Guide to Mother's Day Weekend 2026 in Hershey, PA

Guide to Mother's Day Weekend 2026 in Hershey, PA

Attractions and Activities to Enjoy With Mom in The Sweetest Place On Earth

Hershey, Pa., is the perfect place to celebrate mom this Mother's Day Weekend! With thrilling coasters, live entertainment and a wide selection of dining options, there is no shortage of ways to give mom an extra special day in The Sweetest Place On Earth from May 8-10, 2026. Check out our guide below for some Mother's Day inspiration.

Visit Hersheypark

Open Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If your mom is a thrill seeker and a foodie, look no further than Hersheyparkamusement park! The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania is open for Spring Weekends and offers the largest coaster collection in the Northeast, over-the-top King Size Shakes (celebrating their 10th birthday in 2026!), sweet greets with Hershey Characters and more.

Guests can save on tickets when purchased online with our current ticket offers.

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Stroll Through ZooAmerica

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If mom is an animal lover, she'll enjoy a walk through ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, featuring animals native to the continent of North America. ZooAmerica is included with a Hersheypark ticket when entering the Zoo from the bridge inside Hersheypark during posted Park hours.

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See Melissa Etheridge at Hershey Theatre

Friday, May 8, at 8 p.m.

American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will bring "The Rise Tour" to Hershey Theatre in May 2026. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America's favorite female singers for more than two decades. The singer hit commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, "Yes I Am," in 1993. The collection featured her massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window." She has won two Grammy Awards from 15 nominations, an Academy Award for "I Need to Wake Up" and a Juno Award.

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See America at Hershey Theatre

Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m.

Following a sold-out run of shows for their 55th anniversary, classic rock group America will embark on "The Happy Trails Tour 2026". Known for their timeless magic and powerful performances, the Grammy Award-winning group will draw on their deep catalog of hits, including their signature song, "Horse With No Name," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.

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Enjoy Delicious Dining

Open daily; hours vary

Treat mom to an indulgent meal at one of our 15 dining properties throughout Hershey, Pa. Highlights include the all-new Hershey Social, located at the intersection of Cocoa and Chocolate Avenue, which serves bold flavors and signature cocktails to sip, savor and socialize.

1933 Restaurant & Tavern at The Hotel Hershey is open all weekend long and offers brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring Brisket Benedict, Lobster Omelet and more. Other restaurants across Hershey, such as The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, Devon Seafood + Steak, will also be open on Mother's Day.

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Enjoy A Day At The Chocolate Spa

Open Daily

Nothing says "I love you, Mom" quite like a day of pure, chocolate-infused bliss. This Mother's Day, treat her to some well-deserved pampering at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, where she can dive into decadent treatments like a cocoa massage, a whipped cocoa bath, or a chocolate fondue body wrap.

In between services, she can retreat to one of four relaxation lounges or soak up the view from the Quiet Room balcony overlooking The Hotel Hershey's formal gardens. The spa still has some openings on the Friday and Monday of Mother's Day weekend, give the reservations team a call at 844-330-1797 to make an appointment.

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Plan a Weekend Staycation

Booking a weekend stay at one of The Official Resorts at Hersheypark ensures that you and mom will have plenty of time to enjoy all of the excitement that the town built on chocolate has to offer. Resort activities are available at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge and Hersheypark Camping Resort for the whole family to enjoy, including kids' check-in, s'mores roasts, chocolate bingo and arts & crafts.

All guests of The Official Resorts of Hersheypark, including guests of the all-new Hershey Inn & Suites select service hotel, also receive FREE Resort Benefits, such as discounted Hersheypark tickets, extra hours at Hersheypark with the Preview Plan and more!

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Visit Hershey Gardens

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hershey Gardens offers moms free admission to the 23-acre walk-through botanical garden on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Guests who visit on Mother's Day weekend can see bounties of spring flowers on display and hundreds of butterflies from around the world in the Butterfly Atrium. Also in the Butterfly Atrium is the Zoology Zone, where visitors can get up close and personal with creatures from Asia, Australia and South America, as well as cool bugs from our own backyard.

Hershey Gardens is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For ticketing information, please visit HersheyGardens.org.

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Visit The Hershey Story Museum

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Moms can also enjoy free admission to The Hershey Story's Museum Experience on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Visitors to the museum will learn about the life and history of chocolate pioneer Milton S. Hershey, his wife, Catherine and the town of Hershey, Pa., through exhibits, artifacts and interactive experiences. To make a visit extra sweet, consider purchasing tickets to decorate chocolate in the Chocolate Lab and sip on chocolates from around the world during Chocolate Tastings.

The Hershey Story is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tickets can be purchased at the museum admissions desk for entry.

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Experience Hershey's Chocolate World

Open daily; hours vary

Give Mom the sweet opportunity to become a chocolatier for the day at Hershey's Chocolate World! She can create her own candy bar, learn how chocolate is made on a free chocolate tour ride, or learn more about what makes our town's history so sweet with a trolley tour throughout Hershey, Pa.

Mom can also be a kid in a candy store and explore aisles of unique gifts, chocolate-themed apparel, sweet souvenirs and, of course, candy at the World's Largest HERSHEY'S Store.

Chocolate World is open all Mother's Day weekend long; hours vary by day:

• Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets for attractions may be purchased online in advance.

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We hope you have a Happy Mother's Day in The Sweetest Place On Earth!