ALL WEEKEND
Maple Syrup in the Park
March 17 to 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Terra Cotta Conservation Area: Tap into the sweet taste of spring and enjoy pancakes with real maple syrup, taste maple taffy, tour maple syrup demonstrations, take a walk through Tales on the Trail, learn from Indigenous partners and more. Reservations are required and can be done online.
FRIDAY
Blue Spruce Book Club
March 17 at 10 a.m. at both branches of the Halton Hills Public Library: This drop-in program brings recently published Canadian children's picture books to kids between the ages of 4 and 7 (junior kindergarten to grade 2). Participants explore a new title with a read aloud and activities that connect with themes from the book.
Birds of Prey Shows
March 17 at 12 and 2 p.m. at Georgetown Market Place: Keep the kids entertained as March Break wraps up with an educational live birds of prey show by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. The show features a variety of birds, such as owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles. See these magnificent birds up close and learn fascinating facts about each species.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
March 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown branch: Join the library team for a Smash Bros. tournament and compete for a prize. Open to youths in grades 8 to 12. Registration is required and can be done here.
St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance
March 17 at 7 p.m. at the Acton Legion: Enjoy an Irish stew dinner and entertainment by the Puslinch House of Blues Band (which plays a lot more than blues!). Tickets cost $20 and are available to purchase at the Legion bar.
SUNDAY
Former NHL All-Stars vs. Halton Hills Firefighters
March 19 at 2 p.m. at Mold-Masters SportsPlex, Georgetown: The Halton Hills Firefighters will face off against a full line-up of former NHL hockey heroes. This annual game in support of the Canadian Cancer Society is a family-friendly event that includes lots of skill and plenty of laughs.
For ticket and information visit www.ProHockeyHeroes.com.