Get ready for a full day of friendly competition, drop-in gaming, and hands-on fun — all in one place. GAME ON! brings together a Mario Kart Tournament (with age categories and finals), plus a lineup of bonus experiences throughout the building.

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Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Midland Cultural Centre (MCC)
Cost: FREE!
 

Registration is required, and spaces are limited. This is a first-come, first-served event.
 

Registration for the Mario Kart Tournament will open on-site at 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.

The first race begins at 10:30 AM, giving participants a full hour to register prior to the start of the competition.

Registration is first-come, first-served and will close once each age category reaches capacity.
 

To help streamline the process, four registration tables will be set up — one for each age category:

• 5–6 years

• 7–9 years

• 10–13 years

• 14+ years
   

Participants (with a parent/guardian present, if under 14) are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot.

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Main Floor: Mario Kart Tournament

Race your way to the finals! Tournament participants will compete in age-category heats, with finalists advancing to championship races.

 

Age Categories + Heats

5–6 years — 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
7–9 years — 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10–13 years — 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
14+ years — 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

Each category includes 4 races, with 4 players per race (16 players total), and 4 finalists advance.

 

Lunch Break

12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Finals (Main Floor)

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Finals will take place for:

• 5–6 years

• 7–9 years

• 10–13 years

 

Each final includes 4 finalists, racing for 1 category winner.

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BONUS RACE: Grand Finale! 

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
The winners from all age categories will race each other in a final showdown — followed by a Winner Ceremony and prizes!

Prizes and more will be awarded throughout the tournament.

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Bonus Experiences (Drop-In Fun All Day) 

In addition to the tournament, explore a variety of free, interactive experiences across the MCC.

Exhibition Gallery: Event Horizon — Paint a Miniature Figure 

Create and paint your own miniature figure in this fun, creative drop-in experience.
Drop-in / first-come, first-served. No registration required (room capacity will be monitored).

Canadian Comic Book Bin: Free Comic Book 

Take home a free comic book!
Limit of 1 comic per participant. Limited quantities available 
 

Studio: Blood on the Clocktower — Game Demo 

Curious about Blood on the Clocktower? Join a guided demo game experience.
First-come, first-served (up to 20 players). No registration required.

Session Options:

• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
   

Members Gallery: Board Game Demos

Drop in and try a variety of board games with guided demos.
No registration required. First-come, first-served.

Session Options:

• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
   

Parent/Guardian Supervision Requirement 

Parent/guardian supervision is required at all times.
If a child/youth is left unattended and is under the age of 14, they will not be able to participate in any activity.
 

Game ON! is proudly hosted by Quest Art School + Gallery, The Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) and the Canadian Museum of Water. 
 

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our community partners: 
 

Event Horizon (workshop + gift certificate prize)
Let Me Be Frank (gift certificate prize)
Hemingway’s (gift certificate prize)
Canadian Comic Book Bin (Stayner, ON) — free comics