Two young girls and a young boy throwing confetti at Sesame Place theme park

Family Theme Park Events

Kid-Friendly Events Near Philadelphia, PA

Join the most fun family events in town! You'll find new kid-friendly activities for each season and for all ages, including things to do for your favorite holidays and summer breaks. Just browse our current and upcoming theme park events below.
Halloween
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Sept. 20 - Nov. 3

Celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place®.

Halloween Costume Contest
1 Day Only

October 27

Don't miss our annual Halloween Costume Contest!

Santa's Illumination
1 Day Only

November 23

Join us for a special Christmas celebration as Santa illuminates the night for the first time this year to help us kick-off A Very Furry Christmas!

Christmas
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Nov. 23 - Jan. 1

Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration!

Season Pass Member Christmas Hours
1 Night Only

Dec. 13

The park is open exclusively to Season Pass Members from 4PM - 8PM to enjoy A Very Furry Christmas.

New Year's Fireworks
1 Night Only

December 31

Don’t miss our New Year's Eve fireworks show, set to Sesame Street® music!