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Each year on or around April 22, Boston comes alive with many special events to celebrate Earth Day. Kids learn about how they can help protect the the environment and how your family can become more green. From community service projects like the DCR’s Park Serve Day and festivals at the Spellman Museum and EcoTarium to outdoor festivals at the Franklin Park Zoo, families can get out, have fun, and make a difference.

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, our Patriots Day Roundup, and 25 April Vacation Week Ideas for Families in Boston and Beyond for even more ideas.

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 special events taking place leading up to Passover (this year, the first Seder begins at sundown on Monday, March 25 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, April 2); please let us know if you have others to share via email or in the comment section below.