March Break in Perth Ontario

Perth is the perfect place for a visit or staycation over March Break. Your family will love the variety of events, workshops, activities, day camps, and attractions. So grab a coat and your camera - Perth here we come!

Scheduled Events, Workshops, Activities and Camps

Participate in Perth & District Union Public Library Programs

Sumo-bot Competition with STEAMPUNK Robotics Education Inc.

March 12 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: 30 Herriott St, Perth
Ages 9-13
Free
Registration will open Monday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m.

Try your hand at building a sumo-bot with Lego Spike sets and have some fun competing against other teams. Robot-sumo is a sport in which two robots attempt to push each other out of a circle (in a similar fashion to the sport of sumo). Each team will have their own table with a Lego Spike kit, a laptop and instructions to build and code a sumo-bot. Our awesome STEM programmer will be at hand to help with the building and the coding. Afterwards, we will pit the sumo-bots against each other and we will declare a winner!

Participants are asked to please bring a snack.

Perth & District Union Library offers so many programs and activities. Visit their website calendar to find out more.

March Break Day Camp at the Pool

Perth & District Indoor Pool: March Break Day Camp

March 10-14 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Perth & District Indoor Pool (3 Sunset Blvd., Perth)
Ages 4-10
Weekly Rates ($204.80 Contributing; $251.00 Non-Contributing)
Registration opens Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 8 a.m.
Details at Perth.ca/Pool

Free Swims at Perth & District Indoor Pool

March Break details coming soon...

Dive into fun during March Break at the Perth & District Indoor Pool! You'll find info lane swims, family swims, public swims, and more on Pool's live calendar.

Thank you to all sponsors!

The Perth & District Indoor Pool is located at 3 Sunset Blvd., Perth.

Public Skating at Perth & District Community Centre (Arena)

March Break details coming soon...

Free Public Skates are all listed on the Perth & District Community Centre's online ice schedule. You'll find the arena at 2 Beckwith St. East, Perth.

A big thank you to the sponsors!

March Break Programming at the Perth Museum

Details to come!

Attractions and Things to Do

Book a Lane at The Spare Room Bowling Alley

Originally opened above the Perkins Automobile shop in the 50’s, the Spare Room Bowling Alley offers a retro atmosphere. This is the perfect place to try your hand at 5 pin bowling, while indulging in your favourite snacks and beverages.

Offering special March Break hours, reservations on the hour are recommended as spots will fill up quickly.

Email or call 613-706-7090 to guarantee your group’s spot!

The Spare Room Bowling Alley is located at 2 Wilson St. West, Perth.

Enjoy a Self-Guided Walking Tour

Whether you want to learn about Perth’s historic buildings, see vintage signs and murals, or dive into the area’s geology, Perth offers several options for self-guided walking tours.

Plug in your headphones and get walking! Just because the kiddies are out of school, doesn’t mean the learning has to end!

Play Outdoors at Conlon Farm Recreation Complex

Conlon Farm Recreation Complex is a great place for a free March Break family fun day. Find out more about Conlon Farm and other parks on our Parks webpage.

Conlon Farm is located at 127 Smith Dr, Perth (bonus - parking is free!).

Visit the Perth Museum

Leave the 21st century behind as you enter the world of the 1840s at the elegant Matheson House, home of the award-winning Perth Museum. This popular tourist attraction, located downtown at 11 Gore St. East, is a National Historic Site.

The Museum offers drop-in child-friendly activities and has an accessible washroom with a change table. Strollers welcome.

Admission by donation
Enter from the side door in the courtyard at 11 Gore St. East
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
March Break programs are booked separately. Details to come!

Visit Stewart Park

Located off the downtown of Perth, Stewart Park is one of Perth’s many jewels. With bridges and benches overlooking the Tay River, this is a must-see attraction. You can access the park from behind Town Hall at 80 Gore St. East, from Mill Street, or from Code Park.

See the Mammoth Cheese Life-Sized Replica

What happens when your region's dairy producers get creative in 1893? You make a 22,000-lb block of cheese and send it to the Chicago World Fair via train - that's what you do! There's a good story behind the Mammoth Cheese - so much so that the unique idea is honoured with a replication! Check it out beside the Crystal Palace.

You can also see many original Mammoth Cheese artifacts in the Perth Museum.

Other Ideas Nearby

Visit Murphy's Point

Looking for a March Break adventure? Murphy's Point Provincial Park is the spot for you. The Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club — in cooperation with the authorities at the park — grooms and track sets the 21 km network for classic and skate ski trails during the winter months.

Find trail conditions online or call the Park @ 613-267-5060

If you’re not a club member or Ontario Parks season’s pass holder, don’t forget to purchase a Day Use Permit at the reception kiosk in the winter parking lot or Lally Homestead (at 2742 Lally Rd., Portland).

Murphy's Point Provincial Park is located at 2243 Elm Grove Rd, Perth, and is open daily from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Experience All Thing Maple

Did you know that Lanark county is the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario? Check out the Lanark County Tourism website for local sugarbush information and all things Maple!

Ready to plan your trip? Check out our Plan Your Trip page for accommodations, directions and more, and visit our Bring The Kids page for further information about indoor and outdoor activities and a list of restaurants with kid menus and family-friendly treats!