March Break is fast approaching, and families are getting ready for a week filled with kid-friendly viewing. This year’s break delivers a well-balanced lineup across Family Channel, TELETOON, Teletoon Retro, and YTV, with premieres, finales, all-day marathons, and special moments that keep kids entertained while parents coordinate busy schedules. The schedule offers a mix of fresh premieres and cherished favorites, giving families plenty to choose from as they plan each day of the break.
Family Channel opens the break with a bang, presenting the one-hour season two premiere of THE NEXT STEP. On March 7 at 7:30 p.m., viewers watch as the studio’s celebrated dancers handle the pressure of the upcoming NATIONAL COMPETITION, a test of skill, teamwork, and teamwork’s invisible nerves.
Following that, GOOD LUCK CHARLIE bids farewell with a dedicated send-off arc. Beginning Monday, March 10 at 5 p.m., a different cast member reflects on their favorite episodes, building toward the one-hour finale on March 14 at 6 p.m. Amy and Bob host a going-away party for Teddy as she heads to college, and a surprise guest makes a dramatic entrance that changes the night’s mood.
After the finale, Family Channel debuts the new comedy I DIDN’T DO IT. The show follows fraternal twins Lindy and Logan as they navigate their first year of high school, balancing mischief with the real-world moments that come with growing up.
TELETOON ramps up the March Break with a lineup that blends familiar favorites with thrilling adventures for younger viewers and their families.
SCOOBY-DOO movies appear every morning at 9 a.m., a dependable way to start the day with fun and mystery from everyone’s favorite talking dog and friends.
Blockbuster movies land each day at 10 a.m., featuring RIO, ICE AGE MELTDOWN, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, and BEN 10: DESTROY ALL ALIENS, offering high-energy adventures and bright animation for a broad audience.
On March 12, there is an all-day DRAGONS: DEFENDERS OF BERK marathon from noon to 9 p.m., inviting viewers to dive into the dragon-riding world and follow the escapades alongside beloved characters.
March 13 brings an all-day BEN 10: OMNIVERSE marathon from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., delivering fast-paced action and inventive alien battles that fans won’t want to miss.
TELETOON RETRO also curates all-day marathons, with content running through Friday. On Friday, a full-day movie marathon runs from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., providing a nostalgic escape for viewers who grew up with these classics.
GARFIELD & FRIENDS returns on March 10, airing from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., delivering timeless humor and a groovy soundtrack for a light-hearted morning and afternoon. THE FLINTSTONES follow on March 11 in the same 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. window, inviting families to relive Bedrock’s stone-age charm. ANIMANIACS fills March 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with rapid-fire gags and clever wordplay that keep audiences of all ages laughing. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES takes over March 13, again from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., pairing action with humor that has kept the franchise fresh for decades.
The all-day movie marathon on March 14 features a lineup of beloved classics, including The Secret of NIMH, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue, The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones, Inspector Gadget’s Biggest Caper Ever, Richie Rich, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and Retro Flics’ Muppets from Space, offering a nostalgic capstone to the break.
And finally, exciting news from YTV arrives with THE NEXT STAR: SUPERGROUP premiering March 11 at 7 p.m. This new competition is a spin-off from THE NEXT STAR and gathers finalists from past seasons to form the next best boy or girl group. Teams of five compete, and only two groups reach the live finale, bringing a fresh dynamic to the channel’s weekend and weekday evenings.
Catch all the exciting, new and beloved shows this March Break across these networks and plan a week of family-friendly entertainment that fits every schedule.
[Citation: TV Guide Canada]