Spring break 2027 in Winston-Salem: WS/FCS dates, the city's spring break camp, Kaleideum and Salem Lake hours, and what is closed on Good Friday.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks, the venues’ own pages and the city’s holiday schedule. School calendar questions: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. City questions: CityLink, 311 or 336-727-8000.

Spring break in Winston-Salem follows the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools calendar. WS/FCS classes for 2026-27 started Aug. 10, 2026, on the modified calendar the school board adopted in December 2025. For spring break, WFMY News 2 reported that the adopted calendar runs March 26 through April 2, 2027, a full week off; check the exact student days on the district’s website before you book. Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28, inside that week; see our Easter page.

What this means for you

  • Book camps early: the city’s 2026 spring break camp needed pre-registration.
  • City offices are closed Good Friday, March 26, 2027.
  • Kaleideum and Salem Lake are open most days of the week; check hours below.

Camps

  • City Spring Break Camp (2026). Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks ran a Spring Break Camp for grades K-5 from Monday, March 9, to Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Miller Park, Polo Park and Sedge Garden recreation centers, with outdoor activities and nature crafts. It cost $75 or $95 depending on residency, with pre-registration online; children bring a bagged lunch and snack, according to the city calendar. The 2027 camp dates are not out yet.
  • School’s Out Day Camp, Wednesday, March 10, 2027. The city’s one-day camp for grades K-5, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the same three centers, is $30 a day for city residents and $45 for nonresidents. Registration opens 30 days before, at the city’s online store, according to the city calendar.
  • Camp Kaleideum. The children’s museum runs its own camps; see kaleideum.org/camps.

Things to do over the break

  • Kaleideum, 120 W. Third St. School-year hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with Monday mornings for members only. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for ages 1 to 19 and $13 for 62 and older, plus sales tax, and $3 with Museums for All, according to Kaleideum.
  • Salem Lake Park, 815 Salem Lake Road. The 7-mile trail, the playground and the fishing pier; open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. See parks and trails.
  • Reynolda Gardens, 2201 Reynolda Road. Free and open during daylight hours year-round, according to Reynolda.
  • Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. Grounds and trails free, dawn to dusk.
  • More ideas: kids’ activities, free things to do and walking and biking trails.

What is open and closed

Good Friday, March 26, 2027 Rest of the week
City of Winston-Salem offices Closed Open
Forsyth County Public Library Closed on Good Friday in 2026; 2027 list not out Normal hours
WSTA buses No service on Good Friday Normal service

The city lists Good Friday, March 26, 2027, on its holiday schedule. WSTA does not provide transportation on Good Friday, according to its holiday schedule. In 2026 the library listed Good Friday among its holiday closings. On Good Friday 2026, the city collected Friday garbage and recycling on Saturday; check trash and recycling for the 2027 calendar when it is posted.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools?

WFMY reported that the calendar the school board adopted in December 2025 puts spring break from March 26 through April 2, 2027. Confirm the exact student days on the district’s calendar at wsfcs.k12.nc.us.

Does Winston-Salem have a spring break camp?

Yes. In 2026 the city ran a Spring Break Camp for grades K-5 from March 9 to 13 at the Miller Park, Polo Park and Sedge Garden recreation centers, for $75 or $95 with pre-registration. The 2027 camp dates are not out yet.

Are Winston-Salem city offices closed on Good Friday?

Yes. Good Friday is a city holiday; in 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, according to the city’s holiday schedule.

What are Kaleideum’s hours?

During the school year Kaleideum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Monday mornings are for members only.