13 Things To Do This March 2026 in Hershey, PA
Top Attractions and Events This Month in The Sweetest Place On Earth
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
1. See A Live Show
Dates and Times Vary
The historic Hershey Theatre officially reopens to the public following its year-long renovation on March 5 and we’re celebrating with shows you’ll love all month long. March also brings concerts and kids shows to GIANT Center. Check out the full lineup of events down below!
Shows at Hershey Theatre:
March 5: Neil deGrasse Tyson
March 13: Jim Jefferies
March 21: Hershey Symphony Presents: Rogers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, In Concert
- March 24-29: TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Shows at GIANT Center
March 1: Three Days Grace
March 13: Brit Floyd
March 26-29: Disney On Ice Presents: Frozen & Encanto
2. Cheer On The Hershey Bears
Dates and Times Vary
As the Hershey Bears hockey club pushes towards the playoffs, fans can catch the action during five exciting home games at the GIANT Center in March.
The promotional schedule is packed all month, but the absolute highlight is Hersheypark Night on Sunday, March 22 at 5 p.m. versus the Bridgeport Islanders. Combining hockey and rollercoasters, this special evening features appearances from your favorite Hersheypark characters. Best of all, every fan in attendance will receive a 2026 Hersheypark ticket valid for one-day admission through June 30, 2026!
AROUND TOWN
3. Toddler Tuesday at ZooAmerica
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is hosting Toddler Tuesdays every Tuesday in March, where guests can enjoy quality time with their little ones at the 11-acre zoo in Hershey, Pa. The program features self-guided activities and a sweet souvenir to take home. Standard admission rates apply, but entry is free for ZooAmerica Pass Holders and 2026 Hersheypark Season Pass Holders. Moms, dads, siblings, grandparents and friends are all encouraged to attend!
4. Early Spring Nature Walk at Hershey Gardens
March 8 & 15; 2 p.m.
Enjoy an extended two-hour guided walking tour at Hershey Gardens featuring the Gardens history and landscape as it transitions from winter into spring with emerging flowers.This tour includes additional areas such as the Arboretum and other special highlights throughout the garden, including the unique contorted pine tree and a restoration American chestnut tree. The tour also includes the history behind the Four Seasons Statues. This event is included in general admission.
5. Teddy Bear & Friends Day
March 14; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A Zoo fan favorite, kids 12 and under are invited to bring a stuffed animal to ZooAmerica for Teddy Bear & Friends Day on March 14! Guests can stop by the Teddy Bear Repair Clinic with their stuffed animal friend for a check-up and repair by a real veterinarian or Zoo naturalist. Kids can also participate in story time, a scavenger hunt and a bear artifact station. All activities are included in standard admission.
6. ZooAmerica Eggstravaganza
March 28 and 29; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ZooAmerica is open daily in March from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but during visits on March 28 and 29, guests can participate in an egg hunt and receive fun prizes. Other egg-themed activities and crafts will also be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days.
7. Relax With Spring-Inspired Spa Treatments
Available Daily; Appointments Highly Encouraged
Get ready for warmer weather with spring spa treatments from The Spa At The Hotel Hershey and MeltSpa by Hershey! The Spa At The Hotel Hershey offers a Coconut Lime Rasmapolitan Mani/Pedi this month, and MeltSpa’s Spring Rejuvenation seasonal collection is back for a limited time. Spring Rejuvenation treatments include massage, manicures, pedicures, facials, and more. Relax in the lounges before, in-between, and after treatments with hot cocoa, double chocolate muffins, and Hershey's candies.
To book an appointment at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, call 844-330-1797. For MeltSpa appointments, call 855-500-2366 or go online.
8. Visit The Hershey Story Museum
Open Daily
Explore the fascinating history of Milton S. Hershey in an educational and immersive environment well-suited for both adults and children at The Hershey Story Museum in downtown Hershey. Animated kiosks tell the stories of how Mr. Hershey went from “rags to riches” and, through perseverance, created a recipe for milk chocolate, a thriving town and a school for underprivileged children. A self-guided tour, the Museum Experience also features touch screens, live working machines, replica props, movies and more.
Additional experiences are available at The Hershey Story Museum including the Chocolate Lab, where guests can learn about chocolate and make their own chocolate treat, or enjoy a Chocolate Tasting and sample warm drinking chocolates from around the world.
DINING
9. Dine With Coco at The Chocolatier
March 5, 12, 19, 26; 5-7 p.m.
Dinner with Coco continues at The Chocolatier this month! Guests can say hello to Coco, the official mascot of the Hershey Bears, and enjoy a special-themed menu, which is also served on Bears game days.
Reservations are available online and are strongly encouraged for guests dining in for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not required to sit at the Carrousel Bar.
10. Ferris Wheel Fridays at The Chocolatier
March 6, 13, 20, 27
Each Friday at The Chocolatier this month, guests can enjoy the iconic Ferris Wheel Sampler for just $25 with the purchase of an entree. A taste of fun for everyone, this appetizer wheel includes hand-rolled Cuban Egg Rolls, Root Beer Glazed Bacon Bites and more. This deal is limited to one Ferris Wheel Sampler per table, no further discounts apply.
11. Opening of Hershey Social
Open Daily Starting March 11; Reservations Encouraged
Looking for a new place to dine? Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar, opening March 11, is more than a seat at a table - it’s the heartbeat of downtown, located near the iconic intersection of Cocoa and Chocolate Avenue. Occupying the former Houlihan’s Hershey space, the newly reimagined full-service restaurant and bar will serve chef-crafted entrees, iconic smash burgers, wings with signature Hershey’s sauces, over-the-top desserts and more. Hershey Social will be open daily for lunch and dinner and is now accepting reservations.
12. The Chocolatier Hosts Beef and Bourbon Week
March 23-29
In celebration of National Whiskey Day on March 27, The Chocolatier will debut a limited-time Beef and Bourbon menu for one week only from March 23-29, 2026. This menu features exclusive dishes with cuts of beef supplied locally by Bow Creek Farm along with an assortment of bourbon and whiskey-based cocktails for guests ages 21 and over.
Overnight Getaways
13. Save on Your Summer Getaway
Through the end of March, you can save up to 40% on your stay at an Official Resort of Hersheypark with the Best Price Of Summer! FREE resort benefits are included in every stay, including the best price on Hersheypark tickets, extra park hours, and free front gate shuttle service to a convenient resort drop-off steps away from the Hersheypark front gate. At the resorts, you can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, delicious dining, and free or discounted admission to local attractions like The Hershey Story Museum, Hershey Gardens, and ZooAmerica.
Summer packages include:
- NEW! Morning Jumpstart Package at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge
- Hersheypark 1-Night Package at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge and Hershey Inn & Suites
- 2-Day Stay and Play Package at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge and Hershey Inn & Suites
- 3-Day Sweet Stay Package at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge and Hershey Inn & Suites
Hersheypark Summer Camping Package at Hersheypark Camping Resort
Looking Ahead
Hersheypark Opens April 3
The countdown to Hersheypark Happy is on! The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania opens for its 120th operating season on April 3.
Now is the best time to save on spring and summer thrills with the Best Price Of Summer ticket offer. Guests can save more than 45 percent on 1-Day and 2-Day Any Day Tickets to Hersheypark when purchased online through March 31. Tickets purchased during this sale are valid on any 2026 public operating day through Jan. 3, 2027.
Join The Hersheypark Team!
Get hired on the spot for part-time positions on the 2026 Hersheypark team! We’re hosting an exciting hiring event on Sat., March 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hersheypark Service Center located at 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, Pa. (Search “Hersheypark Employee Parking Lot” into any map app; access to the event is via the Hersheypark Employee & Delivery entrance off Hersheypark Drive.). Available jobs include Lifeguard, Morning Clean-Up Crew, Guest Recovery Agent, Foods Team Member, Accessibility Services Agent and more! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your skills and discover your next great opportunity. Apply and RSVP today to secure your spot in-person and schedule an interview. We’ll see you there!
