Hersheypark Opens for 120th Operating Year

Date: April 3, 2026

Hersheypark amusement park opens today, Friday, April 3, for its 120th operating year. The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania is open for its seven Spring Weekends event through May 17, with extended hours over Easter Weekend, before daily summer operations begin May 21. 

Tickets include more than 50 rides with the most coasters in the Northeast, Hershey Character selfies, seal and sea lion shows, ZooAmerica visits and endless Hersheypark Happy. 

Only-In-Hershey Spring Offerings

Hersheypark offers more than 50 spring attractions (weather permitting), including 14 roller coasters with Comet celebrating 80 years as the oldest continuously operating coaster at the amusement park.

Tickets used during Spring Weekends also include meet and greets with iconic candy characters Hershey Bar and Reese, Our Friends From The Sea shows featuring marine animals, and access to ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park to see dozens of North American animals.

Hersheypark will also debut sweet and savory food and beverage offerings this spring, including new flavors to celebrate the 10th birthday of the award-winning King Size Shakes.

Hersheypark Spring Weekends Admission

Guests interested in visiting this spring can save when purchasing tickets on Hersheypark.com with the current ticket offer. 

For endless fun in 2026, guests should consider a Season Pass, which pays for itself in three visits. Season Passes are available at a discount and on a five-month payment plan when purchased through April 17.

If you plan a springtime visit to Hersheypark, check out this ultimate Spring Weekends 2026 Guide with all the details on things to do, where to eat and stay, and insider tips to maximize your time in The Sweetest Place On Earth.