First Responders Weekend

Join us at Sesame Place for First Responders Weekend to celebrate and honor our local heroes! Families will have the opportunity to meet real-life first responders from your neighborhood, including police officers, firefighters, and more! Plus, enjoy meet & greets, and fun activities for all ages. It's a weekend filled with gratitude and excitement, where families can show their appreciation for these real-life heroes. Don't miss out!

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First Responders with Elmo

First Responders Go Free!

To thank our local community heroes, Sesame Place San Diego is offering one-day free admission tickets to first responders during First Responders Weekend! Tickets are available today through September 6 for visits September 6 - 7, 2025. Plus, get up to 6 tickets for just $36.99 each to share this weekend with friends and family!
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Meet First Responders

Meet A First Responder Hero

Uniformed members of local police departments, fire departments, and more will be at the park for guests to meet, take pictures with, and ask questions.
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Meet Zoe

Meet & Greet with Sesame Street Friends

Make memories and get a photo with your furry friends dressed as police officers, firefighters, and more! See park schedule for details.
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Elmo dressed as a firefighter in front of a firetruck

First Responders Dine with Elmo & Friends

Join Elmo, Zoe, and more of your favorite Sesame Street friends for this special First Responders–themed dining experience. Make memories over a delicious buffet meal and capture photos with your favorite furry friends dressed as police officers, firefighters, and more!
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