This year Easter and Spring Break are hitting a little late, so April is packed with spring fun. Throw in a few April Fools' Day pranks to kick it off, and then even Peeps Day, Passover, and National Unicorn Day — this is a month where you’ll never be searching for activities, things to do, and fun things to celebrate with kids!

Check this list, and you’ll find the perfect thing to do with your kids each and every day. For making fun family plans for Spring Break, either in your local Spring Break guide, in our roundup of expensive Spring Break trips, or at a fabulous, family-friendly all-inclusive resort, you need look no further than our incredible Family Travel Guide!

It's time to get a hop on Easter Bunny pictures in NYC. After all, with Easter just weeks away, the Easter Bunny is getting ready to make appearances all over New York City this spring, including on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025—so, you'll have plenty of opportunities to pose for Easter Bunny pictures in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

Our picks for the best places to take Easter Bunny pictures in NYC include everything from professional shots to DIY Easter Bunny pictures at local egg hunts. But, beware: Many of these Easter Bunny pictures require reservations, so book now. You're likely to find the Easter Bunny at local Easter brunches or Easter egg hunts in NYC, too!

Get ready to make a splash! Splish Splash Water Park, New York's largest water park, is opening on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and bringing with it a brand-new attraction: a water playground named Stingray Bay! This isn't just any water playground; it's a splash-tastic zone designed with kids in mind.

There are more than 15 ways to stay cool, including three pint-sized water slides, interactive sprays, and a giant dumping bucket. Little ones will be hooked on the silly, soaking fun, which is great, because there’s a FREE pass for the preschool crowd. 

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The best part of playing April Fools' Day pranks on your kids is that satisfying feeling of pulling a fast one on your own flesh and blood! But elaborate prep work really saps the fun out of any good April Fools' joke. We've found that the very best pranks are also the simplest. Here, we run down easy ways to show kids that we still have the upper hand—at least when it comes to April Fools' Day!

For more fun April Fools' Day pranks with food, we've got funny ideas from peachy eggs to hot dog fingers, and for more April Fools' Day laughs, we've got the funniest April Fools' Day memes. Work more giggles into family life every day with our favorite kid-friendly jokes, which will keep spirits up during dinner, car rides, and more, all year long.

Brand new playgrounds open in Spring and Tomball.

Aviator Sports and Events Center, which has schooled a generation of NYC kids in sports ranging from hockey and gymnastics to volleyball and rock climbing announced Monday that its indoor facility will close on Monday, April 14, 2025.

News of its closure means its indoor sports programs will also cease operations on that date. Its popular sports summer camp programs are also unlikely to return. The announcement—shared on its social media platforms and website—was met with shock and disappointment from parents.

Exciting news: our first ever Mommy Poppins book is coming out on May 6th, 2025. If you pre-order your copy today, we’ve created a fun pre-order bonus for you. 

I’m so excited to finally share something really special with you—our very first book, The Young Traveler’s Journal and Activity Book! Since starting Mommy Poppins in 2007, first as my personal blog and then watching it grow into this amazing community, I’ve been traveling with my family all over the world in order to share our travel tips, destination guides, and so many activity ideas. Now, Mommy Poppins is jumping out of the internet into a real, hold it in your hands book for the first time. I can’t wait for you all to see it!

Designed for curious kids ages 7–12, the book is packed with all kinds of fun activities to keep them entertained and engaged—whether you’re flying halfway around the world or just exploring your own neighborhood. What I love most about it is that it’s more than just something to keep them busy. The activities and prompts teach valuable travel skills, like being flexible, staying curious, and handling little bumps along the way. Honestly, those are skills that come in handy whether you’re traveling or just dealing with everyday life!