When: Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14
Where: Various locations. See schedule.
Cost: FREE

Join Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and our community partners this March Break for some fun, FREE educational programs.

Whether you are interested in science and technology, wildlife, or learning about safety, the OPG March Break program lineup has something for you.

Some events require pre-registration. Individual registration links are available in the schedule of events below. All other programs are first come, first served, based on capacity limits.

DateLocation & timeDescription

March

March 10, 2025

Darlington Nuclear Information Center
10 to 11:30 a.m.

1855 Energy Drive,
Courtice, ON L1C 3Z8

Capacity reached, registration is now closed.

Pickering Nuclear Information Center
1 to 2:30 p.m.

1675 Montgomery Park Rd,
Pickering, ON L1V 2R5

Capacity reached, registration is now closed.

Join Scientists in School to discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. Candy Chemistry - How sweet it is!

Registration required. Space is limited.

Recommended for 4-12-year-olds.

March

March 11

Delpark Homes Centre
Skate: 1 to 3 p.m.
Swim: 1 to 4 p.m.

1661 Harmony Rd N,
Oshawa, ON L1H 7K5

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
Skate: 1 to 3 p.m.
Swim: 7 to 9 p.m.

1867 Valley Farm Rd,
Pickering, ON L1V 6K7PN

Whether you prefer splashing in a pool or gliding on the ice, check out our public swimming and skating schedule held in partnership with the City of Pickering and the City of Oshawa.  

Recommended for all ages. Rink/pool capacities apply.

March

March 12

Kids Safety Village
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1129 Athol St.
Whitby, ON
L1N 4A6

Explore the Kids Safety Village of Durham Region while learning about safety through fun hands-on activities with our community partners. The village features small buildings, detailed roadways, real traffic lights, and much more!

 Recommended for all ages.

March

March 13

Pickering Nuclear Information Center
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

1675 Montgomery Park Rd,
Pickering, ON L1V 2R5

Capacity reached, registration is now closed.

Darlington Nuclear Information Center
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

1855 Energy Drive,
Courtice, ON L1C 3Z8

Capacity reached, registration is now closed.

Join Earth Rangers for an experience your family won’t forget. This unique and up-close encounter with the awesome animal ambassadors will leave you educated and inspired to help protect animals in the wild.

Registration required. Space is limited.

Recommended for all ages.

March

March 14

Clarington Public Library
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 1T7

Ajax Public Library
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

55 Harwood Ave. S.
Ajax, ON L1S 2H8

Light a lightsaber with a plasma ball, make slime through crosslinking polymerization, shoot giant smoke rings with smoke cannons, and see Barbie get a hair-raising experience on the Van Der Graaf generator! Join Junior Einstein’s Science Club for an exciting science show experience!

Recommended for all ages.

Upcoming Events

01
Jan
Sessions available until July 1, 2025
In person
A child at a desk in a classroom raises his hand to ask a question.
27
May
May 27 and June 4
6 to 8 p.m.
See schedule
An aerial view of Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.