Celebrate World Chocolate Day 2025 in Hershey, PA

Date: July 7, 2025

There is no sweeter place to be than in The Sweetest Place On Earth on World Chocolate Day! The town built on chocolate has everything you need to enjoy the ultimate World Chocolate Day celebration, from iconic thrills, indulgent treats and so much more. Here are seven ways to get your fill of chocolate on July 7 (and every day) in Hershey, Pa.

1. Ride chocolate-themed attractions all day long

Hersheypark is the ultimate destination for chocolate lovers and thrillseekers on World Chocolate Day. The 121-acre amusement park is home to more than 70 rides and attractions, including chocolate-themed rides like Candymonium hypercoaster, Cocoa Cruiser, Reese’s Cupfusion and Hershey Triple Tower. Guests who prefer to skip the roller coaster thrills can check out Hershey’s Chocolatetown, the newest region celebrating five years in 2025, that features a 10,000-foot flagship store, an iconic Kisses Fountain, an ice cream parlor,  a confectionery kitchen and a full-service restaurant, among other experiences.

2. Attend a Hershey Character Sweet Greet

Hersheypark is the only amusement park in the world where guests can snap a selfie with a life-size chocolate bar! In celebration of the all-new Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, guests can see a new show called Twizz's Twisted Trivia inside the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre, featuring the Hershey's Characters and special meet and greets after the show. 

Throughout the day, guests can also enjoy other meet and greet opportunities with a rotating cast of Hershey's Characters at various locations throughout the amusement park, as listed in the Hersheypark app. Be sure to visit the Founder's Way region of the Park daily at 6:30 p.m. this summer to see the largest group of characters for their final appearance of the day, including some rare and unique friends! Character appearances are subject to change based on availability. 

3. Enjoy a Chocolatey Sweet Treat at Hersheypark

You'll find plenty of treats throughout Hersheypark where chocolate is the star! Guests spending the day at Hersheypark should plan to visit Simply Chocolate for a Chocolate Overload King Size Shake, or stop by Founder's Way Funnel Cake by Shorty's for chocolatey funnel cake creations. The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen inside Hershey's Chocolatetown is another sweet option for chocolate-inspired decadent desserts.

4. Eat at The Chocolatier

The best way to celebrate something sweet like chocolate is by savoring it. And there is no shortage of fun-to-table eats at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio. The modern atmosphere combined with nostalgic ride elements will put you at ease, but the delicious food with hints of chocolate will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. 

Perfect for chocolate lovers, the menu features family fare with a fun spin and hints of chocolate. Guests can indulge in Cocoa-Dusted Beef Short Ribs, Chocolatetown Burger, Mac & Cheese with Hershey’s Chocolate Barbecue Sauce and Cacao Nib Gremolata and more.

Don't forget to save room for a signature dessert! Guests can choose from an over-the-top Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake, The Chocolatier Cake, Chocolate Fun-due, Reese’s Cupfusion Cheesecake or Chocolate Cream Pie. 

For guests 21 and over, be sure to try a specialty cocktail featuring chocolatey flavors like The Frozen Chocolatier, the Reese's Cupfusion Old Fashioned, or the Hershey's Signature Chocolate Martini.

5. Relax during a chocolate spa treatment

If you need a break from riding coasters all day long, you can always unwind at two luxury spas - The Spa At The Hotel Hershey and MeltSpa by Hershey.

The Spa At The Hotel Hershey is famous for its signature chocolate treatments and services that pay homage to Cuba, where Milton S. Hershey owned sugar mills from 1916 to 1946. Everything Chocolate Treatments include Whipped Cocoa Bath, Chocolate Fondue Wrap, Cocoa Massage and more. View our Summer spa guide here.

MeltSpa by Hershey is a luxurious day spa in downtown Hershey where guests can melt into sweet relaxation with exclusive Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Treatments like the Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Sugar Scrub. This treatment includes a full-body exfoliation with a rich blend of organic cocoa butter, vitamin E oil and organic Sucanat sugar, followed by a relaxing application of cocoa-infused body lotion to reveal soft, silky smooth, deeply hydrated skin.

6. Sip on a signature chocolate martini

For guests 21 and older, Hershey is known for its signature chocolate martinis served at various dining locations around town like The Chocolatier, Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar and Devon Seafood + Steak in downtown Hershey, and restaurants at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge. Options include the Hershey’s Kisses Signature Chocolate Martini, Hershey’s Chocolate Caramel Martini and the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Martini. 

7. Indulge in chocolate around every corner at a resort

There’s no need to visit Hershey for just one day. Guests should consider extending their stay at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark. Check out our 2-Day Guide to Hershey for Summer 2025.

At The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge, guests start their visit with a full-size chocolate bar at check-in. How sweet is that? Chocolate is also infused in a stay with chocolate bath amenities in your guest room, chocolate-inspired dining options at restaurants on property and chocolate-themed resort activities like chocolate bingo.

As you can see, Hershey, Pa., has something for every chocolate lover. In addition to the above reasons to visit Hershey, there are other chocolatey adventures around town to consider doing. History buffs can learn about the history of Hershey’s chocolate (and the man who created it) at The Hershey Story Museum. Or, you can take a free chocolate tour ride at Hershey's Chocolate World to see how chocolate is made.  During this day of celebration, there is no better way to enjoy chocolate than by immersing yourself in a world full of sweet adventures.