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Hanukkah Celebration

Celebrate Hanukkah at Sesame Philadelphia December 8-10 and December 15 with your favorite Sesame Street friends as we play a game of dreidel, light the Menorah, dance to festive music, and learn all about Hanukkah during a special Storytime!

Join us in celebrating the Festival of Lights on Sesame Street at our Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Join a local cantor, Baby Bear, and more of your furry friends as we light the Menorah and sing songs about Hanukkah at 4:30pm on the Sesame Street Neighborhood on December 8-10.

The Hanukkah Celebration on December 15 will feature a sing-along at the Sesame Street Neighborhood with Baby Bear and more Sesame Street friends along with the ALL-NEW Hanukkah Activity Station.

Dec 08
Dec 15
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During the Event

Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Gather on the Sesame Neighborhood for a special Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Join a local cantor, Baby Bear, and more of your Sesame Street friends as we light the Menorah and sing songs about Hanukkah!

Location: Sesame Neighborhood

Dates & Time: Dec. 8-10 4:30PM

Cookie Monster and Fozzie Bear with a menorah.

Hanukkah Storytime

Gather in Sesame Studio for a special Hanukkah-themed Storytime with Baby Bear. Then, be sure to stay after the story for the chance to give a bear hug and take a photo with the fuzzy and cuddly Baby Bear.

Location: Sesame Studio

Dates & Times: Saturday, Dec. 9- 12:45PM & 3:00PM
                           Sunday, Dec. 10- 3:00PM

Storytime is limited to the first 120 guests. Times are subject to change and cancellation without notice.

Storytime image with book and a yellow background.

ALL-NEW Hanukkah Activity Station

Join in the Hanukkah fun by playing a game of dreidel or making a gorgeous Hanukkah craft at our ALL-NEW Hanukkah Activity Station!

Location: Monster Clubhouse

Time: Open-Close

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Subject to change and cancellation without notice.

Boy holding dreidel and coins in his hands.

Baby Bear Meet & Greets

Say hello, give a bear hug, and get your photo taken with Baby Bear!

Location: Sesame Neighborhood

See schedule for times

Baby Bear with open arms.

Furry Friends Holiday Dance Party

Dance, sing, and jingle bell rock along to your favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this ALL-NEW Holiday-themed, energetic, interactive Furry Friends Dance Party!

Location: Big Bird's Beach

Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

 

See schedule for times