Celebrating five years of haunts in 2026, Hersheypark amusement park will offer its award-winning Hersheypark Halloween event and immersive Dark Nights haunt experience presented by Reese’s and Kit Kat® starting Sept. 12, 2026. To commemorate the milestone season, the eight-weekend event introduces the all-new Reese’s Depot Of Doom scare zone, part of an expanded lineup of five haunted houses with evolved storylines and five scare zones included with admission.
Spanning 23 days, including Halloween night, a single ticket grants guests access to more than 50 rides and dark coaster experiences, Hershey’s Trick Or Treat Trail, live entertainment, five haunted houses and five scare zones. Visitors can also indulge in exclusive seasonal food and beverage offerings—including themed menu items along the Avenue Of The Afterlife path—or opt for the fan-favorite Hersheypark Halloween Tasting Pass.
Hersheypark Halloween is recognized as one of the top Halloween events in the country. The seasonal experience was just nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2026. Daily voting is open through Sept. 21 at noon at 10best.usatoday.com/awards/hersheypark-halloween-hershey-pennsylvania/.
Hersheypark Halloween event hours are 5-10 p.m. on Fridays (beginning Sept. 18), 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. Tickets start at $36.99 when purchased online. For more information, visit www.Hersheypark.com/plan-your-visit/hersheypark-halloween and www.Hersheypark.com/DarkNights.
