Things To Do in Hershey, PA: June 2024
Top Events Happening in The Sweetest Place On Earth This Month
Happy June! The summer season in The Sweetest Place On Earth is in full swing, and there are so many things to do all month long. Keep reading for some of our top picks.
Visit Hersheypark Daily
Hersheypark amusement park is now open every day through Sept. 2 (Labor Day), with more summer hours, new coaster ride experiences on Skyrush and Comet, new entertainment offerings celebrating 50 years of Hershey Characters and more.
Also open daily through Sept 2. (weather permitting) is The Boardwalk At Hersheypark water park. The Boardwalk features something fun for everyone in the family - with thrill-seekers able to enjoy racing slides on Whitecap Racer and rocket through high-speed tunnels on Breaker’s Edge Water Coaster, while others can soak up 1,360 feet of sweet, tubular relaxation on the Intercoastal Waterway lazy river. The East Coast Waterworks attraction provides splashing fun for all ages, complete with nearly 600 interactive water toys, seven slides, two crawl tunnels, and a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket!
Try Sweet New Summer Foods
Guests often come for the rides but stay for the treats at Hersheypark! This summer, the Hersheypark culinary team has whipped up some delectable savory offerings - from Nashville Hot Chicken Garlic Knots and Flatbread at Dispatch pizzeria to a rotating burger of the month at East Coast Burger Works location and three coaster dogs at the Berks stand. Anyone who didn't visit during Spring Weekends has to swing by Simply Chocolate to try one of the four new King Size Shake flavors for a sweet treat.
In Hershey's Chocolatetown, The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio is open daily this summer (hours vary) for guests with or without a Hersheypark ticket to enjoy lunch or dinner. New seasonal favorites include a Sticky Rib "Basket," Peach and Prosciutto Flatbread, Strawberry Milkshake and Mini Martini Flight. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Milton's Ice Cream Parlor and The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen are also open daily for 100% local dairy house-made ice cream, new sandwiches and decadent chocolate desserts.
Check out the 2024 Summer Food Guide for more delicious details.
Visit ZooAmerica
Park-goers can take a break from the thrills by visiting ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park to see dozens of animals native to North America, from black bears to river otters and Canada lynx. ZooAmerica is included in the one-price admission to Hersheypark only when accessed through the Hersheypark bridge during posted Park hours.
Regular admission to ZooAmerica for guests ages 9-61 is $16.50 plus taxes and fees. Admission for juniors ages 3-8 and seniors ages 62+ is $14.50 plus taxes and fees. Children 2 and under are free. ZooAmerica Pass Holders can enjoy unlimited year-round visits to the Zoo, and 2024 Hersheypark Season Pass Holders get into the Zoo for free, too.
See A Live Show
Concert-filled nights under the lights at Hersheypark Stadium are in full swing this June, while guests can still head inside to cool off at GIANT Center and Hershey Theatre for exciting shows this month. Tickets for most events in June are limited, so be sure to snag yours before they’re gone.
June 3: WWE Monday Night RAW at GIANT Center
June 15: Stevie Nicks at Hersheypark Stadium - POSTPONED to September 28, 2024
June 20: Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks at Hershey Theatre
June 28: Hootie & the Blowfish at Hersheypark Stadium
Planning ahead? Check out the full summer entertainment lineup headed to The Sweetest Place On Earth throughout the upcoming months.
Join Bears' Nation In The 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs
The Hershey Bears will look to defend their Calder Cup title in their pursuit of their 13th American Hockey League championship! The Bears take on the Cleveland Monsters in the already-underway Eastern Conference Finals of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. It’s a best-of-seven series, with the first two games in Hershey.
Game 2 will be Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the GIANT Center. Game 4 will take place in Cleveland on June 6, but have no fear, Bears’ Nation can watch it together in The Bears’ Den at Hershey Lodge during their Hershey Bears’ Watch Party starting at 6 p.m. If necessary, Game 6 would be Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m., and a decisive Game 7 would be Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
Tickets for all home games during the Eastern Conference Finals are on sale now with further information at HersheyBears.com.
Stay Overnight 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 stay this month with popular summer packages, including the guest-favorite Kids Stay, Play & Eat FREE Package - back for a limited time at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge. Or, celebrate National Camping Month with the Hersheypark Summer Camping Package, including Park tickets and accommodations at Hersheypark Camping Resort. Whether you pitch a tent, bring your RV, or stay in a cozy cabin or our NEW tiny home, there’s a sweet accommodation for every camper.
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.
Enjoy 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
- STACKS all-day breakfast and lunch restaurant at Hershey Lodge
Experience Summer Spa Treatments
The Spa At The Hotel Hershey and MeltSpa by Hershey 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, Scrub, 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.
Work in The Sweetest Place On Earth
From first jobs to full-time careers, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts offers employment opportunities for all levels of experience. Our team members enjoy sweet perks like FREE Hersheypark tickets, discounts around town, recognition programs, and so much more.
We are hiring across our destination! Available positions include:
- Hersheypark Entertainment Complex
- Attractions (Lifeguards and Ride Operators)
- Food & Beverage
- Restaurants and Culinary
- Culinarians (Cooks and Chefs)
- Servers and Bartenders
- Kitchen Support
- Official Resorts
- Recreation
- Housekeeping
- Maintenance
- Spas
- Spa Reception/Host
- Massage Technician
- Nail Technician
Visit our Careers site to learn more about working in The Sweetest Place On Earth.
