Hershey Sweet Lights will not return in 2026 after 20 seasons. The change ends the drive-through holiday attraction that families visited from their cars.
Hersheypark confirmed the decision and thanked the families who made the drive-through part of their holiday traditions.
Christmas Candylane will continue
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane is continuing. The park says it is focusing on growing that event as Sweet Lights ends.
The two were separate experiences. Sweet Lights was a drive-through attraction, while Christmas Candylane takes place inside Hersheypark.
Official announcement: Hersheypark’s current visitor FAQ.
Image: official Hersheypark photography from its 2025 Sweet Lights media gallery.