Hershey Gardens

Live Feedings at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart
2026-09-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-25 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Fridays: September 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 12 to 12:30 p.m.
Join us to watch the Gardens’ insectivores and herptiles receive a nutritious snack.
Included in admission, free for members.

Guided Garden Walk
2026-09-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-10 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.

Bug-O-Rama
2026-09-20 10:00 - 15:00
It’s the 10th anniversary of Bug-O-Rama! Participate in a variety of fun bug activities with Penn State Entomology, Ryan the Bug Man, ZooAmerica, Lancaster County BeeKeepers and PA Bat Rescue, among others. Plus, enjoy Sarah’s Creamery for an additional purchase.
Check back later for the full schedule of events.
Free with admission, free for members.

Bonsai Exhibit by Susquehanna Bonsai Club
2026-09-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-30 09:00 - 17:00 and 10 more dates
September 23 through October 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Marvel at a variety of bonsai specimens from the premiere bonsai club of the Susquehanna Valley.
Exhibit located in the Hoop House inside The Children’s Garden.
Included with admission, free for members.

Fall Homeschool Day: Avian Migration
2026-09-29 09:30 - 12:30
Tuesday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For grades K-12
Learn about bird species that stay year-round at the Gardens, our temporary spring and summer residents, such as the eastern wood pewee, chimney swifts, barn swallows, tree swallows and purple martins, which pass through for overnight stays. Learn about migrating birds of prey with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Additionally, we’ll highlight our new partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the results of our first season of artificial nesting and cavity structures in the meadow.
$11 per student, $13 per adult; includes admission to Hershey Gardens and the Butterfly Atrium.
Special Guests:
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Stefan Karkuff, Avian Recovery Biologist, Pennsylvania Game Commission
Registration required starting August 1; closes on September 27

Hershey Gardens Member Reception
2026-09-30 16:30 - 18:00
Members, look for your invitation in the mail!

Bonsai Demonstration by Susquehanna Bonsai Club
2026-10-03 10:00 - 14:00
Join members of the Susquehanna Bonsai Club for multiple demonstrations on how to take care of bonsai specimens. Demonstrations to take place in Hoop House, inside The Children’s Garden.
In case of inclement weather, demonstration will be moved to the Conservatory.
Included with admission, free for members.

PA Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights Day
2026-10-09 10:00 - 13:00
Learn about the PA Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, which promotes healthy development and environmental equity. Enjoy activities in The Children’s Garden and take part in a planting activity.
Plus, kids come for free! Get one free junior admission for each paying adult ticket on October 9 only.
Included with admission, free for members.

Pumpkin Palooza
2026-10-17 09:00 - 17:00
October 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check back later for more details!
Included with admission, free for members.
