Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Open Through January 3, 2027
Santa and His Reindeer Have Arrived in Hershey to Kick Off 2026 Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Hershey! Santa and all nine of his reindeer have officially arrived at Hersheypark for the start of Hersheypark Christmas Candylane tonight, Nov. 13. The reindeer have been a holiday staple at Hersheypark for more than 25 years.
The USA TODAY 10Best-nominated event at the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania runs on select dates and all weekends through Jan. 3, 2027, with more than 5 million lights, rides, an enhanced TREEville grove and all-new offerings like a Fire & Ice Experience.
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Event
A holiday tradition for more than 40 years, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane features the following only-in-Hershey experiences included with a ticket:
- More than 5 million lights - the most of any amusement park in the state - including the NOEL light show presented by Highmark synchronized to holiday music along Spring Creek
- Santa and all nine of his reindeer cared for by ZooAmerica experts for guests to see in the themed Mary N. Bright Airfield
- Enhanced TREEville presented by Hershey's with candy-themed trees and treat stops (opens to the public on Nov. 14)
- NEW Estate Of Evil Holiday Open House (opens to the public on Nov. 14)
- NEW Fire & Ice Experience (runs Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 27-Dec. 27)
- Select family rides and coasters, including NEW festive overlays at Holly Jolly Laff Trakk and Twin Turnpike
- Return of Twinkling Thru Time holiday show inside the heated Chevrolet Music Box Theatre
- Sweet Greets with the Hershey Characters in their winter apparel
Buy Online and Save
Guests can save more than 45 percent on Christmas Candylane tickets when purchased on Hersheypark.com through this Sunday, Nov 15. The tickets purchased during the Christmas Candylane Presale offer are valid through Jan. 3, 2027.
A great gift option, 2027 Hersheypark Season Passes are on sale now. New this year, Season Passes include the rest of 2026 for free, so guests can buy now and visit during Hersheypark Christmas Candylane.
