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Hersheypark crowd calendar

October 2026Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Hersheypark is typically moderately busy in October, averaging 40% crowd level. The quietest day is Fri 2 Oct at 5%, and the busiest is Sat 3 Oct at 83%.

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Friday 23 Oct

October 2026 is typically moderately busy at Hersheypark, averaging 40% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 3 Oct at 83%.

27%crowds
Next bestFri 30 Oct 28%Fri 16 Oct 31%Fri 9 Oct 35%

Hersheypark is quiet today, at around 35% crowd levels, and busy tomorrow. This weekend is looking moderately busy.

This crowd calendar predicts daily crowd levels for Hersheypark through 2026.What the % means

The number is how full the park is: how long the queues run on its main rides in the middle of the day, on one scale for every park (50% is about a 17-minute queue, 70% half an hour, 90% an hour), or, where the park sells dated tickets, the share of its capacity sold if that is higher. The word beside it (Quietest to Busiest) compares the day with this park's own history, so a small park can be at its busiest on a day that is still short queues. The lower the number, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more.

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Hersheypark, October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
111%Quietest25%Quietest5pm - 10pm383%Busier12pm - 10pm428%Quieter12pm - 9pm
5Closed6Closed7Closed8Closed935%*QuieterEst.5pm - 10pm1062%*TypicalEst.12pm - 10pm1137%*TypicalEst.12pm - 9pm
12Closed13Closed14Closed15Closed1631%*QuieterEst.5pm - 10pm1760%*TypicalEst.12pm - 10pm1838%*TypicalEst.12pm - 9pm
19Closed20Closed21Closed22Closed2327%*QuieterEst.5pm - 10pm2460%*TypicalEst.12pm - 10pm2538%*TypicalEst.12pm - 9pm
26Closed27Closed28Closed29Closed3028%*QuieterEst.5pm - 10pm3164%*TypicalEst.12pm - 10pm
  1. Thu1Hours unavailable11%Quietest
  2. Fri25pm - 10pm5%Quietest
  3. Sat312pm - 10pm83%Busier
  4. Sun412pm - 9pm28%Quieter
  5. Mon5Hours unavailableClosed
  6. Tue6Hours unavailableClosed
  7. Wed7Hours unavailableClosed
  8. Thu8Hours unavailableClosed
  9. Fri95pm - 10pm35%*Est.Quieter
  10. Sat1012pm - 10pm62%*Est.Typical
  11. Sun1112pm - 9pm37%*Est.Typical
  12. Mon12Hours unavailableClosed
  13. Tue13Hours unavailableOctober breakClosed
  14. Wed14Hours unavailableOctober breakClosed
  15. Thu15Hours unavailableOctober breakClosed
  16. Fri165pm - 10pmOctober break31%*Est.Quieter
  17. Sat1712pm - 10pmOctober break60%*Est.Typical
  18. Sun1812pm - 9pm38%*Est.Typical
  19. Mon19Hours unavailableAutumn breakClosed
  20. Tue20Hours unavailableAutumn breakClosed
  21. Wed21Hours unavailableAutumn breakClosed
  22. Thu22Hours unavailableAutumn breakClosed
  23. Fri235pm - 10pmAutumn break27%*Est.Quieter
  24. Sat2412pm - 10pmAutumn break60%*Est.Typical
  25. Sun2512pm - 9pmAutumn break38%*Est.Typical
  26. Mon26Hours unavailableOctober half-termClosed
  27. Tue27Hours unavailableOctober half-termClosed
  28. Wed28Hours unavailableOctober half-termClosed
  29. Thu29Hours unavailableOctober half-termClosed
  30. Fri305pm - 10pmOctober half-term28%*Est.Quieter
  31. Sat3112pm - 10pm64%*Est.Typical
Quietest Among the quietest days at this parkQuieter Quieter than a normal day hereTypical A normal day for this parkBusier Busier than a normal day hereBusiest Among the busiest days at this park

Crowd levels are modelled from this park's own recorded queue times, school and public holidays, day of the week and the weather forecast, and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

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Frequently asked

How busy is Hersheypark today?

Hersheypark is predicted to be quiet today, at around 35% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Hersheypark be tomorrow?

Hersheypark is predicted to be busy tomorrow, at around 62% crowd levels.

Is Hersheypark busy this weekend?

This weekend Hersheypark is looking moderately busy, at around 50% crowd levels on average.

When is the quietest day to visit Hersheypark in October 2026?

Friday 2nd is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Hersheypark in October 2026, at around 5% crowd levels.

When is Hersheypark busiest in October 2026?

Saturday 3rd is predicted to be the busiest day at Hersheypark in October 2026, at around 83% crowd levels.

How busy is Hersheypark in October 2026?

On average, Hersheypark is quiet in October 2026 - around 39% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Hersheypark busier on weekends?

Yes - Hersheypark is typically busier at weekends than midweek in October 2026. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Hersheypark?

The best time to visit Hersheypark is on its quietest predicted days - Friday 2nd is the quietest in October 2026 (about 5%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.

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