Hershey Gardens is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Take a one-hour guided walking tour of the Gardens to experience the full beauty of the season! Led by Dr. Ray Barbehenn, a biologist with expertise in plant ecology.   Included in admission, free for members.

Winter Wreath Making  Sunday, December 8 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Celebrate winter by creating a festive wreath, perfect for the holidays! Using fresh limbs, twigs and pods pruned from the Gardens, class participants will learn how to create a stunning, long-lasting 24” wreath for their door or table. All supplies and materials are...

Hershey Gardens is closed for the Christmas holiday. 

Orchid Show & Sale hosted by the Susquehanna Orchid Society Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Member-Only Preview:  Thursday, January 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Susquehanna Orchid Society presents the 36th annual orchid show and sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. More than 1,000 orchids...

Manada Conservancy presents: The Union Canal: Preserving a Piece of the Past at the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens   The Union Canal and the Swatara Creek watershed are linked in a history often forgotten in today’s modern world. The canal was an engineering marvel of its time, and you can still...

Join us for a 45-minute interactive guided winter walk the whole family will enjoy!  Included with admission; members are free. Weather Permitting

  Potpourri; a Collection of Favorite Images from the Members of the West Shore Photography Club Enjoy photographs provided by members of the West Shore Photography Club. The exhibit will be on display in the Educational & Horticultural Wing. Included in admission; free for members.

Regrettably, the Easter Sunrise Service is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.  We look forward to seeing you at next year's service.

Spring Homeschool Day has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. If you have already purchased Spring Homeschool Day tickets, your tickets will be moved to Fall Homeschool Day on September 8, 2020. If you would prefer a refund instead, please email rellawrence@hersheygardens.org.  We thank you for your understanding. 

Reschedued to Fall 2020 - Date to be Announced Join us to hear Dr. Dean Rust, president of the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania, discuss the ecology and management of bluebirds. Dr. Rust maintains 20 bluebird trails in Lancaster, York, Chester and Dauphin counties. He was awarded the “President’s Award” from the North American Bluebird Society,...

CANCELLED: Friday, July 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year event is cancelled, largely due to lack of space for proper social distancing. It will be back next year! Get out your dancin’ shoes, the Hershey Symphony Big Band is bringing the swing to Hershey Gardens! Bring your favorite snacks and beverages, as well...