New 2024 Howl-O-Scream Chaperone Policy.
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BOOze Bars, Specialty Shopping & More Eerie Experiences

More Howl-O-Scream Experiences

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ALL NEW! Monster Street Party

They’re back…! Join Jack O’ Lantern and his fellow spirits of Howl-O-Scream past in France Plaza for a monster bash. Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to gather for this daytime celebration and dance it out with some of their favorite legacy characters.
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BOOze Bars and Bites

Stop by one of the six themed BOOze bars located throughout the park for liquid courage and a sinister snack to tackle your greatest fears.

• NEW! The Crow’s Nest – New France  

• Stone-Cold Spirits –Italy Gardens

• OktoberTaps – Oktoberfest

• Frost Bar – Oktoberfest

• BarKastle Spirits – Oktoberfest

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Sinister Smiles Photo Opportunities

Step right up and don a devilish grin with our mischievous Howl-O-Scream® Scare Squad. They're ready for their close-up. Are you?
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Sinister Shopping

From frightfully fashionable apparel to haunting home goods, our selection of spooky shops offer an array of gifts to help you relive the thrills of Howl-O-Scream long after your terror-filled evening has ended.

Face painting artists are also available throughout the park to help transform faces into frightening demons, skeletons, and everything in between.

Fiends Frenzy 5k

Fiends Frenzy 5k

Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the first-annual Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k! This inaugural spirited run takes place on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 7:00 am. Experience the park decked out in its Howl-O-Scream® decor and encounter a friendly fright or two before you cross the finish line in Oktoberfest village.
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