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!
- Summer
- Fall
- Holiday
- Winter
- Spring
Crazy Aaron's® SCENTsory® Putty Meet & Greet
In celebration of the brand-new JOLLY RANCHER Crazy Aaron's® SCENTsory® Putty, Crazy Aaron himself is coming to greet guests and sign purchased tins.
Date: June 28
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: 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 offerings, 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)
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
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
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
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
HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival (subject to change)
Lunar New Year
Join us in a celebration of the year of the snake, complete with name translations and music and dance performances.
Date: Check back for 2026 dates
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 2026 dates
Snoopy Meet & Greets
Snoopy joins us just in time for Valentine's Day to visit with all of his chocolate-loving friends!
Date: Check back for future dates
HERSHEY'S Character Meet & Greet
Create new memories with your favorite HERSHEY'S Characters!
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Varies; see schedule upon arrival (subject to change)
Photos with the REESTER BUNNY
Our lovable bunny is returning to town! Come visit and grab photos with your family and friends in the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Store.
Date: Check back for 2026 dates
Breakfast with the REESTER BUNNY
Our Springtime buffet with the REESTER BUNNY includes attraction tickets, activities, photos, visits with HERSHEY'S Characters and so many more surprises.
Date: Check back for 2026 dates
Sensory Friendly Night
Enjoy modified attractions, retail and food offerings, visits with Susquehanna Service Dogs and photos with HERSHEY'S Characters and the REESTER BUNNY.
Date: Check back future dates
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!
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