Counting Down to The Count's Halloween Spooktacular!

September 15, 2026

Not-too-spooky season is nearly here, and Sesame Place Philadelphia is preparing for the return of The Count's Halloween Spooktacular this month!

Highlights:

• The Count's Halloween Spooktacular officially kicks off on Saturday, September 19, with a special preview only for Season Pass Members on Friday, September 18!

• Fan-favorite Halloween entertainment returns, and an ALL-NEW stage show premieres!

Not-Too-Spooky Season Begins!

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular transforms Sesame Place Philadelphia into a family-friendly Halloween haven from Saturday, September 19 through Sunday, November 1. You're invited to come in costume, trick-or-treat, and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun with your favorite furry friends from Sesame Street!

Count von Count, master of scare-monies, officially kicks off the festivities in The Count's Hello Halloween Spectacular at 11 AM on Saturday, September 19. Gather at Oscar's Wacky Taxi Stage to welcome The Count with singing and dancing!

Insider Tip: Season Pass Members, the Halloween season starts early for you! Join us for an exclusive preview of The Count's Halloween Spooktacular on Friday, September 18 from 4 PM to 8 PM!

NEW! Halloween Campfire Stories with Bert & Ernie

An all-new show, "Halloween Campfire Stories with Bert & Ernie," will premiere at Elmo's Studio Theater! Bert, Ernie, and their woodland friends tell not-too-spooky Halloween tales around the campfire. Featuring fun music, audience participation, and a guest appearance from Hoots the Owl, this interactive Halloween show is full of not-too-spooky fun for the whole family!

Plus, your favorite Halloween-themed shows are back! Catch "Who Said Boo?!" at the Sesame Street Theater, "Our Street on Halloween" on the Sesame Street Neighborhood, "Furry Friends Halloween Dance Party" at Oscar's Wacky Taxi Stage, "Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show" at Abby's Paradise Theater, and, of course, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade on the Parade Route.

What's your favorite Halloween show at Sesame Place?

More Halloween Fun

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular has even more fun in store! Trick-or-treat in Big Bird's Beach, take pictures with Spookley the Square Pumpkin in his Pumpkin Patch, go on the Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt throughout the park, and take photos with your favorite furry friends in their Halloween costume!

For an extra special treat, enjoy new fall-inspired food at the Halloween Dine with Elmo & Friends, or craft a special pumpkin at Pumpkin Decorating with Abby Cadabby.

Plus, join us on Saturday, October 31 for our annual Halloween Costume Contest! Dress up with your creative, dazzling Halloween costume for a chance to march before the Sesame Street Halloween Parade – and win other amazing prizes!

Learn how to enter the Halloween Costume Contest!

Season Pass Members, keep an eye on your email and follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok, and YouTube to find out more about exciting Season Pass Member Perks coming up soon!