Charlottesville City Schools' spring break is April 5-9, 2027, after a half day April 2. Day camps, the indoor pool, parks and what is open.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. School dates come from the Charlottesville City Schools 2026-27 calendar; camps, pools and parks from each organizer’s own page.

Charlottesville City Schools’ spring break is Monday, April 5, through Friday, April 9, 2027. Students also get a half day on Friday, April 2, so the break starts at midday that Friday, and classes resume Monday, April 12. Easter falls a week earlier, on March 28. City offices, trash pickup and buses run on their normal schedule during the break.

At a glance

  • Fri. April 2: student half day
  • April 5-9: spring break, no school
  • Mon. April 12: classes resume
  • Indoor pool: Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center, 434-970-3072

Families in other school divisions, including Albemarle County Public Schools, should check their own division’s calendar; the dates are set separately. See our schools guide for the full Charlottesville calendar.

Camps

  • Virginia Discovery Museum Spring Break Camp. A week-long, half-day camp for children 4 to 8, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a packed lunch. It is capped at 16 children with one adult for every four. The museum’s camp page says the April 2027 camp and its theme will be announced in February. The museum is at 524 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall.
  • Charlottesville Parks and Recreation. The city lists its spring break, summer, winter break and adaptive camps on its camps page, and city residents can apply for scholarships. Scholarships must be approved before you register.

Things to do

Swim indoors. Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center has lap and family pools, indoor water slides and an in-water playground. It is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; call ahead for recreation swim times at 434-970-3072. Daily admission is cheaper for city residents, and children 3 and under are free.

Walk or bike. The paved, accessible Rivanna River Trail runs about 2.3 miles from Riverview Park, and Pen Park’s 1.5-mile nature trail follows the river. See walking and biking trails and our parks and trails guide.

Play outside. The city’s four spray grounds stay closed until May 2027, so for water play wait for summer. Playgrounds, picnic shelters and the skate park at McIntire Park are open; most parks are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. See kids’ activities for more ideas.

Go downtown. The Discovery Museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and the Downtown Mall has the city’s independent stores and restaurants. See our Downtown Mall guide and free things to do.

Shop the market. The City Market at 100 E. Water St. runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through November. See farmers markets.

What is open

Spring break is not a city holiday. City Hall, recreation centers, trash and recycling pickup and Charlottesville Area Transit run as normal.

What this means for you

  • Put April 2 on the calendar too: students leave at midday.
  • Watch for the Discovery Museum’s camp announcement in February; it takes only 16 children.
  • For water play before May, head to the indoor pool at Smith.

Related guides: kids’ activities, Easter and summer camps and pools.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break for Charlottesville City Schools in 2027?

Monday, April 5, through Friday, April 9, 2027, on the division’s approved 2026-27 calendar. Friday, April 2, is a student half day, and classes resume Monday, April 12.

Are there spring break camps in Charlottesville?

The Virginia Discovery Museum runs a week-long, half-day Spring Break Camp for children 4 to 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; its April 2027 camp is announced in February. Charlottesville Parks and Recreation lists its camps on its camps page.

Is there an indoor pool open during spring break in Charlottesville?

Yes. Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The city asks swimmers to call ahead for recreation swim, 434-970-3072.

Is Easter during spring break in Charlottesville in 2027?

No. Easter is Sunday, March 28, 2027, a week before Charlottesville City Schools’ break.