March 3 news: Ukrainian Easter eggs, March Break ideas
Also, PEC wine festival, cycling show, golf expo
Country music in Carleton Place and tango in Gatineau. A golf expo at the EY Centre and a wine festival in Prince Edward County. Ukrainian Easter egg workshops in Ottawa and a cycling show in Gatineau. Ways to keep the kids amused during March Break (in Quebec and Ontario). Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And the chance to win a trip to England and Wales! Keep reading to find out more.
Calendar of events: Golf expo, beer festival and country tunes
Check this week’s events calendar for information on more than 46 events happening this week. You could celebrate the colourful Indian festival of Holi in Stittsville or Deep River, watch Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, kick back to country tunes in Carleton Place or thrill to the music of tango at the Casino du Lac-Leamy. Or you could check out a beer festival in the ByWard Market, a new art show in Kanata, a golf expo at the EY Centre or a cycling show in Gatineau.
This week's featured contest
The prize in this contest from Zoomer Radio is a seven-night trip for two to England and Wales. The prize package includes round-trip flights (between Toronto and Manchester), accommodations, breakfasts and a rental car. Enter by March 31, 2026.
Heads Up: Wine festival, eco-dyeing and Ukrainian Easter eggs
It’s a short but useful Heads Up post this week, with news of a reopened general store in Franktown, Ukrainian Easter egg (pysanky) workshops in Ottawa, an eco-dyeing class in Quyon, a March wine festival in Prince Edward County and more.
And now, a word from this week’s sponsor
Winter has been long enough. On March 28, 50 women are descending on Toronto for Blue Jays Opening Weekend, and there are still seats left with your name on them. For $349 you get a Section 135 seat (those are going for $206 on their own right now), and a post-game social at The Ballroom Bowl with shared food, a welcome drink, prizes and Girl Trips founder Candace Sampson making sure the whole day just flows. You don’t have to know a single soul walking in. Coming from out of town? Full weekend packages are available, including Friday night at Second City and a preferred hotel rate at the Chelsea Hotel. Get your tickets now! Sales close March 15.
Ideas for March Break fun
If you live in Quebec, March Break is already upon you. If you live in Ontario, it’s coming up quickly. Worried how you’re going to keep the kids (or grandkids) amused for a week? Check my March Break roundup for tips on magic shows, art classes and much, much more—even mermaids!
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And before I sign off this week
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