Reasons to Visit Sesame Summer Splash

June 18, 2026

Splash into summer fun with your favorite furry friends during Sesame Summer Splash! Keep reading to learn about all the reasons to visit Sesame Place Philadelphia this summer!

Highlights:

• Cool off with your favorite water attractions!

• Enjoy special events all summer long, starting with Father's Day Weekend Fan Fest!

• This month, Season Pass Members receive discounted tickets, $10 Sesame Cash, Abby's One-Ride Magic Queue, and more!

1.Water Attractions are Open!

Summer is full of splashy fun with Sesame Place's water attractions! Splash down tube slides and body slides, including

Rosita's Seaside Slides and Abby's Fairy Falls, and the whole family can take a spin down Elmo's Surf 'n' Slide, a six-story family raft ride!

The park offers multiple splash pads, a gentle wave pool, a relaxing lazy river, and countless ways to play on The Count's Splash Castle.

Insider Tip: Sesame Place offers lifejackets for daily use at no charge, but if you would like to bring your own, make sure it is an approved Coast Guard Type II or III.

Learn more about Sesame Place's water attractions here!

2. Celebrate Special Events!

We're kicking off Sesame Summer Splash with Father's Day Weekend Fan Fest on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21!

Celebrate Dad's special day with a sports fan fest – jam out at the Furry Friends "Fan Zone" Dance Party and play games at the Father's Day Fan Zone. Meet Rocky Bluewinkle from the Wilmington Blue Rocks baseball team and kick soccer balls with Phang from the Philadelphia Union soccer team! Read more about Father's Day Weekend Fan Fest here.

Then, children's performer and singing star David Jack returns to Sesame Place exclusively on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28! David Jack previously performed at the park for 11 years and will return for one weekend only alongside his Panda Banda for high-energy concerts full of dancing and silly fun!

Plus, salute the United States of America's 250th birthday with the annual July 4th Fest and "C...is for Celebrate!" fireworks display! Celebrate with patriotic fun from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5!

Which summer events are you attending?

3. Your Favorite Summer Shows Return!

Your favorite summer shows will be back soon! In addition to our new show at Elmo's Studio Theater, "Elmo's Imagination Explorers," you can see...

• "Welcome to the Party!" Stage show at Abby's Paradise Theater

• "Elmo's Surfin' Beach Bash" at the Sesame Street Theater

• "Our Street is Sesame Street" on the Sesame Street Neighborhood

AND

• "Furry Friends Rockin' Dance Party" at Oscar's Wacky Taxi Stage! This all-new dance party is full of your favorite Sesame Street and classic rock hits, premiering Monday, June 22.

Insider Tip: Make sure to check showtimes on our website or the Sesame Place App when you arrive at the park!

June Monthly Rewards

Season Pass Members, don't forget to these June Monthly Rewards!

1. Discounted tickets for friends & family* – You can purchase specially discounted one-day tickets through your Season Pass Member account for only $25.99 plus tax for visitation any one operating day through Tuesday, June 30!

2. $10 Sesame Cash* – Treat yourself to a snack or souvenir with $10 Sesame Cash to use any one time through Tuesday, June 30!

3. Abby's One-Ride Magic Queue* – Receive a FREE Abby’s One-Ride Magic Queue for one-time priority access to a select Sesame Place ride on the day of your visit.

4.$10 off $50 Merchandise Purchase* – Save $10 when you spend $50 on any one merchandise purchase! This can be used in conjunction with your Season Pass Member discount! Discount is valid on select merchandise.

Starting Sunday, June 21, you can stop by the Sesame Street Theater for an exclusive Meet & Greet* with some of your favorite furry friends! Meet & Greets run Sundays through Wednesdays, and space is limited.

*Valid for Bronze, Silver, Transferable, Gold, and Platinum Sesame Place Philadelphia Season Pass Members. Sesame Cash, $10 off $50 merchandise discount, and Abby's One-Ride Magic Queue are one-time use only and must be redeemed on date of use at Guest Relations, a self-service kiosk, or the Welcome Center.

You can learn more about your perks and rewards here! With a Season Pass, you can enjoy all four seasons of furry fun at Sesame Place, and we're looking for all the fun to come this summer!