7 Can't-Miss Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Offerings

Date: October 17, 2025

It's hard to believe that there are just three more weekends to experience Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights presented by Reese's and Kit Kat®! With 14 epic coasters, five haunted houses and four scare zones, ghoulishly good entertainment and unique food and beverage items, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate spooky season at the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. 

Not sure how to make the most of the last few weekends of the Halloween season? Follow along for a rundown of seven can't-miss experiences at Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights for some eerie inspiration. 

1. Brave the Two New Chilling Haunts

This year, Dark Nights introduced two new haunts with the Kill ‘N Fill Garage haunted house and the Path of Shadows: Coven’s Curse scare zone. 

Kill 'N Fill Garage, located in the Midway America region of the Park, is the latest immersive house in the Dark Nights lineup and captures the spirit of the mid-century service station with an eerie twist. Visitors will wander through a junkyard, a grease-stained mechanics bay and more, but should beware because the screams start when the engines die. 

Guests can also venture to the Path of Shadows, located behind the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre, where three mysterious witches have emerged and cast haunting spells. Something wicked is brewing, and if visitors don't tread carefully, they may risk becoming the next victim of the Coven's Curse.

2. Roam Through the Other Haunted Houses and Scare Zones

These two new haunts join a total lineup of five haunted houses and four scare zones - all included with admission! All of the returning haunted houses, including the fan favorites Auntie Mortem's Abattoir and Estate of Evil, are back with evolved storylines, new characters and even more intensity than before. 

As guests roam through the four scare zones, they will come face-to-face with the creatures that haunt the night. Those brave enough can feel the chaos of the radiation in the Fallout Zone or see the viral Decayed Brigade as they slide their way through the Midway of Misery.

View the 2025 Guide to Dark Nights Presented by Reese's and Kit Kat® for more details.

3. Ride Coasters in the Dark

Who says Halloween screams can only come from scares? Hersheypark offers 50 attractions, including more than 40 kiddie and family rides, weather and maintenance permitting throughout the fall season. 

To up the thrill level, guests can enjoy lights-out dark rides on Candymonium, Comet, Lightning Racer and Wildcat's Revenge as part of the largest coaster collection in the Northeast exclusively during the last hour of Hersheypark Halloween operation. Guests who have never experienced a coaster ride in complete darkness are in for a real treat.

New in 2025, fans of Laff Trakk indoor coaster can experience Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk for the Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights season. This unique partnership between Hersheypark and The Hershey Company's Shaq-A-Licious brand features glowing visuals, immersive graphic displays that capture the candy’s playful spirit and a curated voice-over provided by Shaquille O’Neal, marking the first-of-its-kind coaster overlay.

4. Watch Eerie Entertainment

Also included with a Hersheypark Halloween ticket is a wide variety of entertainment that guests won't want to miss. For fans of the Hershey Characters, they can visit Hershey's Hangout to snap a photo during Halloween Sweet Greets or vote for the Monster Of The Year at the Shake, Rattle and Glow: Monster Ball show located inside the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre. 

Looking for something a little more spooky? Families should plan to stroll through the Avenue of the Afterlife scare-free zone, where they will find wicked-fun street performances like fire breathers and acrobats, along with a DJ dance party. Another must-see show awaits in the Midway of Misery with the Slider Showcase featuring the viral Decayed Brigade. Built for chaos, this high-impact stunt crew is sure to put on quite the spectacle. This Brigade doesn't just perform...they take over. 

View our Halloween Entertainment Guide for a full overview of shows and showtimes. Showtimes are also available on the Hersheypark App during your visit.

5. Trick-or-Treat

Hersheypark is the sweetest place to trick-or-treat! Children 12 and under are invited to enjoy 14 sweet stops on the Hershey's Trick Or Treat Trail. The Trail winds from Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction with four stops to Treatville at The Boardwalk At Hersheypark region with 10 candy stops, including an exclusive Shaq-A-Licious treat location.

Treatville is open at the start of each operating day until 8:30 p.m., including Halloween night on Friday, Oct. 31. The path begins at The Boardwalk main entrance across from Fallout Zone and Estate of Evil and winds throughout the water park with fun photo spots and a hay maze. 

6. Fuel Up with Tasting Pass 

No trip to Hersheypark is complete without indulging in a signature culinary creation. There are over 50 unique items for guests to sink their teeth into, including seasonal King Size Shakes and themed cocktails for guests ages 21 and older. Back by popular demand is the Hersheypark Halloween Tasting Pass, which allows parkgoers to choose from five snacks, desserts and drinks out of more than 30 specialty options available at 12 different locations throughout the Park. 

7. Cheers to the Season at Spirit's Rooftop Bar

Parkgoers should be sure to include a pit stop at Spirit's Rooftop Bar, located on the patio of The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio. This haunted rooftop is home to nocturnal nightcaps, sinful shareables and devilish desserts inspired by the haunts of Dark Nights. 

Spirit's Rooftop Bar is available starting at 4:30 p.m. during all Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights operating days through Nov. 2, weather permitting. Seating is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted. 

There are so many frightfully fun times to be had at Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights. Remember, access to all haunted houses, scare zones, rides, and entertainment is included with the one-price admission! 

Great ticket deals are available on Hersheypark.com for guests to save on a visit before night falls on the Halloween season.