Special Events & Things to Do

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Now - September 2

Daily Operation

Join us for great events like our Food & Wine Festival and Summer Nights.

Water Country USA

Now - September 2

Daily Operation

Enjoy a summer of thrills and chills at Virginia's largest water park!

Summer Nights

Now - August 11

Cool Days, Sizzling Nights

All-new variety acts, fireworks & more.

Boogie Storm

July 8 – July 14

Summer Nights Live

This stellar dance troupe is out of this world!

The Passing Zone

July 15 – July 21

Summer Nights Live

An awe-inspiring comedic juggling duo

William Close & The Earth Harp Collective

July 22 – July 28

Summer Nights Live

A musical performance like no other.

Fighting Gravity

July 29 – August 4

Summer Nights Live

A performance of light and illusion

Freckled Sky

August 5 – August 11

Summer Nights Live

A multimedia spectacular

Bier Fest

August 16 - September 2

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Enjoy local craft beers, brewery talks, German food and more.

Howl-O-Scream

September 14 - October 27

Select Dates

Survive a night of haunted houses, scare zones and spooky shows.

The Count's Spooktacular

October 5 - 27

Saturdays & Sundays

Join us for a daytime Sesame Street ® party, including safe trick-or-treating.

Christmas Town

November 16 - January 5

Select Dates

Experience over 10+ million Christmas lights, plus see Santa and enjoy more family-friendly fun.

Guy Harvey Weekend

December 14 & 15

Saturday & Sunday

Join Guy Harvey in person for meet-and-greets, autographs & more!

Sesame Street Kids' Weekends

Everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends are hosting a party just for kids.

Food & Wine Festival

Taste a variety of authentic international dishes and beverages.