We’ve decked the halls with more than 5 million lights for the most merry event of the year, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane! Join us for your favorite rides and coasters, a visit with Santa, festive Hershey Character experiences, and more. Plus, for the first time ever, explore Hershey’s Chocolatetown in the winter!

Holiday Rides and Coasters

Oh what fun it is to ride! Enjoy holiday thrills on your favorite rides and coasters including the all-new Candymonium, Laff Trakk, Sidewinder, Wild Mouse, Wildcat, and Cocoa Cruiser.

More Lights Than Ever

More than 5 million twinkling lights deck the halls of Hersheypark in celebration of the season! Get in the holiday spirit with our guests’ favorite show, NOEL, featuring more than 250,000 lights dancing to classic holiday tunes. Then, stop by the Kissmas Tree display, see our iconic Kisses Fountain decked out in its holiday best, take a festive photo with your favorite Hershey Characters, and more.

Santa and His Reindeer

Did you know Santa and all 9 of his reindeer make a special stop at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane event each year? Plus, enjoy an up-close look at your favorite reindeer, including Rudolph, at Santa’s Reindeer Stables complete with newly expanded viewing platform.

Hershey’s Chocolatetown

Explore the all-new Hershey’s Chocolatetown, home to our biggest coaster ever, Candymonium, our historic Carrousel, the iconic Kisses Fountain, Starbucks, and more.

This event listing provided for the Hershey community events calendar. Community events are not associated with or sponsored by AARP, but may be of interest to you. If you have an event to share, let us know!

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