Spring is officially here! The beginning of longer days, warm weather, and Hersheypark reopening are just a few of the reasons to be excited for a new season. Add in sweet deals and a wide variety of things to do and you’ll see why spring is such a sweet time to visit Hershey.  

Here are a few of our top suggestions of what to see and do:

Hersheypark  Reopens for Springtime In The Park 

After a long winter waiting for the return of coaster rides, Hersheypark is gearing up for its Springtime In The Park seasonal event for three fun-filled weekends in April. Guests can enjoy the park rides and coasters, snap a #HersheyparkHappy photo with their favorite Hershey Characters, and grab a bite to eat at one of the delicious dining locations in Hershey’s Chocolatetown. 

Plus, for a limited time, park-goers can save more than 35% when purchasing tickets online with the Best Price of the Year offer before March 31. 

Visit ZooAmerica

ZooAmerica is open daily this spring for guests to visit over 200 animals native to the North American region. Explore the numerous habitats of this 11-acre wildlife park and be greeted by animals such as bears, wolves, alligators, big cats, snakes, otters, and many more. 

Entrance to ZooAmerica is free to all Hersheypark Season Pass Holders and is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark only when entered via the Hersheypark bridge during park hours. ZooAmerica annual pass holders can enjoy unlimited year-round visits to the zoo. Or, purchase a daily admission ticket here.

Enjoy Best Rates on Accommodations

Spring is the perfect time to book a stay at one of the Official Resorts of Hersheypark. See the beautiful tulips begin to bloom all over the resort grounds, and enjoy outdoor activities such as s’mores roasts, glow putting, and scavenger hunts as they return in April. 

Please note availability is very limited for April weekends.

It's also the best time to plan for a summer getaway. Guests who book by March 31 will save big on accommodations with the Best Rates of Summer, including in popular resort packages at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, and Hersheypark Camping Resort. Reservations include FREE resort benefits, such as the best price on Hersheypark tickets, on-site shuttle service, free or discounted tickets to local attractions and much more. 

The packages below are available on select dates starting in April.

• Hersheypark Summer Camping Package at Hersheypark Camping Resort
• 2-Day Stay And Play Package at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge
• 3-Night Sweet Stay Package at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge

Save Room for Ice Cream

Warmer temperatures in Hershey means ice cream season is upon us! There is no better place for ice cream than Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor located inside Hershey’s Chocolatetown. Here, expert Ice Creamologists have crafted more than a dozen ice cream flavors and creations such as a Reese's Cupfusion Sundae, Warm Cinnamon Sticky Bun Ice Cream Sandwich, or the King Size Sundae, which features five scoops of ice cream, confetti cake, and unlimited toppings. 

View the full menu here.

Indulge in Seasonal Spa Treatments

Now is the best time to experience the rejuvenating spring treatments offered at our two chocolate spas. Pamper yourself with treatments like the Milk & Honey Wrap, Herbal Meadow Sea Salt Scrub, or a Mojito Massage at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey. Also featured this season is the Coconut Lime Rasmopolitan Manicure and Pedicure. A sweet treatment filled with a citrine beach milk bath, rasmopolitan scrub, and hydrating coconut-lime moisturizer.

Head over to MeltSpa by Hershey to experience the Coconut Lime Collection, back for the season! Spa guests can relax and refresh with a coconut lime body scrub, body wrap, immersion, manicure, and pedicure that will leave you smelling citrusy and sweet. Plus our chocolate treatments are always available year-round.

Entertainment

GIANT Center and Hershey Theatre have an exciting lineup of performances coming up with shows for all ages! See the list below and buy tickets today here.

• March 25: Lewis Black Off The Rails at Hershey Theatre at 8 p.m.
• March 26: Brothers Osborne at Hershey Theatre at 8 p.m.
• March 30: Greta Van Fleet at GIANT Center at 7 p.m.
• April 1-3: Blue Man Group at Hershey Theatre. Times vary.
• April 1-3: Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate at GIANT Center. Times vary.
• April 10: The Beach Boys at Hershey Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
• April 13: Elton John at GIANT Center at 8 p.m.
• April 15: Shinedown: The Revolution’s Live Tour at GIANT Center at 7 p.m. 
• April 22: Whose Live Anyway? at Hershey Theatre at 8 p.m.
• April 29: Stars on Ice at GIANT Center at 7:30 p.m
• May 3-8: Hairspray at Hershey Theatre. Times vary.

Hershey Gardens Is In Bloom 

What better way to embrace the new season than by visiting 23 acres of beautiful blooming plant life? Hershey Gardens is home to 13 themed gardens, seasonal displays, and an assortment of flowers, shrubs, and trees for guests of all ages to enjoy. Kids can immerse themselves in the Children’s Garden and Butterfly Atrium. Or get up close and personal with crawling creatures inside the Conservatory’s Bug Zone. 

Tickets to Hershey Gardens are included with a stay at Hershey Lodge and The Hotel Hershey and discounted with a stay at Hersheypark Camping Resort. Purchase general admission tickets here.

Golf At Hershey Country Club 

Those staying at an Official Resort of Hersheypark can schedule a tee-time at one of the award-winning golf courses at Hershey Country Club. Each course (East Course, West Course, and Spring Creek) provides a unique playing experience geared toward varying skill levels. Need to sharpen up your skills before teeing off? Head over to the practice facility and take advantage of the driving range, practice tees, pitching area, and putting greens to work on all aspects of your game. 

The East Course is open year-round and Spring Creek is scheduled to open on March 25. Stay tuned for the reopening date of the West Course. 

Learn more about Hershey Country Club and its courses here.