, and AmeriCanadian, and Tita Collective presents Tita Jokes (March 12) A joyful and irreverent performance by TOsketchfest Producers’ Pick Award winners Tita Collective.

Quatuor Bozzini: With Strings Attached: Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, March 21

Renowned for their “extraordinary playing” (The New Yorker), Montreal’s Quatuor Bozzini is a bold force in contemporary music, known for their unmistakable sound and deep commitment to new and experimental works. In this innovative program, they bring to life three Toronto premieres co-commissioned with New York’s Time: Spans Festival and Montreal’s Le Vivier. Hear their interpretation of brand-new works by internationally acclaimed Canadian composers Taylor Brook, Zosha Di Castri, and Cassandra Miller.

This concert will include the Toronto premieres of six short, compelling new works by participants in the Soundstreams Bridges Emerging Composers Program, developed under the mentorship of Zosha Di Castri and Cassandra Miller. As a highlight of each Soundstreams season, the Bridges Showcase unites a bold new generation of Canadian and international voices.

Quatuor Bozzini - March - Toronto - Photo by Michael Slobodian
Quatuor Bozzini Photo credit Michael Slobodian

THE SURROGATE: Streetcar Crow’s Nest Studio Theatre, until March 24

THE SURROGATE is a gripping debut drama that explodes notions of contemporary parenthood, exploring privilege and the complexities of modern family-making, featuring Fuad Ahmed, Thom Nyhuus, and Antonette Rudder.

Unravelling like a propulsive hospital series, in THE SURROGATE we meet Jake and Sameer, a successful gay couple who have spent years preparing for the current moment—the birth of their first child. But when Marya, their surrogate, is admitted to the hospital with complications, legal, ethical, and personal battles force the couple to confront questions they never expected: Who gets to decide what makes a family? And at what cost? Set over the course of a single sleepless night, The Surrogate is a 21st-century exploration of privilege, the blind spots of progressivism, and the complexities of modern family-making in a world where the rules are still being written.

ZAYO by Esie Mensah Creations: Meridian Arts Centre- Greenwin Theatre – 5040 Yonge St., March 13-15

ZAYO is an Afrofusion dance-theatre work rooted in ancestral wisdom and the courage to follow one’s calling. Created over eight years, the piece follows a heroine on a hero’s journey as she leaves the familiar, faces trials and sacrifice, and confronts fear to claim her power. Through this journey, ancestral memory is awakened and a chosen destiny is embraced. ZAYO reveals what it takes to step into purpose and emerge transformed. 

At the heart of ZAYO. Esie Mensah’s Afrofusion choreography, shaped by lived experience, ancestral knowledge, and contemporary expression. Drawing from traditional and contemporary West African movement, modern dance, and theatrical elements, the choreography functions as both memoir and ritual. Through ZAYO, Esie reimagines African storytelling aesthetics for the contemporary stage, expanding how African narratives, bodies, and spiritual traditions are experienced today.

LUMIÈRE: The Art of Light at Trillium Park, until March 27

A free outdoor light exhibition showcasing bold and imaginative works by talented Ontario-based artists across diverse disciplines, Lumière brings this year’s theme — “Rhythms of Light: Motion, Sound, and Time” — to life with 14 glowing installations. Cozy up at the Trillium Park fire pit every Friday and Saturday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. During March Break, bonfires will light up nightly (weather permitting).

ART HUNT at 401 Richmond: March 19 at 5 pm

Explore 401 Richmond’s galleries, shops and corridors collecting clues to exchange for a one-of-a-kind wooden egg decorated by 401 artists and crafters. It’s ‘first come – first find’, so arrive on time and get hunting as the unique eggs are redeemed quickly! This is a free and family-friendly event.

Art Hunt at 401 Richmond - Toronto - March

Art of the Brick: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, Downsview Airport Lands, Opens March 5

Experience a vibrant, brick-built world featuring over 130 artworks and stunning constructions at the Toronto debut of Art of the Brick by contemporary artist, Nathan Sawaya. Comprised of over one million LEGO pieces, Sawaya’s Art of the Brick is debuting a brand-new artwork specifically created for the Toronto engagement, whimsical pieces like a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, reimagined masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David and interactive stations throughout the exhibition so guests can explore their creativity. Perfect for LEGO lovers of all ages!

Canadian Film Festival: March 24 to 29

The indie-spirited festival dedicated to celebrating Canadian filmmakers, today announced its lineup for the milestone 20th anniversary edition. Now marking two decades of bringing Canadian stories to Canadian audiences, CFF will present 16 features and 40 shorts from filmmakers across the country continuing its mission to showcase homegrown voices on the big screen. This year’s festival unfolds under its latest campaign, “Eyeballs Up,” a rallying call for audiences to look up, lean in and recognize the bold creativity of Canadian film. CFF returns to Cineplex’s Scotiabank Theatre Toronto from March 24 – 29, 2026. Tickets can be purchased at Canfilmfest.ca.

PROJECT HAIL MARY: Global Light Show lands in Toronto on March 17, Waterfront

You may have seen Ryan Gosling’s announcement about Rocky’s Global Light Show. Toronto edition will take place on Thursday, March 19th. 

This is a special experience tied to the film Project Hail Mary that will be happening in only three cities around the world: Taipei, Berlin, and right here in Toronto! While the shows in Taipei and Berlin will take place at 8:30 PM local time, Toronto’s light show will run in the 9:00–10:00 PM window. The show will be happening at East Toronto Harbour and will be visible to the public along the east side of the downtown waterfront, east of Yonge St.

MORE EVENTS THIS MARCH IN TORONTO:

Next Stop Japan Market Place: at the Welcome Market, 938 Queen Street West, March 13 to 15 and March 20 to 21

This multi-day cultural and retail pop-up celebrates the cherry blossom season and the best of modern Japan. Discover a curated mix of Japanese brands across food, lifestyle, craft, beauty, anime, and design. Brought together in a vibrant, design-forward space inspired by contemporary Japanese retail.

Enjoy tea tastings, hands-on workshops, and special weekend programming designed for exploration and discovery. Celebrate sakura season. Shop emerging brands. Experience Japan – right here in Toronto.

ROM After Dark On The Wildside: Royal Ontario Museum, March 6 (19+ event)

Inspired by the popular Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and celebrating International Women’s Day, this event features spectacular performances including Lauren Ash, energetic dance floor sets with DJ RAE and DJ Bianca Lee and much more! Each visitor also receives access to the entire Museum as well as a complimentary drink.

ROM - Royal Ontario Museum - Toronto
Royal Ontario Museum

CCOC x AGO Friday Night Series: Art Gallery of Ontario, March 6, 6 to 9 pm

The Canadian Chamber Orchestra partners with the Art Gallery of Ontario for an electrifying new chapter of their iconic Friday Night series! Throughout the season,CCO musicians will take the stage in smaller ensembles, blending bold classical masterworks, contemporary music, original compositions and fresh, inventive arrangements of popular favourites. Walker Court transforms into a vibrant, living soundscape where art, architecture, and exhilarating live music collide. 

Violist RADIA performs this evening. The acclaim as a composer-performer blends his classical training with influences of folk, electronic, and hip-hop music. He delights in redefining the viola’s profile and moving seamlessly between creative spaces. His performances have taken him across Canada’s major concert halls, including joining musicians such as Grammy-award winning pop sensation Laufey onstage.

Jazz Night at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto, March 14, 7 – 11 pm (19+ event)

Jazz Night returns to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada! On Friday, March 13, the aquarium transforms into an underwater concert hall, with a live jazz band in this one-of-a-kind evening surrounded by stunning aquatic life. Enjoy the aquarium after hours, accompanied by live music, with cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. A perfect way to spend a Friday night in the city!

Paint and Waves is also happening on the same evening at Ripley’s Aquarium! This instructor-led, ocean-themed paint night where you’ll get to bring your own masterpiece to life. Then, stick around to enjoy Jazz Night – admission to the aquarium and to Jazz Night is included in your ticket! This is a great 2-for-1 event for those looking for a creative night out. To note, this event is 19+.

Paint and Waves at Ripley's Aquarium - March - Toronto
Paint and Waves at Ripleys Aquarium

Dive In Movie Night: Ripley’s Aquarium, March 26, 8:30 to 11:30 pm (19+ event)

Join in this screening of the timeless classic – The Little Mermaid. Enjoy a late-night screening, set against the backdrop of vibrant aquatic displays. With themed cocktails and snacks, this is a lively, one-of-a-kind atmosphere for a movie screening. Please note, this is a 19+ event.

Space Explorers: THE INFINITE: GYGO Canada – Mississauga Square One Shopping District, 99 Rathburn Rd W.

Based on the Primetime Emmy Award-winning docu-series Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE lands in Mississauga after a global tour that’s captivated more than 500K people worldwide! This is the world’s largest and most acclaimed immersive space experience: a 45-minute, free-roaming odyssey that will reshape how you see the planet, the universe, and yourself.

Canada’s Largest All Day St. Paddy’s Day Party: Rebel, Polson Pier, March 14

This year’s party is bigger and better than ever. Buckle up for expanded entertainment, immersive activations, and nonstop energy. The night features live bands, Irish fiddlers and traditional Irish dancers, DJs, games, photo booths, a free pancake breakfast. and multiple party zones. 

Guests 19+ are invited to raise a glass, whether it’s the iconic Guinness Draught or Guinness 0 Non-Alcoholic Draught, for proper Irish cheers.

National Home Show: Enercare Centre, March 6 to 15

With more than 500 trusted brands and industry experts, including Canada’s leading interior designers, builders, and culinary authorities. The 10-day event empowers homeowners with the know-how and inspiration to turn their ‘someday’ projects into reality.  Newly appointed Creative Director, multi-disciplinary designer and artist Tiffany Pratt, is breathing new creative energy into the 70-year legacy of Canada’s longest-running home show. Pratt has infused the show floor with bold pops of colour, decor-centric spaces, and eye-catching installations that marry design and art. 

Popular features such as the Bonneville Feature Home and Laneway Suites highlight innovative design and Canadian-made brands while the Cooking Inspiration & Skills Stage returns with fresh recipes, alongside new crafting activities, DIY workshops, and garden advice. The Main Stage, presented by Enbridge Gas & Save on Energy, will host a comprehensive line-up of experts and celebrity guests including David Rocco, Colin & Justin, Sarah Richardson and others. 

And March Break Family Fun In Toronto And Local Travel Outside Of The City…

Fairmont Family Moments at The Royal York Hotel Toronto: 100 Front Street West, March 14 to 21

March Break is the perfect time for a fun family getaway full of exploration and cherished moments. Fairmont Royal York invites families to turn time together into a treasured tradition with Fairmont Family Moments: a week of playful programming, thoughtful perks, and royal-worthy dining in the heart of Toronto.

Families with their Little Royals can expect: meet and greets with Roy the Royal Lion, the hotel’s cuddly mascot, access to the Family Rec Room (for daily movie screenings, games, colouring station), access to indoor pool, family discounts to popular local attractions and more!

Also, A Meal for Monarchs (March 14-21) at the hotel’s iconic REIGN Restaurant & Bar, where every Little Royal is crowned with a tiara or crown and treated to a three-course dining experience ($35 per child).

Hot Chocolate Affair at Wilmot Farms: 3337 CONCESSION ROAD 3,
Newcastle,March 14

Before the winter scenery melts, treat yourself to one last cozy luxury experience: Wilmot Orchard’s Hot Chocolate Affair seamlessly combines the elegance of high tea with the ambiance of picturesque farm views. 

Guests will enjoy blueberry hot chocolate, a selection of savoury and sweet bites, including seed butter and jam finger sandwiches, ham and cheese blueberry roll-ups, lemon blueberry cupcakes, tarts, and more. With two seatings available, this experience is perfect for families too! (adult and kids menu available).

Kingston March of the Museums: March 16 to 20

This annual free museum festival in Kingston and the surrounding area, giving families access to local museums and historic sites during March Break, including some that would otherwise be closed during this time of year. Visit participating sites including…

  • The Canadian Museum of Health Care: Step into a world where medicine, natural history and mythology collide in a new temporary exhibit, A Fantastical Medical Bestiary. Visit the newly renovated Children’s Gallery to build your own magical creature and mix a mythological “cure” at drop-in craft sessions Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm.
  • Military Communications & Electronics Museum: Discover how the Canadian military has used communications technology for over a century, creating innovative and life-saving breakthroughs. Alongside regular programming, visitors will enjoy jugglers, magicians, puppeteers, Indigenous dancers/drummers and more.
  • PumpHouse Museum: From March 17-20 (10am-5pm), The PumpHouse will be offering two fascinating exhibits: BEES!and Dinosaurs Among Us
  • Miller Museum of Geology: Explore fossils, rocks and minerals through imagination, crafts and play.
  • Neptune & Salacia Diving: Discover stories of the area’s most famous shipwrecks from 10am to 4pm, March 17 – 20.
  • Full schedule of Museum events  here.
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Kingston Food Scene Photo by Libby Roach

Kingstonlicious: all month

While you’re exploring the museums, Kingstonlicious, the city’s annual culinary program, is on until the end of March. The program offers prix fixe menus ($25–$75) at 40 local restaurants. From high-end dining, comfort restaurants, breweries, cafes, culinary artisans and a farmers’ market, there’s something for every palate, every price point and every meal;

Maple Madness at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area: Kingston, weekends in March

Celebrate all things Maple with Maple Madness! Hop aboard a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the sugar bush and learn how maple syrup is made. Running every weekend in March and throughout March Break, beginning Saturday, March 7, from 9am to 4pm. 

The Toronto Vintage Show is where fashion history gets a second act. Canada’s largest vintage sale brings together decades of style—from sharp three-piece suits and bridal gowns to streetwear, sportswear, and perfectly worn-in denim.

Browse 120+ vendors offering everything from budget finds to designer gems, plus accessories, handbags, footwear, mid-century décor, art, and retro homeware. Come to people-watch, leave with a one-of-a-kind treasure. From Saturday, March 28, 9am–6pm
Sunday, March 29, 10am–5pm.

sunday variety market st lawrence market
Photo by Libby Roach

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