Nation’s Best Holiday Events Awarded to Two Pennsylvania Theme Parks

Top Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Shine in National Holiday Rankings

Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark and Kennywood have emerged among the top in the country for their magical holiday events. This is according to the annual USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice list, which ranks top theme park holiday events.

Hersheypark and Kennywood Dazzle in Festive Splendour

Securing fourth and ninth spots respectively, both Hersheypark and Kennywood were selected by readers’ votes. Hersheypark’s Christmas Candylane particularly stands out with its dazzling display of over five million lights, rare sightings of Santa and all his reindeer, and the opportunity for guests to enjoy various rides. As the sun sets, visitors are treated to a spectacular holiday light show synchronized to classic holiday tunes. Find out the 2023 operating hours for Hersheypark Christmas Candylane here.

Meanwhile, Kennywood’s Holiday Lights event, which secured the ninth place in 2023, is famous for its two-million-light spectacle. Additionally, guests can enjoy holiday song performances by local choirs and access up to 20 attractions. The event also features readings of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by local celebrities and a massive model train display to marvel at.

Top 10 Best Theme Park Holiday Events

1. An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City – Branson, Missouri
2. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebrations – Multiple Locations
3. WinterFest at Kings Island – Mason, Ohio
4. Hersheypark Christmas Candylane – Hershey, Pennsylvania
5. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags – Multiple Locations
6. Christmastime at Santa’s Village – Jefferson, New Hampshire
7. Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
8. Christmas Town at Busch Gardens – Tampa, Florida and Williamsburg, Virginia
9. Holiday Lights at Kennywood – West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
10. Storybook Land Christmas Fantasy with Lights – Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey