Bringing Warmth to Winter with A Very Furry Christmas

Get ready for holly jolly fun with your favorite furry friends as A Very Furry Christmas kicks off Saturday, November 14 at Sesame Place Philadelphia!

 

Highlights:

• Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with special holiday events, seasonal treats, and all-new experiences!
• A Very Furry Christmas offers even more festive fun this year with the all-new Winter Warm-Up Lounge, The Nutcracker with Elmo & Tango, and Elf Training with Big Bird & Snuffy!
• Season Pass Members get an exclusive preview of A Very Furry Christmas on Friday, November 13, and Platinum Season Pass Members have extra savings in store!

 

 

Festive Holiday Fun at Sesame Place

 

 

Join us at Sesame Place Philadelphia as the park transforms into a sparkling Christmas wonderland for A Very Furry Christmas! The annual Christmas event officially begins Saturday, November 14, featuring Santa's Grand Illumination at 5 PM. Gather around the 1-2-3 Christmas Tree as Santa Claus illuminates the park's millions of twinkling lights for the first night of the season!

 

During A Very Furry Christmas, you can expect holiday cheer around every corner, with unique photo opportunities with your favorite Sesame Street friends, seasonal treats, holiday shopping, and your favorite family-friendly rides and attractions.

 

Plus, celebrate more special events including our Hanukkah Celebration on select days from December 4 – 12, Santa's 'Twas the Night Celebration on December 24, our Kwanzaa Celebration from December 26 – January 1, and our annual New Year's Eve Fireworks on December 31.

 

Insider Tip: Season Pass Members, the holiday season starts early for you! Join us for an exclusive preview of A Very Furry Christmas on Friday, November 13 from 4 PM to 8 PM!

 

Which special holiday event will you join us for?

 

 

All-New Indoor Experiences

 

 

This year, Sesame Place brings extra warmth and holiday magic to A Very Furry Christmas with all-new indoor attractions and activities!

 

Visit Elmo's Studio Theater to see The Nutcracker with Elmo & Tango, a stage show that tells the whimsical and heartwarming story of Tango's first Christmas on Sesame Street.

 

Step out of the cold and into the Winter Warm-Up Lounge, a cozy holiday retreat located in the lower level of Elmo's Pizza Kitchen. Families can recharge, enjoy interactive play stations and games, and relax with festive holiday music and warm treats like hot chocolate. Plus, take pictures with Sesame Street friends and Lightning the Reindeer!

 

In the Birthday Party Room, become an honorary elf-in-training at Elf Training with Big Bird & Snuffy. Learn what goes into being an elf at Santa's Workshop in this interactive experience and, stay after for chance to snap a photo with Big Bird and Snuffy!

 

In the upper level of Elmo's Pizza Kitchen, Cookies & Cocoa with Cookie Monster* offers an enhanced experience with festive music, cookie-decorating, hot chocolate and, photos with Cookie Monster in his Christmas baker attire.

*Reservation & additional fee required.

 

Another enhanced experience is Letters to Santa. Guests can visit Mr. Hooper’s Gift Shop to get creative with coloring supplies and drop their holiday wishes in the festive mailbox located inside the store.

 

What's YOUR favorite part of A Very Furry Christmas?

Speaking of Santa...

 

 

There are two ways to meet Santa Claus at Sesame Place Philadelphia! Meet Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes at Santa's Furry Workshop. A virtual queue will be available when the park opens on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once all time slots have been filled. This way, you can spend more time on attractions and with your favorite furry friends!

 

You can also meet Santa Claus at Santa's Christmas Dine with Elmo & Friends* experience! Enjoy a festive feast and meet some of your favorite furry friends along with Santa himself. This dining experience is available on select dates.

*Reservation & additional fee required.

 

Insider Tip: December 24 will be the last day to meet Santa Claus at Santa's Furry Workshop! The virtual queue will close no later than 2 PM on December 24, but you can see Santa and send him off on his big ride at 5 PM during Santa's 'Twas the Night Celebration!

 

Your Favorites are Back!

 

 

Your favorite festive holiday experiences are back! With the addition of The Nutcracker with Elmo & Tango in Elmo’s Studio Theater, you can check out holly jolly entertainment at every one of Sesame Place's five performance spaces:

 

• The Furry Friends Holiday Dance Party at Oscar's Wacky Taxi Stage

• Elmo's Christmas Wish at the Sesame Street Theater

• A Very Merry Sing-Along at Abby's Paradise Theater

• The Sesame Street Christmas Parade on the Parade Route through the Sesame Street Neighborhood

 

Of course, no visit to Sesame Place during the holidays would be complete without stopping by the 1-2-3 Christmas Tree Light Show at Oscar's Wacky Taxi Stage!

 

In addition, you can meet Rudolph & Friends at Rudolph's Winter Wonderland near Bert & Ernie's Splashy Shores, spot the Candy Cane Crew as they bring cheer down the Parade Route, and meet Santa Cookie Monster near Santa's Furry Workshop.

 

Read about our heartwarming holiday shows here!

 

November Monthly Rewards

 

 

In addition to unbeatable benefits, Season Pass Members receive monthly rewards, with more rewards added throughout the season! 2026 AND 2027 Season Pass Members can enjoy November perks throughout the month, including:

 

1. Exclusive Season Pass Member Hours** – Season Pass Members get an exclusive peek at A Very Furry Christmas on Friday, November 13, from 4 PM – 8 PM.

2. $10 off $50 Merchandise Purchase*** for Platinum Season Pass Members – Platinum Season Pass Members can receive $10 off a $50 Merchandise purchase AFTER your normal Season Pass Member discount!

3. Double Your Discount on Food & Beverages*** for Platinum Season Pass Members – Receive an additional 20% discount on food or beverages!

 

**Valid for Bronze, Silver, Transferable, Gold, and Platinum Sesame Place Philadelphia Season Pass Members.
***Valid for Platinum Sesame Place Philadelphia Season Pass Members. Discounts are one-time use only and must be redeemed on date of use at Guest Relations, a self-service kiosk, or the Welcome Center.

 

Don't forget to check our monthly rewards page for details and even more perks!

 

2027 may be coming up quickly, but the furry fun isn't over this year! As a Sesame Place Season Pass Member, you can expect more Season Pass Member rewards in December, including a commemorative (and adorable) Season Pass Member ornament. Keep an eye on your email and follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok, and YouTube to stay in the loop!