Holiday Events

Whether it’s a summer attraction dressed up for Christmas or a pop-up Christmas celebration, there’re several family-friendly holiday attractions to light up the season.
 

Visit Holiday-Themed Attractions

Hersheypark® Christmas Candylane®

Event Info | Select dates November 14, 2025 through January 4, 2026
Your favorite summertime rides and attractions twinkle with 5 million holiday lights, and Santa and his nine live reindeer come to visit! Bring the family for rides, coasters, cocoa, and sweet holiday sights.
 

Hershey’s Chocolate World 

Attraction Info | Open daily
Stop by Hershey’s Largest Candy Store to see the annual Hershey’s Holiday Chocolate House, decorated entirely with Hershey’s chocolate and confections right down to the chocolate bar shingles and gumdrop gutters. Check their calendar for photos and/or breakfast with Santa!


Hershey Sweet Lights®

Event Info | Select dates November 14, 2025 through January 4, 2026
More than 500 massive, animated and illuminated light displays make up this two-mile, drive-through holiday attraction. We lost count of how many light bulbs they use, but we’re sure this experience will be merry and bright!


Holly Jolly Trolley and Sweet Lights Trolley

Tour Info | Select dates mid-November 2025 through December 2025
All aboard the festive Hershey Trolley for a fun ride through Hershey where you’ll learn facts about the town and sample some chocolate, of course!
 

Hershey Gardens Holiday Showcase

Info | November 21, 2025  - January 1, 2026 (11.27 and 12.25)
Walk through colorful tree displays and a family photo area in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
 

Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad Holiday Rides

Info | Select Dates
Ride with Santa on the Polar Bear Express (2 hours) or on Santa's Surprise Train (1.5 hours)! These themed rides are perfect family outings to make holiday memories. 

Harrisburg Holiday Parade

Event Info | Saturday November 22 at 10 a.m.
The parade will feature giant parade balloons, marching band and dance team performances, decorated floats, characters, Santa Claus and more. The parade takes place on Front and 2nd Streets from Market to North Street. After the parade, head to Strawberry Square to meet Santa, enjoy FREE hot chocolate and cookies while supplies last.
 

Christmas Tree at the Pennsylvania State Capitol

Open daily except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
At the center of the already breathtaking Main Rotunda at the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, you’ll find a gorgeous, towering tree. It shines with more than 800 lights and 500 hand-made ornaments. Be sure to leave time for a free, guided tour of this palace of art, architecture, and history. The tree is traditionally lit during the first week in December. 


Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show

Event Info | December 3 - 7, 2025
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center transforms into a Christmas craft wonderland. Explore one of the largest holiday shows in the country featuring decorations, arts and crafts, food, jewelry, toys, furniture, dolls, and more!


Festival of Trees and Toy Train Exhibit

Event Info | Open weekends November 29 to December 21, 2025
Fort Hunter Mansion offers a glimpse at a Victorian Christmas with its impressive Christmas tree displays and toy train exhibit.
 

Refreshing Mountain Christmas Light Experience

Info | November 21 - January 3
Zip into the holiday spirit with zipline attractions all lit up for the season! Or, enjoy a walking tour through beautifully lit trails in a forest of light transporting you to times past, present, and future.


Light Up Little Buffalo

Info | December 17-23
Explore wonderful winter woodlands all lit up for the holiday season! Talk with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies in beautiful Little Buffalo State Park.

Don't forget to check our full Calendar of Events for upcoming holiday shows, concerts, and special events! 

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