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!
Mississauga Library: March Break Programs
Mississauga Library hosts free March Break drop-in programs throughout the school vacation, including live shows and performances, meet-and- greets, and workshops at various Mississauga Library locations. See the full line-up of offerings on their website and find the branch nearest you here. Mississauga Library: March Break Programs Date: March 8-15,
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Indigo/Chapters: March Break Events
Indigo/Chapters is back with an amazing line-up of FREE hands-on kids activities for March Break with a new event each day. Activities include story time, playtime with toys, imagination play, games and crafts, with such popular brands and characters as LEGO, Play-Doh, Bluey, Hot Wheels, MAGNA-TILES, Klutz, Dr. Seuss, Tonies, and
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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 $2.99* 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: February 8, 2025 — Hitpig! February
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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, Air Bounce adventures, petting zoo and animal shows, vendor market and
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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 the Crescent Town Club and St Matthew’s Clubhouse March 1-20 (free registration required), or you
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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 26, 2025 Time: 9:00
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Ontario Place – Lumière: The Art of Light
Ontario Place hosts Lumière: The Art of Light (formerly Winter Light Exhibition), an annual art event that transforms Trillium Park, along the shore of Lake Ontario. This free light exhibition allows visitors to experience art developed by Ontario artists utilizing innovation, light and discovery to celebrate the change of seasons
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Where to Find Kids Eat FREE (or Cheap) Deals in Toronto and the GTA
Would you like a night off from cooking tonight? Of course! Needless to say, the cost of food has gone way up lately, so finding restaurants that kids like and that offer FREE or cheap meals is a minor delicious miracle! It’s both tiring and expensive to feed hungry kids
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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 art exhibits, music and dance performances, and creative classes for all ages. Fort York National Historic Site — March Break at Fort York
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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 16, 2025
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