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May
2026
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Hersheypark Open Daily for Summer

Two New Water Play Areas to Debut Over Memorial Day 2026

Written by: Amanda Polyak

Hersheypark amusement park is now open daily through Sept. 7 (Labor Day) for its 120th summer season, with new water park splashes and special events and activations in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. 

The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania features three parks in one this summer – all accessible via a single admission. Guests can enjoy more than 70 rides, including the most coasters in the Northeast, a full water park (open May 24 through Sept. 7) and an 11-acre zoo. 

Two new water play areas, The Inlet and The Island at Bayside Pier, will debut this weekend in The Boardwalk at Hersheypark water park. The enhancements feature 45 aquatic elements and are designed to offer even more ways to reach the thrills faster and cool off.

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All-American Summer Celebration

Hersheypark celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic events and activations all summer long, including the following: 

  • Multiple dates of fireworks presented by HERSHEY’S on May 23 at 9:15 p.m. and July 3, July 4 and Aug. 8 at 10:15 p.m.
  • ALL-NEW live music show, Sweet Land of Liberty: A Celebration of the American Songbook, in the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre venue from May 29 through Sept. 7
  • Select Americana-themed rides and red, white and blue light packages and decor
  • Hershey Characters dressed in their festive best
  • Limited-time food and drink, including a Star-Spangled King Size Shake (only available in July)
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New Ways to Save

Hersheypark is celebrating 120 years of Hersheypark Happy this summer by offering new ways to save more than 60 percent on admission with tickets as low as $34.99 when guests select their visit date. A variety of offers are available only for purchase on Hersheypark.com through May 31. 

For endless summer fun, guests should consider the Hersheypark Summer Fun Card, which includes unlimited visits from the date of purchase through Labor Day for just $99 when purchased online.