Cheapies & Freebies

Raising a family is an expensive proposition these days, and everyone’s piggybank could use a little break, right? So we’ve compiled this list of Cheapies & Freebies to help lessen the load!
Toronto History Museums: March Break Activities
Spend March Break at Toronto History Museums to learn more about our city and enjoy a variety of arts and cultural opportunities. Most events are free, including drop-in play, exhibits, live performances, and creative classes for all ages. Assembly Hall March Break – A Puppet Show for the Whole Family
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LEGO Canada: In-Store Make & Take Events
Kids love LEGO® so head over to your local store for their exciting ongoing Make & Take Events! With these in-store events, young builders can make a new mini build each time and then bring home their special LEGO® creation for FREE. Upcoming LEGO® Canada In-Store Make & Take Events: March
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Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival
Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival takes over the town of Sunderland, south of Lake Simcoe, where families can celebrate maple syrup with a pancake breakfast and sugar shack tour. The weekend’s free events also include live entertainment, historical bus tour, Blades of Glory shows, petting zoo and animal shows, lawn tractor
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Muskoka Maple Festival
Join Spring’s sweetest party at Muskoka Maple Festival in downtown Huntsville, and come hungry! With free admission, events include a Maple Marketplace, maple-inspired dining options, games such as mini golf, live music as well as buskers, and the Kiwanis Sap Run. Muskoka Maple Festival Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 9:00
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Light It Up: An East Toronto Lantern Celebration
Celebrate the Spring Equinox and fill the sky with lanterns at Light It Up: An East Toronto Lantern Celebration, presented by East End Arts, Shadowland Theatre and Workman Arts. There are free weekly lantern-making workshops at St. Matthew’s Clubhouse February 24 – March 14 (free registration required), or you can
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Cineplex Cinemas: Family Favourites Saturday
Cineplex Cinemas’ Family Favourites program lets you enjoy discounted family-friendly movies every Saturday for only $3.99* a ticket! It’s an affordable way to spend time with your little ones, so grab some popcorn and check out the upcoming line-up of fun films. Upcoming Schedule: March 7 — Karate Kid: Legends March
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Cineplex Cinemas: March Break Family Favourites
Over March Break, participating Cineplex theatres are showing featured movies for the bargain “Family Favourite” price of $3.99* per ticket! Also, be sure to check our ongoing post about Cineplex showing Family Favourites weekly on Saturdays. *All prices are before tax. If purchased online, tickets are $3.99 for CineClub members
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Indigo Kids: March Break Events
Indigo Kids is back with an amazing line-up of FREE hands-on kids activities for March Break with a new event each day, where you can make an online reservation for $5.00 +fees and receive one $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation. Activities include story time, playtime with
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Michaels Canada: Sunday Kids Club & MakeBreak Events
Get crafty at your local Michaels Canada location for their fun and creative Sunday Kids Club & MakeBreak Events, where your family can enjoy some drop-in crafty fun as you shop! While the Kids Club events are FREE, the MakeBreak crafting events require participants to purchase the base materials (or
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Toronto St. Patrick’s Parade
Head down to the Toronto St. Patrick’s Parade to enjoy the music of marching pipe bands, watch cheerful Irish dancers, and catch flying candy from elaborate floats. Be sure to wear green and get in the party mood at this family-friendly event! Toronto St. Patrick’s Parade Date: March 15, 2026
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