Spring Break is here, and Greater Victoria is delivering terrariums for kids, invertebrate celebrations, barn fiddle dancing, and a witches market. St. Patrick's Day kicks things off today with festivities across the region, while libraries offer two weeks of free drop-in programs—from coding robots to flower flipbooks.

There's live music, outdoor markets, and plenty of reasons to leave the house. Plus, in local news bites: a great white shark named Kara visited Vancouver Island waters (likely hunting sea lions, not auditioning for Jaws), and a kayaker was rescued after being mistaken for a barking sea lion for nine hours.

And, as always, our Top 3 Family Fun Picks—especially helpful if you’re navigating Spring Break with kids.

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