Things To Do In Hershey, PA in June 2023
Top Attractions and Events in The Sweetest Place On Earth This Month
Hello, June! The summer season in Hershey, Pa. has officially begun. Keep reading to discover the sweetest things to do all month long.
Wildcat’s Revenge Opens June 2
New for summer 2023, the highly-anticipated Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid coaster opens to the public on June 2. Wildcat’s Revenge adds a new steel track with unique elements to the wooden framework for a one-of-a-kind thrilling ride experience found only at Hersheypark.
Riders will sit in one of three custom trains, climb a 140-foot hill, plunge into an 82-degree drop and stalk their prey through four inversions, including the World’s Largest Underflip.
Wildcat's Revenge is the 15th coaster at Hersheypark, making Hersheypark the home to the most coasters in the Northeast!
Hersheypark is Open Daily for Summer
This is THE summer to visit Hershey! Hersheypark amusement park is now open every day through Sept. 4 for unlimited family fun, chocolate around every corner and lots of coaster riding!
Summer tickets include three parks in one with more than 70 thrilling coasters and family rides, The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park with 16 water attractions and an 11-acre zoo.
See A Show in Hershey
June brings sweet family-friendly entertainment, comedy, concerts, and Broadway musicals to Hershey! Tickets are still available for the shows coming to GIANT Center and Hershey Theatre this month at HersheyEntertainment.com.
June 4 at GIANT Center: Stars on Ice (4 p.m.)
Olympic Champion Nathan Chen and U.S. Olympic Medalists Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier, Madison Chock & Evan Bates, and Jason Brown will lead an international cast of skating’s finest, including Canadian icon Kurt Browning, Canadian Dance Champions Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, four-time Japanese Champion Satoko Miyahara and more! Plus, newly-crowned gold medalists from the 2023 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships, Ilia Malinin and Isabeau Levito!
June 13-18 at Hershey Theatre: SIX The Musical (times vary)
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
June 22 at GIANT Center: Bill Burr (8 p.m.)
An Emmy and Grammy nominated comedian, Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage. Bill’s Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts, his arena and amphitheater tour, Bill Burr (Slight Return), toured across North America throughout 2022 and on August 21, Bill made history as the first comedian to perform at Fenway Park.
June 27 at Hershey Theatre: Diana Ross (7:30 p.m.)
Diana Ross, global icon and legendary entertainer, songwriter, producer, and film and television actress, is bringing “The Music Legacy Tour 2023” to Hershey, Pa. This highly-anticipated tour is set to dazzle audiences nationwide with a lifetime of no. 1 chart-topping songs, featuring hit-after-hit from Ross’ solo career catalog and as the lead singer of The Supremes. These rare events promise to be an unforgettable celebration of Ross’ legacy and the impact she has on her millions of fans worldwide.
June 29 at GIANT Center: Falling In Reverse with special guest Ice Nine Kills (6:30 p.m.)
Platinum-selling rock band Falling In Reverse is bringing its headlining summer 2023 tour, “The Popular Monstour,” featuring Ice Nine Kills to GIANT Center. Slaughter to Prevail and Catch Your Breath will join the bands for a thrilling night of hard rock in Hershey, Pa.
Breakfast with The Hershey Characters at The Chocolatier
Start your morning off with a delicious breakfast buffet joined by some of your favorite Hershey friends! During our new interactive dining experience, guests will enjoy breakfast and specialty cocktails alongside their chocolatey friends on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer season. This fun and memorable mealtime moment is only available at The Chocolatier and is the perfect way to kickstart your visit to Hersheypark. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and lasts through 10:30 a.m. each day, and reservations are required. Character availability varies by day.
Dates: June 17-18 and 24-25, July 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30, Aug. 5-6
Daily Activities Return to ZooAmerica This Summer
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is open daily with extended hours this summer for guests to explore the wild of North America. The 11-acre zoo recently welcomed a new female elk named Phoebe. The 2-year-old from Elk County Elk Farm is living in the back portion of the elk habitat while she settles in.
This summer, the Zoo team is bringing back daily activities, included with admission, where guests can see an animal feeding, training activity or enrichment item at 2 p.m. View the activities calendar for the featured animal of the day.
Regular admission for guests ages 9-61 is $15 plus taxes and fees. Admission for juniors ages 3-8 and seniors ages 62+ is $13 plus taxes and fees. Children 2 and under are free. Entrance to ZooAmerica is free to all ZooAmerica Annual Pass Holders and Hersheypark Season Pass Holders. ZooAmerica admission is also included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark only by accessing the Zoo from the bridge inside Hersheypark during posted Park hours. Please note that ZooAmerica and Hersheypark hours vary. Guests interested in visiting ZooAmerica separately can purchase a daily admission ticket.
Book A Sweet Getaway at the Official Resorts of Hersheypark
Make sweet family memories with an early summer getaway at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! Guests can save on a multi-night stay this month with popular summer packages, including the 2-Day Stay & Play Package and 3-Night Sweet Stay Package at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge. Or, celebrate National Camping Month with the Hersheypark Summer Camping Package at Hersheypark Camping Resort.
This summer, resort guests can make a splash at the resorts’ outdoor pool complexes, open daily for the summer season through Labor Day. Plus, enjoy daily resort activities ranging from Hershey Character appearances to s’mores roasts to chocolate bingo and more.
Check out our guides to The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, and Hersheypark Camping Resort to help you prepare for a sweet summer visit!
Relax With Summer Spa Treatments
The Spa At The Hotel Hershey and MeltSpa by Hershey day spa mark the return of their summer seasonal treatments this month! Treat yourself to a day of pampering at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey with summer spa packages like the Vacation For A Day Package, Sweet Summer Sampler or Citrus Sensation Package. Or, indulge in the Summer Strawberry Collection at MeltSpa by Hershey with treatments including the Summer Strawberry Immersion, Manicure and Pedicure.
These refreshing services will be available from June 1 through Aug. 31, so grab your friends for a spa day or schedule a day for yourself to leave you feeling relaxed and ready for the summer sun.
Enjoy Sweet Outdoor Dining
It’s patio season in Hershey! As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, join us for sweet outdoor dining (weather permitting) at the below locations across the destination:
- The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio at Hersheypark
- Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar in downtown Hershey
- Devon Seafood + Steak in downtown Hershey
- Trevi 5 Italian restaurant at The Hotel Hershey
- Harvest restaurant inspired by local and regional ingredients at The Hotel Hershey
- Revelry Chophouse, Bar & Patio at Hershey Lodge
Work In The Sweetest Place On Earth
We are hiring across our destination! Available positions include:
- Hersheypark Entertainment Complex
- Utilities & Clean-Up Crew
- Ride Operator/Lifeguard
- Food & Beverage
- Official Resorts
- Recreation
- Housekeeping
- Bell/Valet
- Restaurants
- Cook
- Server
- Bartender
- Spas
- Massage Technician
- Spa Reception/Host
- Nail Technician
A comprehensive list of individual positions, job descriptions, and team member perks can be found on the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts career website.
