Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration

Tampa's Family-Friendly Halloween Event

This Fall, step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, Busch Gardens resident witch-in-training! A costume parade, story time and trick-or-treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Busch Gardens’ Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration* will be casting magical spells from 12 – 4 PM each Saturday & Sunday on the Festival Walkway.

*Included with park admission. Event dates, times and details are subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice

Saturdays & Sundays

Included with Park Admission

Event Type

Family-Friendly Halloween Festival
Event Date

September 6 to October 26
Event Hours

12pm to 4pm
Event Price

Included with Park Admission

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Event Activities

Kandy’s World

Step into a world of wonder with Kandy, a 9 ½ year witch in training. From sweet spells and sleepy dragons to the day she accidentally turned her friends into frogs, Kandy’s world is filled with whimsy, curiosity, and a sprinkle of mischief. Join Kandy and her friends as they learn that even the smallest spells can lead to big adventures!

Trick-or-Treating

Busch Gardens Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration is the place to be for trick-or-treating. * Trick-or-Treating is available to guests who purchase a 2025 reusable Halloween bag.

*Limited quantities of candy available, while supplies last.

A family taking a photo at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Spooktacular.

Sweetacular Costume Parade

Join Kandy and her Crew on their one-of-a-kind runway where every child can show off their Halloween best or festive outfit of the day. Children 13 and younger are welcome to dress up in costumes.

Face painting is not permitted on any guests unless it is done by park artists. Guests 14 and older are not permitted to wear costumes, masks or hoods to the event

Storytime

Situated next to Kandy’s picture-perfect pumpkin patch, guests will be immersed in the popular story “Room on the Broom,” where everybody has a place and everyone belongs.

Spooky Kooky Science

Professor Pufflemintz is the never predictable, anything is possible, sometimes puzzled but always POSITIVE, Professor of Science. Catch Professor Pufflemintz as she hosts Spooky Kooky Science during Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration.

Colorful kid-friendly witch with purple hat and orange hair

Taffy Twist's Black Cat Dance Party

Join Kandy and her Sweetacular friends for a bubble filled Halloween dance party and move and groove to the festive tunes.

Kids in costume enjoying story time with Kandy the witch-in-training at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Spooktacular.

Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt

Join the Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt at Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration and embark on a fun-filled adventure to find whimsical pumpkins hidden throughout the festival walkway.

Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the Trinkets and Tronkets cabin!

Kid-Friendly Fun Around The Park

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SHeiKra in front of an ominous full moon

FUN FOR THE GROWN UPS

Howl-O-Scream

Intended for a Mature Audience
Tampa’s premier Halloween event returns in full force taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Experience the family fun by day and more scares by night.

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