‘Sesame Street’ Is Going on a Nationwide Road Trip

Just like so many families this summer, Sesame Street is heading out on an epic road trip across America. The multi-city tour kicks off on July 27, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In fact, Cookie Monster will be there to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Brickyard 400, the NASCAR Cup Series.

Professional driver Bubba Wallace even joined Cookie in a special video to make the official announcement. In the video, Wallace exclaims, “I love road trips!”

To which Cookie responds, “Oh, you coming with us! Now, does your car have room for a couple of monsters, a fairy, a few chickens, a Big Bird, and a Snuffleupagus?”

Bubba does think it might be a tough fit.

All About ‘Sesame Street’s’ Road Trip Across America

According to a news release from Sesame Workshop, the goal of the road trip is to share a message that, “no matter who you are or where you live, Sesame Street is for you.” They’re planning to showcase all of the ways both Sesame Street and Sesame Workshop help “children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.”

Sesame Street has been a fixture of children’s television since 1969.

“For over 55 years, Sesame Street has been reaching and teaching children across America,” Aaron Bisman, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing, Sesame Workshop, says in a news release. “What better way to extend the laughter and learning than by bringing Sesame Street to where our young fans are—their hometowns? This summer, families will experience the joy of Sesame Street at state fairs, baseball games, and so much more.”

Sesame Street Road Trip Across America is a kick-off to Sesame Street‘s 56th season on Netflix and PBS KIDS later this year. It comes at a time when PBS is facing major funding cuts from the federal government. The show has been on PBS since its debut.

Where Can We Meet Up With ‘Sesame Street’ On The Road?

If you live in Tennessee, Kansas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma, you can catch a Sesame Street-themed interactive digital booth, photo opportunities, coloring stations, and giveaways at the state fairs. If you live around Salt Lake City, be sure to check out the same opportunities at Utah’s Hogel Zoo.

Sesame Street is also teaming up with more than 30 local farms to create Muppet corn and sunflower mazes that the whole family can find their way through. These farms can host up to a million visitors through the fall season.

If you’re a baseball fan, you can catch the Sesame Street experiences at Major and Minor League baseball games. Some clubs will be hosting themed days with virtual character greetings, custom giveaways, seventh inning stretch activities, and in-stadium games.

Here’s a list of the baseball stops: