With the academic year in full swing, winter break is just around the corner. Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students will receive two weeks off from school, and with a little planning, you’ll be able to make the most out of your holiday break.
Below are the 2025 winter break dates for Detroit Public Schools Community District, along with some enjoyable activities that will have your family soaking up every second of holiday break.
Winter break dates for Detroit Public Schools Community District
Start date: Dec. 22, 2025
End date: Jan. 2, 2026
Back to school date: Jan. 5, 2026
Winter break activities in metro Detroit
Want to fill your holiday break with winter fun? Here are some ideas guaranteed to keep your kids making memories all break long.
- Paint at the zoo. Explore sculpting, drawing and painting at the Detroit Zoo during their Winter Safari Camp, where students engage with STEAM activities centered around their favorite animals.
- Go ice skating. Visit Campus Martius and sharpen your skating skills with a view of Detroit’s Christmas tree.
- Attend a sports camp. Visit High-Velocity Sports during one of their School Break Fun Days and spend the day throwing a football or shooting hoops with friends.
- Visit the museum. Catch a break from the cold at the Michigan Science Center, featuring an interactive play area, a variety of unique galleries and an IMAX Dome Theatre showing rotating movies for kids.
