Hershey Gardens

The Christmas Tree Showcase
2026-12-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-02 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date
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
2026-12-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-02 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
2026-12-26 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.

Guided Garden Walk
2026-12-26 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.

Eco-Fiction Book Group
2027-01-22 10:00 - 11:30
Join us to explore works of eco-fiction, nature and environment-oriented works, which often include a human element. It is not necessary to attend all sessions – join us when you can! New participants are always welcome. We encourage you to read each month’s selection prior to the meeting to fully participate in the discussion. Located in the Garden Cottage. All sessions are from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Friday, October 23, 2026 – Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer (non-fiction – The Secret Life of Plants: A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Relations between Plants and Man, Peter Thompkins)
Friday, January 22, 2027: The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting and Tree Story: The History of the World Written in Rings by Valerie Trouet
Save These Dates! Check back for book selections.
Friday, April 23 | Friday, July 23 | Friday, October 22
Book selections for each month can be found at your local public library or at any major retailer. Included in admission; free for members.

To register, please email Kaitlin Dannenberg at kadannenberg@hersheygardens.org

Member Only Preview: For the Love of Orchids 2027 Annual Orchid Show & Sale
2027-01-28 14:00 - 17:00
For the Love of Orchids 2027 Annual Orchid Show & Sale
Susquehanna Orchid Society
Member-Only Preview: Thursday, January 28, 2 to 5 p.m.
Open to the Public: Friday, January 29 to Sunday, January 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Susquehanna Orchid Society presents a newly expanded orchid show and sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory and new Rose Garden Pavilion! This year’s show features additional informational sessions, activities for kids, plus new vendors and exhibition categories, including a new vendor, E.B. Orchids from Holley, New York, and a student entry.
More than 1,000 orchids representing dozens of varieties will be on display, including rare species and unique hybrids. In addition, vendors will have orchids for sale. Various orchid societies will have showy displays that will be judged onsite and presented with national awards.
Please check back to see the full calendar of events in early January.
Included in admission; free for members.

For the Love of Orchids 2027 Annual Orchid Show & Sale Susquehanna Orchid Society
2027-01-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2027-01-31 09:00 - 17:00

Winter Wednesdays: Celebrating the Lunar New Year
2027-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-10 10:00 - 12:00
Winter Wednesdays: Celebrating the Lunar New Year with the Little Star Chinese School
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Hershey Gardens and the Little Star Chinese School! Each week we’ll explore a different cultural activity. Bring the family and interact with Asian species like our mossy frog, jungle nymphs, walking sticks, and more at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart. Learn more about our Asian butterfly and moth species in the Butterfly Atrium. Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included in admission, free for members.

Dried Floral Arrangement Class
2027-02-06 10:00 - 12:00
Join us to create your own dried floral arrangement to bring beauty to your home in the winter months. We’ll use an assortment of dried specimens such as seed pods, florals, grasses and greens to learn about color, form and texture when creating an arrangement. Class held in the Education Center in The Children’s Garden.
Led by Kaitlin Dannenberg, horticulturist and education associate
$65 for members; $75 for non-members
Registration required here, beginning December 19.

Art Show & Display
2027-02-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2027-02-13 09:00 - 17:00
“For the Love of Art” by the Hershey Area Art Association
Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, February 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This dazzling display of art will feature work by members of the Hershey Area Art Association. Pieces for purchase will include woodworking, prints, acrylic and oil, jewelry and more. Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included in admission; free for members.
