Family things to do in Hershey, PA tonight and this week
105 listings in and around Hershey, PA, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. Soonest: Story Time with Maile at Nooks (Thursday 10:30 a.m.); Storytime with Miss Beth at Thomas Beaver Free Library (Thursday 10:30 a.m.); Saplings Story Time at Chester County Library (Thursday 11:15 a.m.); Homeschool Day: Movie Magic at Hershey Museum (Thursday 1 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Miss Beth reads some of her favorite stories, followed by a relaxed coloring club with crayons. Children can bring a favorite item for show and tell. Free.
A homeschool program on fall leaves and trees, exploring fallen leaves, why trees lose their leaves in winter, and how to identify trees without leaves. Aimed at upper elementary students, though all ages are welcome.
A weekly chess club for children aged 6 to 12, where beginners and stronger players can learn strategy and play others at their own level. Caregivers stay in the children's area with them.
Youth Center Open Door Night at The Factory Ministries, for registered teens in grades 7th-12th, with fellowship, games, a presentation and provided dinner.
Story time for kids followed by cupcake decorating at the Lancaster Cupcake Lebanon location. Pre-registration is required, and attendees must bring their order confirmation.
ParkingThere is 2 free parking lots available to visiting patrons.Accessible parking is available in both our front parking lot and back parking lotFrom the-childrens-museum.org, Oct 18, 2026
Story time for infants from newborn to 12 months, toddlers 1 to 3 years, and preschoolers 3 to 5 years, from newly mobile and active to learning to sit for short periods. Siblings and all abilities welcome. Limited seating, first come, first served. Tickets available 30 minutes before.
Discovery After Dark at the Lewisburg Children's Museum: a sensory-friendly session for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. FREE, but registration is required.
A free session on ADHD and trauma, with practical tools for people who work with kids who have ADHD. Continental breakfast is available. Registration is requested.
ParkingThere is 2 free parking lots available to visiting patrons.Accessible parking is available in both our front parking lot and back parking lotFrom the-childrens-museum.org, Oct 18, 2026
A storytime for children ages 5 to 11, where Abi Bell, the Pennsylvania State Rabbit Queen, shares a story and teaches about rabbit care. Registration is required.
ArrivingWalk-ins will only be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be required to wait to confirm that those with reservations have not shown up.From jcc.org, Oct 24, 2026
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A free talk by Dr. Amy Balanoff at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Auditorium discussing her research into the structural changes during the transition from non-theropod dinosaurs to birds. Light refreshments are provided.
Historian Teri Dorsey Rising talks about child care during World War II, when mothers took war industry jobs. Joint program of the Baltimore City Historical Society and the Historical Society of Baltimore County.