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Join Count von Count as he kicks off the first weekend of Halloween Spooktacular at Busch Gardens! Activities include the ALL-NEW Trick-or-Treat Trail, special Halloween arts and crafts, and a costume dance party with some of your favorite Sesame Street® friends and more!
Elmo and Zoe are ready for the Halloween season dressed in their favorite skeleton costumes. Kids will enjoy Halloween crafts, dance parties with Elmo and Zoe, special photo opportunities, and searching high & low for hidden skeletons in the hay maze.
Come clown around with Cookie Monster and Grover in your favorite Halloween costume. Shimmy and shake at the dance parties, enjoy arts and crafts, and search for hidden friendly monsters in the hay maze. Plus, catch a showing of the family ever-favorite Countdown to Halloween show!
Ahoy, mateys! Arrrgh you ready for a pirate party with your Sesame Street friends? Join Bert and Ernie in your best costume as you dance, explore the hay maze and enjoy arts and crafts. Be on the lookout for candy treasures at ten trick-or-treating stations in the ALL-NEW Trick-or-Treat Trail!
Super Grover is ready to take flight with fun activities all weekend long. Wear your favorite super hero cape and dance all around with your favorite furry blue hero, enjoy special arts and crafts unique to this weekend, and search for hidden ghosts in the hay maze.
Celebrate Halloween Weekend with your Sesame Street friends and have a not-too-spooky good time! Spend the last weekend of Halloween Spooktacular trick-or-treating your way through the ALL-NEW Trick-or-Treat Trail. Get groovy at the dance party and showcase your costume at the parade. The fun continues with special photo opportunities, art and crafts and making your way through the hay maze.
Kids (under the age of nine) can embark on the ALL-NEW Trick-or-Treat Trail throughout the Wild Reserve, uncovering a sweet treat around every turn. Join us for an exciting candy-filled quest making this our sweetest Halloween yet!
Count von Count goes on a journey on his favorite night of the year – Halloween! Learning the importance of friendship, he leaves his castle in search of his old friends, meeting new friends along the way and learning how much he is admired by all. Shows throughout the day located at Elmo’s Castle in Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ on Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 23 - Oct. 29.
Kids are invited to participate in a costume parade alongside their favorite Sesame Street friends.
Take your little ghouls and goblins on a fun festive adventure through our family-friendly hay maze.
Dance, sing, and Monster Mash along to your favorite Halloween tunes with The Count, Elmo and more of your furry friends at this interactive Spooktacular dance party!
Explore the park with a themed scavenger hunt! Use the clue sheet to find all the hidden clues around the park. Once you have successfully completed your search, turn in your clue sheet to redeem a special prize. Guests can purchase their Scavenger Hunt Clue Sheet at Abby Cadabby’s Treasure Trove, Toys O’ The Leprechaun, Emporium Shop of Horrors, Pompeii, Griffon and Tempesto Gifts.
There are two events during this fall season.
Busch Gardens Halloween Spooktacular is geared towards children under 9 and happens during the day,
while Howl-O-Scream is meant for an older audience and begins at 6:00 PM.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind this halloween.
Intended for a Mature Audience
This fall, frights await with the return of the park's adult-focused signature Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream. Included with park admission, guests can traverse through all-new haunted house experiences, scare zones and more.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Spooktacular has a range of Halloween-themed activities, from trick-or-treating stations, festive crafts, and interactive games to special character meet-and-greets and themed entertainment. Enjoy festive Halloween decorations and food and beverage options. Everyone will have a spooky time!
The theme park hours vary depending on the date. Check our Park Info page for the most exact information.
The Spooktacular event is included with general Busch Gardens Williamsburg Park admission.
Trick or treating is one of the highlights of the Halloween Spooktacular event. Children are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes and visit various stations throughout the park to collect treats. It's a safe and fun way for kids to enjoy the Halloween spirit and enjoy Busch Gardens' thrilling rides and attractions.
Yes, upgrading your ticket to experience more than the Halloween Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is easy! You can find fun upgrades here.
There are a lot of kid-friendly Halloween trick-or-treating events in Williamsburg, Virginia. Halloween Spooktacular at Busch Gardens is one of the most popular kid-friendly Halloween events. With activities like trick or treating through the All-New Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Wild Reserve, costume parades with the Sesame Street friends, dance parties and many other activities, there’s plenty of Halloween fun.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a variety of dining options. During the Halloween Spooktacular event, enjoy seasonal treats and meals at one of the many restaurants.
Yes, the Spooktacular event is not just about trick or treating! Busch Gardens Williamsburg goes all out with special Halloween-themed shows, haunted houses, and even some rides that get a spooky makeover for the season. The festival offers fun and fright, ensuring visitors of all ages have a memorable experience.
Costumes are allowed for children 13 and under attending the Spooktacular event.
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Dates, times and offerings subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Event is included with park admission.
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