Fall Bucket List - Essential Autumn Activities

1. Go Trick or Treating 

We’re the neighbors with the good candy! At Hersheypark Halloween, children can get dressed up and follow the Trick or Treat Trail. The fun begins in Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction and continues into Hersheypark with Treatville at The Boardwalk. The trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood are counting on you to bring home some delicious sweets from Hershey. At the candy store at Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction, you’ll find an incredible selection of chocolate. Give the ‘Best Costume’ winner a 5-lb Hershey’s Chocolate Bar!

Halloween is heavenly for guests with a sweet tooth!  We've got sweet treats throughout the season along the Hershey Harrisburg Chocolate & More Sweet Treat Trail. 

3. Go ‘leaf peeping’

There’s no doubt fall is the most colorful time of year, and our foliage is a feast for the eyes! Enjoy it on your drive into town, on a city stroll, or from the top of the Kissing Tower®. Enjoy the crisp fall air from the top deck of The Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, offering weekend cruises through October!

5. & 6. Visit a pumpkin patch & go apple picking

Local farms like Strites Orchard invite families to their fields to pick a plump pumpkin from the patch or collect apples straight from the branch. What will you do with a bushel of apples? Well, you can make pies, apple cider, apple donuts, caramel apples… The list goes on!

8. Visit a vineyard

Did you know winemakers harvest their grapes in the fall? This time of year is perfect for touring our region’s plentiful vineyards and wineries and taking in picturesque countryside and mountain views. Enjoy live music, toss a blanket down onto the sprawling lawns, or find a warm spot near the outdoor heaters and fire pits. From new seasonal releases to your classic whites and reds, wineries and vineyards in the Hershey Harrisburg Region will offer a tasty variety. We recommend stocking up on some bottles for winter!

10. Do some fall shopping

Find rustic décor and treasures to give your home that cozy fall feel or purchase local artwork that’ll bring the season’s colors into your living room. Pick a fall candle, browse sweaters and boots, or start your holiday shopping at one of our small shops, antique stores, malls, and outlets.

12. Drink pumpkin beer

Just like the chefs, our brewmasters have seasonal selections on tap that’ll have you taking a big swig of fall. Tröegs Independent Brewing released Master of Pumpkins, an impressive 7.5% ABV brew that’s naturally fermented and subtly spicy with notes of cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg. At Zeroday Brewing Company, you can say, "I'll have an Ooo Spooky, please!" The seasonal beer is inspired by campfire s’mores. It's a bourbon barrel aged sweet stout loaded with decadent chocolate, graham cracker, and marshmallow flavors. 

Add the free Hershey Harrisburg Brew Barons Beer Trail mobile app to your phone. You can make notes on your favorite breweries, plus check in to win prizes. 

14. Visit a farmer’s market

Skip the supermarket and bring home farm-fresh produce, essential ingredients for any fall-flavored dish. Look for PA Preferred products which are our state’s highest, quality agricultural goods. Some of our favorite markets are Broad Street Market (Thurs. through Sat.) and Farmers Open Air Market at the Farm Show Complex (Tues. & Fri.). The new Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square is a great addition to your fall trip! Vendors offer savory eats, sweet treats, craft brews, and more. 

16. Take a fall bike ride

Cooler weather and beautiful scenery combine for the perfect conditions for a bike ride. Challenge yourself on an advanced trail or take a family-friendly ride along one of the many scenic pathways around Hershey & Harrisburg. Find the route that best suits your skills on the Hershey Harrisburg Adventure Trail.