March Break 2011, a guide for Durham Region parents.

Ok, ok, I know what you are thinking, it cannot be March Break already.  I am sorry to inform you that it is true.  March Break has arrived. But this messenger isn't about to be shot.  I have prepared for you a few ideas that might keep the little ones interested long enough for you to keep your sanity for the upcoming week.



Chew 20 times before swallowing



Purple Woods:  This might be a good idea after the kids have overheated the XBOX360.  Open from March 10th-20th, what's wrong with a little fresh air and exercise.  Purple Woods is hosting their annual Maple Syrup Festival.  $3.00 admission ($2.00 for children 12 and under) is a modest price for one of Durham Region's best family getaways.  They even have a Pancake Tent where you can sample some of their delicious flapjacks.  $5.00 for adults (3 pancakes and a drink) and $4.00 for children (2 pancakes and a drink).  Wagon rides are $2.00 per person.





Let's...Go...You...Gennies!  (oooh)



Oshawa Generals:  You'll have to save this one for last since the Gennies are on the road most of the week.  Home games, however are scheduled for March 19th against the Brampton Batallion and March 20th against our arch-rivals, the Peterborough Petes.  Tickets can be purchased here in advance.  Make sure you say hi to me, if you see me at the game.






And here's to you Mrs. Robinson...   

Oshawa Community Museum and Archives:  Do you know someone that lives in Oshawa?  If you don't, then how did you get this far in the blog?  Oshawa's history is much more than General Motors, and  S.M. McLaughlin and you can marvel in the three houses at Oshawa's waterfront which depict how life was lived so long ago.  Museum is open for tours from 12:00–3:30 p.m, and there is an interactive play stations for kids. Admission is $3.00.



52 lanes?  Really?!



Neb's Fun World:  Wii Bowling might be fun and all, but can Wii let you race a go-kart, ride the bumper cars and have a hot dog?  Neb's Fun World has been entertaining children of all ages since 1989 and has been growing in popularity ever since.  Located at 1300 Wilson Rd. N, it gets quite popular during March Break so arrive early, even earlier than the official opening time.  It is a first come, first serve basis.  BONUS:  Take advantage of their new early opening special where you can get ride tickets for HALF PRICE.



Ooooh DOUBLES!  Roll again!





Quality Family Time:  Who says that you have to go somewhere to find a good time?  Stay home, play a board game with the family (I like Monopoly, hmmmm...wonder why?), do a jigsaw puzzle, bake some cookies, even play charades.  Ok, ok, now I am dating myself.  March Break is supposed to be just that, a break.  So why not spend it with your loved ones and invest some time with your greatest assets, yourselves.

Stephen Young



http://www.getstephen.com/

P.S.  If you end up actually baking some cookies, my office is at 360 King St West, Oshawa.

8-)