Celebrate National Christmas Tree Day 2024 in Hershey, PA

If you’re planning a visit to The Sweetest Place On Earth this holiday season, we’ve rounded up all the places where you can see beautifully decorated trees in honor of National Christmas Tree Day on Dec. 8 and throughout the season in Hershey, Pa.

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is open daily through Jan. 1, 2025 for guests to enjoy lights, rides, visits with Santa and all nine of his reindeer, signature hot chocolate and some sweet Christmas tree experiences. During the seasonal event, Hersheypark has decked its halls with more than 5 million lights, including a 50-foot Kissmas Tree with a Hershey’s KISS at the top. The tree is located in The Boardwalk region and serves as an iconic photo spot. 

Admission to Christmas Candylane also includes TREEville At The Boardwalk, a festive trail of 25 trees that share the stories of The Sweetest Place On Earth. Guests can grab a signature hot chocolate and walk through the paths of The Boardwalk At Hersheypark as they look at trees representing Hersheypark, ZooAmerica, Hershey Bears, Milton Hershey School and more.

The Official Resorts of Hersheypark

The Official Resorts of Hersheypark - The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge and Hersheypark Camping Resort - have decked the halls for the holidays. Guests staying at any of these properties will see beautiful Christmas trees and festive decorations in the lobbies.

The Hotel Hershey

The Hotel Hershey is beautiful all year, but there’s something extra sweet about seeing the property adorned in lights, garland and Christmas trees during the holiday season. As you enter the main lobby, you’ll be greeted by a classy display of white poinsettias and miniature trees decorated in gold and chocolate brown ornaments that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. But while on the property, there are two additional trees you’ll want to see. 

Just upstairs from the main lobby, a gorgeous tree decorated in red, green and gold towers over the historic Fountain Lobby, which was designed like a Spanish courtyard to reflect our founder Milton Hershey's travels. This spot is a favorite holiday photo backdrop and a tradition for many guests to visit year after year. After taking a photo, head outside through the formal gardens to Harvest Plaza, where you'll find another beautiful Christmas tree that our Hershey Characters helped us light during our annual Tree Lighting ceremony earlier this season.

Hershey Lodge

The lobby of Hershey Lodge becomes even cozier this time of year with the addition of holiday decor, including the Lodge’s beautiful Christmas tree. This year, the tree is decorated with snowflakes, chocolate brown ornaments and Hershey’s Kisses, making for a sweet photo spot - maybe even with one of the Hershey Characters who roam the lobby on select dates and times.

Hersheypark Camping Resort

There are many trees across the 55 acres of Hersheypark Camping Resort, but a few have been decorated for the holidays this year. You’ll also find a Christmas tree and more holiday decorations at the front desk inside Historic Landis Barn, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season! Guests can take pictures in front of the tree, decorated with snowflakes and Hershey's treats, and admire a miniature village complete with a model train.

The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens

The annual Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens is a winter dreamscape of 10 beautifully decorated trees with twinkling lights; each tree is created by a talented local designer. Guests can also enjoy the 14-foot poinsettia tree in brilliant solid red and a stunning 8-foot bromeliad tree. Looking for the perfect family photo op? Guests can take a seat in the Comet roller coaster train car from Hersheypark fashioned as Santa's sleigh, pulled by who else but Comet, the reindeer! Plus, the Butterfly Atrium is decorated for the holidays, with hundreds of exotic butterflies from around the world flying amongst the tropical setting!