Sarah's Creamery Ice Cream Truck
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
You Scream, We Scream…
Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 23 and Sunday May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy Sarah’s Creamery festive ice cream truck, featuring flavors from the Berkey Creamery at Penn State University’s Main Campus for an additional fee.
Requires admission to Hershey Gardens; free for members.

World Labyrinth Day
2026-05-01 10:00 - 14:00
World Labyrinth Day is traditionally celebrated the first Saturday of May. Drop in to walk our labyrinth and participate in a fun family craft in the Rock Garden.
Included in admission, free for members.

Guided Garden Walk
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date
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.

National Public Gardens Day
2026-05-08 09:00 - 17:00
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with us!
Simply show this voucher and enjoy half-off admission on Friday, May 8, 2026 only.
Click here for the voucher.

Mother’s Day Weekend: Free Admission for Moms!
2026-05-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring mom to enjoy Hershey Gardens — it’s on us!
On Sunday, see a variety of rhododendrons and azaleas from the Mason Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Display located in the Education Center in The Children’s Garden.
For an additional fee, guests can enjoy Sarah’s Creamery on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Noel’s Café on Sunday only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Susquehanna Iris Society Show
2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00
Enjoy brilliantly colored irises and arrangements from members of the Susquehanna Iris Society. Knowledgeable members will be available to answer questions. Plus, enjoy Sarah’s Creamery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an additional fee.
Exhibit located in the Garden Cottage.
Free with admission; free for members.

Forest Bathing with ANFT Forest Therapy Guide Lauren Berg
2026-05-16 09:15 - 11:15, 2026-06-13 09:15 - 11:15
Saturdays: April 18, May 16, June 13, September 19 & 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 natural world. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, boost immune function, and enhance overall well-being.
During the walk, your guide will offer embodiment-focused “invitations,” which participants can use as a guideline, recognizing that each individual has a unique path to follow. Invitations are followed by a time to gather, listen and share, during which all expressions are welcome. The walk will end with a light tea tasting.
Lauren Berg has experience leading diverse groups of people through a variety of outdoor educational experiences—multi-day backpacking trips, day-long high and low ropes courses, team building events, and even birding and terrestrial ecology classes, to name a few. She is a certified guide with the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy, as well as First Aid and CPR/AED trained.
The walk will include changes in grade and walking surfaces as you may go off the main paved path and onto wood carpet or grass. Shoes with good tread are recommended. As this walk will be held outdoors, please dress for weather conditions and bring a water bottle. Rain or shine.

National Red Rose Day
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00
National Red Rose Day is the annual celebration of the red rose – a universal symbol of love and romance. Join us for 30-minute Historic Rose Garden tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Free with admission; free for members.

Father’s Day: Free Admission for Dads & Rolls Royce Car Show
2026-06-21 09:00 - 18:00
Father’s Day: Free Admission for Dads!
Plus, the Gathering in the Garden: Rolls Royce Car Show (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Bring dad to enjoy 3,000 roses in full bloom on the first day of summer! Plus, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., experience a stunning display of Rolls-Royce and Bentleys and learn about their history from members of the headquarters region of the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club. Vehicles will be parked inside Hershey Gardens around Swan Lake.
For an additional fee, guests can enjoy Noel’s Cafe from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sarah’s Creamery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Car show is included with admission; free for members and Dads.

Zoology Zone Interactive Cart
2026-06-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:30
Mondays through Fridays, June 22 through August 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come meet some new “friends” at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart! The cart will be stationed in the Conservatory and will feature several small animals and arthropods, along with deceased butterfly specimens that guests can touch and feel. Staffed by Hershey Gardens Volunteens and Hershey Gardens staff. On Fridays, visitors can watch the Gardens’ insectivores and herptiles receive a nutritious snack.
Free with admission; free for members.

Gretna Theatre Summer Family Series
2026-06-28 13:00 - 14:00
Gretna Theatre Summer Family Series: How I Became a Pirate
Performance held in The Children’s Garden Amphitheater, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, performances will be cancelled.
Free with admission, free for members.
