It's been a full year since Mommy Poppins published a monthly NYC GoList, and so it feels especially hopeful to present this list of the best things to do in April. Spring is here; vaccines are proliferating, and, for the moment, the virus seems to be receding. We have a long way to go, of course, but we've also come a very long way. And that's worth celebrating!

Many of our usual go-to GoList spring events are virtual this year, including the Easter Parade and AMNH's EarthFest, or postponing until the fall (looking at you, Brooklyn Folk Fest) in hopes that we're 100 percent out of the woods by then. Still, we've found more than 10 totally worthy GoList must-dos for April, including the Atlantic Avenue Spring Fling, a very cool performance idea from NY Theatre Ballet, the long-awaited arrival of Kusama at the New York Botanical Garden, and more.

Read on for the full, fabulous list and find more seasonal happenings in our Spring Fun Guide. Of course, it's also time to book those summer camps. Slots are going fast for the 2021 season! Learn more about local and virtual summer camps with our upcoming Online Camp Fair. Visit virtual booths and watch live camp demos.

What silver lining has the pandemic brought? Time to learn a new skill — and for Philly kids, that might be riding a bike.

But with Philadelphia's notoriously ancient and bumpy sidewalks, and all of its of pedestrians, a pedal around the block might not be in the cards for little riders. So what's an urban dweller to do? Read on for a list of places you can take your novice rider to get those wheels spinning.

It's the perfect spring activity and a great addition to our Spring Fun Guide, so pedal on.

We've shared some of our favorite water parks in Connecticut with you before, but now we're going to focus on our favorite water park destinations in our region for younger set, including toddlers, preschoolers, and even babies. These parks have all the conveniences toddlers need: a separate play area, 12-18" of water a place to sit down with mom or dad. They come with wading pools and zero-entry pools, spray-grounds and splash pads. Don't forget to check out some of our other toddler-approved destinations!

If you are looking to travel to the most magical place on earth during the pandemic, rest assured, it's still magical. We recently visited Disney World in Orlando with kids ages 4 and 6 and learned some tips and tricks that we wanted to share — and yes, Disney World's reopening includes most rides and resorts. Here's a rundown of what you need to know before heading to Disney World in 2021.

Planning an Orlando trip? Check out more of the exciting Orlando openings happening this year and a brand-new Peppa Pig theme park coming in 2022.

Youth sports are a go in Connecticut this spring, which means kids across the state are oiling up their baseball mitts and dusting off their lacrosse cleats. But while parents are ready to snag their favorite spot on the bleachers, they also know that the return of sports means the return of—yes, you guessed it—sports-related injuries.

Bumps and bruises and aches and pains are certainly par for the course in youth athletics, but knowing when to worry—or when to call the pediatrician on speed dial—isn't always so clear. So, we connected with pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Mark A. Rieger, MD and the experts at Connecticut Children's to learn more about some of the most common youth sports injuries and what to look out for on and off the field.

The Bronx’s famed Arthur Avenue probably needs no introduction. Often dubbed NYC’s “real” Little Italy, this area in the Belmont section of NYC’s northernmost borough has been known for its Italian heritage dating back to the 1850s. The neighborhood has been featured in many films and TV shows—most notably, A Bronx Tale, Robert DeNiro’s directorial debut starring DeNiro, Chazz Palminteri, and Lillo Brancato.

In many ways, Arthur Avenue remains the same as it has for decades—distinct Italian bakeries, delis, restaurants, and markets—and in other ways, it has evolved in the way many NYC neighborhoods do. Mexican eateries like Estrellita Pablana and Rancho Estella on 187th dot the area, while Mexican specialty store Panderia Lucero offers fresh-baked sweet breads, Mexican candy, piñatas, and more.

Arthur Avenue's location, conveniently close to the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden, makes it a fun stop en route to the attractions, though it's a worthy destination in its own right. Now is a great time to visit—the city is starting to thaw, and spring excitement is in the air, so read on for nine things to do in the Bronx's Little Italy with kids.

April Fools Day is around the corner, and if you’re like me, you relish the opportunity to play a fun April Fools prank on your kids. Food pranks are a great choice because kids can be so fickle with their food, and these pranks offer a great opportunity to break out of habits or try something a bit more playful in an area where they may feel stress or hesitation. So get your grocery list together, set aside about the same amount of prep time as you would for a simple recipe, and let’s food prank your kids!

Want more silly and super easy April Fools Day jokes to play on kids? We've got 17 truly simple prank ideas that will leave little ones laughing (and check out these favorite kid jokes that will keep them giggling all day long).

How does a lower school balance kids' natural tendency to question and explore everything with intentional academic learning? BASIS Independent Schools believes it's cracked the code with an Early Learning Program that gives gifted and talented students in PreK and Kindergarten an advanced curriculum that empowers independent thinking while serving up interactive hands-on courses in literacy, Mandarin, STEM, performing arts, and music—just to name a few.

Here in NYC, BASIS Independent Schools offers its comprehensive Early Learning Program at its Brooklyn and Manhattan locations. And because of rapidly growing demand for the popular secular private school, fall of 2021 will mark its first year at a brand new PreK–grade 2 campus for BASIS Independent Brooklyn in Downtown Brooklyn at City Point—while their Red Hook campus remains home to grades 3–12 students. BASIS Independent Manhattan students in PreK–grade 5 remain at the school's much-loved Upper West Side location—while their grades 6–12 campus expands to a stunning Chelsea location this fall.