Things to do on March Break with the City of St. Catharines

The City of St. Catharines has swimming, skating and more free or low-cost fun family activities everyone will enjoy on March Break, March 16-20.

Swimming

Dive into family fun at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre with extra Leisure swims and aquatic programs, including drop-in swimming lessons, all week. Regular admission and supervision requirements apply. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve your spot in the pool.

Visit stcatharines.ca/swimming for more details, including rates, supervision requirements and registration information.

World Water Day

Celebrate World Water Day with the City’s Environmental Services team Wednesday, March 18 at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Visit the City’s booth in the lobby from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to play trivia games for a chance to win prizes and make your own button in support of World Water Day.

Skating

Have an ‘ice time this March Break with public skating programs for all ages. The City has scheduled additional skating programs at Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre and Bill Burgoyne Arena. Regular admission and supervision requirements apply. No equipment rentals are available.

Don’t miss the following free public skates at the Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre:

• Monday, March 16 from noon to 2 p.m., sponsored by MP Chris Bittle
• Tuesday, March 17 from 1-3 p.m., sponsored by Travis Cairns Desjardins

Pre-registration is recommended to reserve your place on the ice. Visit stcatharines.ca/skating for more details, including rates, supervision requirements and registration information.

More Family Fun

Head for the Port Weller Community Centre for family fun. Challenge family and friends to some of your favourite board games Monday, March 16, play with Big Blue Blue and race toy cars on the BlueTrack Wednesday, March 18, and try painting and sewing with Creative Bug Friday, March 20.

Some programs require pre-registration and include a fee. Visit stcatharines.ca/marchbreak to learn more.

St. John Ambulance courses

Young people can learn basic First Aid and other skills to stay home confidently and become successful babysitters with St. John Ambulance’s Babysitting Course on Tuesday, March 17 and Home Alone course on Sunday, March 22.

Pre-registration is required. Visit stcatharines.ca/marchbreak to learn more.

St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre

Explore the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre over the break with drop-in programs everyday from March 16-20. Paired with the museum’s new “You are Here” mapping exhibit, every day is a new adventure with two unique children’s activities at 10 a.m. and noon exploring historical mapping skills and the sense of place in St. Catharines. Participants will hear stories, create maps, use a surveyor's chain, hunt for treasures, and have fun. Programs run about one hour. Admission by donation. No registration required.

The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit stcatharines.ca/marchbreakatthemuseum for more information.

St. Catharines Farmers Market

Make March Break delicious with a visit to the St. Catharines Farmers Market, open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays. The farmers market features more than 40 vendors and is located in Downtown St. Catharines at 91 King St. Parking is available on site with free parking on Saturdays. Learn more about the farmers market at stcatharines.ca/market.