Celebrate the magic of the season with your Civilian Welfare Fund community! CWF invites you and your family to the CWF Annual Holiday Party: Dessert in the Park at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane.

What’s Included with Your Ticket:

• Exclusive CWF Dessert Reception: Cozy up near ZooAmerica at Great Bear Catering. Sip on hot or cold drinks, indulge in delicious holiday cookies and sweets, and mingle with your NSA neighbors.

• Holiday Character Meet & Greet: Bring the kids (and the young at heart) to meet Holiday Earl the Squirrel and friends!

• Full Christmas Candylane Entry: Explore Hersheypark transformed into a winter wonderland—featuring over 5 million twinkling lights, rides, Treeville at The Boardwalk, Chocolatetown, and visits with Santa and his live reindeer.

DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2026

TIME: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

LOCATION: Great Bear Catering Area, Hersheypark

TICKET COST: $40.00 per person for the early bird special; children 2 and under are Free. 1 free parking pass per order. Price increases to $49.50 starting October 1, 2026. 

**After you purchase your tickets, Hersheypark will send you an email to coordinate your session for the dessert party at Great Bear Catering. There are a total of 3 sessions to choose from. 

Sales end December 4, 2026, or when sold out!

This CWF Event is open to all Agency employees, military personnel, government civilians/contractors, and their family members.