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Special Events & Things to Do

Events for Every Season

You'll always find something fun going on at Busch Gardens. From flavorful food festivals to dazzling Christmas lights, there is always a reason to visit with exciting events for every season. The best part? Many are included free with park admission. All are included with Membership.

  • Special Event Lineup

    Download & print the Park Schedule and Specials Event Lineup and plan your next visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

    2022 Schedule  2023 Schedule

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Christmas Town

Nov. 11 – Jan. 8, 2023

Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights.

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Guy Harvey Weekend

Guy Harvey Weekend

Friday - Sunday, Dec. 9 - 11

Dr. Guy Harvey returns for a weekend filled with exciting new merchandise and meet & greets.

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New Year's Eve Fireworks at Busch Gardens

New Year's Eve Celebration

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 30 & 31

Join us for unforgettable fun during the day and an amazing New Year’s Eve weekend fireworks display at night.

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Busch Gardens Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

Fridays - Sundays + Presidents' Day, Jan. 27 - Feb. 26

Let the good times roll with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment and live music – Mardi Gras style!

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Fridays - Sundays + St. Patrick's Day, March 3 - 26

The festivity continues all month long as Irish spirit, luck and celebration fill Killarney village.

Sesame Street® Kids' Weekends

Sesame Street Kids' Weekends

Fridays - Sundays, March 31 - April 23

Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby & all of your Sesame Street® Friends for fun-filled weekends.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Events

Food & Wine Festival

Thursday - Sunday, April 27 - June 11

Flavors are in bloom at the Food & Wine Festival featuring internationally inspired tastes & sips to savor.

Summer Celebration

Summer Celebration

Daily, June 16 - Aug. 13

Immerse yourself in electrifying entertainment from day to night during this summer event.

Busch Gardens Bier Fest

Bier Fest

Friday - Sunday + Labor Day, Aug. 18 - Sept. 4

Sip and savor seasonal brew offerings and new beer-inspired recipes at Bier Fest.

Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens

Howl-O-Scream

Select Dates, Sept. 8 - Oct. 31

Take on terrifying haunts and thrills as the sun goes down at this frightfully fun event.

The Count's Spooktacular

The Count's Spooktacular

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23 - Oct. 29

Celebrate Halloween with your favorite Sesame Street® Friends with Trick-or-Treating and more!

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Christmas Town

Select Dates, Nov. 10 - Jan. 7, 2024

Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights.

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With a Membership Plan, you can visit our theme park and water park PLUS attend all of our special events (including exclusive Member-only events).
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  • *Dates subject to change. Restrictions apply. Christmas Town is a separately ticketed event, only included with Membership.