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Looking for the best things to do in Philly this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Get your Easter or Passover celebrations off to an amazing start! From family-friendly events like the annual South Street Promenade, where you can dress up and win a prize, to the Sesame Place Passover Event featuring stories and a sing-along, there is something for everyone this weekend. Make sure to bring your little Easter bunnies to Franklin Square's Hop-A-Long Trail on Saturday, and don't miss the musical adventure Into the Woods, which runs at the Kimmel through Sunday.

For more family fun, we've got the best Easter Scavenger Hunts and Other At-Home Easter Egg Hunt Ideas, or plan your Spring Break itinerary with our list of 26 Fun Things To Do in Philly. More seasonal inspiration awaits in the Best Things To Do in Philly in April with Kids.