The Nicola Valley Arts Centre "Fibre Lovers Art Show" Merritt BC. Open to the public from Wed to Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sundays 12-4 pm. Public reception on Friday, March 31, 4-7 pm. The Nicola Valley Arts Centre "Fibre Lovers Art Show" featuring local artists from the Nicola Valley, BC. Beautiful art creations using skills that have been around for centuries Exhibiting local artisans, weaving, embroidery, knitting, and felting creations that will truly amaze you. All the members of the Arts Council work year-round to showcase imaginative, creative, skilled crafters who live here in the Nicola Valley Interested in learning how to knit or use a drop spindle? Sign up for a free workshop at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre. For group visits, contact Jano at 250-315-3437. Experience this beautiful event at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre "Fibre Lovers Art Show" in Merritt, BC.

From March 24 - 26, 2023, Yonge-Dundas Square will transform into an Indigenous music and art hub with some of the country’s most prominent and emerging Indigenous artists taking the stage for THREE straight days of free concerts.

Ziigwan, pronounced as (“SEE-gwon”) is the Anishnaabemowin word for springtime which celebrates the healing and learning power of music and art, the rebirth of spring, and the collective awakening as we walk together on the path toward reconciliation.

If you are looking for something to do with friends and families, or showing visitors around town, arts and music are always a way to make the mind wander.

Starting Friday, March 24 at 4:30PM (and throughout the weekend), vendors will be on-site serving up food, beadwork, clothing, books and more! Since Sunday is Family Day at Ziigwan, GoodMinds Indigenous Books will sell a variety of books catered to children and youth, and the Strong Water Singers will facilitate learning activities so children and families can engage in meaningful conversations about Indigenous cultures.

If you are looking for something to do with friends and families, or impressing visitors in town, arts and music are always a way to make your mind wander.

The Beaches International Jazz Festival presents ROCKFEST! Celebrating all things that Rock.

Join us at the Guildwood GO Station Main Parking Lot for 2 days of amazing tributes to the world's best rock bands. Best of all, admission is FREE!

Bring your vehicle or take the Bus, Train, Streetcar or Subway. Bring your friends, a chair and your will to Rock! There will be plenty of parking and space to take it all in.

RockFest 2023 Line-up:

Friday March 24
7:00 PM
Aeroforce (Tribute to Aerosmith)
8:30 PM
The AC/DC Show - Canada

Saturday March 25
2:00 PM
Reckless Bryan (Tribute to Bryan Adams)
4:00 PM
Floydium (Tribute to Pink Floyd)
5:30 PM
Monkey Wrench (Tribute to the Foo Fighters)
7:00 PM
Pearl Jamming (Tribute to Pearl Jam)
8:30 PM
Sheer Heart Attack (Tribute to Queen)

See you at the show!

Spring Craft Market Merritt, BC. Starting the spring season with a Craft Market event here in the Nicola Valley. This one day event is being held at the historic Elks Hall, March 25, 10am - 2pm. Featuring over 20 vendors, raffles, 50/50 draws, door prizes, and open concession. Support local artisans and home businesses. Keep in mind "Craft Markets" this big bring bring people from surrounding communities into Merritt, BC. As the saying goes, the early bird get's the worm. Spring Craft Market in Merritt, BC. Canada.

Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival in Oshawa, Ontario invites you to come experience Maple Syrup making in the sugarbush.
Watch as sap gathered from hundreds of sugar maples is boiled on-site to make your favorite sweet treat, Maple Syrup.
Enjoy pancakes with real Maple Syrup, games, and lots of activities.
Be sure to check out the cool Heritage Store where you can get lots of sweet Maple Syrup treats to take home.
Admission is $8.00 and available on-line
Children 2 & under are free

March 10 to 12 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m

March 15-17 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m

March 18-19 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m

March 25-26 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m

April 1-2 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m

The 2023 Sugar Bush Maple Syrup Festival will take place in two beautiful locations, Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville and the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Woodbridge, Ontario.
Tickets are available online only
The whole family will enjoy demonstrations and fun activities as well as real maple syrup!

Bruce's Mill Festival dates & hours
Weekends (March 12 – April 10)
March Break (March 14-18)
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Kortright Festival dates & hours
Open every day (March 12 – April 10)
Weekends & March Break 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weekdays 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Special family-fun activities on weekends and March Break!
See you in the Sugar Bush!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Snowking's Winter Festival is back March 1-26, 2023 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Snowking's 28th festival to be exact.

It's a winter wonderland and everything's made of ice!

We’ll be back with a Great Hall for live events on weekends and selected weeknights. Enjoy the amazing creations of ice sculptures, a huge ice slide also known as Dead Man's Slide, an outdoor ice playground, snow carving competitions, tons of draws and contests and so much more!

Dress warm and come prepared to have an awesome day on the ice.