20 Family-Friendly Things to Do This March Break in Charlottetown

Cue the core memories! March Break doesn’t have to mean missed naps, delayed flights, and sunburns. In fact, there are lots of family-friendly activities right here in Charlottetown to keep your family moving & grooving (and happy!) all week long. Check out the 20 events & activities below that’ll create lasting memories in our seaside city.

1) PLAN A STAYCATION – Our incredible hotel partners have a ton of awesome March Break packages on that will keep the whole family bopping from morning until night. Stay 2, Get $50? Free pizza? A room just for the kids? Zipping down a waterslide? Count us in! Browse packages here.

2) SPEND THE AFTERNOON AT OWL’S HOLLOW PLAYLAND – Located just off Capital Drive, Owl’s Hollow is a popular store that specializes in award-winning toys and games for children. They also have an indoor playland in the lower level that’s filled with lots of toys and games for children of all ages to let their imaginations run wild.

3) GET YOUR BOWL ON AT THE ALLEY – For an afternoon of glow bowling and delicious food & drink, look no further than The Alley. Great for all ages, with super stylish shoes, spinning disco balls, big screen TVs and bangin’ music! Bowling is $15/person for a 75-minute session, with a special $10 rate on Thursday. March 22 – 29 | 10am – 9pm. Book now at www.thealley.ca

4) GET CREATIVE WITH EAST COAST ART PARTY – Offering a variety of March Break Art Party Kids Camps (including full week, full-day, and half-day options) with different themes each day, your little ones will have a ball letting their inner artist out to play!

5) SPLASH THE DAY AWAY AT BELL ALIANT CENTRE – The Bell Aliant Centre aquatics facility at the University of Prince Edward Island has an extensive complex that features three pools, a hot tub, a huge slide, diving boards, and much more. You really can’t go wrong spending your day splashing indoors and zipping down the waterslide.

6) CHARLOTTETOWN LIBRARY PROGRAMS – The Charlottetown Library Learning Centre has a TON on the go this March Break and all for free!

Tuesday, March 26
Dinosaur Party | 10:00 – 11:00am | Ages 6-12
The dinos are here! Join us for fun, games, and discovery.
Story & Craft | 1:00 – 1:30pm | All ages
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft!
DIY Friendship Bracelets | 5:00 – 7:00pm | Ages 6-12
Bring a friend and learn to make friendship bracelets.

Wednesday, March 27
Brilliant Labs | 10:00 – 11:00am | Ages 6-12
Join Brilliant Labs for all sorts of science experiments.
Crafty Kids | 3:00 – 4:30pm | Ages 6-12
Explore our selection of crafts & activities.

Thursday, March 28
Can You Build It? | 9:30 – 10:30am | Ages 6-12
Drop in for some super engineering challenges.

Saturday, March 30
Saturday Storytime | 10:30 – 11:00am | Ages 0-5
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes at the library!

7) L’NU CAMPFIRE STORIES – Embark on a journey of cultural richness and connection at The Guild, where the L’nu Storytellers of PEI, led by Julie Pellisier-Lush, invite you to share the vibrant tapestry of Mi’kmaq heritage. In a warm and inviting ambiance, participants are encouraged to sign in and become part of a collective storytelling experience that transcends generations. Details here.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Registration is free (and optional) on Eventbrite, walk-ins are welcome.
Donations are also welcomed at the door.

8) $5 MOVIES AT CITY CINEMA – Round up the family and enjoy $5 (per person) movie nights from 4-6pm on Sundays in March & April as part of the Ice City Festival! Details here.

Sundays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
March 24: The Iron Giant
March 31: Pokémon: The First Movie
$5 (per person)

9) RELEASE YOUR INNER MONKEY – Climb to new heights on the Red Rock Climbing Wall in Stratford.

10) GET COZY – Head to your favourite coffee shop to warm up and sip a coffee or hot chocolate with your kiddos during your Charlottetown adventures.

11) FEED YOUR BOOKWORM WAYS – The Bookmark, an independent bookstore in the Confederation Court Mall specializing in local and Atlantic Canadian authors. Queen Street also features a few other used bookstores all within walking distance – it’s a bookworm’s paradise!

12) SPA DAY! Treat yourself (and your little ones) to a manicure or pedicure at Pure Spa or Grand Senses Spa. They will love the aqua therapy bed at Grand Senses Spa!

13) GO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT – Explore the city on foot while hunting for the various Eckhart the Mouse characters hidden throughout the downtown core! Your kiddies will delight in seeing these adorable mice decked out in their winter gear.

14) FREE MARCH BREAK MOVIES AT FOUNDERS’ – As part of the daily March Break programming at Founders’ enjoy free movies up on the second-level mezzanine! Come drop in, relax, and enjoy the show! Details here.

Despicable Me | March 25th  2:30 – 4:30pm
Trolls World Tour | March 26th  2:30 – 4:30pm
Barbie | March 27th  2:30 – 4:30pm
The Super Mario Bros. Movie | March 28th  2:30 – 4:30pm

15) PARENTS DINE OUT – Dine out in the city and get FREE childcare that night! That’s right, every Friday night in March and *April is your chance to enjoy a night on the town—sans kiddos! Discover Charlottetown has partnered with popular recreational programming hosts Havenwood Dance Studios (in March) and Active Islanders (in *April) to offer FREE child care (ages 4-12) with proof of dining at a participating restaurant that same evening. Details here.

*Pssst – Registration for April is now completely FULL! There are still spots open at Havenwood Dance Studios for Fri, March 22 & 29. Havenwood has something for every taste – from sports and arts & crafts to movies and dance parties. It’s nothing short of a fun-filled experience for all little ones!

16) EMBRACE YOUR INNER CHEF – In partnership with Canada’s Food Island,  Founders’ Food Hall & Market, a waterfront oasis for food lovers and local art enthusiasts of all ages, has cooked up three affordable Junior Chef Cooking Classes, led by local, talented chefs – right in their on-site Demo Kitchen. Even tastier: all proceeds from the ticket sales go to the PEI Food Bank! Tickets are going fast – sign up HERE.

17) MARCH BREAK MASTERPIECES: DROP IN SPRING CRAFT – This drop-in activity is perfect for emerging artists! Hop on over to our second-level mezzanine and let their art bloom with our spring-inspired crafts! Details here.

March 25 – 28, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
Free to attend. Supplies included.

18) WORK ON YOUR SWING – All About Golf‘s HD golf simulator is located in the Confederation Court Mall. Rain or shine — you can practice and improve your game all year ’round by booking one of their simulator rooms. Kids welcome until 9pm (must be accompanied by an adult). Or head to the lower level to check out the newest addition to All About Golf, their indoor putting & chipping facility. It features a 900 square foot 5-hole putting green, 18 holes of championship putting, and a chipping green.

19) ESCAPE FOR THE DAY AT PONYBOAT SOCIAL CLUB – Play the day away inside Charlottetown’s newest hot spot for all ages, PonyBoat Social Club. From darts, pool and ping pong to arcade games and carnival-style snacks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

20) FLIP FABRIQUE: BLIZZARD – This contemporary circus performance takes you on a crazy, poetic, and gentle journey in the dead of the winter, inviting you to lose yourself in a moment of complete wonder. With performers at the peak of their art and outstanding visual poetry, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path. Details here.

WHERE: Confederation Centre of the Arts, Sobey Family Theatre
March 28, 2024 | 7:30 PM
$20.25 – $31.75

And there you have it. Who says you need to get away to have fun? Charlottetown has everything you need to keep your family moving & grooving (and happy!) this March Break.

Need a place to stay? Check out our amazing selection of accommodations and March Break Packages. Curious what else to do around Charlottetown? Don’t miss a beat over on our events page.