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What’s happening this March Break...


Not sure what to do with your kids this March Break. Here is a list of some of the activities that we could find taking place that are sure to be a good time.
The Dufferin County Museum & Archives located at 936029 Airport Road in Mulmur presents Exploring the history and science behind maple syrup. Visit the learning stations in the museum to discover how Dufferin County pioneers made syrup and how it is produced today. Visit other activity stations for maple syrup related games, crafts and storybooks. They will also have horse & sleigh rides. A BBQ lunch of hot dogs/veggie dogs and beef hamburgers can be purchased for $3. Cost is $14 (incl. HST) per group of 4 / regular admission applies to additional visitors. For more information you can contact them at 705 435-1881.
Spend you March Break outside at Camp Mansfield from March 16 to 20th. Located at 937365 Airport Road, 4 km north of Mansfield on the right side. This program runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For a fee of $225 including HST for the week or at $45 per day, this program includes ski equipment a hot lunch and snacks. Also included are games, crafts, cookouts, cross country skiing and more. This program is open to children ages 4 to 12 (JK to Gr. 7). For more information please contact them at www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca or at 705 435-4479.
The Shelburne Library is offering 3 entertaining shows! On Tuesday March 17 Dufflebag Theatre presents Snow White at the Grace Tipling Hall at 2: p.m. Speaking of Wildlife will be on Wednesday March 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the library. Thursday March 19 you can enjoy the musical performance Mystic Drumz being help at Grace Tipling Hall at 2 p.m.. Tickets are $3 each or 3 for $8. The Shelburne Library is also offering many other daily activities at the Public Library location and for more information they can be contacted at 519 925-2168.
At the CDRC (Shelburne Arena) free Parent & Tot skating will be held on Tuesday March 17 and Thursday March 19 at 10 a.m. Free public skating is offered on Tuesday March 17, Thursday March 19, Friday March 20 and Sunday March 22 from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Shinny Hockey is offered at $5 per skater and will be held for Pee Wee and younger on Tuesday March 17 and Thursday March 19 from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. and for Bantam and older on Tuesday March 17 and Thursday March 19 from noon to 12:50 p.m. For more information please contact the arena at 519 925-2400.
The Ontario Early Years Centre is a place for children up to the age of six and their parents and caregivers to take part in programs and activities together. Although they have no special events planned for the March break they are open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. On March 17th join them for an “Everything Green” themed day of fun. They are located at 167 Centre Street and can be contacted at 519 925-5504.
Lastly if you don't mind taking a road trip to Toronto, the Wizard World Fun Park located at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place is an indoor fun park which has entertainment to thrill the whole family. With over 25 mechanical and inflatable rides, a little tots area for kids under 5, arts and crafts, the largest exotic petting zoo ever, pony rides, 4 daily shows. Walk around mascots to meet and greet and more. Daily shows feature The Magic Family, Doo Doo The Clown, Ontario Falconry Centre and Tiger Paws exotic animal show. This event runs from March 15 to March 22 at a cost of $27 per person with a limited ride bracelet, or $10 for admission only. For more information go to www.wizardworld.ca or call 416)585-9263.

By Michelle Austen
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