Hersheypark Halloween Named Top 10 Theme Park Halloween Event in U.S.

Award-Winning Family and Haunt Event in Hershey Runs Through Nov. 1, 2026

Written by: Amanda Polyak

The results are in! For the fourth consecutive year, Hersheypark Halloween was named among the top 10 theme park Halloween events in the country. The seasonal event at Pennsylvania's largest amusement park ranked No. 8 overall in the USA Today 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

Twenty nominees across the country were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10BEST editors before being voted on by the public.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

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All-in-One Ticket for Family Fun and Frights

Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights presented by Reese's and Kit Kat® are underway, with five weekends remaining to get in the Halloween spirit in Hershey, Pa. The one-price admission includes access to both family-friendly daytime Halloween attractions and nighttime haunted houses and scare zones in celebration of five years of frights:

Five haunted houses with evolved storylines (starting nightly at 6 p.m.)
Five scare zones, including the new Reese's Depot Of Doom (starting nightly at 6 p.m.)
Thrills on 50 rides and attractions (weather and maintenance permitting)
Lights-out coaster rides on Wildcat's Revenge, Candymonium, Lightning Racer and Comet during the final hour of Hersheypark Halloween, plus dark rides on Laff Trakk all day long
Trick-or-treating for children ages 12 and under on the Hershey's Trick Or Treat Trail
Photos with Hershey Characters in Halloween costumes
Live entertainment in the Avenue of the Afterlife in The Boardwalk and the new Monster Meet & Shriek at Chevrolet Music Box Theatre
Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica starting Oct. 16 (included with Hersheypark admission via the bridge)

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Feed Your Fears

Visitors can enjoy seasonal flavors throughout Hersheypark with more than 60 limited-time treats, savory eats, and cocktails available for purchase. Guests looking to sample these options can buy the Hersheypark Halloween Tasting Pass, which includes five frightfully delicious snacks, desserts or beverages chosen from more than 30 specialty items across 11 park locations.

Additionally, Spirit's Rooftop Bar at The Chocolatier is open, showcasing a record 19 new cocktail creations served in multi-weekend phases! On the patio overlooking Chocolatetown, guests can also feed their fears with sinful shareables and dreadfully delicious desserts.

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Event Hours and Tickets

Event hours are as follows:

Fridays: Hersheypark Halloween 5–10 p.m.; Dark Nights 6–11 p.m.
Saturdays: Hersheypark Halloween noon–10 p.m.; Dark Nights 6–11 p.m.
Sundays: Hersheypark Halloween noon–9 p.m.; Dark Nights 6–10 p.m.

Great ticket offers are available on Hersheypark.com, including a Family 4-Pack Bundle for $55 per person plus taxes and fees. We hope to see you there!

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