Hershey Gardens

Exhibit: “The Future is Botanical” by the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
2025-04-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
“The Future is Botanical” by The Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators is an exhibition of 12 stunning botanical paintings which depict plants that provide benefits to Earth’s environments, wildlife and human population. The title is a reprise of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society Flower Show theme, and artwork is from the 2025 show.
Included in admission, free for members.

Earth Day Weekend
2025-04-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-20 09:00 - 17:00
Kids can receive an Earth Day themed scavenger hunt and sticker when visiting the Gardens!
On Saturday, purchase ice cream treats with Sarah’s Creamery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Included in admission, free for members.

Guided Walk
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-24 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.

Easter Sunrise Service
2025-04-20 06:30 - 08:00
Enjoy a Hershey Gardens tradition that began in 1947. This non-denominational service is provided by the Hershey Ministerium.
No admission fee prior to 8 a.m.
Gates open at 6 a.m. Guests must exit by 8 a.m.

Arbor Day Celebration
2025-04-25 11:00 - 13:00
Roving tour guides will be strolling the Gardens, sharing the history of Hershey Gardens and highlighting some of the Gardens’ signature trees.

Included in admission, free for members.

Sarah's Creamery Ice Cream Truck
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 11:00 - 17:00
Enjoy Sarah’s Creamery festive ice cream truck! Their Penn State flavors are made at the Berkey Creamery at Penn State University’s Main Campus. Additional fee.

National Public Gardens Day: Half-Off with Voucher
2025-05-09 09:00 - 17:00
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with us!
Simply show this voucher and enjoy half-off admission on Friday, May 9, 2025 only.

Mother’s Day Weekend: Free Admission for Moms!
2025-05-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-11 09:00 - 17:00
On Sunday, see a variety of rhododendrons and azaleas from the Mason Dixon Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Display located in the Education Center in The Children’s Garden.
Enjoy food trucks:
Sarah’s Creamery on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Noel’s Café on Sunday only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Susquehanna Iris Society Show
2025-05-17 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. Located in the Garden Cottage.
Plus, enjoy Sarah’s Creamery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Included in admission, free for members.

Free admission for everyone named “Rose”
2025-06-01 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-03 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-04 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-05 09:00 - 18:00
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!
