16 Things To Do in Hershey, PA This November 2025
Top Events Happening In The Sweetest Place On Earth This November
Hello, November! From Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, to dining events, live shows and more…here are the top things happening in The Sweetest Place On Earth this month.
Fall Fun
1. Wild Game & Mushroom Menus at Hershey Lodge
Nov. 7-23; Reservations highly recommended
The culinary team at Hershey Lodge is excited to offer limited-time Wild Game & Mushroom menus at two of its restaurants to celebrate hunting season in Pennsylvania. Guests who visit Revelry Chophouse, Bar + Patio or Fire & Grain can experience a variety of unique seasonal flavors with appetizers like Elk and Black Bean Chili or Porcini Mushroom Arancini, to entrees like Bison Ravioli or Grilled Swordfish, plus a variety of seasonal desserts and recommended wine pairings. Regular restaurant menus will also be available.
2. Fall Weekend at Hersheypark
Nov. 8-9; 12 to 8 p.m.
After Hersheypark Halloween ends on Nov. 2, we’re excited to celebrate autumn with a Fall Weekend at Hersheypark amusement park. Scheduled between the Halloween and Christmas operating seasons, guests can enjoy more than 40 rides, including seven coasters, weather and maintenance permitting. Tickets also include Character meet and greets, a seal and sea lion show and entrance to ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park (open until 4:30 p.m.) when entering from the bridge inside Hersheypark.
3. Have a Pumpkin Spice Spa Day
Available Through Nov. 30; Appointments Highly Encouraged
November is the last month to experience pumpkin-scented spa treatments in Hershey! Unwind at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey resort spa with treatments like the Pumpkin Spice Massage, Great Pumpkin Facial or Fall Pumpkin Package. Or, try the Pumpkin Spice Collection at MeltSpa by Hershey featuring treatments such as the Pumpkin Spice Body Wrap and Pumpkin Whip Perfecting Facial.
Holiday Happenings
4. Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
Select dates starting Nov. 14; Times vary
The holiday season in Hershey kicks off this month as Hersheypark Christmas Candylane opens to the public on select dates starting Nov. 14! A holiday tradition for more than 40 years, the seasonal event features the following only-in-Hershey experiences included with a ticket:
- Five million lights (the most in Pennsylvania) deck the 121-acre amusement park
- Holiday thrills on select family rides and seven coasters, plus the first winter for Twizzlers Twisted Gravity featuring a new light package
- Santa and all nine of his reindeer for guests to see up close in the Mary N. Bright Airfield
- NEW “Twinkling Thru Time” holiday show in the heated Chevrolet Music Box Theatre
- Sweet Greets with the Hershey Characters donning their coziest winter apparel
- TREEville Trail with trees decorated to themes you can only see in The Sweetest Place On Earth (beginning Nov. 26)
For a limited time, guests can save when they purchase Hersheypark Christmas Candylane tickets online for $46.99 plus taxes and fees. Tickets purchased through the Pre-Sale are valid on any public operating day from Nov. 8 through Jan. 4, 2026. General Any-Day 2025 tickets are valid on any operating day through Jan. 4, 2026.
Current 2025 Season Pass Holders can enjoy unlimited visits to Christmas Candylane as part of their year-long perks. 2026 Season Passes are on sale now with a Season Pass+ option that includes unlimited visits and perks to Hersheypark for the remainder of the 2025 operating year and all of 2026 - a great gift idea, too!
5. Hershey Sweet Lights
Open Nightly starting Nov. 14; Times vary
Hershey Sweet Lights is a separately ticketed drive-through light experience located outside of Hersheypark. Guests can enjoy nearly 600 illuminated, animated light displays along two miles of fields and wooded trails from the comfort of their car. Displays include The 12 Days of Christmas, an Enchanted Forest, Hersheypark rides and a Northern Lights area.
Prices vary depending on the date you select and the type of vehicle. Single cars (seats up to 8 people) range from $29.99 to $34.99. Vans (seats 9-15 people) are $59.15. Please visit Hersheypark.com to purchase tickets for significant savings.
6. Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
Daily Starting Friday, Nov. 21; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Thanksgiving Day)
Hershey Gardens signature holiday event returns to the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory this month! The Christmas Tree Showcase features 11 holiday trees, each decorated by a different local designer, 14-foot and 8-foot poinsettia trees, plus the historic Hersheypark Comet coaster car! The Butterfly Atrium will be decorated for the holidays, too. The Christmas Tree Showcase is included in general admission.
7. Crafty Christmas Creations at Hershey Gardens
Saturday, Nov. 22 & Nov. 29; 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Perfect for kids of all ages! Youngsters can create their own holiday craft, inspired by nature at Hershey Gardens; located in the Education Center in The Children's Garden, this event is included in general admission.
Live Events AT GIANT Center
8. Bert Kreischer
Saturday, Nov. 15; 7 p.m.
Renowned comedian Bert Kreischer returns to the stage in 2025 with his brand-new tour, “Permission To Party.” The tour features more than 40 dates across the U.S., including a visit to GIANT Center.
Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comics in the business, a movie star, a leading podcaster and an entrepreneur.
9. Warren Zeiders
Saturday, Nov. 22; 7:30 p.m.
A native of The Sweetest Place On Earth, breakout country music star Warren Zeiders will perform at GIANT Center as part of his 27-date “Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour”. Zeiders is a true road warrior and shows no signs of slowing down, playing bigger markets and bigger venues. The 2025 “Relapse” tour dates follow his successful 2023-24 “Pretty Little Poison” headlining tour, which sold out more than 55 shows across the U.S. and Canada, including a standout performance at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and appearances at major festivals. At just 25 years old, Zeiders has already surpassed 3.6 billion global career streams.
10. Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Sunday, Nov. 23; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will return to Hershey, Pa., for two shows as part of their highly anticipated 2025 winter tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More.” The show comes to life with a special production featuring a second set of hits and fan favorites, including a 25th anniversary salute to “Beethoven’s Last Night,” along with pyros, lasers and the powerful storytelling that has captured the hearts of generations.
11. Matt Rife
Friday, Nov. 28; 8 p.m.
Hugely popular comedian Matt Rife will visit GIANT Center as part of his 2025 “Stay Golden Tour.” Produced by Live Nation, the tour will see Rife playing the biggest rooms of his career thus far, with 32 arena and amphitheater dates across North America. The “Stay Golden Tour” follows Rife’s wildly successful “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which saw the comedian sell over 600,000 tickets across 250+ shows in less than 48 hours following the announcement in June 2023. The multi-year tour included shows across North America, Europe, the U.K. and Australia.
Please note that tickets for this event are currently sold out.
12. Cheer On The Hershey Bears
Dates and Times Vary
The Hershey Bears continue their 2025-26 season – their 88th season of play as the oldest continuously operating team in the American Hockey League – with six home games at GIANT Center in November. Promo nights this month include the Hometown Heroes game on Nov. 9 with military-themed activities and recognition throughout the evening, as well as Hersheypark Pass Night on Nov. 16 where all fans will receive a 2026 Hersheypark ticket, valid for one-day admission through June 30, 2026.
Around Town
13. Author Of “Thrill Ride: The Transformation Of Hersheypark” Book Signing at The Hershey Story Museum
Wednesday, Nov. 5; 6 to 7 p.m.
Published author and Penn State Harrisburg professor Dr. John R. Haddad will hold a presentation and book signing for his latest book, “Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark” at The Hershey Story Museum. "Thrill Ride" takes readers on a journey through Hersheypark’s transformation from a traditional amusement park for chocolate factory employees to a major attraction enjoyed by millions. He will also present highlights of Hersheypark’s fascinating story and share his inspiration for writing the book. The event is free, with the book available for purchase at the museum shop.
14. Seasonal Eats, Sips and Events at The Chocolatier
The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio is open daily for lunch and dinner. In addition to the regular Fun-To-Table menu, diners can order from a seasonal menu of fall-inspired shareables, entrées, desserts and cocktails for guests 21 and older.
Guests can also enjoy a weekday special, featuring $10 flatbreads and $12 milkshakes, as well as select shareables, every Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Later this month, Breakfast With Santa returns to The Chocolatier! The family-friendly event is offered on Saturdays and Sundays, plus select Fridays from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 from 8-10:45 a.m. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and tons of holiday family fun. Reservations are required and can be made online.
15. Visit ZooAmerica
Open Daily in November; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (closed on Thanksgiving Day)
It’s a sweet month to visit ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, as many North American animals in the outdoor habitats, such as the gray wolves, river otters and Canada Lynx, are more active when the temperature drops.
Tickets are available for purchase online or at the ZooAmerica Admissions Building. Regular admission for guests ages 9-61 is $16.50 plus taxes and fees. Admission for juniors (ages 3-8) and seniors (ages 62 and above) is $14.50 plus taxes and fees. Children 2 and under are free.
ZooAmerica is included with a Hersheypark ticket only when accessed through the Hersheypark bridge during posted Park hours. Please note that the Zoo naturalists care for the reindeer at Hersheypark, so a Christmas Candylane ticket is required to view them.
Overnight Getaways
16. Book A Stay At An Official Resort of Hersheypark
With all of these things to do, you'll want to book an overnight getaway at one of the Official Resorts of Hersheypark to experience it all. Those looking to visit during Fall Weekend at Hersheypark can book the Fall Weekend Package at The Hotel Hershey or Hershey Lodge Nov. 7-9. This package includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast and a 1-Day Hersheypark ticket for each guest.
On select dates starting Nov. 14, guests can book holiday resort packages to ring in the season. The Hersheypark Christmas Candylane 1-Night and 2-Night packages at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge include deluxe accommodations, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane tickets, breakfast and more. Or, head to Hersheypark Camping Resort and book the Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Camping Package featuring Park tickets and accommodations. All guests receive Free Resort Benefits like free front gate shuttle service and preview hours at Hersheypark.
