Hershey Gardens

Guided Walk
2022-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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. Bring your curiosity!
Included with admission, free for members.

Elegant Airs Flute Quartet
2022-11-26 10:00 - 12:00
Enjoy local flute quartet Elegant Airs will perform a wide range of music genres in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included in admission; free for members.

Crafty Christmas Creations
2022-11-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-11 10:00 - 14:00
Crafty Christmas Creations
November 19, 20, 26, 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 31 and January 1
from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kids, stop by the Education Center in The Children’s Garden to make your own holiday ornament, inspired by nature!
Included with admission; free for members.

The Christmas Tree Showcase
2022-11-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-04 09:00 - 17:00 and 7 more dates
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, from Saturday, November 19 through Sunday, January 1
(Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Bring the whole family to visit to the annual Christmas Tree Showcase in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory! Experience trees that are uniquely decorated by local florists, as well as the signature poinsettia tree. The Welcome Pavilion and Butterfly Atrium will be decorated for the holidays, too! Families will also have the option of purchasing a special pair of glasses ($2) that help them to see something special in the tree lights.
The Garden Cottage will also feature a “Cozy Christmas” display of holiday trees decorated with colorful ornaments made by local school students
Included in admission; free for members.
Participating designers:
· Crimson Clover Flowers, Newville
· Highland Gardens, Camp Hill
· Kyrsten’s Sweet Designs, Mechanicsburg
· Palmyra Greenhouse, Palmyra
· Paper Moon Flowers & Events, Harrisburg
· Rhapsody in Bloom, Palmyra
· Sarah’s Floral Designs, Carlisle
· Sprigs and Twigs of Joy, Dauphin

Sponsor

Winter Wreath Workshops
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-04 10:00 - 15:00
Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Celebrate winter by creating a festive wreath, perfect for the holidays! Using fresh limbs, twigs and pods pruned from the Gardens, class participants will learn how to create a stunning, long-lasting 24” wreath for their door or table. All supplies and materials are provided. Includes admission to Hershey Gardens and the Butterfly Atrium.
Led by Jody Davey, Hershey Gardens Horticulturist
Members: $55; Non-members: $65
Advance registration is required here.
Registration closes on November 30.

Live Music by String Duet Segno
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
Guests can enjoy live music by Segno, a string duet consisting of Harpist Sylvia Sweigert and Hammered Dulcimer player LillieMae Sweigert on the following dates:
December 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
December 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
December 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
December 31, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sylvia and LillieMae are members of the Harrisburg Harp Orchestra, playing in the greater Harrisburg and Philadelphia Area. They play a wide range of music such as Broadway tunes, popular songs, Celtic favorites, American folk, classical pieces, and familiar hymns. The duet often composes their own arrangements, to suit the occasion. Sylvia plays a Lyon & Healy Prelude 38, and LillieMae plays a custom James Jones 4/19/21/9 Hammered Dulcimer.
Performances will take place in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. Included in admission; free for members.

Live Holiday Music
2022-12-10 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for holiday vocal selections with Robin Miller in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. As a professional solo singer for over 25 years, Robin carries a message of love, faith and hope.
In her extensive career as a Christian singer, Robin has participated in numerous concerts and retreats, among others. She has recorded and has released CDs, singles, and many original compositions.
https://robinmillersinger.com/home

Visit with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus
2022-12-11 11:30 - 14:30
Sunday, December 11 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and
Saturday, December 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Kids, bring your Christmas list as you visit with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus! Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included in admission; free for members.
