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Events

Alongside our everyday fun, we host chocolate-themed seasonal events like special menus and tastings, holiday experiences, and hands-on decorating workshops. Be sure to mark your calendar!

Explore by Season

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

Decorate with Mrs. Claus

Decorate with Mrs. Claus

Decorate a cookie and ornament during this interactive show featuring your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters and Mrs. Claus!

Date: Saturdays, November 4 - December 23
Time: 10:30 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 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.

Date: Saturdays & Sundays, November 11 - December 23
Time: 7 - 9 AM

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 10 - December 24; see schedule for details and times

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 10 - December 23
Time: Varies

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 10 - December 23
Time: Varies

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 Appearances

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters, dressed for the holiday season!

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

Bean to Bar Celebration

Bean to Bar Celebration

Join the HERSHEY'S Characters and their fellow band members as they perform and parade through HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD, celebrating the story of HERSHEY'S Chocolate!

Date: Check back for 2024 dates

HERSHEY'S Characters with guests

HERSHEY'S Character Appearances

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!

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

HERSHEY'S Characters

HERSHEY'S Character Appearances

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!

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

Easter Bunny posing for photo with child

Photos with the Easter Bunny

Visit the Easter Bunny alongside your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters to get in the Springtime spirit!

Date: Check back for 2024 dates

Spring Cookie Decorating Workshop

Design and decorate your own cookie masterpieces, either in our HERSHEY'S Workshop or take to go.

Date: Check back for 2024 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: Check back for 2024 dates

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!

Date: Check back for 2024 dates

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: Check back for future dates

KIT KAT Character with family

HERSHEY'S Character Appearances

Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!

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

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!