Guide to the Avenue of the Afterlife at Dark Nights 2025

Date: September 24, 2025

Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights presented by Reese's and Kit Kat® is underway for its fourth year of thrills and chills. Guests can celebrate the Halloween season at Pennsylvania's largest amusement park with five haunted houses, four scare zones, 14 epic coasters and seasonal entertainment - all included with your ticket.

There's something for everyone at Hersheypark to get into the Halloween spirit, and no area represents this better than the Avenue of the Afterlife. With its entrance located across from Fahrenheit and next to the Treatville trick-or-treat trail, this scare-free zone allows guests to escape the haunts of the nearby Fallout Zone with special entertainment, exclusive food and beverage items and a chance to experience the Dark Nights atmosphere with a family-friendly flair. 

Read on to find out what you can expect when you stroll through the Avenue of the Afterlife as it returns for its second season. 

Scary-Good Entertainment

The Avenue of the Afterlife is home to plenty of entertainment that everyone of all ages can enjoy! Dance to the music of the DJ Dance Party throughout the night or say hello to various strolling characters and stilt walkers. New this year, guests can visit the main stage to see two show-stopping acts featuring jugglers and acrobats, plus the return of the firebreathers previously seen in Darkstone's Hollow. Showtimes can be found below: 

• Fingerz & Eyeballs Acrobat and Juggler Duo: 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.*
• The Nation Firebreathers led by Lady of the Dead: 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.*

* indicates showtime occurs on Fridays and Saturdays only.

Exclusive Eats, Sweets and Sips

Save room for all the unique food and drinks that can be found in the Avenue of the Afterlife! Five dining locations serve up everything from Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles at Reactor Rations to Toxic Apple Cocktails for guests 21 and older at Moonlight Libations and Cherry Cheesecake Jars at Afterlife Delights. While all of the food items located within the Avenue of the Afterlife can be enjoyed individually, many are also available to redeem with a Hersheypark Halloween Tasting Pass, which allows guests to select five food items of their choice out of more than thirty delectable options. View each dining location and its hours below: 

• Afterlife Delights: Enjoy delectable desserts from beyond the grave; available Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 2-10 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m.
• The Butcher Shop: Where the whispers of chilling secrets are deliciously dark; available Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 2-10 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m.
• Moonlight Libations: Quench your thirst for a tantalizing cocktail or brew; available Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m.
• Reactor Rations: A place where nature and survival are the only things left; available Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 2-10 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m.
• Shorty's Funnel Cake Trailer: Where the air is thick with the sweet scent of the supernatural and the sizzle of bubbling mysteries; available Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 2-10 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. 

More Family-Friendly Fun Awaits

The Avenue of the Afterlife is just one of many family-friendly activities offered during Hersheypark Halloween! Guests, both young and old, can enjoy Hershey character appearances, the Shake, Rattle and Glow: Monster Ball show, over 40 kiddie and family rides and so much more, all included with your one-price admission.

We hope you enjoy your journey through the Avenue of the Afterlife during your next Hersheypark Halloween visit!