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!
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Holiday
Snoopy Meet & Greets
Snoopy joins us just in time for Valentine's Day to visit with all of his chocolate-loving friends!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays, January 4 - February 15 (except 1/25)
Time: Several 1/2 hour slots; see schedule
Lunar New Year
Join us in a celebration of the year of the snake, complete with name translations and music and dance performances.
Date: January 25 & 26
Time: Varies; see schedule of performances
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: Saturdays & Sundays, February 1 - 23
Time: 2 PM
HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival
Photos with the REESTER BUNNY
The new bunny is returning to town! Come visit and grab photos with your family and friends in the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Store.
Date: Select dates and times, March 15 - April 19
Time: Check back for schedule
Sensory Friendly Night
Enjoy modified attractions, retail and food discounts, visits with Susquehanna Service Dogs and photos with HERSHEY'S Characters and the REESTER BUNNY.
Date: March 19
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival
HERSHEY'S Character Appearances
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Varies; see schedule upon arrival (subject to change)
Trick-or-Treat Trail
What's more fun than trick-or-treating in the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Store?
Date: Check back for 2025 dates
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: Check back for 2025 dates
Sensory Friendly Night
Unwrap your chocolate adventure with modified attractions, food and retail discounts, visits with Susquehanna Service dogs and more!
Date: Check back for 2025 fall date
HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Varies; see schedule upon arrival (subject to change)
HERSHEY'S Holiday Illumination
NEW this season: enjoy dancing lights to holiday music as your favorite destination is all lit up for the holidays!
Date: Check back for 2025 dates
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!
Date: Check back for 2025 dates
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: Check back for 2025 dates
Holly Jolly Trolley
A joyous family tradition, this seasonal variation of the Original Trolley Show is completely Christmas themed.
Date: Check back for 2025 dates
Sweet Lights Trolley
Sit back and relax on this journey through Hershey Sweet Lights, the drive-through holiday spectacular presented by HERSHEYPARK.
Date: Check back for 2025 dates
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
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: Check back for 2025 dates
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.
Date: Check back for 2025 dates
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
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.
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.
Come hungry! Don’t miss our mouthwatering menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus sweet treats any time of day!
Explore HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD
Plan your chocolate-filled day with our interactive tour and attraction map.
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