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!
- Holiday
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
HERSHEY'S Character & Grinch Appearances
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters and Dr. Seuss's The Grinch!
Date: November 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27; December 2-4, 9-11, 16-24, 26-31; January 1
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival
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 - December; during operating hours
Decorate with Mrs. Claus
Decorate a cookie and ornament during this interactive show featuring your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters and Mrs. Claus!
Date: November 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 25-27; December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18
Time: 11 AM, 1 & 3 PM
Breakfast with Santa
Our beloved annual tradition is back! Join your hosts Mr. & Mrs. Claus for a warm breakfast buffet, festive activities, hugs from the HERSHEY'S Characters and more surprises.
Date: November 12-13, 19-20, 26-27; December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18
Time: 7-9 AM
Photos with Santa
Bring the entire family and create a new holiday tradition - have your photo taken with Santa in the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Candy Store!
Date: November 11-13, 18-20, 23, 25-27; December 2-4, 9-24
Holly Jolly Trolley
A joyous family tradition, this seasonal variation of the Original Trolley Show is completely Christmas themed.
Date: November 11-13, 18-20, 23-27; December 2-4, 9-11, 16-24, 26-31 & January 1
Time: Varies
Sweet Lights Trolley
Sit back and relax on this journey through Hershey Sweet Lights, the drive-through holiday spectacular presented by HERSHEYPARK.
Date: November 11-13, 18-20, 23-27; December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23, 26-31 & January 1
Time: Varies
New Year's Eve Celebration
We're counting down to our big 5-0, and invite you to join us for the family-friendly party, complete with a DJ, HERSHEY'S Characters and more.
Date: December 31
Time: 4-9:30 PM
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience
Sip, sip, hooray! Discover a new way to savor your favorite HERSHEY'S Chocolates: paired with wine!
Date: Check back for future dates
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 future dates
HERSHEY'S Character Appearances
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience
Sip, sip, hooray! Discover a new way to savor your favorite HERSHEY'S Chocolates: paired with wine.
Date: Check back for future dates
HERSHEY'S Character Appearances
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival
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 future dates
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 future dates
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience
Sip, sip, hooray! Discover a new way to savor your favorite HERSHEY'S Chocolates: paired with wine.
Date: Check back for future dates
Decorate the World's Largest HERSHEY'S KISSES Workshop
Design and create your very own one-pound candy masterpiece!
Date: Check back for future dates
Trick-or-Treat Trail
What's more fun than trick-or-treating in the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Store?
Date: Check back for 2023 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!
Date: Check back for 2023 dates
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience
We've put a fall twist on the best new way to savor your favorite HERSHEY'S Chocolate: paired with wine!
Date: Check back for future dates
Halloween Cookie Decorating Workshop
Design and decorate your own masterpieces, either in our HERSHEY'S Workshop or take to go.
Date: Check back for 2023 dates
HERSHEY'S Character Appearances
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Check back for future dates
Make the Dessert of Your Dreams
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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