Sesame Place is gearing up for springtime fun with the return of Elmo’s Springtacular, the park’s annual celebration of spring. Elmo’s Springtacular begins Saturday, April 13, and runs uniquely-themed events each weekend through Sunday, June 16, including three all-new events for 2024 and the re-opening of the Sunny Day Carousel, Sesame Place’s most popular attraction.
The events, included in park admission, bring an exciting lineup of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures and fireworks to Sesame Place. Guests can enjoy their favorite Sesame Street-themed attractions, take photos with beloved furry friends and enjoy entertainment, including the award-winning Sesame Street Party Parade.
All-new springtime fun includes:
- Abby’s Magic Weekend, April 13 and 14: For the first time, Elmo’s Springtacular kicks off with Abby’s Magic Weekend, full of spellbinding tricks and spectacular illusions. This whimsical event includes magic shows with magician Sam Sandler, an all-new Fairy Friends Magical Dance Party, and strolling magic from KooKoo the Cartoon Magician. Sesame Street friends will be dressed in magic-themed outfits for photo opportunities.
- A Day Out with Blippi, April 20 and 21: Children’s performer Blippi is returning to Sesame Place for a new musical experience. In this limited-time special event, Blippi will appear in “A Day Out with Blippi” at Oscar’s Wacky Taxi Stage for some silly surprises, dancing and special guests. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Grumpy Monkey Meet & Greets, May 4 and 5: Guests can swing into Sesame Studio for a wild time to meet the titular Grumpy Monkey himself, Jim Panzee, from the bestselling book series by Suzanne Lang. Reservations are required.
- Bluey Meet & Greets, June 1 and 2: For the first time, popular children’s TV star Bluey will venture from Australia to Sesame Place. Guests can say, “G’day!,” to everyone’s favorite energetic and imaginative Blue Heeler puppy, who will be available for meet & greets at Sesame Studio. Reservations required.
The Sunny Day Carousel, currently under renovation, is scheduled to re-open during Elmo’s Springtacular in its new location at the front of the park. In addition, fan-favorite performances and meet & greets will return to Sesame Place in a lineup of weekend events. The full calendar for Elmo’s Springtacular, in addition to the above-mentioned weekends, is:
- April 27 and 28: Passover Event and PJ Masks Meet & Greets
- May 4 and 5: Pete the Cat Meet & Greets
- May 11 and 12: Mother’s Day Celebration
- May 18 and 19: Elmo’s Pirate Weekend
- May 19: 24th Annual Kiwanis-Herald Sesame Place Classic 5K
- May 24: Opening of water attractions for the 2024 season
- May 25 and 26: Memorial Day Weekend Celebration and Fireworks
- June 8 and 9: Choo-Choo Soul Concerts
- June 15 and 16: Father’s Day Weekend Fan Fest
For more information, visit SesamePlace.com/Philadelphia. This spring, Season Pass Members receive monthly rewards, including discounted guest tickets, exclusive hours and more.
