5 Ways to Save on March Break Outings with PRESTO Perks!
Published: February 26, 2025
Updated: February 26, 2025
A budget friendly March Break doesn’t need to mean keeping the kids at home all week. Use UP Express for quick and easy travel into downtown Toronto and enjoy savings at exciting attractions and family-friendly dining locations with PRESTO Perks!
UP Express gives you convenient access to the downtown core from Bloor and Weston stations, and it’s just a 25-minute trip to Union Station from Pearson Airport — perfect if you or some of your extended family members are flying into Toronto for the March Break!
Whether it’s a vacation or a staycation, downtown Toronto has tons of family entertainment to offer. Take advantage of PRESTO Perks, and you can spend March Break at some great attractions and restaurants for less. Fill your week with fun without emptying your wallet!
Devour this Delicious Deal
The kids are home from school for a week, and you KNOW they’re going to be extra hungry! When you head out for a day of fun, you’ll need to plan for a meal that will fill those stomachs but not put too much stress on your budget.
Jersey Mike’s Subs is the perfect place to satisfy everyone’s appetite! With cold subs, hot subs, and kid’s meals, Jersey Mike’s will please even picky eaters. It’s conveniently located right inside Union Station, making it an easy choice for lunch when you arrive downtown, or for dinner before you hop on the UP Express to head home.
Don’t forget to show your PRESTO card to save 10% off your purchase — because there’s nothing more delicious than a great deal!
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Savings!
Not heading south this March Break? No worries! You can perk up your taste buds with some of your favourite Mexican-inspired flavours and enjoy an affordable meal! Take the kids to the Taco Bell locations at Union Station, Danforth or Bloor and show your PRESTO card to get 15% off your purchase.
Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas pair perfectly with a day out in downtown Toronto, so fill up on savings and then check out one of the great attractions that are also discounted with PRESTO Perks!
Score Discounted Seats
Don’t let winter come to an end without watching Canada’s official winter sport live! Take the whole family to see some Toronto Marlies hockey this March Break!
The Marlies, Toronto’s AHL team, play at both the Coca-Cola Coliseum and the Scotiabank Arena. The Scotiabank Arena is connected to Union Station, so it couldn’t be easier to get to when you arrive downtown on the UP Express! To get to Coca-Cola Coliseum, it’s just a quick GO train ride from Union Station to Exhibition Place.
PRESTO cardholders save up to 30% off tickets to home games all season long — including three games happening during March Break. On Wednesday, March 12, it’s Marlies vs Bruins at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Marlies play the Checkers on Saturday, March 15 at Scotiabank Arena and on Sunday, March 16 at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The theme for Sunday’s game is St. Patrick’s Day, so wear your green shirts and shamrocks!
Toronto Marlies games are always exciting, and kids will love cheering on the team! And you’ll love saving some cash on your seats. Just remember to use code MARLIESPRESTO at checkout when you buy your tickets online!
An Astronomical Experience That’s Out of This World
Enrich their March Break by introducing your kids to the joy of live theatre! When you arrive downtown Toronto on the UP Express, you’ll have just a 15-minute walk along Front Street to the Young People’s Theatre. You’ll stroll by some iconic Toronto landmarks such as the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Flatiron Building, and St. Lawrence Market.
During March Break, the Young People’s Theatre will be staging several performances of The Darkest Dark. Inspired by astronaut Chris Hadfield’s bestselling children’s book, The Darkest Dark tells the story of young Chris struggling to overcome his fear of the dark while eagerly waiting to watch the first moon landing during the summer of 1969.
The show is aimed at kids aged 6-12 so it’s perfect for your school-ager, and a great way to incorporate a little edutainment into March Break. It can be a jumping off point to learn about Apollo 11, or just space in general. There are a lot of fun activities for kids on NASA’s SpacePlace website!
For astronomical savings on seats for The Darkest Dark, use code .
This Deal is Not an Illusion!
Diagonally across the street from the Young People’s Theatre, you’ll find the Museum of Illusions Toronto. You and your family will be mesmerized by over 70 mind-boggling exhibits, including holograms, stereograms, optical illusions, and immersive rooms. You simply won’t believe your eyes!
You can believe these savings on your tickets though! Use code .
An epic March Break day could include a morning at the Museum of Illusions, followed by an afternoon performance at the Young People’s Theatre!
An Exciting March Break Doesn’t Have to be Expensive
Want to fill every day of March Break with exciting outings at discounted prices? Check out all the other PRESTO Perks that are currently available! There are savings at over 50 attractions, events, restaurants, and more. You’re sure to find an activity that your family will love!