Birthday Events| Sesame Places 45th Birthday

Tango’s Gotcha Day Celebration

Friday – Sunday, July 11 – July 13

Celebrate Tango’s third anniversary at Sesame Place Philadelphia with Elmo & Tango's Gotcha Day Scavenger Hunt, special photo opportunities, and more puppy-themed fun!

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Cupcake & Ice Cream Party

Sunday & Monday, July 20 - 21

Join us for a sweet time at Abby's Backyard Barbecue in partnership with Decopac and Dippin' Dots! At the Cupcake & Ice Cream Party, you can show off your creativity and decorate your very own cupcake with colorful and fun supplies from Decopac. Then, receive a cup of Dippin' Dots for a cold treat!

Reservations are encouraged but not required. Limited space available.

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Sandcastle Celebration

Friday, July 25

Watch as Master Sand Sculptor John Gowdy and his team of artists create an extraordinary sand sculpture to commemorate Sesame Place's 45th Birthday!

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Birthday Bubble Bash

Saturday & Sunday, July 26 – July 27

Have a ball at the Birthday Bubble Bash, featuring interactive performances from bubble artists, a bubble giveaway from Little Kids, Inc., and more!

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Circus Performers Party

Monday, July 28

Step right up to our Circus Performers Party! Watch astounding acts from stilt walkers, jugglers, and acrobats as they stroll through the park, and catch them in a Circus Pre-Parade before the Sesame Street Birthday Parade!

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Sesame Place Alumni Reunion

Tuesday, July 29

We are excited to host our Sesame Place employee alumni reunion on Tuesday, July 29th! If you worked at Sesame Place Philadelphia over the past 45 years, you are invited to spend the day and play at Sesame Place Philadelphia with free admission for alumni, an alumni lunch, a group photo and the opportunity to lead the Sesame Street Birthday Parade down Sesame Street.

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45th Birthday Bash and Fireworks

Wednesday, July 30

You're invited to celebrate our 45th Birthday with us as we throw our biggest birthday bash yet on the anniversary of the park's opening in 1980! The festivities will kick off with the 45th Birthday Spectacular, giveaways, and more. Finally, the "C...is for Celebrate" Fireworks display will light up the night sky!

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Magicians’ Ball

Thursday, July 31

That’s so MAGICAL! Abby Cadabby is hosting a magical day full of spellbinding tricks and spectacular illusions. Poof into Sesame Studio for some special magic shows by magician Sam Sandler! Keep an eye out for KooKoo the Cartoon Magician, performing strolling magic throughout the park. The Magicians' Ball is sure to amaze and astound you and keep you wondering how the magic is done!

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Pin Trading Party

Friday, August 1

Join us for a Pin Trading Party! Play fun pin trading games next to Oscar's Garage, trade with Ambassadors and from pin boards, and purchase exclusive 45th Birthday pins! Look out for more trading opportunities at Mr. Hooper's Gift Shop, the Sesame Place Store, Photos with Elmo & Friends, and Rentals & Reservations: Photo Viewing.

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Mummers Music Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 - 3

Strut your stuff and tap your toes to the music at a very special Mummers Music Weekend! The fan-favorite, award-winning Quaker City String Band is back at Sesame Place for a weekend full of musical fun!

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