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 [email protected].  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...

Fall Homeschool Day:  Out on the Trail Tuesday, September 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Suitable for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade $8 per student, $9 per adult Explore the arboretum trail, rock garden and other areas of our gardens using self-guided activities. Identify rock types and learn about different environmental conditions in our gardens....

Join us for the annual "Bug O' Rama" to see live exotic and native insects, including tarantulas, scorpions, millipedes and cockroaches. Expert bug enthusiast Ryan the Bug Man will be showcasing his multi-legged creatures and educating guests on their origin and behavior. Collections of preserved exotic and unusual bugs will also be on display.   Activities include:...

Hershey Gardens Homeschool Day: Fall into Foliage Wednesday, October 7, 2020 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Suitable for children in kindergarten through 6th grade.  Join us to learn about the importance of saving seeds in the fall, why pine cones open and close, color pigments in fall leaves, the art of bonsai and more.   Upon...

Join us via Google Meet for a Virtual Wreath Workshop, Fresh Wreath Kit Included  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 18” wreath for their door or table. Participants can pick up their...