March Break fun and creativity start at PAMA
BRAMPTON, ON (Feb. 25, 2026) - Experience a week of imagination and wonder this March Break at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA). Plus, explore inspiring adult programs in celebration of International Women’s Day, Poetry Month, and more
March Break at PAMA
March 16 to 20
Dive into colourful abstract artmaking, deepen your creativity with hands-on creator workshops, and enjoy daily performances.
Mainstage performances
- March 16 – Kesha Christie, Folk Tales, at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. (30-minute show)
- March 17 – Peter Pan with DuffleBag Theatre, at 2 p.m. (1-hour show)
- March 18 – Pastel’s Imaginarium, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. (30-minute show)
- March 19 – X.Ray Magic Show, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (40-minute show)
- March 20 – Bubbleology, at 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. (45-minute show)
Cost: $13.20 for public (includes PAMA admission). Free for PAMA members.
Use code EARLYBIRD when booking to save 10% until March 1. Registration is required as space is limited.
Creator workshops
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- March 16 – Clay Creatures
- March 17 – Clay Creatures
- March 18 – Felt Stuffies
- March 19 – Landscape Printmaking
- March 20 – Recycled Instruments
Cost: $10.50 for public. $8.90 for PAMA members.
Use code EARLYBIRD when booking to save 10% until March 1. Registration is required as space is limited.
Dreamland art studio
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- March 16 – Colourful sand art
- March 17 – Pastel blending
- March 18 – Collage art
- March 19 – Glow in the dark painting
- March 20 – Bubble painting
Cost: Included in general admission. Registration is not required.
Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more and register.
Even more March magic…
Thursday, March 5, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Join Brampton Library at PAMA for a discussion of the book Piranesi by Susanna Clarke paired with a tour of the exhibition Fantastic Landscapes: Beyond the Ordinary.
Cost: Free with registration through Brampton Library.
Her archives, her voice: women’s histories revealed
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, join archivists for a drop-in event where you can meet some of Peel’s most outstanding women through their archival records.
Cost: Admission is free to the Archives. Access to PAMA’s Museum and Art Gallery is also available with the purchase of general admission.
March 7, 1 to 4 p.m.
Discover the art of micro-embroidery in this creative and beginner-friendly workshop.
Cost: $17+HST for public and $14.45+HST for PAMA members. Registration required.
Celebrate the spectrum: tie dye together!
Saturday, March 14, sessions at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., and 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Join Autism Ontario at PAMA for a joyful day of creativity, connection, and celebration. In addition to tie-dye, families can enjoy entertainment, community partner booths, crafts and sensory play, light snacks, and more!
Cost: Free with a maximum group size of 6. If your family size is larger than 6, please email the event organizer BEFORE you register. Register now for 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., or 2 p.m.
Music night with the Brampton Folk Club
Thursday, March 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy the musical talents of local artists and explore our historic spaces with an intimate concert experience featuring the Brampton Folk Club.
Tonight’s program: Beyond the Ordinary – Songs to Unlock Our Imagination. Inspired by the exhibition Fantastic Landscapes: Beyond the Ordinary.
Cost: Included in general admission. Members are free. Recommended for adults, but all music lovers are welcome. No registration required.
Yoga flow and verse
Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In celebration of World Poetry Day, join PAMA, yoga instructor Tere Lopez, and Mississauga Poet Laureate Andrea Josic for a unique experience that weaves together movement and words. This mindful session blends a gentle yoga flow with the power of poetry as we gain inspiration from the Art Gallery exhibition Fantastic Landscapes: Beyond the Ordinary.
Cost: $17+HST for public, $14.44+HST for PAMA members. Registration is required.
Still life, still living, clay vessel workshop with Hibah Mian, curator of Dreamland
Sunday, March 29, 1 to 4 p.m.
This clay workshop invites participants to use air-dry clay to explore memory, identity, and place through the creation of their own hand-built vessel. Taking cues from the tradition of still life — reimagined through a contemporary, BIPOC lens — the workshop centres the quiet power of everyday domestic objects, like a fruit bowl on a kitchen table.
Cost: $26+HST for public and $22.10+HST for PAMA members. Registration required.
About PAMA
PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel region’s diverse culture and heritage, highlighting important local, Canadian, and global narratives. Art, artifact, and archival collections, exhibitions, and programs help visitors make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and public programs for all ages. Operated by Peel Region, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
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