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Looking for fun things to do with kids during April vacation week? There are plenty of programs and special events for families going on in Boston - puppet shows, dance and theater performances, special museum happenings, one-day events, and nature programs.

Read on to see highlights of some of the many wonderful things to do during spring break with kids, and be sure to visit our calendar of events and read our review of the Cambridge Science Festival and our round-up of vacation camps and Earth Day activities for even more ideas.

If you’re still trying to figure out what to do with the kids during April Vacation Week in and around Boston, take a look at these terrific workshops, camps and programs. There are opportunities for little kids and big kids, athletic, academic and artistic. There are spaces available in these programs right now, but they are filling up quickly!

While some kids can think of nothing but Easter bunnies and scrambling to fill their baskets this time of year, children who celebrate Passover have plenty of ways to mark the holiday. Even some of the smallest members of the family can participate in Passover celebrations in a meaningful way. Through stories, music, puppets, and hands-on activities hosted by Boston-area organizations, children learn about the history and traditions of Passover.

We’ve rounded up nine events taking place leading up to Passover (this year, the first Seder begins at sundown on Friday, April 6 and ends in the evening of Saturday, April 14); please let us know if you have others to share via email or in the comment section below.