2018 March Break Activity Guide, Downtown Guelph

2018

MARCH break in DOWNTOWN G UELPH A guide to family and teen activities from March 12th to 16th

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kids eat free*

participating Restaurants March 12-16 1

Afterlife Video Game Lounge, 101 Wyndham St. N.

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Baker Street Station, 70 Baker St.

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Bobby O’Briens, 90 Macdonell St.

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Bollywood Bistro, 51 Cork St. E.

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Boon Burger, 23 Quebec St.

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1 free kids sundae with the purchase of an entrée

1 kid eats free with the purchase of a main course 1 kid eats free with the purchase of an adult entrée 1 free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée

1 free kid’s meal with purchase of regular priced hamburger

Breezy Corners, 44 Macdonell St.

1 kid eats free with the purchase of an adult meal and beverage

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Cadence, 88 Yarmouth St.

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The Cornerstone, 1 Wyndham St. N. 1 free kid grilled cheese sandwich with the purchase of an adult meal

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Crafty Ramen, 17 Macdonell St. 1 kid eats free with purchase of an adult entrée

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Diana Downtown, 141 Wyndham St. N. 1 kid eats free with the purchase of an adult entrée

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miijidaa, 37 Quebec St.

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Milano Pizza, 79 Macdonell St.

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My Thai, 80 Macdonell St. One kid eats free with purchase of an adult entrée

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Red Brick Café, 8 Douglas St.

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Sweet!, 22 Carden St. Free grab-bag of sweets with every purchase of $4.99 or more

Free kids grilled cashew cheese sandwich with the purchase of an adult entrée

Make a donation to KidsAbility and receive a free kid’s meal

Free kid’s pizza slice with purchase of a combo.

Free fresh baked cookie with purchase of any drink

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The Augusta Louise Café and Bistro, 106 Carden St.

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The Western Hotel, 72 Macdonell St. 1 kid eats free with the purchase of an adult entrée

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The Wooly, 176a Woolwich St.

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Vienna Restaurant, 28 Macdonell St. Kids eat 2 free pancakes (chocolate chip or blueberry) with purchase of an regular priced adult meal

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march break activity guide Movies Bookshelf Cinema

Presented by

41 Quebec Street bookshelf.ca

Family Matinees at The Bookshelf All seats $7

Monday Tuesday

1pm:

Sing

1pm:

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

Wednesday 1pm: Thursday 1pm: Friday 1pm:

skating

Paddington Ferdinand Captain Underpants

in Market Square Skate on the rink between 10am and 10pm (weather dependent)

pottery An interactive open pottery studio, Play with Clay offers pottery painting alongside fresh clay building. Drop Ins welcome.

Monday to Friday 9.30am – 9pm Saturday 9.30am – 9pm Sunday 9.30am – 6pm

Guelph Public Library

Main Branch • guelphpl.ca

Monday 2:30pm

Wild Ontario: Birds of Prey. Ages 5 to 12 years. Join us for this

live animal show.

Tuesday 10:30am

Applefun Puppetry. Ages 3 to 9 years. Oh no! The Sheriff has

stolen the money and the best way to get it back is a puppet dance party, of course!

Wednesday 10:30am

Super Science Challenge with Let’s Talk Science. Ages 5 to 12 years. Teamwork is essential as children solve mini engineering, science, and matching challenges.

Wednesday 2:30pm

Athena McQueen Live. Ages 3 to 9 years. Get ready for a magical story time with local drag queen, Athena McQueen.

Thursday 10:30am

Fairy Tale Favourites with the Making Box.

Ages 3 to 7 years. What is your favourite fairy tale? We’ll be sharing ours at this interactive story time followed by a creative art project.

Friday 11am

Art Galaxy*. Ages 4 to 10 years. The sky is the limit with these fun

projects.

Friday 2:30pm

Drawing Lab*. Ages 11 to 13 years. Create unique drawings using ink blots as inspiration. *Register at guelphpl.ca

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library

Museum

Guelph Civic Museum 2 Norfolk Street 5 guelph.ca/museum

Special “green” themed activities daily, 11am and 1pm

Monday Photography activities with Focus on Nature Tuesday Creature Creations with The Children’s Art Factory Wednesday Face painting with Makin’ Faces Thursday Water’s Journey with Jennifer Gilks and Karen McKeown, City of Guelph, Water Works

Friday

ancing demonstrations and interactives with the D Celtic Academy Canada

games The Dragon, Old Quebec Street Shoppes, dragonguelph.com Wednesday 3pm – 6pm

Pokémon League (free). Learn how to play or duel with other trainers.

Friday 3pm – 6pm

Magic Juniors (free).

Learn to play Magic and duel against other beginners.

Fantescapes presents MISSION PLANET X

Follow a series of clues and puzzles in order to build a power source that will push the planet off its destructive path and save our world. Register for this exciting puzzle quest at fantescapes.com. Cost applies.

The Boardroom Games Café, theboardroomguelph.ca

Special March Break offer: no cover charge for kids 13 and under (and only $5 per person for anyone over 14!). Enjoy snacks and light refreshments as you choose from over 500 games during your unlimited stay.

Tuesday to Thursday 6pm – 11pm Friday 6pm – 12am

ACTIVITIES & OFFERS FOR TEENS

TEENS

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Unless otherwise stated, teens must be 13 to 18 years old to qualify.

Student ID may be requested.

food Boon Burger, 23 Quebec Street, boonburger.ca

Monday to Friday: 15% off all food purchases

Milano Pizza, 79 Macdonell Street, milanopizzaon.com

Monday to Friday: Buy one slice of pizza, get one free.

Red Papaya, Old Quebec Street Shoppes, redpapaya.ca

Thursday: 11.30am to 11pm Friday: 11.30am to 11pm 25% off any food purchase

Movies

Bookshelf Cinema

Presented by

41 Quebec Street bookshelf.ca

Teen Matinees at The Bookshelf – All seats $7

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

3.15pm:

Warm Bodies

3.15pm:

Happy Death Day

library

Guelph Public Library

Main Branch • guelphpl.ca

Tuesday, March 13, 2:30pm

Teen Tie-Dye* Ages 13 to 18 years. It’s as simple as it sounds – just tie your shirt and then dye it! *Register at guelphpl.ca

Thursday, March 15, 2:30pm

Friendship Bracelets. Ages 13 to 18 years. Knot and tie colourful bracelets for yourself or a friend.

My Kitty CafĂŠ, 117 Wyndham St N, mykittyguelph.com

Monday to Friday: Entry to the cafĂŠ just $2 (18 and under, no purchase necessary)

TEENS

fun games

Afterlife, 101 Wyndham St N, afterlifevideogamelounge.com TEEN TOURNAMENTS

RETRO GAMES HALF PRICE SPECIAL

Thursday at 6pm: Mario Kart 8 tournament

Friday at 6pm: Super Smash Bros tournament Tournament entry $5 (or $5 spend on food/drink) and the winner receives $20 in store credit.

lay our retro games section for just $10 (usually $20) from 5pm to P 8pm, Thursday and Friday.

DANCE, FITNESS & BEAUTY Acqua Hair Salon, 30 Quebec Street, acquasalon.com

Thursday and Friday 20% off of manicures, pedicures, haircuts (including cuts and designs with barber Pedro), make up applications, make up lessons and BrowSperience (shaping and tinting). Call 519 826 0715 to book your appointment.

Boujee Beauty Boutique,

10 Carden Street, boujeebeautyboutique.com Monday to Friday 20% off of any eyelash extension service. Book your appointment online at www.boujeebeautyboutique.com/booking.

The Flying Dance Company

16 Wyndham St N, fdcommunity.com Thursday and Friday 2.30pm to 3.30pm: $5 salsa and merengue lessons* Learn something new with your friends! *Email letsdance@fdcommunity.com to reserve your spot

Truth Beauty Co.

46 Quebec Street, truthbeautycompany.com Monday to Friday Spend any amount on natural or organic skincare, hair care and cosmetics, and save the tax.