Hershey Gardens

Member-Only Preview: Orchid Show & Sale
2019-01-31 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Member-Only Preview: Thursday, January 31 from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Orchid Show, Hosted by the Susquehanna Orchid Society
Friday, February 1 through Sunday, February 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Returning for the third year, the Susquehanna Orchid Society presents the 34th annual orchid show and sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
More than 1,000 orchids representing dozens of orchid varieties will be on display including rare species and unique hybrids. Orchid societies from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware participate in the annual exhibit. In addition, vendors will have orchids for sale and showy displays that will be judged onsite and presented with awards.
Included in admission; members are free.

Gardens is closed
2018-12-25 09:00 - 15:00
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Gardens closes at 3 p.m.
2018-12-24 13:00 - 15:00

Gardens is closed for Thanksgiving holiday
2018-11-22 09:00 - 15:00

Bug-O-Rama
2018-09-08 10:00 - 14:00
Explore the world of bugs in this family-friendly interactive day! Come for show, tell and touch displays of unique, live insects from around the world! Included in admission, free for members!

In addition to seeing fascinating creatures from all over the world, such as a whip scorpion, jungle nymph, tarantula and a giant millipede, adventurous kids can even sample an edible bug from 12 to 2 p.m. Chocolate-covered crickets and pizza-flavored superworms are on the menu.
Popular activities, including cockroach races, will also be featured, as will kids’ crafts, storytelling and games. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., children can get an insect face painting or glitter tattoo; $5 per child. Educational presentations will also be offered for adults.
10:30 a.m. – “Gardening for Pollinators” (adult education), Education Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Face painting and glitter tattoos, $5 per child, tent
11:30 a.m. – Butterfly collection presentation, Education Center
11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Storytime, Amphitheater
12 to 2 p.m. – Edible bug cart, Educational & Horticultural wing
12:30 p.m. – Bug bingo, Amphitheater
1 p.m. – “The Buzz on Bees” (adult education), Education Center
2 p.m. – “What Do Birds Eat?” (adult education), Education Center
Ongoing ac tivities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
• Live insect presentations/discussions
• 2018 Pennsylvania Honey Queen Hannah Albright
• Cockroach racing
• Bug craft stations
• Bug puzzle station
• Activities/games
