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In our Sesame Place San Diego Count’s Halloween Spooktacular 2026 Guide, we tell you about the event’s shows & attractions & how to save money on tickets.
The event began on September 12, 2026. It runs through November 1, 2026. It takes place on select dates this fall. And it, of course, takes place at the children-centric Sesame Place theme park in Chula Vista, California.
I’m going to tell you about all the fun activities you can do here. And then I’ll tell you how you can save money on your tickets!
Trick-or-Treat Stations
What’s Halloween without trick-or-treating? Your child will love trick-or-treating their way around Sesame. The experience is fun and of course they’ll appreciate getting candy!
All you need to do to participate is to purchase a reusable tote bag. You can get one at Mr. Hooper’s Store, Sesame Souvenirs, and select carts throughout the park.
The Sesame Street Halloween Cavalcade
This is my personal favorite activity at The Sesame Street Halloween Cavalcade. I love the parade atmosphere and the fun. And I love getting to see the Sesame Street characters in their Halloween costumes during the parade! This includes Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Count von Count, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Rosita, and Telly.
Not only do the characters dress up, but all the floats are decked out for Halloween. This is also a great chance for you and your kids to sing and dance, too!
Halloween Costume Parade
But as exciting as it is to watch a parade, how exciting would it be to be part of a parade? Well, children and their families can participate in a miniature Halloween Costume Parade! It will be a fun walk through the Sesame Street neighborhood.
And if you are looking for some great Halloween costumes this year, check out the Green Vacation Deals approved Halloween costumes here.
Sesame Street Character Photo Opportunities
So you know how I mentioned how much I love seeing Sesame Street characters in their Halloween costumes? Well, you can see them even when the cavalcade isn’t going on. You can get some great photos of your child with Sesame Street characters in their Halloween costume! This makes for great updates to your social media accounts!
Halloween DJ Party
Speaking of a chance for your kids to dance, this event has its own Halloween dance party! This is an interactive dance party where a DJ plays fun kid-friendly Halloween songs are played (so you know you’re going to hear “Monster Mash” at least once!). Furry friends in Halloween costumes will be in attendance, too!
Monster Mayhem Game Show
This is a fun, high-energy, interactive game show where you can cheer your team on as popular Sesame Street friends lead guests through through fun games like Monster Pumpkin Toss, the Monster Matching Game, etc. There’s lots of audience participating and humorous moments during this game show. You can find the show at the Sesame Street Theater.
Spot The Ghost Scavenger Hunt
I’ve always loved scavenger hunts, even as a child. If you and your kids are like me, then they’ll love that there is a fun Scavenger Hunt at this festival: Spot the Ghost Scavenger Hunt. You can purchase a scavenger hunt map at the Stroller Rental Kiosk. Then it’s up to you to find all the ghosts (who are, of course, friendly and not too spooky). After you are done, you can turn your map back into Rental Kiosk and you’ll win a Halloween prize!
Halloween Storytime
Hear a Halloween story as told by a popular Sesame Street character. Afterward, you can enjoy a great photo and hug opportunity from the character.
Halloween Costume Contest
On Saturday, October 31st, there is a Halloween costume contest! Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place costumes in both the Best Child and Best Family categories.
Discount Tickets
So I know you’re thinking this would be a great experience for your child. But you might also be thinking, how much does this cost?
Well, luckily, not much. It’s included in the cost of admission so if you have a season pass, you’re already covered. And if you don’t already have a ticket, you can currently save up to 56% on your ticket. All you have to do is buy your ticket here.
