Updated for 2021!
February is often synonymous with love, roses and, my favorite, chocolate! With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, many people are thinking of ways to show their loved ones they care. Whether it’s with a card, roses or giant box of chocolates, celebrating Valentine’s Day has become an important tradition for many. This February, instead of picking just one day to spread the love, why not celebrate ALL MONTH LONG?!
Hershey, PA is offering a month full of sweet experiences that individuals of all ages will LOVE! Chocolate Covered February takes place throughout the entire month of February with over 90 chocolate-inspired events to choose from. Doesn’t that sound AMAZING?! To help you plan your chocolate adventure, I have put together a list of some of the most amazing experiences you can enjoy this February in Hershey!
ZooAmerica
Photo Provided by ZooAmerica
During Chocolate Covered February, ZooAmerica will be offering 50% off admission EVERY Friday. What a fun way to spend the day with your significant other or family. Get up close and personal with some of the most amazing animals found across the United States.
Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens is offering a truly unique experience during Chocolate Covered February. Guests of the Garden will get to observe the Chocolate Malchite butterfly. There will also be fun events for kids like a cocoa themed scavenger hunt and butterfly mask craft.
The Hershey Story
The Hershey Story is a MUST DO every time we visit Hershey. There are always fun learning adventures the entire family can enjoy. During Chocolate Covered February, guests can enjoy a variety of activities:
Themed Chocolate Lab Classes – We absolutely LOVE the Chocolate Lab Class! Each class is 45 minutes long and is offered to individuals 4 years old and up. For each class, participants will make a delicious treat to take home. Each budding chef will also learn facts about chocolate and gain important cooking skills. Tickets must be purchased in advance and classes take place throughout the day. Chocolate Covered February classes include: The Heart of Chocolate, Try It With Truffles, Lovely Bar and Truffles for Couples. Try It With Truffles is also available as a virtual class. Check out our YouTube video of the Chocolate Lab class we did over the holidays:
Cupid’s Brew – For a limited time, guests can enjoy this delicious twist on hot chocolate. This incredible red velvet hot chocolate is made with Hershey’s milk chocolate and topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings. This sweet treat is only $7!
Dinner and Truffles For Couples – This is unique experience is NEW to Chocolate Covered February. Guests will enjoy dinner at Café aMusée then enjoy a truffle making Chocolate Lab class. The event costs $45/couple.
Hershey’s Chocolate World
There really is no better place to celebrate Chocolate-Covered February than at Hershey’s Chocolate World! There are fun events along with special tasty treats that all celebrate chocolate!
Hershey’s Workshop: Cookie Pizza Kit – Every Saturday and Sunday in February guests can purchase a Hershey’s or Reese’s cookie pizza kit to decorate in the store or take home. The kit includes pre-baked sweetened crust (a.k.a. a giant cookie), frosting, and candy toppings. This kit is only $12.95.
Hershey’s Character Appearance – Hersheypark may be closed for the winter but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience Hershey characters! Every Saturday and Sunday in February, guests at Hershey’s Chocolate World can take socially distant photos with their favorite characters.
Double Sample Days – Not only will guests a delicious FREE sample of Hershey’s latest Hershey’s Kiss (Milk Chocolate Meltaway, but they will get TWO samples when they enjoy the factory tour ride on Saturdays and Sundays. Now that’s a sweet way to celebrate Chocolate Covered February.
Nostalgic Hershey’s Kisses Display – Learn all about the history of the Hershey Kiss with amazing display featuring Kisses from 1900s-2000s. This display is available for FREE February 6-28.
The Hotel Hershey
The Hotel Hershey is known for its incredible cuisine and amazing culinary experiences. Chocolate-Covered February is no exception as The Hotel Hershey offers wonderful chocolate themed events that will engage all the senses.
Wine and Chocolate Dinner – On February 11, enjoy date night at The Hotel Hershey with a chocolate inspired dinner paired with Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery wine. Then on February 18, you can indulge on another amazing meal paired with 90+ Point wines. Each event costs $85/person.
Specialty Menus – Each restaurant at The Hotel Hershey will be offering delicious Chocolate Covered February themed specials. Guests can enjoy meals like braised lamb with chocolate carrot sauce, chocolate short rib, and chocolate caramel macchiato cheesecake.
The Hershey Lodge
We LOVE staying at The Hershey Lodge. It is the perfect family friendly resort for a quick weekend getaway or long winter retreat. It offers an arcade, pool complex, activity room and more allowing families to have fun all day long. During Chocolate-Covered February, The Hershey Lodge offers programs for both families and couples!
Chocolate Martini Mixology Class – No trip to Hershey is complete without having a chocolate martini, and during Chocolate-Covered February, guests 21 and older can learn how to make this signature cocktail. This event takes place 2/13 and 2/27 and reservations are required.
Dinner and Wine – Spend the night at Fire and Grain on February 5 for a delicious meal paired with Banfi Wines. This event takes place February 5 and costs $90/person. Then, on February 26, enjoy an evening at Revelry for with an incredible dinner paired with Prisoner Wine Company. This event costs $107/person.
Chocolate and Wine Demo – On February 20, enjoy a fun evening of wine and chocolate combinations. Enjoy a variety of wine selections paired with delicious Hershey’s chocolate. This event is only $35/person and is recommended for couples.
Photo provided by HE&R
Specialty Menus – Each restaurant at The Hershey Lodge will be offering delicious Chocolate Covered February themed specials. Guests can enjoy meals like cocoa seared scallops, chocolate cherry chopped salad, chocolate porter chili, cocoa spiced filet mignon, and so much more!
Spa Day
There are 2 AMAZING spas in Hershey, PA: MeltSpa and The Spa at Hotel Hershey. Each offers a unique experience filled with relaxation and pampering. This February, both spas are celebrating Chocolate Covered February with special chocolate themed treatments such as chocolate wraps, cocoa facials and a dark chocolate scrub.
For even more events and experiences including specials at local restaurants and shows, check out the Hershey, PA website!
Which chocolate themed event are you most excited about?
*Photo used in top graphic was provided by HE&R
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