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.

2025 Events

A Very Furry Christmas

November 15- January 4, Select Dates

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

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Santa’s Grand Illumination

November 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!

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Hanukkah Celebration

December 19 - December 22

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

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Santa's 'Twas the Night Celebration

December 24

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

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Kwanzaa Celebration

December 26- January 1

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.

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New Year's Fireworks

December 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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2026 Events

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

March 14- March 22, 2026 - Select Dates

ShamROCK ‘n’ roll! Follow the rainbow to Sesame Place and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your favorite Sesame Street friends!

Elmo's Eggstravaganza Celebration

March 28 - April 6, 2026 - Select Dates

Join us for a hopping good time at Elmo’s Eggstravaganza Easter celebration!

Elmo's Springtacular

April 11- June 21, 2026 - Select Dates

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

Summer Splash

June 22- September 7, 2026

Summer Splash at Sesame Place is a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions and fun family rides for all ages! Don't miss our exciting shows and our fabulous Sesame Street Parade.

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular

September 19 - Nov. 1, 2026 -Select Dates

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

A Very Furry Christmas

November 14 - January 3, 2026 - Select Dates

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

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