Hersheypark Christmas Candylane and Hershey Sweet Lights Open Nov. 12

The merriest event of the year in Hershey, Pa. is just around the corner, as Hersheypark Christmas Candylane and Hershey Sweet Lights presented by T-Mobile kick off on Nov. 12! Tickets are on sale now to experience lights, rides, Santa and his reindeer, limited-edition sweet treats and more in The Sweetest Place On Earth this holiday season. 

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane holiday attraction is open to the public on select dates from Nov. 12, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022, with daily operations starting Dec. 3 (closed Christmas Day). Hours vary by day.

Christmas Candylane features more than 5 million twinkling lights, including the dazzling NOEL light show with more than 250,000 dancing lights synchronized to Christmas music; a unique blend of thrilling coasters like Candymonium and family-friendly rides, weather permitting; an experience with Santa; TREEVILLE, a walk-through experience in The Boardwalk with more than a dozen decorated trees sharing the stories of The Sweetest Place On Earth beginning Dec. 3; holiday shopping in Hershey’s Chocolatetown; signature hot chocolate and other limited-edition sweet treats; and more.

Plus, 2021 marks 25 years of Santa’s reindeer making a special stop at Hersheypark during Christmas Candylane. Did you know Hersheypark is the only place in the Northeast where guests can get an up-close look at all nine live reindeer, including Rudolph? The reindeer will be at Hersheypark during all hours of operation from Nov. 19, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022.

Guests can save 40% when they purchase tickets on Hersheypark.com by Nov. 21; tickets are $44.95 with the sale and valid through Jan. 2, 2022. 2021 Season Pass Holders enjoy unlimited visits to Christmas Candylane as part of their year-long perks and guests purchasing 2022 Passes can add the rest of 2021 with unlimited visits for a great low price based on tier.

Hershey Sweet Lights Presented by T-Mobile 

Tickets are also on sale for Hershey Sweet Lights presented by T-Mobile. The drive-through attraction in Hershey, Pa., kicks off Nov. 12-15 and then is open nightly from Nov. 19 through Jan. 2, 2022.

Hershey Sweet Lights features two miles of fields and wooded trails decorated with nearly 600 illuminated, animated displays created from about 2 million LED lights. Guests can enjoy the lights from the comfort of their cars while listening to holiday music. Many of the displays follow unique themes like The 12 Days of Christmas, Fairy Tales, a Victorian Village and Hersheypark rides. 

Admission for a single car with up to 8 people ranges from $22.15 to $33.15 (varies by day) when purchased in advance online before 5 p.m. on the day of visit. On-site pricing without a pre-purchased ticket is $39.15 plus tax. A van (seats 9-15 people) is $44.15.