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11/21/2023

Hanukkah Celebration Returns to Sesame Place San Diego

  • A Sesame Street-style Hanukkah with Glatt Kosher food, a menorah lighting, dreidel games with Elmo, Furry Friends storytime, along with other fun events and attractions
  • Kids go FREE now through January 7 with a paying adult, purchase required by Dec. 10
November 21, 2023 (San Diego, CA) - Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, is hosting a Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday, December 10. The daytime family-friendly holiday fun includes:
 
  • Menorah Candle Lighting Ceremony - Guests can join their favorite furry friends for this holiday ritual led by Rabbi Daniel Reich from Congregation Adat Yeshurun.
  • Furry Friends Hanukkah Dance Party – A festive dance party where guests can move and groove to traditional Hanukkah music.
  • Play Dreidel with Elmo – Guests can join Elmo to learn how to play traditional Hanukkah game played in Jewish homes all over the world and even win some gelt!
  • Hanukkah Storytime – Everyone is invited to learn all about Hanukkah with their Sesame Street friends at this special storytime at Big Bird’s Nest and reading of Elmo’s First Dreidel.  The book is also available for purchase at Hooper’s Store.
  • Kosher Food – The park is serving a limited-time menu of Glatt Kosher food.*
 
In addition to the Hanukkah Celebration, guests can enjoy daily park offerings including Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions, the interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends.
 
From now through January 7, kids ages 3 to 9 will receive free admission when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. Tickets must be purchased by December 10 and the visitation must occur by January 7. Plus, kids under three visit for free year-round!
                            
Hanukkah Celebration takes place on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates.
 
In addition to Hanukkah Celebration, now through January 7, Sesame Place offers A Very Furry Christmas, a festive, family-friendly celebration featuring everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a winter wonderland, adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, holiday magic, and surprises. New this year, guests can enjoy a 24-foot tall Christmas Tree, photos with Santa, and extended evening hours for a more festive experience. Additionally, there will be a Sesame Street Christmas show, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party, and a variety of exciting rides and attractions.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram.
 
About Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends.
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