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Events

Alongside our everyday fun, we host chocolate-themed seasonal events like character meet and greets and holiday experiences - many of which are FREE! Be sure to mark your calendar.

Explore by Season

There's always something happening at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD Attraction all year long!

Lights

HERSHEY'S Holiday Illumination

Dancing lights, holiday music, and a snow-lined entrance await as your favorite destination is all lit up for the holidays!

Dates: Select dates, November 15 - January 1
Time: Every 20 minutes after 6 PM

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Join your hosts Mr. & Mrs. Claus for a warm breakfast buffet, festive activities, hugs from the HERSHEY'S Characters and more surprises.

Dates: November 16 - 17, 23 - 24 & 30; December 1, 7 - 8, 14-15 & 21-22
Time: 7 - 9 AM

Cookies & Cheer with Mrs. Claus

Cookies & Cheer with Mrs. Claus

Join Mrs. Claus and Hersh as they share The Elf Bakery decorating method and secrets from the HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD Bakery. Cookies, milk and caroling, too!

Dates: Weekends, November 16 - December 22
Time: 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM, 1 PM

Photos with Santa

Photos with Santa

Bring the entire family and create a new holiday tradition - have your photo taken with Santa in front of the HERSHEY'S Holiday Chocolate House!

Date: Select dates, November 15 - December 24
Times: Vary

Holly Jolly Trolley

Holly Jolly Trolley

A joyous family tradition, this seasonal variation of the Original Trolley Show is completely Christmas themed.

Date: Select dates, November 15 - December 31
Times: Vary

Sweet Lights Trolley

Sweet Lights Trolley

Sit back and relax on this journey through Hershey Sweet Lights, the drive-through holiday spectacular presented by HERSHEYPARK.

Date: Select dates, November 15 - December 31
Times: Vary

HERSHEY'S Holiday Chocolate House

HERSHEY'S Holiday Chocolate House

Each year, the sweetest house in town is decorated entirely with HERSHEY'S chocolate and candy and supports the Children's Miracle Network.

Date: November and December
Time: During operating hours

Characters Appearances

HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters dressed for the holiday season, plus Dr. Seuss's The Grinch and Max!

Date: Varies; see schedule upon arrival (subject to change)

Characters Dancing

New Year's Eve Celebration

We invite you to join us for a family-friendly New Year's party, complete with a DJ, HERSHEY'S Characters and more.

Date: December 31

REESE'S University Pep Rally

REESE'S University Pep Rally

Sing and dance along with REESE'S University mascot Cuppy as the Marching Cuppies Alumni Band plays all your favorites, then get a chance to meet Cuppy too!

Date: Check back for 2025 dates

HERSHEY'S Characters with guests

HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!

Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

Join us in a celebration of the year of the dragon, complete with special activities and and sweet samples.

Date: Check back for 2025 dates

HERSHEY'S Characters

HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!

Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival

REESE'S University Pep Rally

REESE'S University Pep Rally

Sing and dance along with REESE'S University mascot Cuppy as the Marching Cuppies Alumni Band plays all your favorites, then get a chance to meet Cuppy too!

Date: Check back for 2025 dates

Reester Bunny

Photos with the REESTER BUNNY

There's a brand NEW bunny in town! Come visit and grab photos with your family and friends in the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Store.

Date: Check back for 2025 dates

HERSHEY'S Characters

HERSHEY'S Character Appearances

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!

Date: Varies; see schedule upon arrival (subject to change)

Kids trick-or-treating

Trick-or-Treat Trail

What's more fun than trick-or-treating in the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Store?

Date: Weekends, September 13 - November 3, plus Thursday, Oct. 31
Time: Fridays 5 - 8:30; Saturdays & Sundays, 12 - 8:30 PM

Ghost on Trolley

Trick-or-Treat Trolley

A seasonal variation of the Original Trolley Show, this special Halloween-themed tour is not scary, but does have lots of tricks and treats!

Dates: Saturdays, Sundays & Select Fridays, September 13 - October 27
Times: Vary

Sensory Friendly Night

Sensory Friendly Night

Unwrap your chocolate adventure with modified attractions, food and retail discounts, visits with Susquehanna Service dogs and more!

Date: October 23
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Parent and Child at Chocolate World
Plan the Perfect Day at HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD

Whether you want to stay all day or just a few hours, create the perfect adventure at HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD Attraction.

Store

Whether you're shopping for your favorite treats, holiday presents or sweet surprises for the family, the World’s Largest HERSHEY’S Store has it in the bag.  

Sweets & Eats

Come hungry! Don’t miss our mouthwatering menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus sweet treats any time of day!