Hershey Gardens

Student Christmas Tree Showcase
2025-12-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates
Friday, November 21 through Thursday, January 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve)
Enjoy dozens of creative ornaments made by local school students on display on live Fraser fir trees in the Garden Cottage.
Included in admission, free for members.

The Christmas Tree Showcase
2025-12-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates
Friday, November 21 through Thursday, January 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed on Thanksgiving and Chistmas, closes at 3 p.m. on 12/24)

Our signature holiday event features ten colorful tree displays with twinkling lights; each unique tree is created by a talented local designer.
Guests can enjoy a pair of 14-foot and 8-foot poinsettia and tropical trees, plus the historic Hersheypark Comet coaster car is back for family photo ops and the Butterfly Atrium will be decorated for the holidays!
Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. Included with admission, free for members.

Sponsors:

Dr. Tom Davis

Crafty Christmas Creations
2025-12-20 09:30 - 13:00
Saturdays, November 22 & 29, December 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Perfect for kids of all ages. Join in the fun of creating your own holiday craft, inspired by nature. Located in the Education Center in The Children’s Garden.
Included with admission, free for members.

Guided Walk
2025-12-20 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.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus
2025-12-20 11:00 - 11:30
Kids, come listen to your favorite holiday stories with Mrs. Claus in the Garden Cottage!
Included in admission, free for members.

The Christmas Tree Showcase
2025-12-24 09:00 - 15:00
Friday, November 21 through Thursday, January 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closes at 3 p.m. on 12/24, closed on 12/25)

Our signature holiday event features colorful tree displays with twinkling lights; each unique tree is created by a talented local designer. New this year, guests will enjoy a pair of 14-foot and 8-foot poinsettia and tropical trees! The historic Hersheypark Comet coaster car is back for family photo ops and the Butterfly Atrium will be decorated for the holidays!
Located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory. Included with admission, free for members.
Sponsors:

Dr. Tom Davis

CLOSED
2025-12-25 08:00 - 17:00

Winter Wednesdays Family Series: Winter Animal Adaptations
2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00
January 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Each week meet new “friends” at the Zoology Zone Interactive Cart and engage in family activities that explore how animals and plants survive winter. We’ll compare and contrast native species to our Zoology Zone species, discuss winter survival, and when seeds are sleepy over winter. Activity located in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory and Education Center.
Included in admission, free for members.
