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Hersheypark Halloween

question icon What is Hersheypark Halloween?
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Hersheypark Halloween is open Fridays through Sundays and runs seven weekends from September 15 - October 29. Hersheypark Halloween offers 50 rides, weather permitting, your favorite coasters, chocolatey trick-or-treat adventures in Treatville, Hershey Character experiences and Creatures Of The...

Hersheypark Halloween is open Fridays through Sundays and runs seven weekends from September 15 - October 29. Hersheypark Halloween offers 50 rides, weather permitting, your favorite coasters, chocolatey trick-or-treat adventures in Treatville, Hershey Character experiences and Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica starting October 13, plus 5 haunted houses and three Scare Zones for Dark Nights, all included with general Hersheypark Halloween admission.

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question icon What is Dark Nights at Hersheypark?
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Dark Nights is our immersive haunt experience that features five haunted houses and three Scare Zones, all available with your admission ticket. Some aspects of the experience may be too intense for children younger than 13. Parental discretion and guidance are advised. Hersheypark...

Dark Nights is our immersive haunt experience that features five haunted houses and three Scare Zones, all available with your admission ticket. Some aspects of the experience may be too intense for children younger than 13. Parental discretion and guidance are advised. Hersheypark Halloween runs on select dates from Sept. 15 through Oct. 29.

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question icon Will I need a Hersheypark ticket to enter for Halloween?
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A Hersheypark Halloween ticket or 2023 Season Pass is required for entry into Hersheypark Halloween. New for 2023, Dark Nights is included in all Hersheypark tickets valid through Jan 1, 2024, and 2023 Season Passes. 

question icon Do I have to purchase a Dark Nights add-on and Fast Track separately?
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All 2023 Hersheypark Halloween and Hersheypark Season Passes include access to Dark Nights. Guests interested in purchasing Fast Track for Dark Nights can do so online or in person.

question icon When is preview for Hersheypark Halloween?
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For general ticketed guests: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM when the Park closes at 9 PM and 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM when the Park closes at 10 PM
For Resort guests: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM when the Park closes at 9 PM and 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM when the Park closes at 10 PM

question icon Will my Season Pass allow me entry to what’s new?
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Yes, all 2023 Season Passes allow unlimited admission to Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights

question icon Do I need to purchase a Hersheypark ticket AND a Dark Nights add-on to enjoy the haunted houses?
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New this year, all 2023 Hersheypark Halloween and Hersheypark Season Passes include access to Dark Nights.

question icon What is the filming policy for Dark Nights?
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Flash photography or lights of any kind are not permitted in the Haunted Houses for the enjoyment of all guests. For the privacy of all guests, live streaming is prohibited throughout Hersheypark and Dark Nights. Working crews and those using cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted...

Flash photography or lights of any kind are not permitted in the Haunted Houses for the enjoyment of all guests. For the privacy of all guests, live streaming is prohibited throughout Hersheypark and Dark Nights. Working crews and those using cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted without a Hersheypark Communications escort coordinated in advance. Filming and photographing on rides is strictly prohibited unless approved by a Hersheypark Communications team member. This includes the use of drones, GoPros, and sunglasses-based cameras. Media invited to preview Dark Nights may not film the in-house experience but will be directed to camera-approved areas for reaction or scare zone opportunities. B-roll and approved images will be provided upon request from the Hersheypark Communications team.

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question icon How can I avoid all scare areas?
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We will continue to offer kid-friendly experiences like more Hershey Character Glow Dance Parties, Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica, Treatville trick-or-treat trail (available for guests 12 and under to enjoy until 8 PM each operating day) and seasonal rides, in addition to these new...

We will continue to offer kid-friendly experiences like more Hershey Character Glow Dance Parties, Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica, Treatville trick-or-treat trail (available for guests 12 and under to enjoy until 8 PM each operating day) and seasonal rides, in addition to these new experiences that begin at 6 PM.

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