Events
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Music in the Gardens
Wednesday, September 9 from 5 - 7 p.m. The Best of Broadway Join us for three evenings of beautiful music in the Gardens! Guests are invited to bring their own beverages and snacks, as well as chairs or a blanket. The Butterfly Atrium will be closed. Regular admission rates apply; free for members. May be...
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Forest Bathing with ANFT Forest Therapy Guide Lauren Berg
Saturdays: April 18, May 16, June 13, September 12 (new date) & November 7 All sessions are 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. $30 for members; $35 non-members (per session) Registration is required here. Forest bathing is a guided experience that invites participants to slow down, engage their senses, and cultivate a deeper connection with the...
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Guided Garden Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees throughout the seasons. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
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Bug-O-Rama
It’s the 10th anniversary of Bug-O-Rama! Participate in a variety of fun bug activities with Penn State Entomology, Ryan the Bug Man, ZooAmerica, Lancaster County BeeKeepers and PA Bat Rescue, among others. Plus, enjoy Sarah’s Creamery for an additional purchase. Check back later for the full schedule of events. Free with admission, free for members.
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Guided Garden Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees throughout the seasons. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
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Fall Homeschool Day: Avian Migration
Tuesday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For grades K-12 Learn about bird species that stay year-round at the Gardens, our temporary spring and summer residents, such as the eastern wood pewee, chimney swifts, barn swallows, tree swallows and purple martins, which pass through for overnight stays. Learn about migrating birds of prey...
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Hershey Gardens Member Reception
Members, look for your invitation in the mail! Due to limited capacity, the Member Reception is reserved only for those covered under the membership. We appreciate your understanding. Please RSVP here:
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Guided Garden Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees throughout the seasons. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
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Bonsai Demonstration by Susquehanna Bonsai Club
Join members of the Susquehanna Bonsai Club for multiple demonstrations on how to take care of bonsai specimens. Demonstrations to take place in Hoop House, inside The Children's Garden. In case of inclement weather, demonstration will be moved to the Conservatory. Included with admission, free for members.
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PA Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights Day
Learn about the PA Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, which promotes healthy development and environmental equity. Enjoy activities in The Children’s Garden and take part in a planting activity. Plus, kids come for free! Get one free junior admission for each paying adult ticket on October 9 only. Included with admission, free for members.
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Guided Garden Walk
Join Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with an expertise in plant ecology, for an hour-long adventure through the gardens as you learn about plants and trees throughout the seasons. Bring your curiosity! Included with admission, free for members.
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Pumpkin Palooza
October 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkin Palooza returns for all things pumpkin! Kids, come in costume and trick or treat at four Hershey's candy stations, enjoy over 200 painted pumpkins, a unique 14-foot "pumpkin tree" and the perfect photo backdrop of pumpkin mosaics! Plus, stop by to see...