African American Museum of Bucks County
The African American Museum of Bucks County, established in 2014, is building a permanent facility at the historic Boone Creek Farm to educate and enrich the lives of Bucks County families. Sesame Place is a proud sponsor of the museum and is honored to lend support it as it grows and flourishes.
American Red Cross
Sesame Place holds several blood drives each year through the American Red Cross. In 2022 alone, Sesame Place collected over 300 pints of blood to help patients in need.
Cradles to Crayons
Since 2013, Sesame Place has partnered with Cradles to Crayons, a charity that provides essential items to children who are experiencing homelessness or are in low-income situations. This has included staff volunteer days and donation drives for items such as coats, clothing, car seats, and strollers.
Give Kids the World Village
Give Kids the World is a whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with life-changing weeklong wish vacations at no cost. Sesame Place arranges visits for wish families to enjoy a day at the park in June 2022, Sesame Place hosted a day for alumni wish families of the greater Philadelphia area as part of Give Kids the World’s Summer Road Trip, and in August 2023, the park will host Coasting for Kids, in which participants who fundraise for Give Kids the World receive free park admission.
Happy Tails
In 2013, Sesame Place introduced the Happy Tails program, which was previously launched in other parks across the SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment portfolio in 2010. Happy Tails is an animal adoption program that provides pet lovers two free single-day admission tickets to Sesame Place when they adopt a dog or cat from a participating animal shelter as a thank-you for helping animals in need. Since its launch, the program has helped place more than 30,000 dogs and cats in loving homes.
Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic 5k
Since 1999, Sesame Place has been proud to host the annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic 5K each spring. Sponsored by the Levittown Bristol Kiwanis Club and the Bucks County Herald, proceeds go to the Dick Dougherty Honorarium Awards program, which assists Bucks County college-bound students. As of 2022, the Sesame Place Classiv has generated over $450,000 in financial aid.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Sesame Place partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant wishes of children diagnosed with critical illnesses, including hosting families at the park for their children to have a memorable experience.
Sesame Place Cares
Every year, Sesame Place invites ambassadors to join its community outreach efforts in the upcoming year by volunteering time and/or by donating to designated charities through various programs and events.
United Way of Bucks County
Since 2013, Sesame Place has been proud to work with United Way of Bucks County. Sesame Place Ambassadors work together to provide holiday gifts for local families during United Way’s annual Holiday Adopt-A-Family event. Sesame Place previously participated in United Way’s Stuff the Bus event, providing backpacks for Bucks County students. In 2022, Sesame Place organized the Back to School Bash School Supply Drive, collecting and donating more than 5,000 school supplies to assist families and school districts across the county.
Variety, The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley
Since 1987, Sesame Place has partnered with Variety, The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley, to provide children with disabilities and their families the opportunity to experience an exclusive day at the park filled with one-of-a-kind furry fun. For each event, Sesame Place makes special accommodations for autistic children, including designated quiet areas, low sensory shows, and volume adjustments throughout the park to ensure every child has a memorable and enjoyable experience.