{"id":527918,"date":"2026-03-11T00:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/527918\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T00:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:21:13","slug":"goodbye-winter-blues-hello-march-break-magic-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/527918\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodbye winter blues, hello March Break magic \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to enjoy a fun-filled March Break in Mississauga with programs and activities designed for curious minds and busy families. The fun runs from March 14 to 22, with something happening every day of the week.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart the fun early: A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy<\/p>\n<p>Before the break begins, enjoy a rare reunion as Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly (This is That) join Carolyn Taylor (Baroness von Sketch Show) for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Expect fast\u2011paced sketches, big laughs, and the clever absurdity fans love. It is the perfect kickoff to March Break. Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/arts-and-culture\/events\/a-perfectly-reasonable-night-of-comedy\/?eventdate=2026-03-12T20:00:00&amp;schedule=21676\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">your tickets today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Drop-in for a good time<\/p>\n<p>Make a splash or lace up for some free swimming and skating happening all week at community centres across the City. Space can fill up quickly, so arriving a little early gives you the best chance to join in on the fun. Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com\/activemississauga\/activity\/search?onlineSiteId=0&amp;days_of_week=0000000&amp;activity_select_param=2&amp;date_before=2026-03-22&amp;date_after=2026-03-14&amp;activity_keyword=free%20fun%20&amp;viewMode=list\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">drop-in calendar<\/a> to plan your visit.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s on at the Library<\/p>\n<p>Libraries across Mississauga are hosting a lineup of family\u2011friendly programming, including magic shows, drumming workshops, storytimes, fire truck visits, and hands\u2011on creative activities. There\u2019s always something new to discover. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com\/activemississauga\/activity\/search?days_of_week=0000000&amp;activity_select_param=2&amp;date_before=2026-03-22&amp;date_after=2026-03-14&amp;activity_department_ids=5&amp;activity_other_category_ids=8&amp;activity_other_category_ids=7&amp;activity_other_category_ids=6&amp;activity_keyword=march%20break&amp;viewMode=list\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mississaugalibrary.ca\/march<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more Canadian than maple syrup?<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate with a sweet March Break experience! Follow the maple sap trail, sample fresh syrup served on fluffy pancakes, and wander through the charming Bradley House as history comes to life. Families can also enjoy crafts, games, and special guests from Elder Mark Sault\u2019s teachings (March 14\u201315) to a charming petting zoo (March 21\u201322).<\/p>\n<p>This rain\u2011or\u2011shine, ticketed event is the perfect way to celebrate the maple season! Be sure to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/arts-and-culture\/events\/maple-magic-festival-2026\/?eventdate=2026-03-15T12%253A00%253A00&amp;schedule=23276\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">your tickets online<\/a> to join in the fun.<\/p>\n<p>Live performances<\/p>\n<p>From puppetry to musical theatre, there\u2019s no shortage of live entertainment this March Break:<\/p>\n<p>Spend your Saturday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/arts-and-culture\/events\/under-the-stars-with-crane-creations\/?eventdate=2026-03-14T14:00:00&amp;schedule=23041\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Under the Stars with Crane Creations<\/a> (March 14) and enjoy a charming retelling of Hansel and Gretel by actors and puppets.<br \/>\nExperience the internationally-acclaimed performance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/events-and-attractions\/events-calendar\/shen-yun-2026\/?eventdate=2026-03-17T19:30:00&amp;schedule=23058\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shen Yun<\/a> (March 14 to 17) at the Living Arts Centre.<br \/>\nCatch a lively musical theatre experience at Meadowvale Theatre with City Centre Musical Productions\u2019 staging of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/arts-and-culture\/events\/the-prom\/?eventdate=2026-03-13T20:00:00&amp;schedule=22335\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The PROM<\/a> (March 14 to 22).<br \/>\nOver at the Small Arms Inspection Building, you can wander through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundayantiquemarket.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Antique Market<\/a> (March 15) or soak in the glow of a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/en\/mississauga-on-canada\/candlelight?srsltid=AfmBOop3N2I71o7gUMrQ3-qu4pwHZiaMw-ryECmBrGc7h3yCxJ4Ql2NU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Candlelight Concerts<\/a> (March 20 to 21), featuring the music of ABBA, Adele, Vivaldi\u2019s Four Seasons, and Coldplay.<\/p>\n<p>Hometown Sports with Raptors 905<\/p>\n<p>Add some high-energy to your week with the Raptors 905. Catch the matchup against the Motor City Cruise at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre on Tuesday, March 17, and enjoy a great night out for sports fans of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Camp spots booking fast<\/p>\n<p>March Break camp spots are disappearing quickly. If you\u2019re looking to fill the week with creativity, adventure, and hands\u2011on experiences, be sure to register soon to secure one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com\/activemississauga\/activity\/search?onlineSiteId=0&amp;days_of_week=0000000&amp;activity_select_param=2&amp;activity_category_ids=49&amp;activity_category_ids=50&amp;season_ids=28&amp;viewMode=list\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">remaining spots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what you choose to do this March Break, be sure to stay up-to-date on everything that\u2019s happening by following the City on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/city-of-mississauga-news\/social-media-accounts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">social media<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mississauga.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-151151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-637250178-scaled-1-328x219.jpg\" alt=\"A family reading books at a table.\" width=\"328\" height=\"219\"  \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">-30-<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                    Tags&#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>    Media contact<\/p>\n<p>City of Mississauga Media Relations<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/city-of-mississauga-news\/news\/goodbye-winter-blues-hello-march-break-magic\/mailto:media@mississauga.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">media@mississauga.ca<\/a><br \/>905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232<br \/>TTY:\u00a0905-896-5151<br \/><a class=\"newsnews\" href=\"https:\/\/preferences.enewsmississauga.ca\/subscribe?category=City%20of%20Mississauga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get email updates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Get ready to enjoy a fun-filled March Break in Mississauga with programs and activities designed for curious minds&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":527919,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":{"0":"post-527918","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mississauga","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-mississauga"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/527918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=527918"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/527918\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/527919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=527918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=527918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=527918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}