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Snuffy's Birthday Runs August 17-20 at Sesame Place Philadelphia

Meet-and-greets, storytime and a parkwide scavenger hunt are part of the four-day celebration.

By CrowdLevels News Desk | Published August 17, 2026 at 12:15 p.m. EDT
Snuffy wears a birthday hat and holds a cupcake at Sesame Place Philadelphia
Image Credit: Sesame Place Philadelphia

Snuffy's birthday celebration runs August 17 through 20 at Sesame Place Philadelphia. The activities are included with park admission.

Guests can meet Snuffy in his birthday outfit and pick up a complimentary activity sheet during the four-day event.

Snuffy meets a young guest at Sesame Place Philadelphia
Snuffy meets guests in his birthday outfit. Image credit: Sesame Place Philadelphia

Snuffy and Big Bird Share a Birthday Story

Snuffy and Big Bird lead a birthday storytime during the celebration. The park lists the activity as part of the daily event program.

Snuffy and Big Bird sit together for birthday storytime
Snuffy and Big Bird host birthday storytime. Image credit: Sesame Place Philadelphia

A Balloon Scavenger Hunt Runs Through August 20

Birthday balloons are hidden around the park for a scavenger hunt. Completed hunts can be turned in for a prize while the event is running.

Elmo wears a party hat beside birthday balloons
The birthday scavenger hunt sends guests around the park. Image credit: Sesame Place Philadelphia

Source: Sesame Place Philadelphia's Snuffy's Birthday event page.

Images: Sesame Place Philadelphia.

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