Things To Do Thanksgiving Week 2024 in Hershey, PA

Things To Do Thanksgiving Week 2024 in Hershey, PA

Guide to The Sweetest Place On Earth Nov. 25 - Dec. 1

The Sweetest Place On Earth is packed full of family-friendly things to do this Thanksgiving week. From rides and millions of lights to holiday entertainment, check out our guide of top things to do in Hershey, Pa., Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 2024.

Nov. 27-Dec. 1: Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Hersheypark is open extended hours for Christmas Candylaneduring Thanksgiving week on Nov. 27-28 from 5-9 p.m. and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 from 12-9 p.m.

Guests can get their holiday thrills on select coastersand enjoy a selection of family rides, weather and maintenance permitting. Among the rides, 5 million lights will glisten, with the popular NOEL light show running every half an hour beginning nightly at 5 p.m. in The Hollow region. Guests can view dancing lights choreographed to Christmas music while sipping some signature hot chocolate on one of the bridges overlooking Spring Creek.

A trip to Christmas Candylane is not complete without seeing Santa himself! Visit the all-new Mary N. Bright Airfield, Santa's favorite holiday stop! Head to the Yule Lounge to celebrate the season with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves. Venture through to Hangar 96 to meet his 9 live reindeer before their famous flight. Then, grab a delicious & warm holiday beverage for kids and adults at Hot Chocolate Express or The Concourse Cocoa Bar inside Terminal C, the sweetest holiday hang out.

Tickets include a sweet sneak peek with a preview plan, which allows guests to present their tickets at the main entrance 1.5 hours before closing on the night before their full-day visit to enjoy a fun-filled evening during public operating hours. Preview for resort guests is 2.5 hours before the Park closes.

• Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Characters
• Christmas Candylane - Frontier Flyers
• The Claw with Lights at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
• Carrousel during Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
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• Dry Gulch Railroad 60 Years Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
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• Reindeer at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 2021
• Hersheypark Supply Co. during Christmas Candylane

Open Nightly: Hershey Sweet Lights

Families who prefer seeing lights from the comfort of their cars can visit Hershey Sweet Lights, located just outside Hersheypark. The separately ticketed drive-through attraction is open nightly, and features two miles of wooded trails decorated with nearly 600 illuminated, animated displays. During your drive enjoy 3 new displays that showcase our iconic coasters and 13-time Calder Cup Championships, as well as an all-new region inspired by the Northern Lights! Plus, enjoy enhancements to the Victorian Village portion of the attraction, as well as a new Candy Cane Forest exit.

Hershey Sweet Lights is open on Nov. 25-28 from 5-9 p.m and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 from 5-10 p.m. Pricing varies daily, with online ticket sales ending at 5 p.m. Any ticket purchased after 5 p.m. for that day will be the gate rate and only be available at the Sweet Lights entrance booth.

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• Hershey Sweet Lights Tunnel
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• Hershey Sweet Lights Sign Christmas Candylane

Nov. 26-Dec. 8: HAMILTON at Hershey Theatre

'Tis the season for Broadway shows in Hershey, Pa.

Don't throw away your shot to experience "HAMILTON", Broadway's revolutionary smash. The show will take the stage at Hershey Theatre on Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 for fifteen show-stopping performances.

This critically-acclaimed hit musical is the recipient of 11 Tony Awards, Grammy, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation.

Guests who are still looking to see the show can score seats by entering the digital "Ham4Ham" lottery, with a limited number of seats available for every performance for just $10 each. The first lottery will close Thursday, November 21 at 12 PM for tickets to performances on Nov. 26-Dec. 1. The second lottery will open Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 AM and close Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 12 PM for tickets to performances on Dec. 3-Dec. 8. To enter, guests can download the official Hamilton app. No purchase necessary to enter.

Nov. 21-26: Enjoy a Day of Relaxation at the Hershey Spas

Take time to relax during the Thanksgiving holiday at one of the spas in Hershey! The Spa At The Hotel Hershey resort spa and MeltSpa by Hershey day spa offer a variety of chocolate-inspired and seasonal treatments unique to The Sweetest Place On Earth. Those ready for fall can enjoy pumpkin treatments, ranging from pumpkin spice massages to body scrubs, pumpkin facials and more. Book now before it's too late!

To make an appointment at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, call 844-330-1797. For MeltSpa by Hershey appointments, call 855-500-2366 or go online.

• Facials at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey
• Spa Fall Treatments
• MeltSpa Nail Salon
• Chocolate Ingredients at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey (Cropped for Cover Photo)
• MeltSpa Treatment Room
• Pumpkin Spice Collection at MeltSpa by Hershey
• Hot Chocolate and Muffins from The Spa At The Hotel Hershey
• Pumpkin Spice Collection at MeltSpa by Hershey
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Nov. 25-Dec. 1: Holiday Stay at the Official Resorts of Hersheypark

Whether in deluxe accommodations at The Hotel Hersheyor Hershey Lodgeor in a cozy cabin, tiny homeor RV at Hersheypark Camping Resort, the Official Resorts of Hersheyparkwill put guests in the holiday spirit this Thanksgiving. Enjoy stunning holiday decor and participate in family-friendly resort activities such as Hershey Character appearances at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge and Thanksgiving crafts and coloring pages at Hersheypark Camping Resort.

Guests staying at The Hotel Hershey can also look forward to the Hotel's annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Harvest Plaza on Friday, Nov. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served, and live music, holiday carnival games and a lighting of the tree with the Hershey Characters at 8 p.m.

Later that weekend, overnight guests of The Hotel Hershey can enjoy Breakfast With Santa, available in the Fountain Lobby from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 1. Reservations are required; call844-330-1711 to book.

Holiday packagesfeaturing deluxe accommodations, daily Hersheypark Christmas Candylane tickets and breakfast are available at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge. Or, guests can book the Hersheypark Christmas Candylane camping packagewith accommodations and Park tickets at Hersheypark Camping Resort. All resort guests receive Free Resort Benefits, including free front gate shuttle service to and from the Park and preview hours.

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  Photo Credit: Steve Turchin
• Christmas on The Hotel Hershey veranda

  Photo Credit: Steve Turchin
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• The Hotel Hershey Lobby at Christmas
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• Winter Kids' Check-In at Hershey Lodge
• Christmas at Hersheypark Camping Resort
• Hersheypark Camping Resort cabin interior
• Christmas at Hersheypark Camping Resort
• Hersheypark Camping Resort S'mores

Nov. 27 and 30: Catch the Excitement of Hershey Bears Hockey

Join in on the family fun and the excitement of Hershey Bears hockey at GIANT Center for the holiday weekend. The reigning back-to-back Calder Cup Champions are at home for two games this week, including for the team's annual Thanksgiving Eve game on Wednesday, Nov. 27 versus the Laval Rocket at 7 p.m. Bring the whole family to take part in the Canteen Vending Turkey Shoot after the game, where fans are invited to the ice to try their hand at taking a hockey shot for a chance to win great prizes, including a certificate for a holiday turkey!

The Bears also play on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. versus the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This is also the team's annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night, which joins the efforts of the National Hockey League to unite the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families. All fans in attendance will receive a Hockey Fights Cancer Jersey rally towel, courtesy of Penn State Health, and the players will be wearing Hockey Fights Cancer-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off post-game.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Breakfast With Santa at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio

Santa Claus is coming to Hershey's Chocolatetown and stopping for breakfast at The Chocolatier! Kicking off this Thanksgiving weekend, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with hints of chocolate, kids' activities, and lots of holiday family fun alongside Santa and a few of his festive elves. Breakfast is available from 8-10 a.m. Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. Reservations are required.

Pricing: Adults (12+) $34.95, Kids (3-11) $22.95, children 2 and under are free. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

*As a reminder, The Chocolatier is closed Thanksgiving Day.

Nov. 29-Dec.1: Black Friday Gift Card Deals at Houlihan's and Devon

Holiday shoppers can celebrate Black Friday with sweet dining deals in Hershey, Pa. From Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1, guests can visit Houlihan's Restaurant + Barand Devon Seafood + Steakin downtown Hershey to enjoy special promotions on gift card purchases.

Houlihan's

• Purchase $50 in gift cards from Houlihan's between Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 will receive TWO $10 dining certificates.
• Dining certificates can be redeemed from Jan. 2, 2025, through March 31, 2025, excluding Saturday's and Valentine's Day Weekend 2/14/25-2/16/25. Other restrictions may apply. See dining certificate for full details.

Devon

• Guests who purchase $100 in gift cards from Devon between Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 will receive TWO$20 dining certificates.
• Dining certificates can be redeemed fromJan. 2, 2025, through March 31, 2025, excluding Saturday's and Valentine's Day Weekend 2/14/25-2/16/25.Other restrictions may apply. See dining certificate for full details.

Nov. 25-Dec. 1: The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens

Hershey Gardenswelcomes the holiday season with a festive exhibit of beautifully decorated Christmas trees at their annual Christmas Tree Showcase. The seasonal event will feature even decorated trees on display in an indoor winter landscape, each tree decorated by a local artist. Guests can also enjoy sparkling lights and a 14-foot poinsettia tree,live music on Sunday's and more throughout Thanksgiving weekend.

*As a reminder, Hershey Gardens is closed Thanksgiving Day.