Spring Break 2027 in Mesa: Dates, Weather & What's On

Updated November 2, 2026. School and event dates below are as published when we wrote this. Schools and organizers do change them, so confirm yours before you book.

March is the best month in the Valley. It's warm, not hot, everything is green for about five minutes, and there's something going on every weekend. If you're bringing family or friends for spring break, here's what to know from Mesa.

When spring break falls in 2027

ASU: March 7–14, 2027, per the university's academic calendar.
Mesa Public Schools: March 8–12, 2027, per the district calendar, with a separate day off on Friday, March 26.
Other states: typical K-12 windows are mid-March for Arizona and Texas (around March 15–19), the week of March 22 for Illinois, Colorado and Minnesota, and March 29–April 2 for California. Every district sets its own, so check yours.
Easter: Sunday, March 28, 2027.

March weather

Average highs are in the high 70s and nights drop into the 40s. That's pool weather in the afternoon and spa weather at night. Bring sunscreen. The desert sun in March is stronger than it feels.

What's on in March 2027

Spring training: Cactus League games are scheduled from February 19 into late March, with five ballparks within about 20 minutes of the house. MLB's labor deal expires December 1, 2026, and a lockout is widely expected, so games could be delayed. Our spring training guide has the details and we'll keep it updated.
Tempe Festival of the Arts: March 12–14, 2027, on Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, about 15 minutes away.
NASCAR and IndyCar at Phoenix Raceway: March 12–14, 2027, in Avondale on the west side of the Valley. IndyCar races Saturday and the NASCAR Cup Series races Sunday.
Arizona Renaissance Festival: weekends from February 6 to April 4, 2027, east of Mesa in Gold Canyon.
Saguaro Lake: about 45 minutes away in the Tonto National Forest, if you want a bigger lake for a day.

Why a lake house works for spring break

Spring break is usually a family trip or a group trip, and hotel rooms split everyone up. H2O Sanctuary sleeps 9 with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, on Laguna Lake in Dobson Ranch. The pool heats year-round, there's an 8-seat spa, and the kayaks and paddleboards are included. Guests can boat, kayak, paddleboard and fish the lake. Some days you won't want to leave. That's fine.

H2O Sanctuary

4 bedrooms · 3.5 baths · sleeps 9 · pool, spa, kayaks and paddleboards on a Dobson Ranch lake. Book direct with us and skip the Airbnb service fee.

Check March dates at H2O Sanctuary

Common questions

When is ASU spring break in 2027?

ASU's academic calendar lists spring break as March 7–14, 2027.

When is Easter in 2027?

Easter Sunday is March 28, 2027. Some schools line spring break up with it and some don't, so check your own calendar.

Is the pool warm enough to swim in March?

Yes. The pool at H2O Sanctuary heats or chills year-round, so you can swim on a March day in the 70s. The 8-seat spa is there for cooler nights.

Will spring training be on during spring break 2027?

Cactus League games are scheduled from February 19 into late March 2027. MLB's labor deal expires December 1, 2026, and a lockout is widely expected, so games could be delayed. Check the news before you plan around them.

How many people does H2O Sanctuary sleep?

Up to 9 guests, with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

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Drive times are typical, measured from the town or neighborhood, and change with traffic. School and event dates are as published when we wrote this; confirm with the school or organizer before you plan around them.