A One-of-a-Kind Family Christmas Event in San Diego, CA

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a Christmas wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at a special Christmas show and the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party. Don’t miss the fantastic Sesame Street Christmas Cavalcade with festive floats decorated for the celebration and music that will have everyone getting merry and having lots of holiday fun.

Enjoy the 24-foot-tall Christmas tree, fun games, photos with Santa Claus, special food and beverages, shopping for unique holiday merchandise, and snapping one-of-a-kind photos with their Sesame Street friends, all dressed up in their holiday best!

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Rides and attractions during A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place

Exciting Rides & Attractions

Enjoy soaring and spinning on Sesame Street-themed rides and special attractions including a Christmas Tree maze and a Spot-The-Gift Scavenger Hunt.
Christmas Attractions
Big Bird and Oscar during the Sesame Christmas parade

Entertaining Shows

Dance and sing along to holiday-themed shows and the magical Sesame Street Christmas Cavalcade! Plus, get your jingle on at the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party!
Christmas Shows
Santa Cookie Monster

Christmas Experiences

A family photo with Cookie Claus is a must this season! In addition to Cookie Claus, everyone’s favorite furry and feathered friends will be dressed in their holiday best for Christmas photos around the park.
Christmas Experiences
Sesame Place Christmas Dining with Elmo

Festive Holiday Dining

Join Elmo and your favorite furry friends for a delicious fun-filled, family-friendly Christmas meal at the Sunny Day Café.
Christmas Dining
Christmas merchandise.

Holiday Merchandise

Come to Hooper's Store at Sesame Place to pick up exclusive holiday gifts and souvenirs. From Sesame Street plush toys to puzzles, apparel, and pins, there is something special for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Christmas Dine.

Christmas Dine with Elmo & Friends

Join Elmo, Cookie Claus, and more of your favorite Sesame Street friends for a fun Christmas celebration. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal and take photos with your favorite furry friends to ring in the holidays.
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