Hershey Gardens

Guided Walk
2024-04-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-01 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.

Daisy “Eco-Learner” Badge Workshop
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00
Registration closes April 7
Earn your “Eco-Learner” badge by learning different ways to protect the environment during our Earth Day celebration! Price includes the cost of your “Eco-Learner” badge. Your registration includes general admission to the Gardens, the Butterfly Atrium, and our Earth Day activities. After registering online, present your ticket at the Scout information table before heading out to the gardens or atrium to complete your requirements.
$14.50 per Scout, $14.50 per Scout leader or designated troop chaperone
General admission ticket required for accompanying family members. At least one adult is required to register and accompany each troop, or individual Scout.
Pre-registration is required here.

Earth Day Celebration
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. View a selection of heritage breed farm animals in the Amphitheatre and join our teen volunteers as they lead drop-in activities to inspire young guests to take care of our planet. Learn about cover crops, vermiculture, composting, wildflowers and pollinators, and recycling! For an additional cost, enjoy ice cream from Sarah’s Creamery.
Schedule of Events:
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. X3 Chinese Music Ensemble, Gazebo
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. “Farm Recycling with Heritage Breed Animals”
Included in admission; free for members.

Tunes in the Tulips
2024-04-20 11:30 - 13:30
Saturday, April 13 and Saturday April 20 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy local musician Ray Costanzo as plays his guitar and ukulele among the tulips!
Hershey resident Ray Costanzo is a volunteer and member of Hershey Gardens. He began playing guitar in his teens and the ukulele a few years ago. Ray’s music includes country, folk and originals.
**Event subject to cancellation for inclement weather
To see the current status of the tulips, follow us on Facebook.

Arbor Day Celebration
2024-04-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-27 11:00 - 13:00
Roving tour guides will be strolling the Gardens, sharing the history of Hershey Gardens and highlighting some of our favorite trees. Mini tours will be offered along the Arboretum trail.
Included in admission; free for members.

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with Half-Off Voucher
2024-05-10 09:00 - 17:00
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with Half-off Admission with Voucher
Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. only.
Celebrate national public gardens by visiting Hershey Gardens – and save half off your admission with this voucher. The voucher can be shown on your phone, or it can be printed.

Eco-Fiction Book Group
2024-05-10 10:00 - 11:30
Join us quarterly 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 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, November 8 “The Botanist’s Daughter” by Kayte Nunn
2025 Dates:

Friday, January 24: “How Beautiful We Were” by Imbolo Mbue Bonus book – Stone Creek by Kate Brandes
Friday, April 25: “The Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler Bonus book- Bee Conspiracy by David Boito
Friday, July 25: “The High House” by Jessie Greengrass
Friday, October 24: “Gun Island” by Amitae Ghosh
If you have the time, check out the bonus reads which are lesser-known novels with a similar theme.

Book selections for each month can be found at your local public library or at any major retailer.
Please contact Vera Kolstrom to register: 717.508.5970 or velkolstrom@hersheygardens.org.

Mother’s Day Weekend: Free Admission for Moms!
2024-05-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-12 09:00 - 17:00
Mother’s Day Weekend: Free Admission for Moms!
Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For an additional fee, enjoy food trucks from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.:
Sarah’s Creamery on Saturday and Sunday
Noel’s Café on Sunday only
On Sunday, see a variety of rhododendrons and azaleas from the Mason Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society on display in the Education Center in The Children’s Garden.

Susquehanna Iris Society Show
2024-05-18 09:00 - 17:00
Enjoy brilliantly colored irises and arrangements from members of the Susquehanna Iris Society. Knowledgeable members will be available to answer questions. Show located in the Garden Cottage.
Included in admission; free for members.

Guided Walk CANCELLED
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:00

Free admission for everyone named "Rose"
2024-06-01 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-03 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-04 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-05 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-06 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-07 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-08 09:00 - 18:00 and 4 more dates
Hey Rose! Roseanne! Rosalie! If you have “Rose” in your first, middle or last name, you get free admission during the month of June. Must show ID.
Enjoy the roses, Rose!

Guided Walk - CANCELLED
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:00
