Hershey Gardens

Pumpkin Palooza
2026-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 if you can “handle” the Creepy Creatures Gallery! Guests can also enjoy food trucks and hundreds of mums on display, including a colorful 9-foot mum tree.
Check back soon for the full schedule of events.
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Guided Garden Walk
2026-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-28 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Forest Bathing with ANFT Forest Therapy Guide Lauren Berg
2026-11-07 09:15 - 11:15
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 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.

Manada Conservancy Presentation: Rebuilding Ecosystems with Regenerative Agriculture
2026-11-12 19:00 - 20:00
Manada Conservancy Presentation:
Rebuilding Ecosystems with Regenerative Agriculture – How Farms Are Moving Beyond Sustainability
Lisa Blazure, Stroud Water Research Center will share how some farms are going beyond sustainable farming techniques and instead regenerating their soils by managing land according to natural principles. These farms recognize that they are part of a larger natural system and rely on biological processes to provide crop nutrients, pest control, and water cycling. Crops grown on healthier soils can have higher nutrient density, and regenerative agriculture has the potential to enhance human health as well as the environment. Participants will leave with practical insights and real-world examples they can adapt to their own operations—from large-scale farms to small homesteads and even backyard gardens—demonstrating how regenerative principles can be applied at any scale to rebuild soil health and resilience.
Presentation in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Free to attend, please register here.

The Christmas Tree Showcase
2026-11-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates
Friday, November 20 through Sunday, January 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exceptions: Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; Open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve
Our signature holiday event features colorful tree displays with twinkling lights; each unique tree is created by a talented local designer. Guests will enjoy a pair of 14-foot and 8-foot poinsettia and tropical trees! The historic Hersheypark Comet coaster car is back for family photo ops and the Butterfly Atrium will be decorated for the holidays!
Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included in admission; free for members.

Thomas Davis

Student Christmas Tree Showcase
2026-11-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date
Friday, November 20 through Sunday, January 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Enjoy dozens of creative ornaments made by local school students on display on live Fraser fir trees in the Garden Cottage.
Included with admission; free for members.

Calling All Kids! Crafty Christmas Creations
2026-11-21 09:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-28 09:30 - 13:00
November 21 & 28; December 5, 12, 19 & 26, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Perfect for kids of all ages. Join in the fun of creating your own holiday craft, inspired by nature. Located in the Education Center in The Children’s Garden.
Included with admission; free for members.

Hershey Gardens is CLOSED
2026-11-26 09:00 - 17:00
