Guide to Labor Day Weekend 2025 in Hershey, PA

Date: August 22, 2025

There’s still time to soak up the last bit of summer in The Sweetest Place On Earth! From coaster rides to zoo visits to sweet dining experiences, there’s so much fun to be had in Hershey, Pa., this Labor Day weekend. 

Here are our top 10 picks of attractions and only-in-Hershey offerings for a visit, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2025.

Ride Coasters at Hersheypark

Open Daily; Hours Vary

Labor Day Weekend marks the end of daily operations at Hersheypark amusement park. The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania is open on Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for guests to celebrate a sweet end to summer with coaster rides, King Size Shakes and gravity-defying thrills. 

Great ticket deals are available online. The tickets include more than 70 rides and a water park, weather and maintenance permitting, plus access to an 11-acre zoo with dozens of North American animals. 

Please note that Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, is the last operating day of 2025 for The Boardwalk At Hersheypark. 

Bonus: Enjoy a Picnic in Hersheypark

Monday, Sept. 1; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Guests visiting Hersheypark can enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet picnic in the Fahrenheit Catering area from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m on Monday Sept. 1. The menu includes Brisket & Cheese Tater Tot Bake, Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs, Peach BBQ Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Mexican Street Corn Cobette, Fresh Cut Watermelon, House Made Chips and Ice Cream Novelties.

Adult tickets are $21.20, and child tickets are $14.84. Hersheypark Season Pass Holders can purchase discounted picnic tickets in their Self-Service Account under Add-Ons. Please note that Summer Fun Card and Snack Size Season Pass Holders are not eligible for discounted picnic tickets. Meal plans are not valid for redemption at the picnic locations; a purchased ticket is required.

Sip Sweet Cocktails at Fire & Grain

Happy Hour Daily; 4-6 p.m.

Located just three miles from Hersheypark, Fire & Grain at Hershey Lodge hosts a sweet happy hour daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Grab your friends and enjoy $4 beers, $6 house wine, $7 signature cocktails and half-off select appetizers. 

Get Up Close to Your Favorite Zoo Animals

Open Daily; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is open daily through Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with special animal encounters, educational activities and training observations included with admission every day of the week, weather permitting.

Animal lovers can sweeten a zoo visit by going behind the scenes during brand-new Premium Animal Feedings with river otters, black bears or gray wolves. The 30-minute encounters include the opportunity to feed the animals while learning all about their natural history and even observing unique behaviors. All participants must pre-register and pre-pay 48 hours in advance.

Save with Summer Resort Packages

Celebrate the long weekend with a stay at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark! One-night, two-night and three-night packages including Hersheypark tickets are available at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge throughout the weekend. Campers at Hersheypark Camping Resort can also get the best price on Park tickets with the Hersheypark Summer Camping Package.   

Guests staying over the holiday weekend can enjoy the last splash of summer at the resorts’ outdoor pools, which close for the season after Labor Day. All resort guests also receive FREE Resort Benefits, including free front gate shuttle service to and from Hersheypark, extra hours at the Park, family-friendly resort activities, complimentary or discounted admission to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story Museum Experience, and more. 

Relax at the Spa

Take time to relax this Labor Day weekend with an appointment at one of the spas in Hershey! The Spa At The Hotel Hershey resort spa and MeltSpa by Hershey day spa in downtown Hershey offer a variety of chocolate-inspired and seasonal treatments unique to The Sweetest Place On Earth. Those ready for fall can enjoy pumpkin spice treatments, ranging from pumpkin spice massages to body scrubs and pumpkin facials, available starting Aug. 26. 

Those interested in the ultimate relaxation should book early, as holiday weekend availability is limited! To make an appointment for The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, please call our reservations team at 844-330-1797. For appointments at MeltSpa by Hershey, please visit MeltSpa.com or call 855-500-2366.

Explore Hershey's Chocolate World

Open Daily; Hours Vary

Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction is open daily over Labor Day weekend. Visitors can enjoy free admission to the Hershey's Chocolate Tour, which features a limited-time Pokémon Scavenger Hunt through Sept. 5. For an added cost, guests can also take a fantastical journey through colorful lands inspired by Hershey candies on the HERSHEY'S Great Candy Expedition, make their candy dreams a reality at the Create Your Own Candy Bar experience, become a chocolate tasting expert at the Hershey's Unwrapped experience and indulge in delicious food and drink offerings.

See Botanical Beauty at Hershey Gardens

Open Daily; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

It’s not a complete visit to Hershey without strolling the 23 acres of botanical beauty at Hershey Gardens, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Hershey Gardens features 13 themed gardens and an indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium, which features hundreds of butterflies from around the world. 

From Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31, guests can also see fabulous works of art by members of the Hershey Area Art Association in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. The Hershey Area Art Association Show & Sale is included in admission and is free for members. 

Learn about our Founder at The Hershey Story

Open Daily; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Hershey Story Museum honors and preserves the life and legacy of Milton S. Hershey, the town he created and the lives he touched. While exploring the museum's exhibits, visitors can grab tickets for the interactive Chocolate Lab to try their hand at chocolate pouring and decorating, and Chocolate Tastings to experience a flight of warm drinking chocolates from around the world. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Explore Founders Hall Visitors Center at Milton Hershey School

Open Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Milton Hershey School (MHS) Founders Hall Visitors Center is open for visitors to explore more than 110 years of MHS history. The free tour explores the story of the School's past, present and future. It is located at 801 Spartan Lane, Hershey, PA 17003, near the intersection of Meadow Ln. and East Governor Rd. (Rte. 322).

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