Spring Break with Kids on the Treasure Coast 2026

If you’re hovering somewhere between “Boredom builds character, right?” 😏 and “I need a spring break plan before I lose my mind”… pull up a chair. You’re home.

When is Spring Break?

Indian River County: March 30 – April 3, 2026

Martin County: March 16 – March 20, 2026

St. Lucie County— Port St. Lucie / Fort Pierce area: March 14 – March 22, 2026

No beach vacay booked? No judgment here.

We live on the Treasure Coast—we’ve got sun-soaked, kid-approved chaos waiting in our own backyard. From free splash pads to quick festival drops, we’ve rounded up the stuff that actually works when you’re winging it.

Spring Camps & Structured Programs —Registration Required!

When you need reliable coverage (hello, work calls), these structured camps deliver themed days, supervision, and usually snacks.

For even more options (we’re talking over 40 camps across summer and some spring vibes in St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River counties), check our full Camps & Seasonal Programs directory—it’s got everything from STEM to sports to low-cost city recs.

St. Lucie County (Port St. Lucie / Fort Pierce—our PSL backyard!)

• YMCA School’s Out Camp — Arts, sports, games, maybe a field trip or two. Ages 5-12. ~$95/week for members (single days ~$30 possible); non-members higher. Bayshore Program Center (Jaycee Park), PSL + other spots. Call 772-878-7337 or register online.
• Boys & Girls Clubs Spring Camp — Themed fun: sports, arts, STEM. Ages 5-18. $60–$80/week + membership (meals at some locations). Ken Pruitt, Infinity clubs in PSL/Fort Pierce.

Martin County (Stuart / Jensen Beach)

• YMCA School’s Out Camp — Swimming, arts, games, field trips. Ages 5-12. $150/week members, $180 non. Richard C. Geisinger Sr. Branch, Stuart. Call 772-286-4444.
• Hobe Sound Nature Center Spring Camp — Critter hunts, crafts, lagoon adventures. Ages 6-10. ~$150. Hobe Sound area.

Indian River County (Vero Beach)

• Environmental Learning Center (ELC) Wild Lagoon Camps — Kayaking, animals, eco-play. Ages 6-12. $50–$250 (single or multi-day). 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero.
• Boys & Girls Clubs Programs — Games, arts, STEM, outdoors. Ages 5-18. $60–$80/week + membership. Multiple Vero spots.

Fun One-Off Events in March 2026 (Perfect for “What Now?” Days)

Here is a list of events picked from our family event calendar

• March 6: Friday Night Farm Jams + Friday Fest — Farm vibes and family festival energy.
• March 7: Bank of America Free Admission Museum Day — Score free entry to local museums.
• March 7: Paint and Plant Port St. Lucie — Free event! Paint your own terracotta pot and enjoy lunch
• March 8: Armani’s 11th Italian Festival — Food, culture, kid-friendly eats.
• March 13: St Patrick’s STEM & Play Night — SusiDoo’s Green-themed learning and play.
• March 13-22: Indian River County Firefighters Fair — March 13–22, 2026: Opens Friday March 13 at 5:00 pm; closes Sunday March 22 at 10:00 pm.
• March 14: Port St. Lucie Irish Festival — Cultural fun iat MIDFLORIDA Event Center
• March 17: Texas Roadhouse PSL Spring Break Bash — Local party with kid crafts
• March 21: Strawberry Festival at Hamilton Farms U-Pick — Berry picking + festival.
• March 21: Hoppy Trail — Fun trail event at Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
• March 27: Community Movie Night – Zootopia 2 — Outdoor family screening at Jock Leighton Park
• March 27: DownTown Friday’s in Vero Beach — Downtown energy and lights.
• March 28: 6th Annual Strawberry Festival — More berry bliss at MIDFLORIDA Event Center
• March 28: Easter Bunny Breakfast — Photos with the bunny + breakfast at the Community Center in PSL

More Spring Break Ideas with Kids

St. Lucie County

• Tradition Square Splash Pad — Free, gated, restrooms.
• Oxbow Eco-Center — Free trails and wildlife feedings; outdoor play area
• National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum — Admission fee, next to Pepper Park Beach

Martin County

• Florida Oceanographic Center- Admission fee; turtles, trails, touch tanks, etc.
• Halpatiokee Park — Picnics, playgrounds, Free Park.
• Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge — Wildlife spotting; Donation based.

Indian River County

• South Beach Park — Free Public Beach
• Wild Lagoon at ELC — Donation based, lots to do!
• McKee Botanical Garden — Admission fee
• For more Vero Beach Ideas, check out Best Family Things to Do in Vero Beach 2026