Royal Ontario Museum

I’ve found a few more March Break activities for the kids. Here’s an updated list of Free/Cheap things to keep them all busy and having fun.

• Art Gallery of Ontario: March 14 to 18, 2011. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. India’s great kings come to life with the Maharaja. Admission to this event is Free for everyone aged 25 and under.  Fun activities for the kids include interactive events including live dance, music performances, workshops, storyteller and more.
• Bridlewood Mall: Plenty of Free activities for the kids including: Dora the Explorer, Petting Zoo, The Wonderful World of Reptiles and Mammals.
• CAA: If you’re a member of CAA, you’ll save up to 20% Off admission to Casa Loma, CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Medieval Times, Royal Ontario Museum and many other places.
• CBC Museum: Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. 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.
• City of Toronto Indoor Skating: March 14 to 18, 2011. A list of indoor skating rinks.
• City of Toronto Public Swimming: March 14, to 18, 2011. A list of indoor swimming pools.
• Fairview Mall: March 16, 2011. Free ECO Art Activity for the kids & BOGO coupon for a Purdy’s Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Bar.
• East Side Mario’s: Kids eat free with purchae of an Adult Entree. Offer good March 14 to 27, 2011.
• Hockey Hall of Fame: March 12 to 20, 2011. Mascot appearances, activity stations, giveaways, March Break contests, and more to keep the kids busy. Get 50% Off coupon for a photo with the Stanley Cup.
• Indigo Chapters: March 14 to 18, 2011. Starting Time: 11:00 a.m. Free interactive events for the whole family. Arts, crafts, scientific fun, family games and great books offer wonderful reading escapes. Plus get 20% Off all Kids and Teen books.
• IKEA (North York Location): March 14 to 18, 2011. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Daily March Break activities for kids include: scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, cookie decorating, Magic Matt, Mad Science. Get there early, as spaces are limited. Parental supervision is required.
• IKEA (All Locations): March 14 to 20, 2011. Kids eat Free every day after 11:00 a.m.
• Queen’s Park – Legislative Assembly: March 14 to 18,. 2011. Times vary. Kids 6 to 10 years of age dress up in Parliamentary robes and participate in a scavenger hunt. Please call and register at: 416-325-7500.
• Rainbow Cinemas: $5 on Tuesdays for all shows, all ages. Rainbow Cinemas are located at: Market Square, Promenade Mall, Woodbine Centre. Movies showing include: The Adjustment Bureau, Rango, Drive Angry, Unknown, I am Number Four, Hall Pass, The King’s Speech, Water on The Table.
• Ricoh Coliseum: March 14 to 17, 2011. Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free family skating.
• Roger’s Centre – Spring Fling: March 11 to 18, 2011. Time : 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This is Canada’s largest indoor carnival featuring midway rides, entertainment, Reptilia exotic animals. Tickets are $20 per person, but you can save $4 per ticket on the Early Bird Special (same day ticket purchase at the Roger’s Centre Box Office between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Rouge Park Guided Walks: March 12 to 20, 2011. The Rouge Park is offering Free guided walking tours for the family during the March Break. Try a new trail each day and learn about how seasonal changes can transform the park. You’ll need to RSVP one day ahead to reserve a spot.
• Royal Ontario Museum: Bring the family out to see “Water, The Exhibition” at the ROM. There will be lots of hands-on activities for the kids, with live animals and multimedia displays about life’s most precious resource water. Get $10 Off admission during special extended hours for adults, seniors, students and children from March 12 to 19 after 4:30 p.m. (until 8:30 p.m.).
• TIFF  Bell Lightbox: March 14 to 18, 2011. Free Tim Burton activities for the kids at the RBC Learning Studios.
• Toronto CityPass: Save 45% Off Toronto’s attractions with a CityPass.
• Toronto Public Library: March 12 to March 19, 2011. Free activities for the whole family. March Break Madness Movies, Hip Hop, Bob the Magician, The Mark Lewis Magic Show, Creepy Crawlers Express and more. Programs vary from branch to branch.
• Toronto Springfest at Downsview Park: March 14 to 18, 2011. Time 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Lots of great activities to keep the kids entertained. Meet & Greet Dora the Explorer and Spongebob. Kid’s shows, indoor rides, games, etc. Children’ Day Pass (ages 2 and up) costs $20 and includes admission and unlimited rides. Buy your tickets online before March 14 and save $2 Off.
• TTC March Break Pass: March 14 to 20, 2011. One-day unlimited travel pass for only $10. Good for group of 6 people.
• Wizard World: March 13 to 20, 2011. Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wizard World is located at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. Free admission on opening day coupon (March 13, 2011) from Pizza Pizza, otherwise admission is $8.50 per person. Lots of activities for the kids with over 20 different rides. Stage shows, attractions, petting zoo, crafts, entertainment, etc. Free lootbags for the kids under 12. For more information, call: 416-585-9263.
• Woodbine Centre: March 14 to 18, 2011. Free March Break activities for the kids includes: Mad Science, Kids’ CBC Zone, Reptile Rob, March Break Fun Zone.

• Art Gallery of Ontario
• Black Creek Pioneer Village
• Gardiner Museum
• Museum of Inuit Art
• Textile Museum of Canada
• City of Toronto’s Historic Museums.

Certain Libraries offer special MAP passes which include admission to:

• Ontario Science Centre
• Casa Loma
• Royal Ontario Museum
• The Bata Shoe Museum
• Toronto Metro Zoo

Passes are available on a first come, first served basis. Proof of family relationship is not required, so you can combine families and friends. Some conditions apply.

• January 9 – 10, 16 – 17, 23 – 24, 30, 31, February 6 – 7, 2010.

To receive a FREE child admission, you must purchase your tickets in person at the ROM admissions desk.

*Cannot be combined with any other offer. Does not apply to on-line purchases. Not valid on Friday nights after 4:30 p.m.

These passes will give you $10 off the price of one regular priced admission (with the purchase of one paid adult admission) to any of the following places:

• Gardiner Museum
• Hockey Hall of Fame
• Mackenzie House
• Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
• Ontario Place
• Ontario Science Centre
• Royal Ontario Museum
• Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
• Toronto Zoo
• University of Toronto Art Centre

You’ll find these FREE Adventure Passes* inside specially marked boxes of the following Kellogg’s* cereals: Rice Krispies, Crixpix Krispies, Rice Krispies cocoa cereal, Multigrain Krispies, Froot Loops, Kellogg’s* Frosted Flakes, Corn Pops, Mini-wheats, Kellogg’s* Two Scoops Raisin Bran.

*Coupons expires December 30, 2009.