Hershey Sweet Lights Open Nightly Through Jan. 4, 2026

Date: November 15, 2025

Hershey Sweet Lights presented by PPL Electric Utilities is now open nightly through Jan. 4, 2026. For more than 20 years, the two-mile, drive-through Christmas light attraction with more than 500 illuminated, animated displays has been a holiday tradition for many families in the Mid-Atlantic region. 

Read on to learn about what guests can expect at Hershey Sweet Lights this year, with tips to help plan a visit this 2025 holiday season. 

Location

Hershey Sweet Lights is located just minutes away from Hersheypark amusement park between Route 39 and Sand Beach Road. The address is 1183 Sand Beach Road, Hershey, Pa. 17033. From Hersheypark Drive, go north on Sand Beach Road for approximately 1/2 mile. Follow signs to Boathouse Road to the Hershey Sweet Lights entrance.

Hours 

Hershey Sweet Lights opens nightly at 5 p.m., with the closing time varying by night. Hours can be viewed here. Weekend evenings and holidays tend to be the most popular times to visit, while Monday through Thursday are typically less busy days.

Tip: Guests should consider arriving as close to 5 p.m. as possible to avoid long lines.

Admission

Hershey Sweet Lights is a separately ticketed experience from Hersheypark Christmas Candylane, with a single fee per vehicle. Online prices range depending on the date selected and the type of vehicle. Single cars (seats up to 8 people) range from $29.99 to $42.99 when purchased online. Vans (seats 9-15 people) are $59.15. Please visit Hersheypark.com and select the date you wish to visit to see ticket pricing.

Tip: Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online for significant savings. On-site pricing without a pre-purchased ticket is also available for a standard car at the full gate price of $54.15.

Overview of Hershey Sweet Lights Layout

At Hershey Sweet Lights, guests will experience uniquely-Hershey light displays as soon as they approach the entrance, with a festive arrival experience and the return of the fan-favorite Kissmas TREEts Collectible available for purchase. The exclusive container features multiple layered compartments of handmade goodies, like caramel corn, savory pretzel mix, chocolate covered pretzels and fudge.

Once guests pass through the entrance booth, they drive under a massive Hershey Sweet Lights archway featuring the iconic KISS street lamp and character. 

Tip: Guests can download the Hersheypark app and click the “Play Music” button in the Hershey Sweet Lights callout to enjoy holiday music, powered by iHeart, while viewing the lights from the comfort and warmth of the car.

Slightly down the path on the right-hand side are custom Hersheypark-themed coaster including Jolly Rancher Remix, Storm Runner, Comet and Wildcat's Revenge. 

Continuing along the straight path, guests will see other popular Hersheypark rides in the field, such as the Ferris Wheel, the Carrousel, Kissing Tower and more. New this year, the Twizzlers Twisted Gravity display previously found within Hersheypark joins the Hershey Sweet Lights collection to commemorate the opening of the World's Tallest Screamin' Swing earlier this year. There is also a flashing light tunnel that makes for a sweet photo opportunity. 

As guests approach the turnaround in the road, they will notice a display for the Hershey Bears AHL hockey team with GIANT Center arena, where the decorated team plays behind it in the distance. The display flashes the letters “B-E-A-R-S” to recognize the popular chant heard after the team scores a goal. 

On the backside of the field, guests will see other unique displays, like the 12 Days of Christmas, before arriving at the entrance to the Enchanted Forest.

Tip: A fun family tradition is counting the number of reindeer displays hidden throughout the experience. 

At the top of the wooded trail is a Victorian Village that features uplighting to add to the ambiance. 

As guests drive back down through the wooded trail, they will enter a region inspired by the Northern Lights with fog and laser effects, followed by a Candy Cane Forest exit boasting up-lit trees and light displays.