Join the Fun Foundation

10/17/2026

A great day of play at the Play, Learn, and Grow Festival hosted by Holden’s Light, Inc. and The Nest 🪺🕊️! ☀️

10/16/2026

Want to help more families join the fun? ☀️

Join the Fun Foundation is looking for volunteers to help us spread our mission at community events, support foundation activities, and connect families with inclusive experiences.

Whether you can lend a hand at an event or share your time and talents in other ways, you can make a difference!

Interested in getting involved? Scan the QR code or email [email protected] to learn more.

10/15/2026

We’ll be at the upcoming Hershey's Chocolate World Sensory Friendly Night on October 21, 2026! Experience the wonder of Chocolate World attractions with reduced audio, modified for sensory sensitivities, character meet & greets, and Trick or Treat Trail!

This event is free, but has opportunities for paid add-ons. We’re also offering a Featured Grant Opportunity to cover the additional costs of the Hershey’s Unwrapped and Create Your Own Candy Bar experiences, so your family can enjoy all of the available activities at no cost!

The deadline for applications is today, October 15th, 2026.

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ https://jointhefunfoundation.org/featuredgrants/

Our Sensory Friendly Night offers a calmer, more welcoming Halloween experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy visits with Susquehanna Service Dogs, Halloween character meet and greets, our Trick-or-Treat Trail and more. 🎃👻 https://www.chocolateworld.com/things-to-do/events/sensory-friendly-night.html

10/12/2026

Featured Grant Opportunity: Swing Into Fun With Adventure Sports 🎉

This grant provides 4 mini golf passes to Adventure Sports in Hershey. Enjoy a fun-filled outing and make memories together as a family!

The deadline for applications is November 20th, 2026.

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ https://jointhefunfoundation.org/featuredgrants/

10/10/2026

Choctoberfest 2026 was a fun day of play, live music, and of course… chocolate! 🍫

10/09/2026

Come join the fun! ☀️

📣 Announcing activity vendors for Choctoberfest 2026!
Come celebrate fall at Choctoberfest 2026 for a day of bands, b**r, bites, and CHOCOLATE (because priorities)! 🍫 We've got fun stuff for all ages and abilities, so grab the crew and we'll see you in downtown Hershey! 🍁

10/08/2026

Adventure is just around the corner! Our next Featured Grant Opportunity is coming soon! ⛳️

10/08/2026

Only a few days left until Choctoberfest 2026! We'll be there with sensory activities for the kids and information about our upcoming grant opportunities!

Downtown Hershey Association is busy preparing to host all of you at the annual Choctoberfest…a celebration of bands, b**r, bites, and chocolate!

Bring the kids, family, and friends for a beautiful fall day in downtown Hershey.

Parking is available at the two free parking garages, next to Devon and Hershey Social, next to Fresh Market on the west side, as well as off street parking in town.

Watch for more updates this week including activities for all ages and abilities…this is going to be fun!

10/07/2026

At Join the Fun Foundation, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to play, participate, connect, and simply be a kid.

Through grants and inclusive initiatives, we’re working to make more experiences and opportunities accessible to children with disabilities and their families.

Learn more about our mission and how we’re supporting families in our community! ➡️ https://jointhefunfoundation.org/

10/05/2026

It’s chocolate season in Chocolatetown!

🍫 Choctoberfest (10/10): The 11th annual Choctoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm in and around ChocolateTown Square Park, located at the corner of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues in Downtown Hershey. We’ll be there with information about our current grant opportunities and sensory-friendly activities for the kids. Join us for a day full of bands, b**rs, bites, and of course... chocolate!

💛 Hershey’s Chocolate World Sensory-Friendly Night (10/21): Come join us at the Hershey’s Chocolate World Sensory-Friendly Night on October 21st from 5:30-7:30pm! This event is free, but has opportunities for paid add-ons.

We’re offering a grant to cover the additional costs of the Hershey’s Unwrapped and Create Your Own Candy Bar experiences, so your family can enjoy all of the available activities at no cost!

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ https://jointhefunfoundation.org/featuredgrants/