March Break! Some us take a well deserved vacation, some us have to work and some will take the week off just to hang out at home. I can only remember ONE March Break, growing up. I have no clue what I did all those other years. But, one year, my mom took the week off and took us on day trips. We went to the library, the zoo, bought a new pair of shoes (my very first pair of name brand runners...) and even stayed overnight in Niagara Falls! I think that is the way to go - a "stay-cation"!
Check out some of the event going on around Hamilton, this year.
Fairy Tea Party
Barefoot Babies
Ages: 4 - 8
Cost: $10 per child
Date: March 15, 2013 at 11:00am
Fairies, pixies and sprites ages 4 - 8 are formally invited to a Fairy Tea party at Barefoot Babies. Jen from
Perfect Parties by Jen Pitre will lead this enchanted party of craft, music and games. Space is limited - be sure to register today!
Pirate Party
Barefoot Babies
Ages: 4 - 8
Cost: $10 per child
Date: March 12, 2013 at 11:00am
Ahoy, matey! Calling all pirates ages 4 - 8 to join us at Barefoot Babies for a Pirate Party hosted by
Perfect Parties by Jen Pitre!
Come play games and make a pirate craft! Jen the Pirate will provide outfit each buccaneer with an eye patch, bandanna, and pirate-y face paint. Space is limited - be sure to register today!
Everyone is invited to Dundurn National Historic Site, home to Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum. On a guided tour of over 40 rooms in Dundurn Castle discover what it was like to live and play above stairs and work and live below stairs. Visitors will enjoy hands-on activities throughout their tour and sample a variety of historic goodies made in the kitchen. The Hamilton Military Museum provides a self-guided experience with dress up and hands-on activities in the Discovery Gallery. The Coach House will feature a children's activity centre.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013 to Sunday, March 17, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Come to Fieldcote and learn the basics of geocaching. Dress for the weather, bring your own gps device and be prepared to explore the great outdoors. Those without gps devices will be given paper clues. While inside the museum celebrate and commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 with a visit to our Bicentennial exhibit. Children's activities include a drawing and story writing contest.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013 to Saturday, March 16, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages:
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
Come to experience drumming and rhythmic movement with a sound therapist. Try playing percussion instruments; dance and move to the beat.
Date: Sunday, March 17, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $2.00 per person.
Disney on Ice Treasure Trove
Copps Coliseum
Discover endless animated treasures when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes to your hometown! Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with the newest skating spectacular. Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of some of your other favorite Disney princesses – Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one who started it all, Snow White. Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Cpt. Hook & his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Neverland! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life’. Tick-Tock! Tick-Tock! Don’t be late to a very important date with Alice & the Madhatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army Of Cards. Be sure to see this show full of Golden Memories sure to last a lifetime.
Prehistoric Brunch
Royal Botanical Gardens
March 17th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Whether you’re a carnivore or herbivore the Gardens Café is cooking up some delicious brunch that would satisfy even the hungriest of beasts. Enjoy dino-themed activities amongst the dino-décor while you satisfy your appetite, and then spend the rest of the day at Dinosaurs: Battle of the Titans!
$20.00 Adults
$12.00 Children 4 to 10
Children under eat 4 FREE
Reservations required – Give us a call at 905-527-1158 ext. 540
Location: The Gardens Café
Menu items:
Omelette station, prime rib, home fries, bacon, sausage, vegetables, fruit, cereal, breakfast pastries, juices, coffee, tea, dino nuggets, mac n’ cheese.
Spend your March Break at the Hamilton Public Library
Various locations
Saturday March 9th - March 16th
Check out the incredible range of programs for kids
and teens during March Break. Details subject to change. Please call your
neighbourhood branch for more details.
My little ones aren't in school yet, but I may see you around town with all this Family fun happening! Well, you WILL see me at Barefoot Babies on the 12th and 15th! Leave me a message on my
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