Guided Walk
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-15 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 throughout the seasons. Bring your curiosity!
Included with admission, free for members.

Pumpkin Palooza Test
2025-10-29 09:00 - 17:00
October 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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! See (and hold!) Madagascar hissing cockroaches every day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Plus, enjoy kids’ craft activities, food trucks and hundreds of mums on display, including a colorful 9-foot mum display. Included in admission, free for members.

Saturday, October 18
Food Trucks: Noel’s Café, Cheesesteak Shuttle, Marsicos, Madelyn’s Sweets and Savories, Jack and Joan’s Kettle Corn
Sunday, October 19
Food Trucks: Noel’s Café, Cheesesteak Shuttle, Marsicos, Madelyn’s Sweets and Savories, Jack and Joan’s Kettle Corn
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Wind ensemble
Saturday, October 25
Food Trucks: Noel’s Café, Cheesesteak Shuttle, Marsicos, Madelyn’s Sweets and Savories, Jack and Joan’s Kettle Corn, Shorty’s Funnel Cakes
Sunday, October 26
Food Trucks: Noel’s Café, Marsicos, Madelyn’s Sweets and Savories, Jack and Joan’s Kettle Corn, Shorty’s Funnel Cakes
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Chilin Quartet
Painted pumpkins courtesy of Milton Hershey School, Hershey High School, Lower Dauphin High School, Bishop McDevitt High School, York College of Pennsylvania Plant and Gardening Club, York College of Pennsylvania Student Senate.

Sponsors:

Saving Nature at Home with Dr. Desiree Narango (at The Hershey Story Museum)
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
Manada Conservancy and Hershey Gardens present Dr. Narango, who will speak about her research studying how residential landscapes and gardening practices influence wildlife habitats. ​She will compar​e how native and non​-native plant species vary in supporting species interactions​, as well as the relationship between plants and insects​ and why insects matter to birds​. Plus, learn small steps you can take to improve and restore habitat for wildlife at home.
Dr. Desiree Narango is a conservation scientist at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies in White River Junction, VT. Her research program focuses on understanding how global change impacts bird and insect populations and identifying biodiversity conservation solutions in human-dominated habitats. Desiree has a Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware, an M.S. in Natural Resources from The Ohio State University, and a B.S. in Environmental Biology from SUNY: ESF. She’s also an active naturalist and gardener who enjoys getting others excited about the natural world.
Please note: due to construction, this lecture will take place at The Hershey Story Museum, located at 63 West Chocolate Ave in Hershey. RVSPs are not required.

The Christmas Tree Showcase
2025-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 09:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates
Friday, November 21 through Thursday, January 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed on Thanksgiving and Chistmas, closes at 3 p.m. on 12/24)

Our signature holiday event features ten colorful tree displays with twinkling lights; each unique tree is created by a talented local designer.
Guests can enjoy a pair of 14-foot and 8-foot poinsettia and tropical trees, plus 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 with admission, free for members.

Sponsors:

Dr. Tom Davis

Student Christmas Tree Showcase
2025-11-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 09:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date
Friday, November 21 through Thursday, January 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve)
Enjoy dozens of creative ornaments made by local school students on display on live Fraser fir trees in the Garden Cottage.
Included in admission, free for members.

Crafty Christmas Creations
2025-11-22 09:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-29 09:30 - 13:00
Saturdays, November 22 & 29, December 6, 13, 20 & 27, 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.

CLOSED
2025-11-27 09:00 - 17:00
