Hersheypark Halloween

Select dates September 17 - October 30 View Hours

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Costume Policy

For Guests ages 12 and Under:

Costumes and costume masks that provide unobstructed peripheral vision at all times with openings that allow the eyes to be fully seen may be worn. Costume masks are not allowed to be worn on any of Hersheypark’s attractions.
Having a fully painted face is permitted. This applies to guests who come to Hersheypark in makeup and also for guests who have their face painted by the Park’s face painters.

For Guests 13 and Older:

Costumes may be worn but must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, revealing, objectionable, violent, or otherwise disrupt the general safety of guests or employees.
Costumes may not contain any props or accessories that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
Layered costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged and may be subject to additional security screening and may not be permitted on certain attractions if they prevent guests from properly using the seating and safety restraints. Costumes may not drag on the ground as they could be a trip hazard.
Costume masks are not permitted, but guests may have up to half of their face painted provided that it does not alter their identity.

For All Guests:

Costumes that may cause confusion between the Dark Nights actors and guests are not permitted.
Failure to adhere to Hersheypark’s Costume Policy may result in the costume not being permitted or removal from the Park.

More Halloween Weekends Than Ever Before

Hersheypark Halloween Event offers more dates than ever with 7 weekends from September 17 - October 30. Enjoy family fun and sweet treats while you stroll through Treatville, dance with your favorites at the Character Glow Dance Parties, experience lights out coasters, and don’t forget your flashlight for a tour through ZooAmerica®. Plus, new this year, experience thrilling Dark Nights Scare Zones - included in every Hersheypark® ticket.

Coasters & Rides For The Whole Family

Happy Halloweeeeeee! Get ready for fall thrills on your favorite rides and 13 coasters. Plus, exclusively for Hersheypark Halloween, experience lights-out rides during the last hour of operation on Candymonium®, Comet, and Lightning Racer®. Laff Trakk will be dark during all operating hours.

Hershey's Character Glow Dance Party

Dance the night away with your favorite Hershey’s Characters. They’re all dressed up and ready to trick-or-treat, and party to the season’s classics under the glowing Founder’s Way lights!

Dark Nights Scare Zones

Guests can take on three Scare Zones ranging from eerie to intense, to experience a lead in for the full-scale fright of our four haunted houses. Take on Midway of Misery, Valley of Fear, and Darkstone’s Hollow.

Creatures Of The Night

Make sure to stop by ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park during Hersheypark Halloween, just enter from the bridge inside Hersheypark, for a special night experience. Starting October 14, see some of our creepy crawly animals during their favorite time of day, night! PS. don’t forget your flashlight!

Dark Nights Are Here

Unearth three scare zones, and four spine-tingling haunted houses every with a Dark Nights add-on. The only thing more terrifying than the dark, is what lurks within it.

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Hershey's Trick Or Treat Trail

Enjoy 13 sweet stops on our Hershey's Trick Or Treat Trail winding from Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction to The Boardwalk At Hersheypark®! Children 12 and younger are invited to visit each stop once.

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Hershey's Chocolate World

The Trick Or Treat Trail starts at Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction. Collect Hershey’s candy at 3 stops.

Treatville at The Boardwalk

Stop by all 10 candy stops to enjoy fun, fall decor, and your favorite candy. Available daily during Hersheypark Halloween until 8 PM.

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Halloween Getaways

Treat your family to a Halloween weekend at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! Save with one of our sweet packages, plus enjoy FREE Resort Benefits like extra Park hours, FREE front gate shuttle service, and more!

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Weather Policy

Attraction operation is weather permitting. Select attractions and roller coasters may close in the event of inclement weather conditions, such as cold temperatures, wind, rain, or snow. If inclement weather causes our major attractions to close for a continuous 60 minutes, a Return Visit Voucher may be issued. For more information on our weather policy. View More

Hersheypark Halloween

More Halloween Weekends Than Ever Before

Coasters & Rides For The Whole Family

Hershey's Character Glow Dance Party

Dark Nights Scare Zones

Creatures Of The Night

Dark Nights Are Here

Hershey's Trick Or Treat Trail

Hershey's Chocolate World

Treatville at The Boardwalk

Halloween Getaways

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ZooAmerica

Hershey's Chocolatetown

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