Sesame Place San Diego To Celebrate 4th Birthday With Spring Reopening

CHULA VISTA, CA — Sesame Place San Diego will kick off its fourth birthday celebration when the Chula Vista-based park reopens this spring.

Sesame Place San Diego, the only West Coast theme park based entirely on the children's television show, "Sesame Street," is slated to reopen March 27. It's the first time the park will reopen after previously announcing an unexpected early end to its 2025 season and switching to a seasonal schedule.

Sesame Place will be open daily during spring break from March 27 through April 5 before transitioning to a weekends‑only schedule until Memorial Day weekend, when daily operations resume. The 17-acre park features 18 themed family-friendly rides and water attractions, an interactive "Sesame Street" neighborhood, a parade, shows and character meet‑and‑greets. Water attractions are set to open later this spring.

"We're thrilled to welcome families back to Sesame Place San Diego and officially kick off another season of fun," Genaro Castro, vice president of Sesame Place San Diego, told Patch. "Our team has been hard at work preparing an unforgettable experience filled with family-friendly rides, live entertainment, and of course, everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends. We can't wait to see the joy and excitement on our guests’'faces as they create lasting memories together."

Opening day festivities include a dance party, free birthday treats and headbands while supplies last, birthday storytime, and birthday photo meet‑and‑greets. Parkgoers celebrating their birthday in March can have their names announced during the Furry Friends Birthday Dance Party. The park opens at 10 a.m.

Sesame Place also hosts a variety of seasonal events, including Elmo's Springtacular, which will run through May 22. The event offers a spring-themed scavenger hunt, chalk art, spring storytime and other activities.

As of now, the park plans to be open through the end of the year with seasonal events in fall and winter, a spokesperson told Patch.

Special dining experiences are also available, including Dine with Elmo at the Sunny Day Cafe, offered daily on park operating days, as well as Easter Dine with Elmo on April 4 and 5. Dine with Elmo requires reservations.

Sesame Place is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista.