BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hershey Gardens - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hershey Gardens X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hershey Gardens REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133610Z CREATED:20260908T133610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133610Z UID:10003122-1791622800-1791651600@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Bonsai Display by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 23 through Saturday\, October 10\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily\n\nExperience the living art of bonsai with this popular annual exhibit\, provided by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club\, and vote for your favorite bonsai! Exhibit located in the Hoop House in The Children’s Garden. \nIncluded with admission; free for members. URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/bonsai-display-by-the-susquehanna-bonsai-club/2026-10-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20261009T162350Z CREATED:20260312T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162350Z UID:10002161-1792227600-1792256400@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Palooza DESCRIPTION:October 17\, 18\, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nPumpkin Palooza returns for all things pumpkin! Kids\, come in costume and trick or treat at four Hershey’s candy stations! Enjoy more than 300 hand-painted pumpkins inspired by a variety of themes. \nNew this year\, families can enjoy a pirate-themed scene\, cleverly designed using pumpkins and gourds\, in addition to other scenes located in The Children’s Garden. A 14-foot “pumpkin tree\,” four special pumpkin mosaics\, a 9-foot mum display and displays of gourds\, hay bales and ornamental grasses make perfect photo ops. Guests can also enjoy more than 1\,500 blooming mums. \nIn the Creepy Creatures Gallery\, visitors can get up close with various frog species and live insects and spiders\, including a tarantula\, walking sticks and jungle nymphs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, guests can hold Madagascar hissing cockroaches. \nKids are encouraged to dress in costume and will receive candy\, courtesy of The Hershey Company. Hands-on activities for youngsters are also offered at Pumpkin Palooza\, and face painting is available for an additional charge. Food items will be available for purchase from the Cheesesteak Shuttle\, Jack & Joan’s Kettle Corn\, Marsico’s Taste of Italy\, Noel’s Café and Shorty’s Funnel Cakes. \nLive Music in the Amphitheatre\n* Saturday\, October 17 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – String music provided by the Chilin Quartet\n* Saturday\, October 24 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Woodwind music from Hershey High School students \nPumpkin Palooza is included in general admission\, which includes entry into the indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium; members are free. General admission tickets can be purchased here or in person at the admissions desk upon arrival. \nSponsors\n\n         \n  \n  URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/pumpkin-palooza-4/2026-10-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260924T161155Z CREATED:20260108T144511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T161155Z UID:10002022-1792231200-1792234800@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Guided Garden Walk DESCRIPTION: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! \nIncluded with admission\, free for members. URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/guided-garden-walk-2/2026-10-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20261009T162350Z CREATED:20260312T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162350Z UID:10002162-1792314000-1792342800@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Palooza DESCRIPTION:October 17\, 18\, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nPumpkin Palooza returns for all things pumpkin! Kids\, come in costume and trick or treat at four Hershey’s candy stations! Enjoy more than 300 hand-painted pumpkins inspired by a variety of themes. \nNew this year\, families can enjoy a pirate-themed scene\, cleverly designed using pumpkins and gourds\, in addition to other scenes located in The Children’s Garden. A 14-foot “pumpkin tree\,” four special pumpkin mosaics\, a 9-foot mum display and displays of gourds\, hay bales and ornamental grasses make perfect photo ops. Guests can also enjoy more than 1\,500 blooming mums. \nIn the Creepy Creatures Gallery\, visitors can get up close with various frog species and live insects and spiders\, including a tarantula\, walking sticks and jungle nymphs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, guests can hold Madagascar hissing cockroaches. \nKids are encouraged to dress in costume and will receive candy\, courtesy of The Hershey Company. Hands-on activities for youngsters are also offered at Pumpkin Palooza\, and face painting is available for an additional charge. Food items will be available for purchase from the Cheesesteak Shuttle\, Jack & Joan’s Kettle Corn\, Marsico’s Taste of Italy\, Noel’s Café and Shorty’s Funnel Cakes. \nLive Music in the Amphitheatre\n* Saturday\, October 17 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – String music provided by the Chilin Quartet\n* Saturday\, October 24 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Woodwind music from Hershey High School students \nPumpkin Palooza is included in general admission\, which includes entry into the indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium; members are free. General admission tickets can be purchased here or in person at the admissions desk upon arrival. \nSponsors\n\n         \n  \n  URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/pumpkin-palooza-4/2026-10-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T113000 DTSTAMP:20260901T182631Z CREATED:20240812T183710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182631Z UID:10001948-1792749600-1792755000@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Eco-Fiction Book Group DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore works of eco-fiction\, nature and environment-oriented works\, which often include a human element. It is not necessary to attend all sessions – join us when you can! New participants are always welcome. We encourage you to read each month’s selection prior to the meeting to fully participate in the discussion. Located in the Garden Cottage. All sessions are from 10 – 11:30 a.m. \nFriday\, October 23\, 2026 – Annihilation\, Jeff VanderMeer (non-fiction – The Secret Life of Plants:  A Fascinating Account of the Physical\, Emotional and Spiritual Relations between Plants and Man\, Peter Thompkins) \nFriday\, January 22\, 2027: The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting and Tree Story: The History of the World Written in Rings by Valerie Trouet \nSave These Dates! Check back for book selections. \nFriday\, April 23  |   Friday\, July 23  |  Friday\, October 22 \nBook selections for each month can be found at your local public library or at any major retailer. Included in admission; free for members. \n\nTo register\, please email Kaitlin Dannenberg at kadannenberg@hersheygardens.org URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/eco-fiction-book-group/2026-10-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000 DTSTAMP:20261009T162350Z CREATED:20260312T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162350Z UID:10002163-1792832400-1792861200@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Palooza DESCRIPTION:October 17\, 18\, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nPumpkin Palooza returns for all things pumpkin! Kids\, come in costume and trick or treat at four Hershey’s candy stations! Enjoy more than 300 hand-painted pumpkins inspired by a variety of themes. \nNew this year\, families can enjoy a pirate-themed scene\, cleverly designed using pumpkins and gourds\, in addition to other scenes located in The Children’s Garden. A 14-foot “pumpkin tree\,” four special pumpkin mosaics\, a 9-foot mum display and displays of gourds\, hay bales and ornamental grasses make perfect photo ops. Guests can also enjoy more than 1\,500 blooming mums. \nIn the Creepy Creatures Gallery\, visitors can get up close with various frog species and live insects and spiders\, including a tarantula\, walking sticks and jungle nymphs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, guests can hold Madagascar hissing cockroaches. \nKids are encouraged to dress in costume and will receive candy\, courtesy of The Hershey Company. Hands-on activities for youngsters are also offered at Pumpkin Palooza\, and face painting is available for an additional charge. Food items will be available for purchase from the Cheesesteak Shuttle\, Jack & Joan’s Kettle Corn\, Marsico’s Taste of Italy\, Noel’s Café and Shorty’s Funnel Cakes. \nLive Music in the Amphitheatre\n* Saturday\, October 17 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – String music provided by the Chilin Quartet\n* Saturday\, October 24 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Woodwind music from Hershey High School students \nPumpkin Palooza is included in general admission\, which includes entry into the indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium; members are free. General admission tickets can be purchased here or in person at the admissions desk upon arrival. \nSponsors\n\n         \n  \n  URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/pumpkin-palooza-4/2026-10-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260924T161155Z CREATED:20260108T144511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T161155Z UID:10002023-1792836000-1792839600@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Guided Garden Walk DESCRIPTION: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! \nIncluded with admission\, free for members. URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/guided-garden-walk-2/2026-10-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20261009T162350Z CREATED:20260312T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T162350Z UID:10002164-1792918800-1792947600@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Palooza DESCRIPTION:October 17\, 18\, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nPumpkin Palooza returns for all things pumpkin! Kids\, come in costume and trick or treat at four Hershey’s candy stations! Enjoy more than 300 hand-painted pumpkins inspired by a variety of themes. \nNew this year\, families can enjoy a pirate-themed scene\, cleverly designed using pumpkins and gourds\, in addition to other scenes located in The Children’s Garden. A 14-foot “pumpkin tree\,” four special pumpkin mosaics\, a 9-foot mum display and displays of gourds\, hay bales and ornamental grasses make perfect photo ops. Guests can also enjoy more than 1\,500 blooming mums. \nIn the Creepy Creatures Gallery\, visitors can get up close with various frog species and live insects and spiders\, including a tarantula\, walking sticks and jungle nymphs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, guests can hold Madagascar hissing cockroaches. \nKids are encouraged to dress in costume and will receive candy\, courtesy of The Hershey Company. Hands-on activities for youngsters are also offered at Pumpkin Palooza\, and face painting is available for an additional charge. Food items will be available for purchase from the Cheesesteak Shuttle\, Jack & Joan’s Kettle Corn\, Marsico’s Taste of Italy\, Noel’s Café and Shorty’s Funnel Cakes. \nLive Music in the Amphitheatre\n* Saturday\, October 17 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – String music provided by the Chilin Quartet\n* Saturday\, October 24 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Woodwind music from Hershey High School students \nPumpkin Palooza is included in general admission\, which includes entry into the indoor tropical Butterfly Atrium; members are free. General admission tickets can be purchased here or in person at the admissions desk upon arrival. \nSponsors\n\n         \n  \n  URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/pumpkin-palooza-4/2026-10-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T110000 DTSTAMP:20260924T161155Z CREATED:20260108T144511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T161155Z UID:10002024-1793440800-1793444400@www.hersheygardens.org SUMMARY:Guided Garden Walk DESCRIPTION: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! \nIncluded with admission\, free for members. URL:https://www.hersheygardens.org/event/guided-garden-walk-2/2026-10-31/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR