Fayette County Public Schools spring break is April 5-9, 2027. Free city spring break programs, camps, parks and what is open, with 2026 events marked.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. School dates come from the FCPS 2026-27 instructional calendar. The city has not posted its 2027 spring break programs yet, so the programs below are from spring break 2026 and are marked with that year. City Parks and Recreation: 859-288-2925.

Fayette County Public Schools spring break is Monday, April 5, through Friday, April 9, 2027. Monday, April 12, is also a no-class day for students, so most children are out for 10 days, from Saturday, April 3, through Monday, April 12. Easter Sunday is March 28, the week before. Private schools, Scott and Jessamine county schools and the University of Kentucky set their own dates; check with them.

What the city ran over spring break 2026

Lexington Parks and Recreation timed these to FCPS spring break, April 6-10, 2026. All were free. Expect similar programs in 2027; we will update this page when the city posts them.

Drop-in weeks at community centers (ages 6 to 17):

  • Tates Creek Community Center, 3460 Campus Way: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free lunch daily from 11:30 a.m., open gym, arts and crafts and e-sports.
  • Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St.: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., free lunch daily from 11:30 a.m., open gym, crafts and e-sports. Adult hours were 8 a.m. to noon.
  • Kenwick Community Center, 313 Owsley Ave.: 2 to 8 p.m., open gym, crafts and e-sports.

Camps and tournaments:

  • Spring Break Soccer Camp, Castlewood Community Center, 201 Castlewood Drive: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday for grades 3 to 5, with NEDO Soccer Club. Free, with lunch and snacks.
  • Hardwood Champs Basketball Tournament, Castlewood Community Center: free team tournament with prizes; sign up at the center.

Nature:

Paid city camps run in summer; Parks and Recreation offers a 50% Count Me In discount on any camp for youth in qualifying households. See summer camps and pools.

Things to do over spring break

  • McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Lane: a 26-acre natural area with artesian springs, where Lexington was named in 1775, and nearly two miles of trails. Free. 859-225-4073.
  • Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way: 10 miles of trails on 734 acres along the Kentucky River. April hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. No pets or bikes. The city closes the entrance when the lot is full, and says to expect crowds during school breaks.
  • Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway: its 2026 main season opened March 18, with the park closed Tuesdays. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
  • Keeneland: the track posts its spring race meet dates at keeneland.com; 2027 dates were not out as of Oct. 12.
  • Rainy days: library programs, indoor play and museums are in kids’ activities in Lexington.
  • On a budget: see free things to do in Lexington.

What is open

What this means for you

  • City trash pickup: the city’s holiday schedule lists no holiday during spring break, so collection runs on normal days (trash and recycling).
  • Library: all Lexington Public Library locations are closed Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027; the library lists no other closure around spring break.
  • Parks: city parks keep their usual hours. Raven Run’s hours change to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in April.
  • Schools: FCPS buildings are closed to students April 5-9 and April 12. Full dates are on our schools page.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Fayette County Public Schools?

April 5-9, 2027, according to the FCPS 2026-27 instructional calendar. Monday, April 12, is also a no-class day for students.

Are there free spring break programs in Lexington?

In 2026 the city’s Tates Creek, Dunbar and Kenwick community centers ran free drop-in spring break weeks for ages 6 to 17, with open gym, crafts and e-sports, and Tates Creek and Dunbar served free lunch daily. 2027 plans are not out yet.

Was there a spring break camp in Lexington?

Yes. In 2026 the city and NEDO Soccer Club held a free spring break soccer camp for grades 3 to 5 at Castlewood Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with lunch and snacks.

Is the Lexington library open over spring break?

The library lists no spring break closure. All locations are closed on Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027, the week before break.