FUN FALL EVENTS IN HERSHEY, PA

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Don’t be sad that summer is ending! There are new adventures to discover at The Sweetest Place on Earth! There's still plenty to look forward to in Hershey, PA. Take a look at this fun line-up and make some plans for a sweet escape.

Disclosure: I am a proud member of the Hershey's Sweetest Families panel, which enables me to bring you info and posts all about Hersheypark and Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Properties. Some of the information in this post came directly from press releases. You can read all of my Hershey posts here.

Hersheypark - SeptemberThat’s right, the Summer Season still runs select dates through September (The Boardwalk at Hersheypark closes September 2nd). Check the Hersheypark calendar and plan a final summer getaway before the Fall Season really begins!

The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival - September Not to be missed is The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival. The Hotel Hershey's annual Wine & Food Festival returns for the 10th year Sept. 6-8, 2019. New this year are a rosé tasting class and a guided tasting with the first female winemaker of the year. Reservations are required for all events except the Grand Tasting and can be made by calling 717-534-8800. Additional information about The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival weekend can be found at: http://www.hersheypa.com/things-to-do/dining/wine-food-fest.php

photo courtesy of Hotel Hershey

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - SeptemberWhat could be better than seeing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory right in Hershey, PA? 'Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' is coming to Hershey Theatre for eight performances September 10-15, 2019, with various showtimes. Here's a little bit about the show: "Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is Hershey’s golden ticket, kicking off the Broadway season in the fall. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!" For more information, visit either www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.CharlieOnBroadway.com.

photo courtesy Hershey Theatre

Hersheypark in the Dark - OctoberHersheypark in the Dark begins October 18th! Check out your favorite rides and all 13 coasters, experience a chocolatey trick-or-treat adventure, go for a walk on the wild side at ZooAmerica, try some festive fall food, and so much more! Plus, exclusively for Hersheypark In The Dark, experience lights-out rides on Laff Trakk, Wildcat, Comet, and Lightning Racer® coasters. A trick-or-treat trail with 13 spooky stops will be set up for children 12 and under throughout Treatville Trick-or-Treat Trail in Hersheypark, ZooAmerica and Hershey Hallow. Costumes are welcomed but not required to receive a free treat bag. Live entertainment will include 'Screaming Mummies,' a band of misfit mummies performing throwback Halloween tunes; a Hershey Characters Glow Dance Party; and performances from 'Our Friends from the Sea' on select dates and times.Festive food and beverage offerings, such as Pumpkin King Size Shakes, pumpkin funnel cakes and s’mores made with cookies and peanut butter cups, will be available for purchase Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures - OctoberDisney on Ice has an amazing new show coming to Hershey this October. It sounds like something for the whole family. Check out more info about the show here:"Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures is coming to Giant Center on October 17-20, 2019, for seven shows! Debuting this fall, Disney On Ice’s newest installment presented by industry leader Feld Entertainment Inc., will allow families to participate in an immersive road trip to create a multi-generational experience with stories brought to life through inventive, theatrical performances. While guests prepare to hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his friends for a high-octane ride, tour guides will engage and greet the audience for the adventure in store. Families will become an integral part of the narrative no matter where they are sitting through a variety of participatory elements built into the production, such as in-audience dance moments, a show-stopping version of Road Trip Karaoke and Toy Story 4 carnival games that everyone in the audience plays. Throughout it all, more than 50 guests will be placed at the center of the action on the ice when families are invited to ride in small groups in a specially-designed vehicle driven by Mickey Mouse or one of his pals, stopping at favorite Disney destinations, such as Motunui, the North Mountain and Metroville. Memorable characters will be introduced to the next generation, giving the audience magical elements that connect with everyone." For more information, visitwww.Hersh eyEntertainment.com or www.DisneyOnIce.com.