14 Things To Do in Hershey, PA This May 2025

Hello, May! With summer right around the corner, The Sweetest Place On Earth has a ton of exciting things to do this month. Keep reading to see some of the highlights.

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Weekends In May

Hersheypark amusement park is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in May for Spring Weekends. Daily operations kick off on May 22, 2025. Hours vary by day.

Spring Weekends feature more than 50 rides, including the most coasters in the Northeast, weather and maintenance permitting. Guests can also attend meet and greets with Hershey Characters at the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre and Our Friends From The Sea shows inside the Aquatheatre. 

Looking ahead to summer, Hersheypark Summer Fun Card is back! Enjoy unlimited visits all summer long with flexibility for the thrills you crave for just $99 per person. 

Food Truck Fridays

Friday, May 2, 9 and 16

Food Truck Fridays are returning to Hersheypark! Indulge in a variety of delicious meals on wheels on three flavorful Fridays this month. Food trucks will be set up in The Boardwalk At Hersheypark region across from Sandcastle Cove. Guests can enter the food truck area by 8 Cut Crust and East Coast Burger Works. 

Access to the food truck area inside the Park is included with a Season Pass or Hersheypark admission ticket. Food truck items are available for purchase. No additional discounts or dining plans are accepted.

Splash Around The Boardwalk At Hersheypark 

Open Starting Saturday, May 24

The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park opens daily for the summer on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The 11-acre water park with 16 unique attractions is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark through Sept. 1, 2025. 

Live Shows & Events

Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms at GIANT Center

Friday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.

The chase for Calder Cup Banner No. 14 is on! The Hershey Bears have qualified for the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs and will look to become only the second team in the history of the American Hockey League to go back-to-back-to-back! The Bears take on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals on Friday, May 2 at GIANT Center before the series shifts to Allentown for Game 3.
Don't miss any of the exciting playoff action - get your Game 2 tickets now!

Brit Floyd at GIANT Center

Friday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m.

Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album ‘Wish You Were Here’, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. 

Stars on Ice at GIANT Center

Friday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Get ready to feel the beat as Stars on Ice brings a high-octane, rock-inspired thrill ride to GIANT Center. The electrifying "Rock Stars on Ice" tour fuses timeless rock classics with the athleticism and artistry of world-class figure skating.

Post Malone With Jelly Roll at Hersheypark Stadium

Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Post Malone's “The BIG ASS Stadium Tour” promises fans a concert experience filled with a mix of his biggest hits, fan favorites, and brand new songs from his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion. Adding to the excitement, Post Malone will be joined by the breakout sensation Jelly Roll and special guest Sierra Ferrell, whose genre-defying style and soul-stirring vocals make her an exceptional addition to this star-studded lineup.

Around Town

See The Animals at ZooAmerica

Open Daily

ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is open daily in May for guests to enjoy the sun and fresh air while seeing North American animals, like gray wolves, black bears and river otters. 

The 11-acre zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 1-23, 2025, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 24-31, 2025.

Reminder: Hersheypark tickets include entry to ZooAmerica only by accessing the Zoo through the bridge inside Hersheypark during posted Park hours. Those interested in visiting ZooAmerica in the morning before Hersheypark opens will have to purchase separate Zoo admission tickets online or at the Zoo Admissions Building.

Visit The Spas in Hershey

Daily; Appointments Highly Recommended

Get your skin ready for summer with a relaxing spa treatment! Indulge in a full spa day experience with a treatment at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey resort spa. Nourish your skin with spring treatments like the Milk & Honey Wrap, Herbal Meadow Sea Salt Scrub and Mojito Massage.

If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up in your week, head to MeltSpa by Hershey day spa for a treatment from the Spring Rejuvenation Collection, available through May 31.

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

Susquehanna Iris Society Show at Hershey Gardens

Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy brilliantly colored irises and arrangements from members of the Susquehanna Iris Society at Hershey Gardens. Knowledgeable members will be available to answer questions in the Garden Cottage. The Iris Society Show is included in Hershey Gardens admission and is free for members.

Hershey's Character Meet & Greet at Hershey's Chocolate World

Saturdays & Sundays; Times Vary

Visit Hershey's Chocolate World on weekends to meet sweet Hershey's characters! Head to the Meet & Greet area in the Food Hall for the schedule of appearances. 

Dining

NEW! 1933 Restaurant & Tavern

Open Daily; Reservations Encouraged

Looking for a new place to dine? Get ready to experience the all-new 1933 Restaurant & Tavern at The Hotel Hershey! This newly reimagined dining experience brings together culinary classics with modern comfort. With an approachable steakhouse menu and elevated pub fare, you will savor bold flavors, unique signature cocktails and curated draught beer selections. 1933 Restaurant & Tavern is open daily for lunch and dinner, with brunch available every Sunday. 

New Spring Menu at The Chocolatier

Open Daily; Reservations Encouraged

Try the all-new seasonal menu at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio! New menu items include Loaded Pierogis, fresh salads, chocolate cream pie and a fresh take on the Ferris Wheel Sampler. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made online.

Throughout the Hershey Bears playoff run, guests can also dine with Coco the Bear, The Official Mascot of the Hershey Bears, at The Chocolatier on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. Diners will also enjoy a free kids dessert with the purchase of a kids entree.

Overnight Getaways

Book A Stay at an Official Resort of Hersheypark 

Make sweet family memories this month with a getaway to The Official Resorts of Hersheypark. On select dates in May, guests of The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge can save with Summer Fun Card packages and get unlimited visits to Hersheypark all summer long. Or, visit Hersheypark Camping Resort and book the Hersheypark Summer Camping Package, which includes accommodations and Hersheypark tickets. Don’t forget, all resort guests also receive FREE Resort Benefits, including the best price on Hersheypark tickets, free front gate shuttle service to and from the Park, extra hours at the Park, and more.

Plus, get ready to make a splash when the resorts’ outdoor pools reopen for the season Memorial Day weekend.