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Sesame Place 46th Birthday Brings Dance Party, Scavenger Hunt July 27–31

The five-day celebration includes character photos, a dance party, a scavenger hunt and a birthday dine.

By CrowdLevels News Desk | Published July 17, 2026 at 8:13 a.m. CDT
Sesame Street characters wearing birthday outfits at Sesame Place Philadelphia
Image Credit: Sesame Place Philadelphia

Sesame Place Philadelphia will celebrate its 46th birthday July 27–31 with daily character activities, a dance party and an Elmo scavenger hunt.

Guests can take birthday photos with Sesame Street characters at Photos with Elmo & Friends and join the Furry Friends Birthday Bash Dance Party at the Oscar's Wacky Taxi Stage.

The balloon scavenger hunt starts with an activity sheet in Sesame Plaza. Finding five balloons and their hidden letters earns a prize at Mr. Hooper's Gift Shop while supplies last.

A separate 46th Birthday Dine runs all five days and requires reservations. Free birthday coloring sheets will also be available during the celebration.

Cookie Monster, Zoe, Grover, Rosita and Elmo in birthday outfits
Sesame Street friends dress for the park's 46th birthday.
Sesame Street characters at the Furry Friends Birthday Bash Dance Party
The Furry Friends Birthday Bash Dance Party takes over the Oscar's Wacky Taxi Stage.
Elmo holding a birthday balloon for the balloon scavenger hunt
Elmo's Party Balloon Scavenger Hunt sends guests looking for five hidden letters.
Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby at the birthday dine
The 46th Birthday Dine is offered July 27–31 with a reservation.
Sesame Place 46th birthday coloring sheet with Elmo and Cookie Monster
Birthday coloring sheets are available during the event.

Event details and images: Sesame Place Philadelphia.

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