Toronto on the Cheap

March Break is here. If you’re planning to stay in Toronto for the break, there’s a lot to do here in the city. Here’s a list of FREE or CHEAP things to do with the kids over the March Break.

• Chapters Book Stores: Indigo and Chapters stores have Free activities for children every day at 2:00 p.m. For more information about their Spring Break Event, call your local Chapters bookstore.

• CBC Museum: Visit the Canadian Broadcasting Centre and learn about how all scenes from CBC’s classic children’s programs, or watch clips from their archives. CBC Museum is located at 250 Front St. W. Telephone: 416-205-5574.

• Harbourfront: Bring your skates and head off to the Natrel rink for an afternoon of fun.  If you don’t have skates, you can rent them for the day. Admission is free. Hours are: 10:00 am. to 10:)0  pm.  The Natrel Rink is open until March 22 (weather permitting).

• Ikea: Kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal (after 11:00 a.m.) Valid until March 19, 2010.

• Nathan Philips Square: Aanother popular place to take the kids skating. Skate rentals are available for those who don’t have skates. Admission is free. The rink is open 7 days a week. Hours are: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Ontario Place: Cinesphere – March Break Film Festival. Watch movies every day from March 15 to 21 for only $8.  The Princess and the Frog will be showing at 11:00 a.m. and The Twilight Saga: New Moon at 2 pm.

• Rainbow Cinemas: Two-Toonie Tuesdays mean cheaper prices to watch your family’s favourite movies. $4 on Tuesdays (all day, all ages), $6 on Matinees (Children & Seniors), $8.50 on all other days (evenings, except Tuesdays). Rainbow Cinemas are located at: Market Square, Promenade Mall, Woodbine Centre. Movies showing now include: Green Zone, Remember Me, She’s Out of My League, Alice in Wonderland, Cop Out, Percy Jackson & The Olympians: the Lightning Thief, Shutter Island.

• Royal Ontario Museum: March is “Bat” month at the ROM. Specials for March Break include: FREE Bats t-shirts (valued at $17.99) for the first 50 kids through the door every day during the Break (March 13 to 21). FREE bat crowns to every kids on Saturdays and Sundays during Bat Month. Special hours for March Break, extended hours and half-price admission after 4:30 p.m.   **While supplies  last.

• Wizard World: Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. Free Admission for kids on March 14 with Pizza Pizza coupon. $8.50 without a coupon. Lots of activities for the kids. Stage shows, rides, attractions, petting zoo, crafts, entertainment, etc. Hours 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free lootbags for the kids. For more information, call: 416-585-9263.

• Woodbine Centre: Free March Break activities. Reptillia, Jungle Cat World, We Got Game, Inflatable Rock Climbing, Mad Science, Community Book Drive. Special pricing for Fantasy Fair.

If you’re thinking of heading south, here are some places to think about:

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  Fallsview Indoor Waterpark

  Niagara Falls March Break Waterpark Special: There’s enough fun activities here to keep the kids busy. They have March Break hotel packages that start at $159. And if you book your stay between March 12 to 21, 2010, you’ll also receive $250 in dining and attraction passes. Package includes: accommodations at select hotels, 4 – two day Fallsview Indoor Waterpark passes, Kids eat FREE at Fallsview restaurant, and $250 Bonus in Dining & Attraction Passes (includes: $40 Fallsview dining gift cards, 4 passes to Tour Bus Swat Team, 4 passes to 2 – 4D Moving Theatre movies of your choice, 4 passes to Wild Safari Mini Golf, 4 passes to Niagara Jungle Funhouse, 4 passes to Combat Cars, 4 passes to MGM Movie Experience).  For more information, or to book your package, call: 1-888-234-8408.

• Spring Break Escape 2010 Las Vegas: Take the family on a trip to Las Vegas. Special rates for Spring Break start at $55. The Family Package includes: 2 for 1 Roller Coaster, 2, $10 ESPN Zone Game Cards, FREE Pizza slice or Hot dog with purchase of a drink at Nathan’s, 2 for 1 Lance Burton tickets, Kids eat FREE at the buffet, Kids eat FREE at d.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar. Book now and use promotion code: FAMILY 10. For more information, please call: 1-888-509-4748.