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Spring Break 2014 Events on Vancouver Island

Whether you're looking for fun activities to keep the kids busy, or great experiences for the whole family to enjoy...there's a lot happening across Vancouver Island!|

Here are just a few ways to make this a great Spring Break:

SOUTH ISLAND

Story Time at the Castle

Sat. March 8th - Sun. March 23rd, 2014 Victoria

Join us during March Break for a little bit of history and a whole lot of fun! Twice daily story time in the tower or dance hall will take place for children ages 8 and under. Click for More �

Spring Break Piano Camp

Mon. March 10th - Fri. Mar 14, 2014 Victoria

Spring Break Piano Camp Kids play fun games and experience the music, rather than just sit in front of the piano! Click for More �

2013 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Until April 6th, 2014 Victoria

Presented for a third year with all new photographs, this visually striking exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London, showcases the world�s best wildlife and nature images. Click for More �

Nature Journaling Class at the Ocean Discovery Centre

Wed. March 12th and 19th, 2014 Sidney

This two-part class introduces your artful offspring to nature journaling. (Ages 9-12) Click for More �

Spring Break at Swan Lake

Mon. March 17th- Thurs. March 20th 2014 Victoria

Games, crafts, songs, and hands-on activities � fun for the whole family. Click for More �

Spring Break Choir Camp

Mon. March 17th, 2014 Oak Bay

Spring Break Fun! Click for More �

Spring Break Make Club

March 10th-14th and March 17th-21st, 2014 Victoria

Are you looking for something to occupy your kids during the spring break? Click for More �

Spark Festival

Tue. March 17th - March 30th, 2014 Victoria

From March 17 � 30, 2014 we�ll be presenting our annual SPARK Festival, full of new plays, new ideas and a ton of free events crafted just for you. Click for More �

Join Maggidah (Jewish Storyteller and Educator), as she hosts World Storytelling Day for the Victoria Storytellers Guild. Enjoy fantastic tales of monsters and dragons, this year's themes. Click for More �

Zipline at Uptown!

Mon. March 17th- Sun. March 23rd 2014 Victoria

Soar 40 feet over spectators in Town Plaza from tower to tower and enjoy a one of a kind thrill. Click for More �

Barnacle Buddies Teaser Classes at the Ocean Discovery Centre

Tue. March 18th and Thurs. March 20, 2014 Sidney

Barnacle Buddies, our sell-out summer camp for 4-6 year olds, is available during Spring Break! (Ages 4-6) Click for More �

Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature

Tue. March 18th - Thursday, March 20th, 2014 Victoria

Aspiring shutterbugs can develop their skills by participating in a three day photography-inspired day camp. Click for More �

Top Teen Musicians Give Free Concert

Tue. March 18th, 2014 Victoria

The B.C. Cadet Honour Band, a 42-person full concert band, will play a selection of music, including marches to commemorate the centennial of World War One and the 75th anniversary of World War Two Click for More �

Youth Drop-In Sewing

Tue. March 18th, 2014 Victoria

Each session there will be a different creative activity planned, which will vary from sewing projects including fashion accessories, fashion up-cycling to needle felting and fabric painting.
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Aladdin on Ice

Sat. March 22nd - Sun. March 23, 2014 Esquimalt

Starring International Competitors and Disney on Ice alumni! Click for More �

Fossil Fair

Sat. March 22nd- Sun. March 23, 2014 Victoria

Who lived here millions of years ago? Click for More �

LifeMark Esquimalt 5k

Sat. March 22nd, 2014 Victoria

Join us for this year's annual LifeMark Esquimalt 5km (and 1km fun run)! More than 700 people of all ages will be participating is this fun community event. Click for More �

Victoria Royals 2014 Playoffs

Sat. March 22nd - Sun. March 23, 2014 Victoria

In the midst of a franchise-best season, the Victoria Royals are playoff bound! Click for More �

Swan Lake Christmas hill Nature Sanctuary: Guided Birdwalks

Sundays and Wednesdays, Victoria

Bring your binoculars and walking shoes, and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Click for More �

COWICHAN

Spring Break Activities for the Whole Family

Mon. March 10th - Sunday, March 23rd, 2014, 2014 Cobble Hill

Round up the family and visit us in the orchard this spring break for some fun special events and activities. Click for More �

Spring Break Board Games

Tue. March 11th, 2014 Mill Bay

Stop in anytime and play a board game in the library. Use one of ours or bring your own!
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Spring Break Puppet Show

Thu. March 13th, 2014 Lake Cowichan

Let our librarians entertain you and laugh out loud with the whole family this Spring Break at our Spring Break puppet show. Click for More �

Spring Break Mini-Camps at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre

Thu. March 20th - Sat. March 22nd 2014 Cowichan

Join us for half-day Marine Biology hands-on fun & learning days for kids & for families.
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CENTRAL ISLAND

TheatreOne and the Port Theatre Present: The Kerplunks

Sat. March 15th, 2014 Nanaimo

Kid content, grown-up groove; this standout children�s band, like their little fans, is getting bigger every day. Click for More �

BC SPCA Big Hearts for Small Animals

Mon. March 17th, 2014 Nanaimo

Do you have a big heart for small animals? Then you are invited to join us for our two day youth workshop event! See the shelter, play animal games and crafts, hear from experts, and have fun! Click for More �

ArtSplash!

Sat. Mar 15th- Sun. Mar 23rd, 2014 Ucluelet

ArtSplash! Art Show 2014 features a selection of regional artists showing a diversity of medium and genre. Each year the ArtSplash! Annual Art Show attracts attention from visitors and locals alike. Click for More �

BMO Spring Break Art Camp

Mon. March 17th - Friday, March 21st, 2014 Nanaimo

Are you a young artist looking to expand your art skills? This Spring Break art intensive is designed to do just that. Click for More �

Brant Wildlife Festival 2014

Until Monday April 21, 2014 Parksville

The festival celebrates nature, particularly Brant geese as they rest and feed on the shores of Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Wildlife viewing adventures, spring break nature camp, and more. Click for More �

Circus Wild Craft Spring Break Camp

Mon. March 17th, 2014 Nanaimo

Does your child love the Hobbit, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson? Time to get outside and start to LIVE the adventures! Come to the Wild Craft Circus- Spring Break Camp- for kids 8-12
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Festival of Banners 2014: EVOLVE

Until April 15th, 2014 Nanaimo

This is the Festival's 27th year...A beloved tradition and important community project. Whether you are an amateur or a professional artist, or want to explore your creativity for the first time, Festival of Banners invites your participation! Click for More �

Pacfic Rim Whale Festival 2014

Mon. March 17th - Sun. March 23, 2014 Tofino

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival celebrates its 28th Annual Festival, in Tofino, Ucluelet and the National Park Reserve! This nine day festival hosts up to 80 events and celebrates the coastal living! Click for More �

Rathtrevor Park Spring Break Kids Camp

Mon. March 17th - Fri. March 21, 2014 Parksville

GO NATURE! Have your kids out learning, playing and being inspired with the Park Naturalists at Rathtrevor Beach! Be a pioneer! Learn to survive! Explore, inspire and create with us this Spring Break. Click for More �

Schmooze Productions Talent-ed Teens Theatre Camp

Mon. March 17th - Fri. March 21, 2014 Nanaimo

Schmooze Productions wants to help teens discover their inner theatrical side. It�s offering Talent-Ed Teens Theatre Camp for youth ages 13-19 during spring break March 17-21!
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Spring Break Beginner Drum Lessons

Mon. March 17th - Fri. March 21, 2014 Nanaimo

Have you ever wanted to try the drums? Here's your chance! Click for More �

Spring Break Camps

Mon. March 17th - Fri. March 28, 2014 Parksville

RDN Recreation & Parks has all sorts of fun lined up for ages 3-14; from Junior Lifeguard Water Camp, Nature Camp, Gymnastics and Express Camp...and more! Click for More �

Spring Break Kids Camp (Ages 6-11)

Mon. March 17th - Fri. March 21, 2014 Parksville

Kids ages 6-11 can join the amazing park naturalists at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park for a week of fun in nature! Click for More �

Spring Break Musical Theatre Camp

Mon. March 17th - Fri. Mar 21, 2014 Nanaimo

Nanaimo Conservatory of Music is pleased to the have the Musical Theatre Camp back for Spring Break 2014. Click for More �

Spring Break Out Swims

Mon. March 17th - Fri. March 28th 2014 Qualicum

Spring Break out Swims Click for More �

The Body Talk Community Dance Project

Mon. March 17th - Sat. March 22nd, 2014 Nanaimo

A Spring Break week of dance classes in Swing, Hip Hop, Clown. Enjoy dance classes in Swing and Hip Hop and Fusion of the two, along with a little clowning with Kat Single-Dain and Diana David! Click for More �

XploreSportZ Spring Break Camp

Mon. March 17th, 2014 Nanaimo

PacificSport Vancouver Island's XploreSportZ Spring Break Camps offers children an opportunity to discover a variety of sports, many non-traditional in a fun and non-competitive environment!
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Spring Break with Science World on the Road

Mon. March 17th - Thurs. March 20th 2014 Nanaimo

Join us at Woodgrove Centre for Science World on the Road presented by Science World BC. Daily from March 17 � 20, two 30 minute science shows will take place at centre court near the water clock. Click for More �

Join the Nanaimo Army Cadets!

Tue. March 18th, Tue. March 25, 2014 Nanaimo

Looking for adventure and challenge? Join the Nanaimo Army Cadets today and discover a whole new world of possibilities! For boys & girls between 12-18yrs. New friends, camp & travel for FREE! Click for More �

Spring Break Puppets at the Library

Tue. March 18th, 2014 Bowser/Deep Bay

Let our librarians entertain you, and laugh out loud with the whole family at our Spring Break puppet show. Click for More �

Spring Football Registration

Tue. March 18th and Tues. March 25th, 2014 Nanaimo

Spring Tackle Football Registration for children ages 8-14 at Football Nanaimo by Pioneer Park. Click for More �

CC Tiny Tots Play Group

Wed. March 19th, Wed. March 26th 2014 Nanaimo

Country Club Centre presents a free weekly drop-in playgroup for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy play, crafts, stories and songs with ECE certified educators! Click for More �

Family Story Time at the Gabriola Library

Wed. March 19th, 2014 Gabriola Island

Drop in every Wednesday morning from 10:30-11 with baby or tot for songs, stories and rhymes! Click for More �

Fishy Fun Camp at Deep Bay Marine Field Station

Wed. March 19th and Wed. March 25th, 2014 Bowser/Deep Bay

Fishy Fun Camp is a day filled with fun, hands-on marine science for kids ages 6-8.
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Science On The March

Wed. March 19th, 2014 Nanaimo

Enjoy FREE hands-on learning for all ages with activities such as Wind Tunnel, Marble Madness, Science and Art Table, Nature Discovery and much more. Fun for the whole family! Click for More �

Top Teen Musicians Give Free Concert

Wed. March 19th, 2014 Nanaimo

The 2014 B.C. Cadet Honour Band, a 42-person full concert band, will play a selection of varied and light music, including marches to commemorate the centennial of WWI and the 75th anniversary of WWII Click for More �

Alberni Sea Cadets Meeting

Thu. March 20th, 2014 Port Alberni

Youth 12-18, want a challenge? Come and make some friends while participating in the most diverse youth program in the world! Come check us out for free! Band, Sailing, PAID TRAINING, EXCHANGES & more! Click for More �

Ocean Adventures Camp

Thu. March 20th and Thu. March 27th, 2014 Bowser/Deep Bay

Children aged 9 to 12 can go behind the scenes at Deep Bay Marine Field Station to feed marine animals in touch tanks and get up close with microscopes in our science lab. Click for More �

Kids' Day Open House

Sat. March 22nd, 2014 Bowser/Deep Bay

Join VIU�s Deep Bay Marine Field Station as they kick off spring break with a Kids� Day Open House filled with fun marine science activities for all ages. Click for More �