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09/22/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2024 05:56

The Complete Fall Guide to Hershey, PA 2024

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The Complete Fall Guide to Hershey, PA 2024

Top Things To Do in The Sweetest Place on Earth This Season

Hello, fall! The new season means the start to a ton of sweet things to do in Hershey, Pa. Keep scrolling for a guide to all things fall in The Sweetest Place On Earth.

Plan A Fall Getaway at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark

Fall is a beautiful time of year for an overnight getaway in The Sweetest Place On Earth. Whether you're staying in a cozy cabin, RV or Tiny Home at Hersheypark Camping Resortor in deluxe accommodations at The Hotel Hersheyor Hershey Lodge, take in the beauty of Hershey's fall foliage and enjoy family fun like s'mores roasts, chocolate bingo and Halloween-themed resort activities.

On weekends through Nov. 3, you can save on your getaway with Halloween resort packagesincluding the Dark Nights 2-Night Package, available at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge. This package includes two nights of deluxe accommodations, 2-day Hersheypark tickets, breakfast each day, a Dark Nights Tasting Pass and Dark Nights Houses Fast Track unlimited for each guest.

AllOfficial Resorts of Hersheypark guests also receive FREE Resort Benefits, including extra hours at Hersheypark with Preview Plan, free front-gate shuttle service to and from the Park and the best price on Park tickets!

Check out our fall guides to The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodgeand Hersheypark Camping Resortto help plan for a sweet stay.

  • Fall at The Hotel Hershey
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  • Fall S'mores Roast at Hershey Lodge
  • Fall Cabins at Hersheypark Camping Resort
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Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Return

Families can experience Hersheypark Halloweenlike never before as they play by day and fright by night, with thrills on 50 rides and attractions (weather and maintenance permitting), lights-out rides on select coasters, trick-or-treating, Hershey Characters glow dance parties and the Creatures Of The Night flashlight tour at ZooAmericaNorth American Wildlife Park. Thenightmare continues for Dark Nights, asall-new terrors are introducedand darkness sweepsover Hersheypark with new, blood-curdling frights lurking about including an all-new haunted house, the Estate of Evil. With five haunted houses and three scare zones, the terrifying tales guests thought they knew are turning the page nightly at 6 p.m.

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A general Hersheypark Halloween admission ticket grants guests access to the five haunted houses: Estate of Evil, Auntie Mortem's Abattoir, Haunted Coal Mine: Curse Of The Tommyknockers, Twisted Carnevil and The Descent: Catacombs of Decay. Midways will also transform into three scare zones - Darkstone's Hollow: Battle of Spring Creek, Fallout Zone, and Midway of Misery, plus an all-new scare-free scare zone, Avenue of the Afterlife.

This year, Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights will feature an elevated food and beverage scene with more than50scary good eats and spell-binding drinks. Guests can tastesome of the frightfully delicious food offerings available during Dark Nights with the Hersheypark Halloween Tasting Pass. The Pass includes a choice of up to five specialty menu items from more than 30 food and beverage options at 11 locations throughout the Park.

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Visit Spirit's Rooftop Bar at The Chocolatier

Located in Hershey's Chocolatetown region, The ChocolatierRestaurant, Bar + Patiohas dusted off the cobwebs for Spirit's Rooftop Bar.Guests who dare to explore the haunted rooftop bar will find more than 20 limited-time spell-binding cocktails, sinful shareables and dreadfully delicious desserts to enjoy as spirits haunt the scarred.

Spirit's Rooftop Baris open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on all Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights operating days through Nov. 3, 2024, weather permitting. Seating is first-come, first-served, and reservationsare not accepted.

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Experience Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica starting Oct. 11

ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, an 11-acre zoo that cares for more than 200 animals, is hosting their Creatures of the Night seasonal event on select dates this fall. The zoo will open after dark for guests of all ages to explore the nighttime habits of the nocturnal North American animals by flashlight under the cover of night.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.ZooAmerica.com. ZooAmerica is included with a Hersheypark ticket only by accessing the Zoo through the Hersheypark bridge during posted Park hours.

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Fall Into Relaxation at the Hershey Spas

The Spa At The Hotel Hersheyresort spa and MeltSpa by Hersheyday spa are excited to bring backpumpkin-inspired spa treatmentsavailable now through Nov. 30.

This season, experience fall seasonal treatments like the Pumpkin Souffle Hydrating Body Wrap and Great Pumpkin Facial at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey. All appointments include complimentary access to steam rooms, saunas, relaxation lounges, an indoor pool and jacuzzi, a fitness center, walking trails and sweet chocolate treats around every corner. To make an appointment, call 844-330-1797.

If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up, head to MeltSpa by Hershey day spa and experience the scents of the season with a treatment from the Pumpkin Spice Collection. Or, book a full dayof pampering with the Ultimate Pumpkin Relaxation Package, including a Pumpkin Spice Massage, Pumpkin Whip Perfecting Facial and Pumpkin Spice Pedicure. For appointments, visit MeltSpa.comor call 855-500-2366.

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See A Live Show

Hersheypark Stadium, GIANT Centerand Hershey Theatrehave a sweet lineup of shows coming this fall. From comedy shows to Broadway musicals and live concerts, here is the full lineup:

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Taste New Fall Menu Offerings

The culinary teams across Hershey, Pa. never fail to impress with delicious seasonal menus incorporating the warm, rich flavors of autumn. This season, visitors to our sweet destination can taste the many flavors of fall (think pumpkin, apple, maple and more) at one of more than a dozen unique and award-winning restaurants located at our resort properties and around town. From fun family fare to fine dining and everything in between, visitors will find an ambiance and menu perfect for whatever experience they're craving.

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  • Houlihan's Restaurant + Bar
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Attend A Hershey Bears Game

Our back-to-back Calder Cup Champions are excited to take the ice for their 87th seasonin the American Hockey League! The Hershey Bears will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. against the Cleveland Monsters. In a pre-game ceremony, Hershey will commemorate its 2024 Calder Cup title by raising a 13th Calder Cup banner to the rafters at GIANT Center. All fans in attendance will receive a mini replica 2024 Calder Cup banner, presented by Highmark.

Promotional gameshappening this fall include Penn State Health Pink The Rink Night on Oct. 19, and Reese's Trick-Or-Treat Night on Oct. 20 where fans 12 & under will receive a trick-or-treat bag upon entry and have the opportunity to trick-or-treat around the concourse during pre-game and intermissions.

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Explore Hershey's Chocolate World

Did you know the world's largest Hershey's store is right next to Hersheypark? Hershey'sChocolate Worldis filled with your favorite Hershey's candy and fun attractions for the whole family. On weekends this fall, Chocolate World will host sweet seasonal events like a Trick-Or-Treat Trailwhere guests can dress up in costumes and collect candy, and a Trick-Or-Treat Trolly ride, a seasonal variation of the original trolley show. Other activities include an opportunity to Create Your Own Candy Bar, a FREE Hershey's Chocolate Tourand more.

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Take A Stroll Through Hershey Gardens

Hershey Gardensis a 23-acre walk-through botanical display garden that will have a variety of autumn flora and foliage this season. During your visit, be sure to check out theMilton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory, which includes a year-round indoor tropicalButterfly Atriumfeaturing 600 butterflies from around the world. The atrium is one of only 25 year-round indoor tropical butterfly atriums in the U.S.

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Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Visit The Hershey StoryMuseumto learn all about the life and legacy of our founder Milton S. Hershey, the town he created, and the lives he touched. Additional paid experiences are also available, including the Chocolate Lab, where you can try your hand at chocolate pouring and decorating and Chocolate Tastings where you can try different chocolates from around the world.

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  • Holiday Chocolate Lab Classes at The Hershey Story Museum

Make sure to share all your fun fall photos during your visit by using #HersheyPA!