21 Things To Do in Hershey, PA this November 2024
Top Attractions and Events in The Sweetest Place On Earth This Month
Hello, November! From Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, to dining events, live shows and more…here are 21 things happening in The Sweetest Place On Earth this month.
Fall Fun
Fall Weekend at Hersheypark
Nov. 9 - 10
Hersheypark amusement park is open from 12-8 p.m. for a Fall Weekend. It’s not Halloween or Christmas, but an extra Hersheypark weekend in the middle of two seasons for extra fun.
Weather permitting, guests can enjoy thrills on seven coasters: Candymonium, Cocoa Cruiser, Jolly Rancher Remix, Laff Trakk, sooperdooperLooper, Wild Mouse and Wildcat’s Revenge. Select family-friendly attractions and dining locations will also be open. Plus, visitors can experience ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, included in the one-price Hersheypark admission when accessing the Zoo from the bridge inside the Park from 12-4:30 p.m.
Visit ZooAmerica
Open Select Dates from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is open almost every day in November from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (it is closed on Nov. 4 and Thanksgiving Day). This month is a great time to visit the 11-acre zoo in Hershey, as many North American animals in the outdoor habitats, like 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. Juniors and seniors are $14.50 plus taxes and fees. Children 2 and younger are free.
Please note that the Zoo naturalists care for the reindeer inside Hersheypark, so a Christmas Candylane ticket is required to view them.
Have A Pumpkin Spice Spa Day
Available through Nov. 30
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
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
Select Dates Starting Nov. 15
A holiday tradition for more than 40 years, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is open to the public on select dates from Nov. 15 through Jan. 1, with daily operations starting Dec. 12 (closed Christmas Day).
Christmas Candylane features five million lights decking the 121-acre amusement park, holiday thrills on select family rides and seven coasters, a new home for Santa and all nine of his reindeer, TREEville trail (opens Dec. 6) with trees decorated to themes you can only see in Hershey through the water park, and Sweet Greets with the Hershey Characters donning their coziest winter apparel—all included with a ticket. Guests can also warm up with more hot chocolate varieties than ever, with signature hot chocolate, new boozy hot chocolate offerings and a hot chocolate bar. One-of-a-kind sweet treats, including a new Kissmas TREEts Collectible snack container, are also available.
Save the date for savings! Guests can buy early and save when a special Countdown to Candylane pre-sale begins on Nov. 4 and runs through opening night on Nov. 15. General Any-Day 2024 tickets can be used on any operating day through Jan. 1, 2025. Current 2024 Season Pass Holders can enjoy unlimited visits to Christmas Candylane as part of their year-long perks. 2025 Season Passes are on sale now with a Season Pass+ option that includes unlimited visits and perks to Hersheypark for the remainder of the 2024 operating year and all of 2025 - a great gift idea, too!
Hershey Sweet Lights Presented by PPL
Select Dates Starting Nov. 15
Just minutes away from Hersheypark is the separately ticketed Hershey Sweet Lights presented by PPL drive-through attraction, which begins Nov. 15-17 and then is open nightly from Nov. 22 through Jan. 1, 2025; hours vary.
Hershey Sweet Lights presented by PPL features two miles of fields and wooded trails decorated with nearly 600 illuminated, animated displays, such as The 12 Days of Christmas, an Enchanted Forest and Hersheypark rides.
This year, Hershey Sweet Lights presented by PPL features three new Hershey-themed displays that showcase the iconic coasters and 13-time Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears, as well as an all-new region inspired by the Northern Lights! Plus, guests can enjoy a new arrival experience with festive food and retail bundles for purchase, enhancements to the Victorian Village portion of the attraction, and a new Candy Cane Forest exit boasting uplit trees and light displays.
Tickets will be available for purchase on Hersheypark.com starting Nov. 4. Guests can save when purchasing Hershey Sweet Lights admission in advance online before 5 p.m. on the day of their visit.
Holiday Spirit’s Rooftop Bar at The Chocolatier
Select Dates Starting Nov.15
Back by popular demand is Holiday Spirit’s Rooftop Bar at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio and operating on Christmas Candylane evenings. The festive patio event features spiked hot chocolate for guests ages 21 and older, over-the-top hot chocolate for kids, a Chocuterie board to make your own hot chocolate, a tabletop s’mores kit and more overlooking the Chocolatetown region.
Breakfast With Santa at The Chocolatier
Saturdays, Sundays & Select Fridays Starting Nov. 29
Back by popular demand, The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio will host a Breakfast With Santa from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22 and Dec. 24 from 8-10 a.m.
Availability is filling up quickly, so those interested in enjoying a delicious breakfast with hints of chocolate, kids’ activities and lots of family fun alongside the big man should make a reservation now. Guests ages 12 and older are $35.95. Kids ages 3-11 are $22.95. Children 2 and under are free. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
Live Events
This month, hoop-de-do and dickory dock your way down to GIANT Center and Hershey Theatre for comedy, hit Broadway musicals, fan-favorite seasonal shows and so much more!
Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Nov. 1 - 3 at Hershey Theatre
“Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations” is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
State Ballet of Ukraine Presents Swan Lake
Nov. 7 at Hershey Theatre
Talented Ukrainian dancers take the stage to bring the timeless tale of Swan Lake to life. With hand-painted scenery crafted by a team of skilled Ukrainian artists, Swan Lake is a renowned ballet that weaves a tale of love, passion, and tragedy
Jim Gaffigan
Nov. 8 at GIANT Center
Seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer and producer, Jim Gaffigan, brings his “Barely Alive” comedy tour to Hershey, Pa.
Air Supply
Nov. 8 at Hershey Theatre
Australian pop/rock duo Air Supply bring “The Lost in Love Experience” to Hershey, Pa.
Jessie Murph
Nov. 12 at Hershey Theatre
19-year-old vocal powerhouse Jessie Murph announced the second leg of her “In The Sticks” North American headline tour, including a stop at Hershey Theatre.
Pentatonix - Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour
Nov. 17 at GIANT Center
Pentatonix’s holiday tradition returns with their biggest Christmas tour yet. The festive quintet will return to the road to celebrate this year’s holiday season.
Derek Hough - Dance for the Holidays
November 22 at Hershey Theatre
Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays is a joyous celebration of the most festive time of the year. Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers will bring fan-favorite holiday tunes to life through dance, from well-sung classics to modern pop hits, paired with the incredible choreography, exciting stage production and dance mastery that audiences have come to expect.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Lost Christmas Eve
Nov. 23 at GIANT Center
This year's tour marks the grand return of “THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE”. Guests can expect an all-new, dazzling spectacle packed with pyrotechnics, lasers and the incredible storytelling. The celebration continues with a high-energy second set featuring the group's greatest hits and fan-favorites.
HAMILTON
November 26 through December 8 at Hershey Theatre
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, HAMILTON is the revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation. This epic saga follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation.
See A Hershey Bears Game
Dates Vary
Join in the action at GIANT Center with the American Hockey League affiliate of the Washington Capitals, the Hershey Bears. The back-to-back Calder Cup champions are at home for several promotion-filled games in November, including Hometown Heroes Night on Nov. 11 and Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 30.
Dining
Wild Game & Mushroom Menus at Hershey Lodge
Nov. 11 - 24
The culinary team at Hershey Lodge is excited to offer limited-time Wild Game & Mushroom menus at two of it's 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 Bison Tartare or a Oven Roasted Sausage Stuffed Crimini Mushrooms, to entrees like Crispy Fried Quail and Venison Braciole, plus a variety of seasonal desserts and recommended wine pairings. Regular restaurant menus will also be available.
Trivia Nights at The Chocolatier
Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Calling all trivia fans! The Chocolatier hosts Trivia every Tuesday in November from 6-8 p.m. for fun trivia games. Participants can enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks while playing for a chance to win a prize each week. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Dinner with Coco The Bear at The Chocolatier
Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Coco The Bear, The Official Mascot of the Hershey Bears, makes a special appearance at The Chocolatier on Thursdays in November from 5-7 p.m. During the event, kids can enjoy a free dessert with the purchase of a kid’s entree. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Overnight Getaways
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. 8-10. This package includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast, and a 1-Day Hersheypark ticket for each guest.
On select dates starting Nov. 15, 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.
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Join Our Team
Searching for the sweetest seasonal job? We are hiring part-time and seasonal positions at Hersheypark Entertainment Complex! Available positions include:
- Attractions/Ride Operator
- Food & Beverage
- Safety and Security
- Wheelchair and Stroller Rental Associates
Other full-time and part-time positions across our destination include:
- Spas
- Massage Therapist
- Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician
- Official Resorts
- Restaurants (cook, server, banquets)
- Front Desk Operations
- Housekeeping
- Internships
- Culinary
- Hospitality Internship Program
- 2025 Hersheypark Leadership Development Internship Program
View a list of all available positions, job descriptions and team member perks on the Hershey Entertainment and Resorts careers website, and get ready to find your next career opportunity at The Sweetest Place On Earth!
