Special Events and Seasonal Celebrations | Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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.

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2024 Events

Member Appreciation Weekend

November 9 & 10

We’re celebrating our Members all weekend long!

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Christmas Town

Select Dates, Nov. 15 - Jan. 5, 2025

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

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2025 Events

Mardi Gras

Fridays - Sundays + Presidents' Day, Jan. 24 - Mar. 9

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

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

March 13 - 16

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

Kids' Weekends

Fridays - Sundays, March 21 - April 20

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

Food & Wine Festival

Thursday - Sunday, April 24 - June 15

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

Summer of Wonder

Daily, June 20 - Aug. 10

Explore a summer full of wonder and immerse yourself in the thrills of art, music, culinary delights, and world-class fun.

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Friday - Sunday + Labor Day, Aug. 15 - Sept. 1

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

Howl-O-Scream

Select Nights, Sept. 5 - Nov. 2

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

Halloween Spooktacular

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 20 - Nov. 2

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

Fiends Frenzy 5k

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k!

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Christmas Town

Select Dates, Nov. 14 - Jan. 4, 2026

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

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