Broward schools' spring break is March 22-26, 2027. Plantation's spring break camp, free March events, pool hours and what to do with the kids.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the School Board’s 2026-27 calendar (PDF), the City of Plantation’s camps page, events calendar, aquatics page and park hours. Parks and Recreation: 954-452-2510.

Broward County Public Schools’ spring break is Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26, 2027. This page is updated every year. The city’s 2027 spring camp and March events had not been posted by Oct. 10, so the details below are from 2026 and say so; we will update them when the city posts the new dates. Private schools set their own calendars.

Who to call

  • City camps: 954-452-2510, camps@plantation.org
  • Plantation Aquatic Complex: 954-452-2525
  • Plantation Equestrian Center (Touch-A-Truck): 954-476-4316
  • School district: 754-321-0000

Spring break camp

The city’s Spring Break Camp in 2026 ran Friday, March 13, to Friday, March 20, at Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St., for kindergarten to fifth grade. Hours were 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it cost $150 for residents and $200 for nonresidents, with swimming, arts and crafts, sports and a field trip. Campers bring a lunch and two snacks a day, according to the city’s camps page. Ask Parks and Recreation for the 2027 dates.

For single days off school, the city runs Kid’s Day Off camps for kindergarten to fifth grade, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.: $30 a day for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with pre-registration at any community center.

Free city events in March

From the city’s 2026 calendar:

  • Touch-A-Truck, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, Plantation Equestrian Center, 1451 NW 118th Ave. Free. Children climb into fire trucks, tractors and construction trucks, with a horn-free hour from 9 to 10 a.m. for children with sensitive hearing.
  • Family Bike Ride and Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9 to 11:30 a.m., from the Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, to Liberty Tree Park and the Plantation Botanical Gardens, led by police and Parks and Recreation, with a light breakfast after. Free; bring a bike and helmet; pre-registration required.
  • Rock the Park, a free outdoor concert series at Pine Island Park, 320 S. Pine Island Road, on the first Friday or select Saturdays from November through May. In 2026 the March show was Saturday, March 7. Food trucks serve from 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m.; no dogs (series page).

Pool and parks

The Plantation Aquatic Complex, 9151 NW 2nd St., has two Olympic-size pools and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekends. Daily gate fees for residents are $4 for adults, $3 for juniors under 18 and seniors 55 and over, and $10 for a family of four; nonresidents pay $7, $5 and $16, according to the city’s aquatics page.

Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St., and Jim Ward Park, 301 NW 46th Ave., have water playgrounds. For a walk or bike ride, the 1.1-mile Plantation Preserve Linear Trail starts near NW 70th Avenue and Broward Boulevard and is open dawn to dusk. More in our parks and trails guide, walking and biking trails and kids’ activities pages.

Nearby

Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road in Davie, about 5 miles southwest, is a botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; check its website for spring events.

What this means for you

  • Ask Parks and Recreation in January for the 2027 spring camp dates; space is limited.
  • Register early for the free bike ride; it needs pre-registration.
  • Pack water shoes for the splash pads; the city requires them.

Related: summer camps and pools, Easter, free things to do and schools.

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break for Broward County schools in 2027?

Monday, March 22, through Friday, March 26, 2027, according to the School Board’s 2026-27 calendar.

Does Plantation have a spring break camp?

Yes. In 2026 the city ran a Spring Break Camp at Plantation Central Park for kindergarten to fifth grade, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., for $150 for residents and $200 for nonresidents. The 2027 dates had not been posted as of Oct. 10; call 954-452-2510.

What free things are there to do in Plantation in March?

In March 2026 the city held a free Touch-A-Truck at the Plantation Equestrian Center and a free family bike ride and scavenger hunt from the Plantation Community Center. Pre-registration was required for the bike ride.

Is the Plantation pool open during spring break?

The Plantation Aquatic Complex, 9151 NW 2nd St., is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. Day passes are $4 for resident adults and $3 for resident juniors.