Schedule of Events

Event Date: 05/01/2010 to 09/26/2010

Time: May 1-27 & September 7-26: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM May 28 to September 6: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Exception is June 19: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00 Seniors (62+): $9.00 Junior (3-12): $7.00 Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
This eclectic display of handcrafted birdhouses will delight visitors of all ages. Learn about Pennsylvania birds and the types of houses they use - and vote for your favorite! No outside food or beverage permitted. Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 05/28/2010 to 09/12/2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Exception is June 19: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00 Seniors (62+): $9.00 Junior (3-12): $7.00 Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Included in admission. Now in its 12th season, the Butterfly House opens on Friday, May 28 and remains open through Sunday, September 12. It is open daily, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, visitors are encouraged to call first. Please note: Due to space restrictions, strollers are not permitted in the Butterfly House. No outside food or beverage permitted. Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 09/12/2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Admission: FREE!

Event Details:
Celebrated in the month of Gardens founder Milton S. Hershey’s birthday, Gardenfest allows guests to learn about the wonders of nature as Mr. Hershey intended.

In addition to being able to explore 12 themed gardens, guests also can enjoy entertainment and learn about local non-profit organizations. Some participating organizations include The Garden Club of Harrisburg, Hershey Derry Township Historical Society, Hershey Horticulture Society and Penn State Master Gardeners. The organizations will be stationed along the square garden in Hershey Gardens.

Guests also can enjoy a variety of musical performances by Hershey Area Playhouse, Hershey Community Chorus and Suzuki Strings. Throughout the day, Girl Scouts will be stationed with old-fashioned games for guests to enjoy. Games include hula-hoops, badminton and more.

Gardenfest will be held rain or shine.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 10/08/2010 to 11/14/2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Admission: Included with regular admission...
Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Featuring dozens of bonsai trees of various shapes and sizes, this popular exhibit provides information on bonsai, what they are and how they are grown.

The Gardens' outdoor Butterfly House will house the exhibit.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 10/15/2010

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Whether it's fun or delight you're looking for, Hershey Gardens will feature both this Halloween. Bring your flashlights and marvel at the uniquely carved illuminated pumpkins along the Garden path. Kids - come in costume and collect treats generously donated by The Hershey Company.

Regular admission rates apply - no coupons, discounts, or passes accepted.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 10/16/2010

Time:

American Forestry Badge: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Webelos Forestry Activity Badge: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Admission:

$6.00 per Scout
$8.00 per Adult

Event Details:

Boy Scouts of America Forestry Merit Badge:
Prepare a field notebook using the collection of trees at Hershey Gardens, while identifying trees native to Pennsylvania. Plus, learn about the contributions forests make to society and the importance of forest management.
Fee: $6 for Scouts, $8 for accompanying adults

Webelos Forester Activity Badge:
Identification of trees and plants which make up the layers of a deciduous forest is the focus of this activity. Examine growth rings of a tree stump to explain the history of the tree and learn the benefits and consequences of wildfires in a forest ecosystem.
Fee:  $6 for Scouts, $8 for accompanying adults

Registration is required.  Please call 717-508-5968 or email education@hersheygardens.org.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 10/22/2010

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Whether it's fun or delight you're looking for, Hershey Gardens will feature both this Halloween. Bring your flashlights and marvel at the uniquely carved illuminated pumpkins along the Garden path. Kids - come in costume and collect treats generously donated by The Hershey Company.

Regular admission rates apply - no coupons, discounts, or passes accepted.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 10/29/2010

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Whether it's fun or delight you're looking for, Hershey Gardens will feature both this Halloween. Bring your flashlights and marvel at the uniquely carved illuminated pumpkins along the Garden path. Kids - come in costume and collect treats generously donated by The Hershey Company.

Regular admission rates apply - no coupons, discounts, or passes accepted.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 11/19/2010 to 11/21/2010

Time: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
November 19 - December 19: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Enjoy Christmas in its natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a whole new world in the winter at Hershey Gardens. Witness the dramatically different winter vistas and enjoy a special moment under the mistletoe archways as you stroll the Garden's path during this enchanted season.

Regular admission rates apply.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 11/26/2010 to 11/28/2010

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Enjoy Christmas in its natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a whole new world in the winter at Hershey Gardens. Witness the dramatically different winter vistas and enjoy a special moment under the mistletoe archways as you stroll the Garden's path during this enchanted season.

Regular admission rates apply.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 12/03/2010 to 12/05/2010

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Enjoy Christmas in its natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a whole new world in the winter at Hershey Gardens. Witness the dramatically different winter vistas and enjoy a special moment under the mistletoe archways as you stroll the Garden's path during this enchanted season.

Regular admission rates apply.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 12/10/2010 to 12/12/2010

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Enjoy Christmas in its natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a whole new world in the winter at Hershey Gardens. Witness the dramatically different winter vistas and enjoy a special moment under the mistletoe archways as you stroll the Garden's path during this enchanted season.

Regular admission rates apply.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 12/17/2010 to 12/19/2010

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Enjoy Christmas in its natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a whole new world in the winter at Hershey Gardens. Witness the dramatically different winter vistas and enjoy a special moment under the mistletoe archways as you stroll the Garden's path during this enchanted season.

Regular admission rates apply.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 12/26/2010 to 12/30/2010

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Admission: Regular: $10.00
Seniors (62+): $9.00
Junior (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3 and members are FREE

Event Details:
Enjoy Christmas in its natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a whole new world in the winter at Hershey Gardens. Witness the dramatically different winter vistas and enjoy a special moment under the mistletoe archways as you stroll the Garden's path during this enchanted season.

Regular admission rates apply.

No outside food or beverage permitted.

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org

Event Date: 06/04/2011

Time:

American Forestry Badge: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Webelos Forestry Activity Badge: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Admission:

$8.50 per Scout
$6.00 per Siblings - ages 3-12

Event Details:

Enhance your Bridging Ceremony with the natural beauty of Hershey Gardens.  Spend the day enjoying the Butterfly House and Children’s Garden before creating a memorable experience as Scouts cross over one of many scenic bridges.

For more information or to schedule a time:
Amy Cober, 717-508-5968 or education@hersheygardens.org

Hershey Gardens is dedicated to horticultural excellence while providing valuable learning opportunities and inspiring memorable experiences. Hershey Gardens is an operating division of The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. A proud member of the American Public Gardens Association

ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Phone: Call 717-534-3492 or visit www.HersheyGardens.org