Hanukkah Celebration Returns to Sesame Place San Diego

Rabbi Daniel Reich of Congregation Adat Yeshurun with Grover at last year’s Sesame Place San Diego Hanukkah celebration. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place San Diego.

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — 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.*
Elliott Kamaras plays Dreidel with Elmo at last year’s Sesame Place San Diego Hanukkah celebration. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place San Diego.

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.

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.

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