BoQ MARCH BREAK GUIDE
We love March Break because it’s a sure sign that we’re getting closer to spring! It can be a daunting task to try and keep kids busy for an entire week, avoiding the inevitable “I’m bored” comments. We’re here to help you out with a guide of events and activities in the Bay of Quinte region to make planning a breeze.
March Break runs from March 10-14, 2025, and we’ve included some events on the weekends before and after to round it out.
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EVENTS
Quinte West Familyfest
Kickstart your March Break at Quinte West FamilyFest at the Batawa Community Centre on March 9. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts, face painting and a puppet show. Plus, kids can meet a snowplow and firetruck up close!
Waterfowl Weekend at Presqu'ile
Presqu’ile Provincial Park is a bird migration hotspot and its annual Waterfowl Weekend takes place on March 15 and 16 this year. Sometimes the park can even see 20,000 birds and up to 20 different species! Volunteer naturalists will be set up with telescopes, displays and kids’ activities.
Quinte Sportsman Boat and RV SHOW
Our BoQ team members have fond childhood memories of tagging along with their parents at these shows, mostly to look at the cool boats and other outdoor gear on display. The Quinte Sportsman Boat & RV Show takes place March 7-9 in the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre with over 200 vendors, exhibits and attractions. This year, you can take the kids to check out Little Rays Reptile Zoo at select times.
Go Sens Go!
Cheer on the Belleville Sens, AHL affiliate team of the Ottawa Senators, at the CAA Arena. They have two home games at the end of March Break, against the Bridgeport Islanders:
FAMOUS PEOPLE PLAYERS
Famous People Players’ Twist and Shout Show, a 5-star rated Canadian black light puppetry theatre production, is coming to Belleville’s Empire Theatre on March 15. This magical performance is brought to you by CVN Quinte, a leader in supporting adults with developmental disabilities in the Quinte Region, which is excited to launch its Services with a Twist campaign.
ACTIVITIES
HIT THE SLOPES
This is your last chance to get out for a ski or snowboard before Batawa Ski Hill closes for the season. They’ll be open from 9 am to 5 pm every day of March Break, with Sunday, March 16 being their last operating day. Head to batawaskihill.ca for more information and to book your lift tickets or rentals.
Public Skating
Grab your skates and head to your nearest arena for some time on the ice. Just don’t forget to stop for mandatory hot chocolate on the way home. Click through below to find public skating schedules:
A Day at the Museum
Visit Glanmore National Historic Site in Belleville for Timeless Toys, Games and Crafts, where kids of all ages can explore puzzles, crafts, toys, and games from the museum’s vaults, along with an all-new Artifact Hunt around the historic house.
In Napanee, the Museum of Lennox and Addington’s March Break theme is CREATE. The week will be filled with art, music, building and lots of fun with a new activity each day.
Quinte West’s National Air Force Museum of Canada will have hands-on activities for families to enjoy during their visit under the theme of Expedition: Arctic Programming – exploring Canada’s vast North and discovering the operations of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic.
Also in Quinte West, the Quinte Museum of Natural History will have themed drop-in activities from Monday to Friday: Rocks & Fossils, Dinos Old & New (a.k.a. birds!), Arctic Wildlife, Wondrous Whales and Pollinators & Local Biodiversity.
PONY DAYS AT FINA VISTA FARM
The Great Outdoors
Grab your rubber boots and head outside for some fresh air. A few of our suggestions for a family-friendly hike are:
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
When the weather takes a turn, we’ve got you covered with these indoor activities. Strike up some fun at the bowling alley, crack the code in an escape room, or take aim with axe throwing. For something more low-key, kick back with a spa day, flip through your next favourite read at a bookstore, or hit the mall for some retail therapy. Rainy days don’t stand a chance here.
