As the daytime temperatures start to rise, so does the maple sap – syrup production can’t be far behind!

Looking for something fund to do near Steenburg Lake in March? Check out these fun events:

Maple March Menus:

For the month of March, 12 restaurants and brewers in the Hastings area are featuring Maple menus that include maple flavoured loaves, cookies, crepes, lattes, burgers, brussels sprouts, tartar sauce with fish & chips, chicken sandwiches, and a lineup of maple cocktails, mocktails, and wines.  Participating restaurants include: Bancroft Brew Pub, The Granite, Café BC, For the Halibut Fish & Chips and The Muse Gallery & Café in Bancroft. There are also locations in Stirling, Tweed and Deseronto. See more details https://hastingscounty.com/adventures/maple-march .

Limerick Fire Department Pancake Breakfast:

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Location: Limerick Community Centre

Address: 7645 Hwy. 620

All you can eat! Ages 0-5 $5, 6-12 $7, 12 and up $10. Proceeds to the Limerick Fireman's Association.

Bancroft Seedy Saturday and Maple Syrup Fest:
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Canadian Peace Museum

Address: 19 Valleyview Drive, Bancroft

What’s Happening? Seeds, Plants, Herbals, Maple Syrup, and more!

Vendors & Information Booths: Browse unique seeds, gardening supplies, and connect with knowledgeable growers offering advice on soil health, native plants, and sustainable practices.

Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival:

Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15 2026

Location: Warkworth

What's Happening? Jump on a free shuttle bus to Sandy Flat Sugar Bush, where you can enjoy a pancake breakfast, horse and wagon rides, maple taffy in the snow, and take in live musical entertainment.

Then it’s all about Maplelicious in the village! Take the free shuttle back to meander the beautiful downtown area. Visit shops, boutiques and cafés — all bursting with maple themed items.

This year’s special events in the village include Beer Garden by Fogorig Brewery, Mini Putt at St. Paul’s United Church, Artisan Show & Sale, Art Exhibit at the AH! Centre, and much more! For all the details visit https://warkworthmaplesyrupfestival.ca/ .

O’Hara Mill Homestead Sugar Bush Event:

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Time: 10 am - 3 pm

Location: O'Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area

Address: 638 Mill Road, Madoc, Ontario, K0K 2K0.

What's happening? Come learn about how maple syrup was made at the Homestead!

https://www.oharamill.ca/events-calendar/sugar-bush-event-2