Howl-O-Scream: Virginia's Scariest Halloween Event

Virginia's Best Halloween Event

Included with park admission. Scares start at 6 pm.

Fill fall nights with fright at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. This year we are celebrating 20 years of fears and an all-new Era of Terror with more scares than ever. Fear awaits in the Virginia theme park’s collection of elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed scare zones, challenging escape rooms and darkly entertaining live shows.

Busch Gardens becomes a seriously scary place at 6 pm when the haunts come out for Howl-O-Scream. Guests should consider the park’s elevated scare factor.

Event Dates

Sep

Oct

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Halloween Shows

Enjoy three frightfully entertaining shows during the day or at night.

No Escape - Halloween escape room experience at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

New escape room

Can you solve the clues and escape before time runs out?

Beat the Lines

Get priority access to some of your favorite haunted houses and more.

Haunted

Houses & Mazes

We offer a unique selection of indoor and outdoor haunted houses during Halloween. In 2018, we are introducing three new haunted house themes.

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Virginia Halloween event at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

New Scares Coming

It's a New Era of Terror. Stop back on the 20th of each month to learn something new about the event. This year, you'll find more scares than ever, EVERYWHERE.
Event Included in Membership

Members get access to both parks, all seasonal events (including Halloween and Christmas) plus exclusive offers and discounts.

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Experiences, locations, dates and times are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Proof of age with valid ID required. Event is included with park admission. Due to frightening elements, families with young children should use discretion when visiting the park after 6 pm.