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What is A Very Furry Christmas?

A Very Furry Christmas is a festive, family-friendly event at Sesame Place San Diego. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland filled with holiday magic. Guests can enjoy Sesame Street-themed dry rides, Christmas shows, dance parties, cavalcade, meet-and-greets with Cookie Claus, games, scavenger hunts, special merchandise, and unique photos with everyone dressed up in their Holiday best.

When is A Very Furry Christmas?

A Very Furry Christmas starts on Saturday, November 9th and runs through Sunday, January 5th. The event takes place on Saturdays and Sundays plus select dates in November and December. Click here for the operating calendar.

Do I need to make reservations for this event?

No. You do not need reservations to enter. You need an admission ticket or season pass to enter the park, but you do not need to make any type of additional reservations for this event.

Is A Very Furry Christmas included with my 2025 pass?

Yes! Admission to A Very Furry Christmas is included with a 2025 Sesame Place Season passes.

Can Season Pass Members use their Free Friend Tickets?

Yes! Season Pass Members can use their Free Friend tickets to visit with a friend during A Very Furry Christmas.

Is this an event ONLY for Season Pass Members?

No! A Very Furry Christmas is for everyone to enjoy.

What rides will be open during A Very Furry Christmas?

Our family-friendly dry rides will be open during A Very Furry Christmas including:
Super Grover's Box Car Derby Roller Coaster
Sesame Street Soar & Spin
Elmo's Rockin' Rockets
Abby's Fairy Flight
The Sunny Day Carousel
Rub-A-Dub Sub

Are there Christmas shows during the event?

Elmo's Christmas Wish Show will be playing in the Sesame Street Theater. No reservations are required, but we advise arriving at least 10 minutes before the show begins to find seating. You can also dance, sing, and jingle bell rock along to your favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his favorite furry friends at the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party which takes place on the Wave Pool lawn. Check the park schedule for show times.

Is there a Christmas parade?

This year, our Christmas parade has transformed in the Sesame Street Christmas Cavalcade! While you're visiting A Very Furry Christmas, don't miss out on the Sesame Street Christmas cavalcade featuring fantastic floats decorated for the celebration and show-stopping performance that focus on the magic of the holiday season. Check the park schedule for parade times.

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