Hershey Gardens

Homeschool Day: The (under)Story of Trees and Soil
2021-10-12 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, United States
Fall 2021 Homeschool Day
$8 per student, $9 per adult
Online pre-registration is required. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.
Admission to the Butterfly Atrium is included in admission. Program will be held rain or shine.
The (under)Story of Trees and Soil
Tuesday, October 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Discover soil, worms, and other creatures that live in the soil, as well as the beauty of the “understory” that lives beneath trees and shrubs. Plus, visit the Bonsai exhibit and meet members of the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, who will explain the art and care of their trees.
Registration is required here. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.

Homeschool Day provides a service beyond regular Gardens admission,
therefore, no discounts, passes, or memberships are accepted. Program will be held rain or shine.

Bonsai Exhibit by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club
2021-10-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, United States
Experience the living art of bonsai during this popular annual exhibit provided by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club. The exhibit is on display in the Hoop House, located in The Children’s Garden.
New! Plant Sale by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club
Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
under the tent at the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included with admission; free for members.

Plant Sale & Live Demonstrations by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club
2021-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, United States
New! Enjoy live demonstrations and a plant sale (while supplies last/cash and checks only) by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, under the tent at the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included in admission, free for members.

Guided Nature Walk Through the Gardens
2021-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, United States
Join Dr. Ray for an hour-long walking adventure through the gardens, as you admire the flowering plants up close. Bring your curiosity!
Included in admission; free for members.

Homeschool Day: Biodiversity of Insects & Native Plants
2021-09-21 09:30 - 12:30
Fall 2021 Homeschool Days
Join Us for One – or Both!
$8 per student, $9 per adult
Online pre-registration is required. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.
Admission to the Butterfly Atrium is included in admission. Program will be held rain or shine.
The Biodiversity of Insects & Native Plants
Tuesday, September 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Students will learn about the importance of native plants and how to identify them, then discover several varieties in our new native plant garden! They will also learn about the insects that call native plants home and how certain insects affect local bird populations. Additionally, join a team from the Lancaster Conservancy and go on an “insect safari” in our native meadow.
Registration is required here. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.
The (under)Story of Trees and Soil
Tuesday, October 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Discover soil, worms, and other creatures that live in the soil, as well as the beauty of the “understory” that lives beneath trees and shrubs. Plus, visit the Bonsai exhibit and meet members of the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, who will explain the art and care of their trees.
Registration is required here. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.

Homeschool Day provides a service beyond regular Gardens admission,
therefore, no discounts, passes, or memberships are accepted. Program will be held rain or shine.

The Annual Penn-Jersey District Rose Show
2021-09-19 09:00 - 16:00
The Annual Penn-Jersey District Rose Show:
Roses and Friends, Better Together Again
Saturday, September 18 from 1 – 5 p.m. and
Sunday, September 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hershey Gardens is pleased to welcome the annual show of the Penn-Jersey District of the American Rose Society. Following private judging on Saturday morning, the show opens to the public on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Saturday: Rosarians will be available in the Historic Rose Garden between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to answer questions about rose varieties and care.
Presentations on roses will be given at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Garden Cottage.
Sunday: Rosarians will be available in the Historic Rose Garden between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to answer questions on rose varieties and care.
Included with admission; free for members.

The Annual Penn-Jersey District Rose Show
2021-09-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, United States

Bug-O-Rama
2021-09-12 10:00 - 15:00
Explore the world of bugs in this family-friendly hands-on day!
Come for amazing displays of unique live insects from around the world and participate in a variety of fun bug activities.
Included in admission, members are free.

Harpist Sylvia Sweigert
2021-08-29 10:00 - 11:00
Listen to 15-year-old harpist Sylvia Sweigert as she strums beautiful music in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Sylvia attends PALCS, CPFA, and USP in West Chester, PA. She has been playing the harp for six years with a small hallel harp, and most recently, a larger Lyon and Healy. Over the past few years, she has performed with the Harrisburg Harp Orchestra, and at Hershey Gardens, The Hershey Story Museum, as well as various weddings, dinner receptions, nursing homes, and churches as part of a trio with her sister (hammered dulcimer) and brother (guitar).

Marvelous Mondays
2021-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, 17033, United States
Marvelous Mondays
July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Mondays are marvelous in The Children’s Garden! Join us for kid’s activities, demonstrations and entertainment!
Included in admission; members are free.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
2021-08-08 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for two performances of
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
1 and 3 p.m.
The Children's Garden Amphitheatre
Presented by Mt. Gretna Theatre

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been dazzling readers around the globe for over six decades, and now you can experience Eric Carle’s timeless classics as a fun one-hour stage play right before your eyes! The critically-acclaimed show features a menagerie of 70+ large scale magical puppets. Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, every show also features two other Eric Carle short stories.
Sarah's Ice Cream Truck will be on location from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Included with admission, free for members.

Junior Scout “Flowers” Badge Workshop
2021-08-08 10:00 - 14:00
Junior Scout “Flowers” Badge Workshop
Sunday, August 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Junior Scouts, join us on Rose Day! Pick up a self-guided booklet and stop at various stations to earn most qualifications for the “Flowers” badge. For an additional $5, Scouts can complete the flower arrangement requirement by creating a small centerpiece using seasonal blooms and accents.
Program includes admission to the Gardens and Butterfly Atrium for the day.
Junior Ticket ($12): Ticket includes General Admission, Rose Day events, and Flowers Badge activities (except Flower Arrangement class).
Junior Ticket with Arrangement Class ($17): Ticket includes General Admission, Rose Day events, Flowers Badge activities and badge, as well as a 30-minute flower arrangement class.
Adult Scout Leader/Chaperone ($12): Ticket includes General Admission and Rose Day events.
Siblings and additional family members coming as guests (not considered chaperones or troop leaders) need to purchase general admission tickets, online or available as a walk-up.
Advance registration is required here.

Rose Day
2021-08-08 10:00 - 12:00
Join us to learn about rose care, watch flower arranging demonstrations, take a tour of the Historic Rose Garden, enjoy kids’ activities, Sarah's Ice Cream truck (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and more!
Included in admission; members are free.
Plus, enjoy two performances of
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
1 and 3 p.m.
The Children's Garden Amphitheatre
Presented by Mt. Gretna Theatre

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been dazzling readers around the globe for over six decades, and now you can experience Eric Carle’s timeless classics as a fun one-hour stage play right before your eyes! The critically-acclaimed show features a menagerie of 70+ large scale magical puppets. Alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, every show also features two other Eric Carle short stories.
Included with admission, free for members.

Music in the Gardens
2021-08-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a beautiful evening of Music in the Gardens!
Whether you choose to stroll the grounds, or BYOB on a blanket, it’s sure to be a beautiful evening, filled with music and blooms!
Music will be provided by the Anthony Haubert Trio, featuring local jazz saxophonist, clarinetist and flutist Tom Strohman, Philadelphia-based bassist Ryan Kuhns and jazz pianist Anthony Haubert.
Guests may bring their own beverages, snacks and a blanket or chairs.
Please note: the Butterfly Atrium will be closed for this event.
Regular admission charges apply; free for members.

Science Explorers Summer Camp
2021-07-26 09:00 - 2021-07-30 14:00
For more information or to register for the camps below, please visit scienceexplorers.com

Stem Lab Extravaganza, ages 7-11
July 26 – 30, 2021
Full Day and Half Day Options Available
Calling all science fanatics! If you didn’t get a chance to experience our 2020-21 club topics, then this is the camp for you! Get ready to concoct cool chemistry creations, formulate new physics ideas, engineer solutions to problems, and investigate how your own body works. In the morning sessions you’ll get gassy with noisy putty, make a working lung model, uncover the mysterious world of microbes, compete in a tower building challenge, and best of all, learn some really cool science magic tricks to play on your siblings or wow your relatives at the family reunion.
Stay for the afternoon sessions and you’ll mix up gooey, snotty slime, learn the ins and outs of the digestive system, construct a ping pong launcher, make an oscilloscope to create laser art, build your own bristle-bot racer and learn even more science magic!

"Peter Pan" Performance by Campers of Hershey Area Playhouse
2021-07-23 22:00 - 22:30
Hershey Area Playhouse campers will perform "Peter Pan", written by Jennifer Feldser.
Performance in The Children's Garden Amphitheatre. Included with admission, free for members.

Science Explorers Summer Camp
2021-07-19 09:00 - 2021-07-23 14:00
For more information or to register for the camps below, please visit scienceexplorers.com

Final Frontiers: Sea & Space, ages 7-11
July 19 – 23, 2021
Full Day and Half Day options available
Each morning, explore the mysterious realms of sea and space as you enter the exciting worlds of marine biology and astronomy! Dive in and examine weird wonders of the sea, observe the anatomy of a real fish and learn the ancient technique of gyotaku or “fish rubbing”, and discover the ocean’s living fossils. Then blast off to discovering space and stars as you make an out-of-this-world solar system model, prepare for lift-off as you build and launch your own stomp rocket while learning about Newton’s Laws of Motion, complete a mission to Moon, and design and build a space capsule that will safely bring your “eggstronaut” in for a landing.
Then, stay for the afternoon as we come back down to earth. Transform polymers into a rainbow of color, investigate the properties of light when you build a kaleidoscope, explore the concept of density as you create a colorful density tower, build a metal detector to identify conductors, demonstrate how air pressure can lift objects and make them fly, and conduct a powder analysis lab.
