Sesame Street® Kids' Weekends

Family-Friendly Sesame Street Kids' Weekends

Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadaby, Big Bird and all of your favorite Sesame Street friends for fun-filled, pirate-themed weekends every Saturday and Sunday from January 24 - February 8.

Kids and parents alike can join their favorite furry friends at Sesame Street Safari of Fun for storytime, interactive dance parties, arts & crafts, and much more. From a pirate-themed scavenger hunt to our Furry Friends Dance Party, families can enjoy limited-time activities each weekend of the event, all included with park admission.

*Event included with park admission. Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice.

Saturdays - Sundays

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Free admission for children 5 years old and younger!

Give your little adventurer a world of wildlife, adventure-filled rides, and experiences to enjoy! Available only for Florida residents. Kids 5 and under can enjoy FREE admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island throughout all of 2026 with the Preschool Card.

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Pirate Weekends

Saturdays & Sundays January 24 - February 8

Arrrrrh you ready to join your favorite Sesame Street crew in their pirate gear for three weekends of treasure hunts, themed storytimes, a dance party with friends, and special arts and crafts activities for a pirate-filled paRrrr-ty?

Event Activities

Elmo and the Bookaneers show at Sesame Kids Weekends

Elmo & the Bookaneers Show

Join Elmo and his friends as they are bombarded by two goofy, book-loving pirates, the Bookaneers, who try to steal their beloved books. The furry friends set out on a high seas adventure to prove that they too can be Bookaneers and attempt to pass the Bookaneer test!

Location: Sunny Day Theater

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Furry Friends Pirate Dance Party

Grab your sea legs and join your favorite furry friends for a boat-rocking dance party!

Location: Sesame Street Pavilion

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Help your Sesame Street friends find the missing letters around Sesame Street Safari of Fun. Turn in completed Treasure Hunt sheets at Abby Cadabby’s Treasure Hut for a special prize.

Pick up Treasure Hunt Sheets at Abby Cadabby’s Treasure Hut.

Special Photo Opportunities

Enjoy photo opportunities with your Sesame Street friends during our pirate-themed weekends!

Location: Sesame Street Safari Of Fun

Pirate Weekend Storytime

Book lovers and readers can gather for Pirate Weekend Storytime.

Location: Sunny Day Theater

Arts & Crafts

Enjoy fun crafts and coloring pages themed for each weekend during Busch Gardens Sesame Street Kids' Weekends.

Kid-Friendly Rides

Everyone can enjoy Sesame Street-themed, family-friendly rides including Air Grover coaster, Elmo’s Safari Go-Round and Big Bird’s Whirly Birdie during our pirate-themed Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends.

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