Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries offer a wide variety of daily activities during March Break. With programming for all ages, this is the ideal opportunity to explore the Region’s cultural offerings. Explore our three historic sites Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, McDougall Cottage and Schneider Haus each offering March Break activities included with admission, and a few ticketed events ($). At our 12 library locations, all programming is free, with something for everyone. Please click on the activity link for details and registration information.

March Break Activities at Region of Waterloo Museums and Libraries

All week long (Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, March 17):

• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. BEES Exhibit (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children’s Discovery Space (Schneider Haus)

 Saturday, March 9  

• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bee Fun and Games (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)  

 Sunday, March 10

• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bee Fun and Games (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)   
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)

 Monday, March 11

• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bees and Trees (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum) 
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)
• 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Crafting with Wilmot Family Resource Centre (Baden Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 4 – 5 p.m. Tissue Paper Letters (Wilmot Recreation Complex Youth Centre) Ages: 9 to 17

 Tuesday, March 12

• 10 – 11 a.m. Edit That Painting (Elmira Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 10:30 – 11 a.m. Bee Explorers: Making Seed Balls (Bloomingdale Branch) All Ages
• 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Great Library Obstacle Course (Ayr Branch) Ages: 2 to 9
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bees and Birds with Wild Ontario (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ($) All Ages  BEES! Themed Tea by the Grand (McDougall Cottage)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science ( Schneider Haus)
• 1 – 2 p.m. Friendship Bracelets and Keychains (Ayr Branch) Ages: 6 to 9
• 1 – 5 p.m. Settlement Workers at the Library with KW Multicultural Centre (Elmira Branch) All Ages
• 2 – 3 p.m. DIY Wreck This Journal (New Hamburg Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 3 – 4 p.m. How to Catch a Mouse with Simple Machines (Baden Branch) Ages: 6 to 9
• 6:30 – 7 p.m. Sleepy Storytime (Elmira Branch) Ages: 2 to 5
• 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Social Stitchers (Ayr Branch) All Ages

 Wednesday, March 13 

• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Animal Friends with the Humane Society (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)
• 10 – 11 a.m. Escape the Library: The Floor is Lava! (New Hamburg Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Great Library Obstacle Course (Ayr Branch) Ages: 2 to 9
• 2 – 2:45 p.m. Kid's Korner: Macramé Rainbows (St. Clements Branch) Ages: 2 to 9
• 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Edit That Painting (Baden Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. DIY Claw Clips (Elmira Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 6:30 – 8 p.m. Drop-in Yarn Craft Club (New Hamburg Branch) Ages: 18+

 Thursday, March 14 

• 10 – 11 a.m. DIY Wreck This Journal (Elmira Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 10 – 11 a.m. Turtle Buddies! (Ayr Branch) Ages: 6 to 12
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Settlement Workers at the Library with KW Multicultural Centre (New Hamburg Branch) All Ages
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Great Library Obstacle Course (Ayr Branch) Ages: 2 to 6
• 11:30 a.m. ($) Solitary Bee House Building Family Workshop (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ($) All Ages Enchanted Fairy Tea by the Grand (McDougall Cottage)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pi Day (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)
• 2 – 3 p.m. DIY Wreck This Journal (St. Clements Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 2 – 3 p.m. Team Building Challenge: Roller Coasters (New Dundee Branch) Ages: 6 to 9
• 2 – 3 p.m. Edit That Painting (Ayr Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 5 – 6 p.m. Team Building Challenge: Roller Coasters (Wellesley Branch) Ages: 6 to 9

 Friday, March 15

• 10 – 11 a.m. Escape the Library: The Floor is Lava! (Elmira Branch) Ages: 9 to 17
• 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Zamboni Storytime (Wilmot Recreation Centre) Ages: 6 to 9
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. History Mystery (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)
• 2 – 3:45 p.m. Homeschooler Board Game Meetup (Ayr Branch) All Ages
• 2 – 6 p.m. Great Library Obstacle Course (Ayr Branch) Ages: 2 to 6
• 2 – 6 p.m. Giant Game Day! (Elmira Branch) All ages

 Saturday, March 16 

• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Block Party (Ayr Branch) Ages: 2 to 12
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art and Music (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. My Community Gathering with the Indigenous Community of Waterloo Region (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 12 – 1:45 p.m. Art Reception with Ly Chhun Mom (Ayr Branch) All Ages
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)

 Sunday, March 17

• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day: Reptile Show, Scavenger Hunt and more! (Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum)
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kitchen Science (Schneider Haus)

To learn more, visit the Region of Waterloo Museums and the Region of Waterloo Library.