Winchester Public Schools' spring break is March 29 to April 2, 2027. The city's spring break camp, library and museum ideas, pools and what is open.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. School dates come from the City of Winchester’s childcare page and the school division’s calendar; everything else from each venue’s own page.

Winchester Public Schools’ spring break is Monday, March 29, to Friday, April 2, 2027, according to the city’s Parks and Recreation childcare page, which runs its spring break program that week. Easter is the day before, Sunday, March 28. Check the division’s master calendar for any change. Families with children in Frederick County Public Schools should check that division’s own calendar; its break can differ.

Who to call

  • Winchester Public Schools: wps.k12.va.us
  • Spring break camp: Winchester Parks and Recreation, 540-662-4946
  • Handley Library: 540-662-9041
  • Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum: 540-722-2020

No school: the other days off in 2026-27

The city lists these Winchester Public Schools days off when its No School Days program runs (childcare page):

Date Program
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 No School Day (Election Day)
Dec. 28-30, 2026 Winter break, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 No School Day
Friday, Feb. 12, 2027 No School Day
Monday, March 15, 2027 No School Day
March 29 to April 2, 2027 Spring break, weekly or daily

Spring break camp

Winchester Parks and Recreation’s No School Days program is open during spring break week to HIVE and HIVE Club members, coupon users and Winchester Public Schools students ages 5 to 12 who do not otherwise attend. Families can sign up for the full week or by the day. Pre-registration is required by the Monday before the date needed; day-of drop-ins are not accepted, and children bring a packed lunch. Register through the city’s CommunityPass; fees are on the childcare page.

Things to do

  • Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork St., the hands-on children’s museum in Old Town. Call 540-722-2020 or see discoverymuseum.net for spring hours and programs.
  • Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St. (hours): open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. On school days off the children’s room has run a drop-in School’s Out! afternoon of games, crafts and STEAM activities for ages 6 to 11, noon to 4 p.m. (library events).
  • Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St.: galleries and gardens open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March to December; the trails are open daily 7 a.m. to dusk (MSV). In 2027 the museum opens “About Bloomin’ Time: 100 Years of the Apple Blossom Festival” on March 6 (museum events).
  • Indoor swimming at the Rec Center, Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E. Cork St. The indoor pool runs general swim during the non-summer months; check the swim schedules for spring break times. Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them.
  • Playgrounds and trails at Jim Barnett Park and the Green Circle Trail; see our kids’ activities and walking and biking trails guides.

Last spring’s events (2026 dates)

  • Kite Flying Festival, Sherando Park, 200 Lakeview Circle, Stephens City: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m., free, with an egg hunt, face painting and lawn games (2026 listing).
  • Flashlight Egg Hunt, Jim Barnett Park: Friday, March 20, 2026; see our Easter page.
  • Celtic Fest, Loudoun Street Mall: Saturday, March 14, 2026, noon to 5 p.m. (2026 listing).

We will add 2027 dates as organizers post them.

What is open

  • Trash and recycling run on their normal days: spring break is not a holiday on the city’s collection schedule.
  • Yard waste collection resumes in mid-March each year; in 2026 it began Friday, March 13.

What this means for you

  • Book the city’s spring break camp early; spots for its childcare programs are limited.
  • Easter weekend runs straight into spring break in 2027, so plan travel and egg hunts together.

Related: Easter in Winchester, summer camps and pools and schools guide.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break for Winchester Public Schools in 2027?

Winchester Parks and Recreation lists Winchester Public Schools’ spring break as Monday, March 29, to Friday, April 2, 2027. Check the division’s master calendar for any change.

Is there a spring break camp in Winchester, Virginia?

Yes. The city’s No School Days program runs during spring break week, March 29 to April 2, 2027, for Winchester Public Schools students ages 5 to 12, with weekly or daily options. Register by the Monday before; drop-ins are not accepted.

When is Easter in 2027?

Easter is Sunday, March 28, 2027, the day before Winchester Public Schools’ spring break starts. Our Easter page lists egg hunts as they are announced.

Is the Handley Library open over spring break?

Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday.