Looking for Something to Do this March Break

If you’re looking for something to do on Family Day or a fun activity this month or March, this information is for you……………………………………

Family Day Hamilton, Free skating
Coronation, Inch Park, Scott Park, Stoney Creek, Spring Valley: 10am – 12pm
Rosedale: 11am – 1pm
Valley Park: 12pm – 2pm
Chedoke Twin Pad, J.L Grightmire (Dundas): 1pm – 3pm
Eastwood, Lawfield, Saltfleet: 2pm – 4pm

Family Day Hamilton, Free open gym, swim and activities
Ancaster Aquatic Centre: Family swim 1:30 – 3:00pm
Ancaster Rotary Centre: Family gym 12:00 – 1:45 and 2:00 – 3:45
Beasley Community Centre: Family gym 12:00 – 2:00
Bennetto Community Centre:Snow Snacks 11:30-12:00, Family games 12:00 – 1:00, Public Swim 1:15- 4
Central Memorial Rec Centre: family swim 12 – 2, public swim 1;15 – 3, open gym 2 – 4, family swim 3– 4
Dalewood Rec Centre: public swim 1 – 3, family gym games 1 – 3, movie and games 1 – 3
Riverdale community Centre: family table tennis 11:30 – 3:30, public swim 12:45 – 3:30
Dundas Community Pool: public swim 1:15 – 3:30
Dundas Lions Memorial Rec Centre: Sportsmania 9 – 12
Hill Park:Family Craft night 5 – 7, open swim 5– 7, family science 6 – 8, family film, 7 – 9, family swim 7 -9
Huntington Rec Centre: fantastic family fun 12 – 2:30, public swim 12:30 – 2 and 2:30 – 4:00
Jimmy Thompson Pool: public swim 1 – 3:30
Pinky Lewis: public swim 1 – 3:30
Ryerson Rec Centre: public swim 2 – 4
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Rec Centre: Family table tennis 11 – 3, public swim 1:15 – 3:00
Sir Winston Churchill Rec Centre: Family craft 12 – 1, public swim 1 – 3:30
Valley Park Rec Centre: public swim 4:30 – 6:00, family gym 4:30 – 6 and 6:15 – 7:30

Family Day in Burlington
Tansley Woods
Community Centre Drop-In Family Gym* 9:30am-2:30pm
Drop-In Craft* 9:30am-2:30pm
Drop-In Basketball* 2:30-4:30pm
Family Fitness - Walk Tone & Stretch* 10:30-11:20am
Family Fitness - Cardio Sculpt* 1:30-2:20pm
Family Fitness - Zumba* 11:30am-12:15pm
There is a cost associated with each activity at Tansley Woods or you can purchase a family day pass for
Swim$15 for a family of up to 5 to participate in 5 family day events each.

Skating Opportunities
Appleby Ice Centre
Arena B Family Skate 10am-12noon
Public Skate 1-2:30pm
Public Skate 2:30-3pm
Rotary Centennial Pond
Public Skate 10am-10pm
weather permitting
Swimming Opportunities
Aldershot Pool Family Swim 10am-12noon
Angela Coughlan Pool Lap Swim 12noon-1:30pm
Fun Swim 1:30-3:30pm
Tansley Woods
Community Centre Leisure Swim* 9:30am-1:30pm
Shallow Aquafit 9:30-10:15am

Burlington Kidfest
Family Day, February 21, 2010
The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore is proud to present the first annual Burlington Kidfest. Kidfest is a fun-filled entertainment extravaganza. It is located at Corpus Christi High School in Burlington. Admission is $2 per person (children under 2 free) and all proceeds raised at Kidfest go to support Rotary Children’s Charities. There are additional charges for food, activities and entertainment, and tickets for shows and activities will be for sale on site from 8:30 a.m.
Come in early and be served breakfast by Mayor Rick Goldring and some of your favourite cartoon friends! After Breakfast, make your way over to theatre at 9 a.m. for California Party Magic – the only magic show of the day! Come early and beat the crowds! Tickets for all shows in the theatre go on sale at 8:30 a.m.

Valens Ice Fest
February 20, 2011
Presented By » Valens Conservation Area and Campground
Celebrate the winter season at Valens' annual IceFest. This event includes winter family events, such as ice skating, pick-up hockey, games, wagon rides, ice cutting, ice fishing demos, historical demonstrations by Westfield Heritage Village and much more. Powell Pavilion will be the base for most of the events.

Family Day at the Griffin House
February 21, 2011
Presented By » Griffin House
Families can explore black history together as they stroll the paths of the Dundas Valley and visit Griffin House National Historical Site. Warm up with some apple cider and conversation! Griffin House is a 19th century home that stands as a testament to the strength and bravery of black Canadians who sought freedom in Ontario.

Taste of Spring – Maple Syrup in Burlington
February 26 – April 3
See how sap is magically transformed into sweet, sticky syrup and smell the fragrant steam rising from simmering kettles
Learn the secrets of Maple Candy making and taste FREE candy samples
Enjoy piping hot pancakes smothered in fresh maple syrup outdoors under our pavilion nestled in the woods
Slide, climb jump and run in the PlayBarn
See dramatic birds of prey demonstrations in the Raptor Centre 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
View bison, eagles, hawks and owls along the Wildlife Walkway
ALSO* Enjoy a guided, leisurely horse drawn wagon ride through the sugar bush!
Admission;Adults: $7.25 Children (ages 5-14):$5.00 Seniors (65+):$6.25 Children 4 & under Free Wagon Rides $3.00/adult, $2.00/child
Hours of Operation Park opens at 9:30am; MapleTowne is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm

Sweet Taste of Spring Maple Syrup Festival
Sunday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, and Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17, 2011
Runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Presented By » Westfield Heritage Village
Families will join early Canadian settlers as they encounter the legends and techniques that surround the production of maple syrup; discover how Canada's First Nations' made syrup and sugar using a hollowed-out log and hot rocks; watch 19th century pioneers as they use the three cauldron method of preparing the sweet syrup and learn how the modern method uses the evaporator to make the delicious syrup. Families can also embark on an old fashioned horse and wagon ride through time; stroll through a rural 1860's village, visiting historical homes and shops along the way; savour the flavour of Canada's own sweetener; and enjoy the finest pancake meals you've ever had and discover our maple syrup gift shop. Sunday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, and Wednesday and Thursday of the March Break, 2011 Runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m