Guided Walk: CANCELLED
2023-03-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-15 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. Bring your curiosity!
Included with admission, free for members.

Guided Walk
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 and 4 more dates

Winter Highlights Walk
2023-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a monthly walk around the garden to enjoy the beauty of winter and the changes that each month brings. Attend one, two or all three walks! Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Sunday, January 29 at noon
Sunday, February 26 at noon
Sunday, March 26 at noon
Included with admission, members are free.

Easter Sunrise Service
2023-04-09 06:30 - 08:00
A Hershey Gardens tradition starting in 1947, the community is invited to join the Hershey Ministerium for this free, non-denominational service.
Proceeds support Hershey Food Bank and Love INC. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held under the tent in the Milton and Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Gates open at 6 a.m. Guests must exit by 8 a.m.

Homeschool Day: Living Things at Night
2023-04-11 09:30 - 12:30
Join us for Homeschool Day!
For students Kindergarten through Grade 6
Discover how adaptations and behaviors of insects, spiders and creatures of the night allow them to survive and thrive in their environments. Take a fascinating closer look at butterfly wings, handle insects and herptiles on our Zoology Zone Cart, learn about bees from the Planet Bee Foundation and make seed balls, and learn about live bats from the Pennsylvania Bat Rescue.
Experience the presentation, “World of Nightshift Pollinators” by the Butterbee Foundation at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Education Center Classroom.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to participate in all of the activities.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to participate in all of the activities.
$9 per student, $10 per adult; includes admission to Hershey Gardens and the Butterfly Atrium.
Registration is required here; it closes 48 hours prior to event.

Earth Day Celebration
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate the natural world! Join us to learn how to compost with worms, plant potatoes, create a nature journal, and appreciate the natural beauty captured in the photography of Sarah Neighbors and Michael Feldser.
Plus, enjoy performances in The Children’s Garden Amphitheatre at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. by Rebbie Rye and Friends who sing about bugs, birds, bees, flowers, trees – and why Earth is “the most special place to be.”
Included in admission; free for members.

National Arbor Day: Guided Tree Tours - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2023-04-28 14:00 - 15:00
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Celebrate Arbor Day with a guided “tree tour!” These one-hour walks will focus on some of our signature trees, as well as general information on the importance of trees to humans, animals and the environment.
Some tours will be wheelchair accessible (paved paths only).
Included with admission; free for members.

National Arbor Day: Guided Tree Tour
2023-04-29 14:00 - 15:00
Celebrate Arbor Day with a guided “tree tour!” These one-hour walks will focus on some of our signature trees, as well as general information on the importance of trees to humans, animals and the environment.
Some tours will be wheelchair accessible (paved paths only).
Included with admission; free for members.

Half-off Admission with Voucher
2023-05-12 09:00 - 17:00
Half-off Admission with Voucher on Friday, May 12
Celebrate Go Public Gardens Days by visiting Hershey Gardens, and save half off your admission with voucher.
Docents will be available from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to offer horticulture information, and Sarah’s Creamery will offer ice cream for sale from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Moms are Free on Mother’s Day Weekend!
2023-05-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-14 09:00 - 17:00
Moms are Free on Mother’s Day Weekend!
Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate Mom at Hershey Gardens! On Sunday only, stop by the Education Center in The Children’s Garden for a rhododendron and azalea display, “The Joy of Eastern Rhododendrons,” provided by the Mason-Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Included in admission; free for members.

Annual Iris Show by the Susquehanna Iris Society
2023-05-27 09:00 - 17:00
The Susquehanna Iris Society is proud to showcase their annual show in the Garden Cottage at Hershey Gardens. A rainbow of irises will be on exhibit for judging and awards; see a selection of tall, intermediate and miniature-tall bearded varieties. Representatives will be available to provide additional information and answer questions.
Included in admission; free for members.

The Children’s Garden Grand Re-Opening Celebration
2023-06-10 10:00 - 14:00
Join us to celebrate the re-opening of the revitalized Children’s Garden!
Activities include composting, harvesting and wildflower seed planting demonstrations. Families can enjoy food trucks, crafts inspired by the garden and receive a take-home pollinator seed kit. Visit the Zoology Zone Cart in the Conservatory to see and touch fascinating insects, reptiles and amphibians.
Face painting is also offered for an additional fee.
Entertainment Schedule (Amphitheater):
11 a.m. Enjoy music by Steven Courtney, as he shares love, kindness and friendship through music.
1 p.m. ZooAmerica presents “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tails”
Included with admission; free for members.

Music in the Gardens
2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:00
Friday, August 4, 2023 from 6 – 8 p.m.
featuring
The Anthony Haubert Quartet
Join us for an evening of beautiful music in the Gardens! Guests are invited to bring their own beverages and snacks, as well as chairs or a blanket.
Please note the Butterfly Atrium will be closed. Regular admission rates apply; free for members.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Bob & Linda Pugliese
Bob & Carole Ackerman
Dr. Tom Davis

Dads are Free on Father’s Day!
2023-06-18 09:00 - 18:00
Dads are Free on Father’s Day!

Bring dad to Hershey Gardens to celebrate his big day!

Zoology Zone Interactive Cart
2023-06-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-06-27 09:30 - 11:30
Meet some new “friends” at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart!
Mondays through Thursdays, June 26 to August 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In the Educational and Horticultural Wing, Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory
The interactive cart will feature several small animals and arthropods, along with deceased butterfly specimens that guests can touch and feel.
The cart is staffed by Hershey Gardens Volunteens.
