Spring Break 2027 in Las Vegas With Kids and Big Family Groups
· Bei Zhang, host at Nina Loves Vegas
TL;DR
- Best weeks for families: Monday March 22 to Thursday March 25, and April 11 to 30, 2027. We found no big announced events in those windows, and local schools are in session.
- Weeks to price carefully: March 3 to 13 (four college basketball conference tournaments), March 15 to 19 (Clark County schools' spring break), March 26 to 29 (Easter weekend, a local four-day weekend and an NCAA women's regional), and April 3 to 7 (NAB Show).
- Cold vs warm: National Weather Service 1991–2020 normals put March highs at 67°F to 75°F and lows at 47°F to 53°F. April runs from 75°F to 82°F, with lows of 54°F to 61°F. That is great for hiking and cool for swimming.
- Pools: an unheated pool will feel cold in March. If your kids want to swim every day, book a resort that says its pool is heated, or come in late April.
- Book ahead: Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive needs a timed-entry reservation through May 31.
Every date below comes from the organizer's or agency's own page, checked Nov 14, 2026. We have not priced 2027 hotel rooms yet, so treat the "busy weeks" as demand signals rather than price quotes.
When is the best week for spring break in Las Vegas in 2027?
For a family, the easiest window is late March on weekdays, or any week from mid-April on. Early March is the college basketball crunch. In mid-March, local kids are off school. Easter weekend stacks a holiday, a local school closure and an NCAA regional on the same four days. After NAB Show leaves on April 7, the calendar opens up and the weather keeps warming.
March–April 2027, week by week
| Week (Sun–Sat) | Known events and school breaks | Normal high / low (NWS) | Notes for families |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28 – Mar 6 | Big Ten women's basketball tournament, T-Mobile Arena (Mar 3–7). WCC Championships, Orleans Arena (Mar 5–9) | 67–68°F / 47–48°F | Expect tournament crowds on the Strip and at the Orleans. Cool for swimming |
| Mar 7 – 13 | Mountain West Championships, Thomas & Mack Center (Mar 7–13). Pac-12 tournaments, MGM Grand Garden Arena (Mar 9–13). WCC ends Mar 9 | 69–70°F / 49–50°F | Busiest basketball week of the spring. Check hotel prices against other weeks |
| Mar 14 – 20 | Clark County School District (CCSD) spring break, no school Mar 15–19 | 71–72°F / 50–51°F | Expect more local families at parks, Springs Preserve and Red Rock |
| Mar 21 – 27 | Palm Sunday (Mar 21). Good Friday (Mar 26): no CCSD school. NCAA women's Sweet 16, T-Mobile Arena (Mar 26–27) | 73–74°F / 52–53°F | Mon–Thu is one of the quietest windows we found |
| Mar 28 – Apr 3 | Easter Sunday (Mar 28). No CCSD school Mon Mar 29. NCAA women's Elite Eight, T-Mobile Arena (Mar 28–29). NAB Show begins Apr 3 | 74–76°F / 53–54°F | Easter brunch and church plans: book early |
| Apr 4 – 10 | NAB Show, Las Vegas Convention Center (Apr 3–7; exhibits Apr 4–7) | 76–77°F / 54–55°F | Big convention early in the week. Things ease from about Apr 8 |
| Apr 11 – 17 | No major event announced that we found | 78–79°F / 56–57°F | A good family week |
| Apr 18 – 24 | No major event announced that we found. Earth Day is Apr 22 | 79–81°F / 57–59°F | Springs Preserve lists an Earth Day Celebration; no 2027 date posted yet |
| Apr 25 – May 1 | No major event announced that we found | 81–82°F / 59–61°F | The warmest spring week for pool time |
NCAA tournament dates above come from published schedule listings; confirm them on ncaa.com before you book around them.
"No major event announced" means none we could find on official sites as of Nov 14, 2026. Concerts, fights and conventions get added all the time, so check again before you book. The ACM Awards are on Sunday May 16, 2027, after this window, and EDC is in May too.
How cold is Las Vegas in March and April?
Mild by day, chilly at night. The NWS normal high climbs from 67°F on March 1 to 82°F on April 30. Normal lows run from 47°F to 61°F, so pack a jacket for evenings in March. Spring also swings hard. The coldest high on record for March 1 is 42°F (1971). In March 2026 the city hit 98°F on March 25, a record for the month. Bring layers, sunscreen and water bottles either way.
What should kids do in Las Vegas over spring break?
Spring is outdoor season, before the summer heat closes it. The free and cheap ideas by age are already sorted in our free things to do with kids list, and the full rundown by age is in the Vegas family travel guide. What changes in spring:
- Red Rock Canyon: the 13-mile scenic drive needs a timed-entry reservation from October 1 to May 31, for entry from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recreation.gov releases slots 30 days ahead at 7 a.m. PT, and more two days ahead. The drive is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in March and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in April. For spring break dates, set a reminder 30 days out.
- Springs Preserve: open Thursday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan around that. Its Spring Plant Sale and Earth Day event don't have 2027 dates yet.
- Hoover Dam: tours run daily, with the last one leaving at 4:10 p.m. The Guided Dam Tour is sold only on site, first come, first served, and the Bureau of Reclamation says it "routinely" sells out. Go early on a spring break week.
- Shows and accessible stops: our grandparents and kids guide has current ticket prices, a day plan for ages 3 to 80, and the stroller and wheelchair rules at Hoover Dam.
A simple rhythm for ages 4 to 12: one outdoor trip in the morning, lunch, pool or downtime, then an early evening on the Strip.
Where should a big family stay over spring break?
It depends on the count. Up to about 6 people, a hotel suite or two rooms is usually simplest. Past 10, every extra hotel room adds a room rate, a resort fee and tax, so a whole home often costs less per person. That's not a given, though, especially on a quiet week when hotel rates drop. Our Airbnb vs hotel math for groups shows the formula with dated totals. The Group Room Calculator tells you how many hotel rooms your group really needs.
If several families are sharing, read Las Vegas with multiple families for room math and how to split the bill.
Full disclosure: we (Nina Loves Vegas) host Lucky Villa, a warm family home that sleeps 16. It has 6 bedrooms, including 3 master suites with their own bathrooms, plus 3 kitchens and a firepit for cool spring evenings. Its private pool is not heated. For a smaller group, or one that wants a hot tub or a single-level home, see Lucky Villa vs Desert Oasis Villa.
Will the pool be warm enough in March?
Probably not, if the pool is unheated. With March highs of 67°F to 75°F and nights in the 40s and 50s, unheated water stays cool, and many kids will last a few minutes. That includes the pool at our own home. By late April, afternoons in the low 80s make an unheated pool much more pleasant, but still not warm.
If swimming is the main event, a resort pool that says it's heated is the better pick. Check the hotel's own page before you book, because policies vary:
- Circus Circus: its FAQ, posted on the resort's site, says its pools are heated to 80°F. It also says all pools have seasonal and weather closures.
- Wynn Las Vegas: says the Wynn and Encore resort pools are open to all ages and cabanas are rented year-round. Two "European" pools are 21+. It doesn't say whether the pools are heated.
- Venetian: says "it's always swimming season," but limits the pool deck to hotel guests and doesn't say whether the pools are heated.
We couldn't find an official 2027 opening date for any seasonal Strip pool. Ask the hotel directly: "Is the family pool open and heated the week of [your dates]?"
Spring break 2027 Las Vegas FAQ
When is Clark County School District spring break in 2027? March 15 to 19, 2027, with classes back March 22. CCSD students also have no school on Friday March 26 and Monday March 29, which makes a four-day Easter weekend. The calendar is marked "subject to change."
When is Easter 2027? Sunday, March 28, 2027. Good Friday is March 26.
Is March or April better for a family trip to Las Vegas? April, for warmer pool afternoons. Late March, for hiking and the cooler weather. Avoid March 3 to 13 if you want to dodge the basketball tournament crowds.
Do I need a reservation for Red Rock Canyon in spring? Yes. A timed-entry reservation is required through May 31 for entry between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Book it on Recreation.gov up to 30 days ahead.
Are hotel pools open in March in Las Vegas? Some are. Wynn advertises year-round cabanas, and Circus Circus says its pools are heated but close seasonally and in bad weather. Seasonal opening dates aren't posted for 2027, so confirm with your hotel.
Is EDC during spring break? No. EDC is in May, so it doesn't affect March–April trips.
Dates and rules checked on official pages, Sat Nov 14, 2026. Nothing was booked, and 2027 hotel prices were not checked. Sources: CCSD 2026–27 student calendar, NWS Las Vegas March and April climate data, Red Rock Canyon (BLM), Recreation.gov timed entry, Springs Preserve, Hoover Dam tours, WCC, Pac-12, NAB Show, ACM Awards.