Upcoming Events

It's going to be an incredible year at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Just check out all the great events coming to the park in 2012.

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• Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration

  Experience Busch Gardens in a whole new light during Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration. Holiday traditions, dazzling shows and one-of-a-kind gift ideas will make everyone say, “Now this is Christmas.” Gaze at millions of twinkling lights while enjoying Busch Gardens’ signature peppermint fudge hot chocolate. A complete Christmas Town experience includes a visit to Santa’s workshop and the parks’ 50-foot tall, light-animated Christmas tree. Christmas Town opens Nov. 23 and will continue, select days through Dec. 31.

  For more information, go to christmastown.com and get in the holiday spirit

• Glory at the Gardens

  Glory at the Gardens returns this summer to Busch Gardens with a sensational lineup of chart-topping contemporary Christian and Gospel artists. Glory at the Gardens combines the best Christian-inspired performances with the park’s family-friendly atmosphere for a perfect mix of music and adventure. Performances will take place at Busch Gardens’ Royal Palace Theatre May 6, 20, June 10 and 24. As always, all concerts are free for park guests.

• Howl-O-Scream

  Busch Gardens’ annual horror fest, Howl-O-Scream, features sinister tricks and terrifying fun for brave guests who dare to enter. Bone-chilling scare zones, frightening shows and gruesome creatures that lurk around the park are stars in Busch Gardens’ celebration of the macabre. The park’s younger guests will be treated to Halloween happenings with their favorite characters at Sesame Street Forest of Fun. The haunts begin Sept. 21 and continue to terrify through Oct. 28.

  Visit the Howl-O-Scream website for more information.

   

• IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore

  Busch Gardens celebrates summer with IllumiNights, a nightly extravaganza featuring live performances, music and special effects that culminates in a park-wide firework spectacular. Beginning July 1 through Aug. 19 each country will celebrate IllumiNights in its own way with multiple performances throughout the evening. Fifty nights of fireworks provide a perfect ending to a summer evening.

• Ramp Jam

  Guests are in for extreme fun this spring at Busch Gardens’ “Ramp Jam,” part of the ASA Action Sports World Tour. Some of the world’s best skateboards, BMX riders and in-line skaters will perform extreme stunts and tricks on the X-Games’ traveling half pipe. Ramp Jam takes place at Busch Gardens’ Festhaus Park April 22, 28, and 29. Fans can meet the athletes between performances.

• Wild Days

  Interact with Busch Gardens’ animal ambassadors during “Wild Days” featuring Jack Hanna and Julie Scardina. Guests can get up-close with dozens of animals and learn how they can help protect wild animals and their habitat. Guests can experience Wild Days Sept. 8 – 9.