Family-Friendly Events - Things to do at Our Theme Park

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.

Sesame Place is celebrating our 45th Birthday in 2025! The party starts on April 26th and runs until September 7th. Don’t miss the NEW Sesame Street Birthday Parade, fantastic park décor and your favorite furry friends in their birthday best!

2025 Events

Autism Acceptance Month

April 5- April 27, Select Dates

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month!
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and who better to spend it with than Julia and all your Sesame Street friends?

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Julia Glo Pals In-Park Giveaway

Apr. 26

Glo Pals are water-activated, light-up sensory toys designed to make playtime magical! We will be giving away Free Julia Glo Pals Character + 2 Reusable Light-Up Cubes in the park on Saturday, April 26 from park opening at 10am until supplies last.

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Sesame Place Philadelphia's 45th Birthday Celebration

April 26- Sept. 7, Select Dates

Sesame Place’s 45th Birthday Celebration will kick off April 26, featuring furry birthday fun all spring and summer long.

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Elmo's Springtacular

Apr. 26- Jun. 15, Select Dates

Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and an exciting lineup of special events!

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Summer Splash

June 20- Sept. 1

Don’t miss out on all of the sun-sational events at Sesame Place during our Sesame Summer Splash!

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular

Sept. 13- Nov. 2, Select Dates

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

Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Party

October 31

Join us for the separated ticketed event of silly Halloween fun!

A Very Furry Christmas

Nov. 15- Jan. 4, Select Dates

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place® is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street® friends.

Santa’s Grand Illumination

Nov. 15

Santa Claus is coming to town…right here at Sesame Place Philadelphia! Join us for a special Christmas celebration as Santa illuminates the night to help us kick-off A Very Furry Christmas!

Hanukkah Celebration

Dec. 19- Dec. 21

Learn about the story of the Jewish Festival of Lights, listen to traditional music, and watch the Menorah Lighting Ceremony.

Santa's 'Twas the Night Celebration

Dec. 24

Gather in the Sesame Street Neighborhood with your favorite Sesame Street friends for a special Christmas Eve Celebration!

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dec. 26- Dec. 31

Join us for a festive and fun Kwanzaa Celebration! Join your favorite Sesame Street friends each night as we learn about the celebrations and principles of Kwanzaa.

New Years Fireworks

Dec. 31

Ring in the New Year with some furry friends as music fills the air and the sky is covered with colorful bursts of brilliance during the "C is for Celebrate" Fireworks!

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