Things to do around Philadelphia this weekend

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Morey's Piers in Wildwood opens, Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, and Sixers face Nets in NBA playoffs - Weekend Action
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Matt O' Donnell zips around the region highlighting some top weekend activities for all ages.

FAMILY FUN AT WILDWOOD

Get ready for summer! Morey's Piers in Wildwood celebrates its opening day on Saturday. It is launching a season of 50th-anniversary festivities, starting with the grand re-opening of Mariner's Pier from noon-6 p.m. Morey's Piers

SUPERHEROES AT FRANKLIN INSTITUTE

Marvel: Universe of Super-Heroes opens at the Franklin Institute on Saturday. It features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel's most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Guests can also take super hero selfies with life-size statues of Marvel characters. Buy Tickets

MANAYUNK STREAT FESTIVAL

Sunday is the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival. More than 50 of Philadelphia's best food trucks and gourmet food vendors will be lined up along Main Street. There will also be live music. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food trucks and restaurants

76ers unveil limited edition custom sneakers. Matt O'Donnell reports during Action News Mornings on April 11, 2019.

SIXERS BEGIN NBA PLAYOFFS RUN

The Sixers playoff runs begin Saturday. They play the Brooklyn Nets at 2:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center. Buy tickets

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival wraps up this Sunday with its main event. Sakura Sunday features live performances, art & crafts, tea, fashion, flower arranging and more. It's a day-long celebration of all things Japanese at West Fairmount Park's Horticulture Center. Day of tickets are $15. Tickets

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