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Hersheypark Halloween is a seasonal event at Hersheypark that runs for eight weekends from Friday, Sept. 13 through Nov. 3, 2024. Guests can enjoy 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, a Hershey's Trick-or-Treat Trail for children 12 and under, a new Avenue Of The Afterlife scare-free...

Hersheypark Halloween is a seasonal event at Hersheypark that runs for eight weekends from Friday, Sept. 13 through Nov. 3, 2024. Guests can enjoy 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, a Hershey's Trick-or-Treat Trail for children 12 and under, a new Avenue Of The Afterlife scare-free zone, Hershey Character appearances, kid-friendly entertainment and Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica starting October 11. Hersheypark Halloween tickets also include access to five Dark Nights haunted houses and three Scare Zones.

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Dark Nights is our immersive haunt experience that features five haunted houses and three Scare Zones, all available with your admission ticket. Some aspects of the experience may be too intense for children younger than 13. Parental discretion and guidance are advised. Hersheypark...

Dark Nights is our immersive haunt experience that features five haunted houses and three Scare Zones, all available with your admission ticket. Some aspects of the experience may be too intense for children younger than 13. Parental discretion and guidance are advised. Hersheypark Halloween runs on select dates from Sept. 13 through Nov. 3.

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A Hersheypark Halloween ticket or 2024 Season Pass is required for entry into Hersheypark Halloween. Dark Nights is included in all Hersheypark tickets valid through Jan 1, 2025, and 2024 Season Passes. 

Hersheypark Halloween tickets include Preview Plan, where guests can enter for free on a night before their full-day visit (If Hersheypark is open on the preceding day) by presenting their tickets at the main entrance to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Ticketed guests can visit 1.5 hours before...

Hersheypark Halloween tickets include Preview Plan, where guests can enter for free on a night before their full-day visit (If Hersheypark is open on the preceding day) by presenting their tickets at the main entrance to enjoy a fun-filled evening. Ticketed guests can visit 1.5 hours before Hersheypark closes, and Resort guests can visit 2.5 hours before closing. 

Check Preview Hours and confirm our closing time for the day you plan to visit.

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Yes, all 2023 Season Passes allow unlimited admission to Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights. 

No, Dark Nights is included with a 2024 Hersheypark Halloween admission ticket and current 2024 Hersheypark Season Passes. You can purchase other add-ons like Fast Track and new food options online in advance. 

Flash photography or lights of any kind are not permitted in the Haunted Houses for the enjoyment of all guests. For the privacy of all guests, live streaming is prohibited throughout Hersheypark and Dark Nights. Working crews and those using cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted...

Flash photography or lights of any kind are not permitted in the Haunted Houses for the enjoyment of all guests. For the privacy of all guests, live streaming is prohibited throughout Hersheypark and Dark Nights. Working crews and those using cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted without a Hersheypark Communications escort coordinated in advance. Filming and photographing on rides is strictly prohibited unless approved by a Hersheypark Communications team member. This includes the use of drones, GoPros, and sunglasses-based cameras. Media invited to preview Dark Nights may not film the in-house experience but will be directed to camera-approved areas for reaction or scare zone opportunities. B-roll and approved images will be provided upon request from the Hersheypark Communications team.

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We will continue to offer kid-friendly experiences like more Hershey Character Glow Dance Parties, Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica, Treatville trick-or-treat trail (available for guests 12 and under to enjoy until 8 PM each operating day) and seasonal rides, in addition to these new...

We will continue to offer kid-friendly experiences like more Hershey Character Glow Dance Parties, Creatures Of The Night at ZooAmerica, Treatville trick-or-treat trail (available for guests 12 and under to enjoy until 8 PM each operating day) and seasonal rides, in addition to these new experiences that begin at 6 PM.

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