Earth Day Celebration
2022-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the importance of recycling, composting and gardening. Make a seed bomb, learn about hydroponics, and play fun educational games! Plus, visit the Hoop House to see water harvesting and worm composting stations.
Sarah’s Creamery will have ice cream treats for sale.
Included in admission; free for members.
This program is made possible by Hershey Rotary Club.

Guided Walk
2022-04-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 and 2 more dates
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.

Go Public Gardens Day!
2022-05-06 09:00 - 17:00
Celebrate Go Public Gardens Week with Half-off Admission with Voucher
Friday, May 6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. only.
Celebrate 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.

“Go Public Gardens” is an ongoing, evergreen association initiative to drive the public to visit, value, and volunteer at public gardens in their area and when they travel.

Moms are Free on Mother’s Day Weekend!
2022-05-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-08 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate Mom at Hershey Gardens – with free admission for her all weekend!
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.

CANCELED FOR MAY 7: Guided Walk
2022-05-07 10:00 - 11:00
CANCELED ON MAY 7 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
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.

Book Club Week: Get Caught Reading
2022-05-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
Monday, May 9 through Friday, May 13, 2022
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Get caught reading this week at Hershey Gardens! Book clubs are eligible to receive group rates and bring a picnic lunch while discussing their monthly book selection or “The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors” by David George Haskell, the 2022 Longwood Gardens Community Read selection. Book club representatives are invited to call Vera Kolstrom for more information and receive special group pricing: 717-508-5970.
The 2022 Community Read is organized by Longwood Gardens and many community partners, including public libraries, museums, gardens and conservation organizations. For more Community Read programs, click here.

Book Discussion: "The Songs of Trees"
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00
Book Discussion: The Songs of Trees
Tuesday May 10, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for a book discussion of David George Haskell’s “The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors.” Discussion will be held on the Garden Cottage patio
Books can be found at your local library or through popular online retailers. Light refreshments provided. Included with admission, members are free.
To attend, contact Vera Kolstrom, 717-508-5970 or velkolstrom@hersheygardens.org
The 2022 Community Read is organized by Longwood Gardens and many community partners, including public libraries, museums, gardens and conservation organizations. For more Community Read programs, click here.

Annual Iris Show by the Susquehanna Iris Society
2022-05-28 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.

Music in the Gardens
2022-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-07-01 18:00 - 20:00
Friday, June 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. and
Friday, July 1 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Back by popular demand – join us for two evenings of beautiful music in the Gardens! Guests are invited to bring their own beverages and snacks, as well as chairs or a blanket.
This event is included in regular admission (no special ticket is required); free for members. It is a rain or shine event. Please note: The Butterfly Atrium will be closed.
Musical Performances
June 3 – Jazz vocalist Kevin Valentine with Kirk Reese Trio
July 1 – The Hershey Symphony “Garden Band” plays “Songs You Can Sing Along To”
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Robert & Linda Pugliese
Bob & Carole Ackerman
Tom Davis

Hershey Horticultural Society Annual Show
2022-06-16 13:00 - 17:00
Hershey Horticultural Society Annual Show:
“The Way It Was”
This year’s show features displays, specimens and arrangements from Hershey Horticultural Society members; judging by the National Garden Club.
Exhibit will be in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory.
Included in admission, free for members of Hershey Gardens.

Dads are Free on Father’s Day!
2022-06-19 09:00 - 18:00
Dads are Free on Father’s Day!
Sunday, June 19 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Celebrate Dad at Hershey Gardens with free admission for all dads.

Elegant Airs Flute Quartet
2022-06-19 11:00 - 13:00
Listen to beautiful music in the Historic Rose Garden, courtesy of Elegant Airs Flute Quartet!
Elegant Airs began in 2001; they frequently play at weddings, banquets and gatherings. Their broad repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary pieces which highlight the beautiful sounds of the flute.
Included in admission; free for members.

Zoology Zone Interactive Cart
2022-06-28 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-06-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-06-30 09:30 - 11:30
Come meet some new “friends” at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart!
The cart will be stationed in the Conservatory every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m., through August 11. It 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 Volun-teens.
