Kandy’s World
Join Kandy as she shares her journey into becoming a real witch. Hear first-hand about the stories of this witch-in-training including how much she loves candy and even how she accidentally turned her friends into frogs.
Become a Pass Member
Get admission to special events all year long when you become a Pass Member. Plus, choose from a variety of benefits such as unlimited admission, free parking, up to 6 free guest tickets, and up to 50% off in-park spending.
Event Activities
Trick-Or-Treating
The Busch Gardens Spooktacular is the place to be for trick or treating. All guests who purchase a reusable bag from the park will be part of the super sweet fun.
*Limited quantities of candy available until supplies last.
Spooktacular Costume Parade
A colorful parade of costumes will bring the Spooktacular Costume Parade to life. On this one-of-a-kind catwalk, every kid gets their time to shine! Children 13 and younger are welcome to dress up in costumes.
All costumes are subject to normal dress code for the park. In addition, 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 Spooktacular.
Sesame Street®
Kids' Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, September 30 - October 29
Enjoy even more Halloween festivities with your favorite Sesame Street friends! After visiting Spooktacular at the Festival Walkway, stop by the Sesame Street Safari of Fun for a special limited-time Halloween Show, festive meet-and-greets with your favorite furry friends in their Halloween costumes and Halloween Dance Parties.
Sesame Street® Events
Furry Friends Halloween Dance Party
Let loose, groove to the beat and show off your best dance moves in the Sesame Street Pavilion at our Halloween Dance Parties hosted by everyone's Sesame Street friends.
Storytime at Sesame Street Safari of Fun
Join your favorite furry friends at the Sunny Day Theater for a special Halloween storytime that the entire family will enjoy.
Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show
Count von Count serves as the master of scare-emonies as he leads Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and their friends through some of his favorite tunes.
Bat Scavenger Hunt
Stop by Abby Cadabby's Treasure Hut gift shop to pick up your bat scavenger hunt sheet. Count the bats you see all around the Sesame Street Safari of Fun!
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.
Kid-Friendly Fun Around The Park
There's more fun to be had around Busch Gardens! See more rides and kid-friendly areas.
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