Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Return Friday, Sept. 12

Date: June 17, 2025

Hersheypark amusement park today announced the return of its Hersheypark Halloween seasonal event and Dark Nights immersive haunt experience for eight weekends from Friday, Sept. 12 through Nov. 2, 2025.

For nearly 25 days, including Halloween night, guests can experience five haunted houses, including the all-new Kill ‘N Fill Garage haunted house, four scare zones with the new Path of Shadows: Coven’s Curse scare zone, 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, Hershey’s Trick-or-Treat Trail and more - all included with a Hersheypark Halloween ticket. The seasonal event will also feature exclusive culinary creations, including the return of the popular Dark Nights Tasting Pass and Avenue Of The Afterlife path with themed food and drink offerings and live entertainment. 

Hersheypark Halloween event hours are 5-10 p.m. on Fridays, 12-10 p.m. on Saturdays and 12-9 p.m. on Sundays. Dark Nights begins each night at 6 p.m. and extends one hour after the Park closes, running Fridays and Saturdays until 11 p.m. and Sundays until 10 p.m.

Dark Nights

The terrifying next chapter of Dark Nights at Hersheypark Halloween begins nightly at 6 p.m. Dark Nights features five haunted houses with all-new and evolved stories containing more creatures, chaos and intensity. 

• Kill ‘N Fill Garage (NEW FOR 2025): Fueled by evil, the Kill 'N Fill Garage hums with danger, and what goes on behind the rusted chain link fence is sure to send sparks flying. Enter the grease-stained mechanics bay, squeeze through the shadowy back office, weave around twisted wreckage in the body shop, escape the claustrophobia of the storeroom, and wade through the blood-slicked car wash. But, beware… the screams start when the engines die. 
• Estate of Evil: The 13 rooms in this mansion offer charm, mystery, and a new sauna that is sure to make you sweat. Just be warned: the last guests who overstayed their welcome are still feeling the heat. 
• Auntie Mortem’s Abattoir: The Mortem family just added a packing room to the tour. Her nephew is stepping up his game, and his twisted cousin is on hand to keep the family business running… no matter what (or who) comes through the door.
• Haunted Coal Mine: Head back down into the suffocating darkness of the mines, where time slows down, and the air runs thin. Step inside a new room that offers a breath of relief…but not for long. Down here, not everything that breathes is human. 
• Twisted Carnevil: Step right up! The big top is abuzz with new acts. But watch your back! One of the new performers leaves more than a mark… they leave a permanent impression. 

Also, as part of Dark Nights, midways will transform into four Scare Zones - more than ever before - each evening.

• Path of Shadows: Coven’s Curse (NEW FOR 2025): Long hidden from sight, the Path Of Shadows has opened, and 3 mysterious witches have emerged. Tread carefully through our all-new scare zone, where something wicked is brewing, or run the risk of becoming the next victim of the Coven’s Curse. 
• Darkstone’s Hollow: After a brutal battle, Professor Darkstone stands victorious, his mythical menagerie broken and caged. The creatures are under Darkstone’s command for now, but you can feel the danger in the air. Stay hidden or be hunted.
• Midway Of Misery: Beware, in between the flamed arches and amongst the thick fog, creatures may appear when you least expect it.
• Fallout Zone: The green fog is back, and radiation is spreading. Chaos is rising, and the real threat isn’t the fallout… it’s the aftermath.

Hersheypark Halloween

Families can experience Hersheypark Halloween as they play by day and fright by night, with thrills on 50 rides and attractions (weather and maintenance permitting), dark rides on select coasters during the last hour of 
Park operation, trick-or-treating with 13 stops (10 in Treatville region and three at Hershey’s Chocolate World), the Avenue Of The Afterlife, Hershey Character appearances, kid-friendly entertainment with the return of the popular Shake, Rattle and Glow: Monster Ball show in Chevrolet Music Box Theatre venue and the original Creatures Of The Night flashlight tour celebrating its 45th anniversary at ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park. 

Limited-Time Culinary Creations and Retail

Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights will feature an elevated food and beverage scene with more than 50 scary good eats and spell-binding drinks. 

Terror Tots are back by popular demand, along with new items, including Dirty Soda, Conchas and Mac N' Cheese Balls made with CHEETOS Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT Cheese Flavored Snacks. Stay tuned to the Hersheypark social media channels for more official reveals closer to the start of the season. 

The Dark Nights Tasting Pass returns for guests to taste five frightfully delicious snacks, desserts and drinks available exclusively during Dark Nights. 

Located in the Hershey’s Chocolatetown region, The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio will bring back Spirit’s Rooftop Bar, a rooftop rendezvous available during all Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights operating days. There will be more tasty details about an all-new menu to come.

Guests can take home a piece of Dark Nights with event-exclusive branded merchandise, which will be revealed closer to the season.

Ticketing Information

Hersheypark Halloween admission includes access to the Dark Nights haunted houses and Scare Zones, all 50 rides and attractions, Hersheypark Halloween entertainment, and ZooAmerica when guests enter through Hersheypark during Park hours. 

Guests interested in visiting for the seasonal event can purchase One-Day or Two-Day Any Day Tickets, valid through Jan. 4, 2026, online now. Current 2025 Season Pass Holders can enjoy unlimited Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights visits. 

The Official Resorts of Hersheypark

During the Halloween season, guests can extend their stay in Hershey, Pa., at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark: The Hotel Hershey luxury accommodation, including the all-new The Villas at The Hotel Hershey experience, Hershey Lodge resort and Hersheypark Camping Resort campground. 

All guests receive Free Resort Benefits like free front gate shuttle service and preview hours. Overnight guests of Hershey Lodge receive exclusive access to Hershey’s Water Works at Hershey Lodge indoor pool complex. Hersheypark Halloween One-Day and Two-Day packages are now available online.

Join Our Halloween Team

Join our team as a scare actor, specialty performer, Dark Nights Attendant, Ride Operator or Food & Beverage team member, and enjoy sweet perks including FREE admission to Hersheypark Halloween, FREE parking to Hersheypark Entertainment Complex events, discounts around town and so much more!