Chocolate Lab tickets are available on a first come – first served basis and may be purchased at The Hershey Story admissions desk on the day of your visit. Due to COVID-19 regulations, only one family per table will be allowed. Masks are required inside the classroom. Children must be at least 5 years old to enter the Lab. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Candy Cane Bark
Layer milk and white chocolate with chunks of peppermint candy to create your own, fresh candy cane bark. Satisfy your curiosity about the chocolate-making process through live narrative and colorful slides.
Ingredients: melted milk and white chocolate candy cane bites.

11:30a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Make a Very Merry Bar
Mold and customize your own milk chocolate bar using holiday add-ins and edible decorations Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown and how they are processed to become the chocolate we all love.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Holiday themed sprinkles, sugar transfer

1:15 to 2:00 p.m.
Chocolate and Pretzels Christmas Wreath
Create a fun and delicious Christmas wreath by using chocolate covered mini pretzels and festive sprinkles. Discover how cocoa beans make their way from the rainforest to the sweet confections in your holiday stocking.
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, mini pretzels, sprinkles

2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Marshmallow Mischief
Dunk giant marshmallows in melted chocolate, then roll in holiday toppings. Finish by packaging your custom marshmallow treat in a holiday package to take home. You’ll also learn some little-known facts about marshmallows and chocolate!
Ingredients: melted milk chocolate, Jumbo marshmallow, variety of toppings including candy cane bits, and Holiday themed sprinkles