One Sweet Minute: December 2021 in Hershey, PA

One Sweet Minute: December 2021 in Hershey, PA

THINGS TO DO IN HERSHEY, PA

Welcome, December! There are so many things to do in Hershey, PA this month. Keep scrolling for some of our top picks. Plus check out our guide to the holidays in Hershey, PA.

Broadway, concerts and holiday shows atGIANT CenterandHershey Theatre

There's no better way to celebrate the month of Christmas than seeing a show in Hershey, PA with friends and family. Here's the lineup of concerts and shows coming toGIANT CenterandHershey Theatrethis month:

• Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musicalon Dec. 1 atHershey Theatre
• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davison Dec. 2 atHershey Theatre
• Dan + Shayon Dec. 4 atGIANT Center
• Straight No Chaseron Dec. 4 atHershey Theatre
• Cirque Dreams Holidazeon Dec. 7 atHershey Theatre
• Pentatonix: The Evergreen Christmas Touron Dec. 9 atGIANT Center
• The Nutcracker presented by CPYBon Dec. 18-19 atHershey Theatre
• "The Prom"on Dec. 28-Jan. 2 atHershey Theatre

• Rudolph 1360 x 708 display board
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• Dan and Shay
• Straight No Chaser
• Cirque Dreams Holidaze
• Pentatonix - Christmas 2022 - Square Photo ONLY
• 2021 Nutcracker Hershey 1200 x 628
• The Prom 1280 x 720 display board

Hersheypark Christmas CandylaneOpen Daily Starting Dec. 3, 2021

There's still plenty of time to get into the holiday spirit, asHersheypark Christmas Candylaneis open daily starting Dec. 3, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022 (closed Christmas Day).

Bundle up the family to experience 5 million lights, including a light show synchronized with holiday music; select rides and coasters (weather and maintenance permitting);Hersheycharacter meet and greets; and sweet treats and savory eats.

Plus, Santa and his reindeer have come to town. 2021 marks 25 years of Rudolph and his friends making a special stop atChristmas Candylane.Hersheyparkis the only place in the Northeast where guests can get an up-close look at all nine of Santa's reindeer through Jan 2 with Santa available through Dec. 24.

Great ticket deals are available on Hersheypark.com. Free preview is included with every ticket, so guests can enter from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on a night before their visit by presenting their tickets at the main entrance in the preview lane to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Resorts preview is 2.5 hours before closing. Preview must be used first before the full day.

• Hersheypark Christmas Candylane NOEL Light Show
• Hersheypark Front Gate Daytime Christmas Candylane
• Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Aerial
• Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Characters
• Ferris Wheel Christmas Candylane
• Reindeer at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 2020
• Hot Chocolate Bar 2021
• TREEVILLE Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
• Laff Trakk Exterior Christmas Candylane
• Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Lights 3
• Dry Gulch Railroad Christmas
• Christmas Candylane Shakes 2021
• Christmas Candylane - Wave Swinger

Hershey Sweet Lightspresented byT-MobileOpen Nightly Through Jan. 2, 2022

If you prefer to see the Christmas lights from the comfort of your car while listening to holiday music, plan a visit toHershey Sweet Lightspresented byHersheypark. The drive-through attraction located down the road fromHersheyparkisopen nightly through Jan. 2, 2022; hours vary.

Guests can enjoy two miles of fields and wooded trails decorated with nearly 600 illuminated, animated displays created from about 2 million LED lights. Many of the displays follow unique themes like The 12 Days of Christmas, Fairy Tales, a Victorian Village andHersheyparkrides.

Pricing is per vehicle and varies per day. Guests are encouraged to buy online in advance of their visit as same day ticket sales end each night at 5 p.m.

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Wild Winter Adventures atZooAmerica

ZooAmericais opendailyfrom 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. this month with the exception of Christmas day. It's a great time to visit as many of the North American animals in the outdoor habitats becomemore activewhen the temperature drops.

This month marks the return ofWild Winter Adventure, a 3-hour program for children in grades K-5 to learn about the survival skills that North American animals use in the cold winter months.

Participants will exploreZooAmerica, get up-close to certain animals with live encounters, help with animal enrichment activities, make a craft, enjoy a snack and go to see Santa'sreindeerinsideHersheypark. Sessions will be held on Dec. 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2021. Morning sessions will run 8:30-11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions will run 1-4 p.m. All children must be pre-registered and prepaid to participate.

Cheer on the Hershey Bears

Join the Bears Nation at GIANT Center for some Hershey Bears hockey this month and get ready to chant "B-E-A-R-S BEARS, BEARS, BEARS, WOO!" with us. Tickets are on sale now for home games this month!

Home games in December include:

• Sunday, Dec. 12: vs. Laval Rocket
• Saturday, Dec. 18: vs.Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
• Sunday, Dec. 19: vs. Rochester Americans
• Wednesday, Dec. 22: vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
• Wednesday, Dec. 29: vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Holiday Shopping in Hershey, PA

From Hersheypark Season Passes to Behind-The-Scenes Tours at ZooAmerica to concert tickets, Broadway shows, dining gift cards, spa treatments and products, and more gifts at our shops across town, there's truly something for everyone on your Christmas list this season in Hershey, PA! Plus, you can also easily purchase an egift card online and send it to your recipient now or schedule the perfect date for it to hit their inbox. Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for more sweet suggestions.