Howl-O-Scream | Busch Gardens
Schedule
Fri Sep 19 2025 at 03:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA, United States, Virginia 23185 | Williamsburg, VA
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Virginia’s Scariest Halloween Event Returns This FallEvil takes over every corner of Busch Gardens® Williamsburg during Howl-O-Scream® — voted the #1 Theme Park Halloween Event in 2024! On select nights from September 5 through November 2, the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park transforms after dark into a terrifying playground filled with unexpected horrors and hair-raising thrills.
👻 Brave 5 Haunted Houses – Step inside sinister storylines packed with scares around every corner.
🩸 Survive 6 Terror-Tories™ – The scares never stop as creatures prowl the park’s darkest pathways.
💀 Experience 4 Sinister Shows – From the pulse-pounding Monster Stomp to fan-favorite frightful productions, the stage comes alive (or undead).
🎢 Ride 10 World-Class Coasters at Night – Take on epic drops and loops in the dark for an all-new level of thrill.
🍂 Enjoy Frightful Fun & Treats – From ghoulish cocktails to spooky snacks, fuel up between screams.
Event Details:
📅 Dates: September 5 – November 2 (select nights)
⏰ Hours: 6 PM to park close
🎟️ Admission: Included with your park ticket
⚠️ Parental Advisory: After 6 PM, this event contains amplified scares not recommended for children.
🚫 Bag Policy: No bags permitted after 4 PM (wristlets & fanny packs under 8”x5” allowed).
🔒 Re-Entry Policy: No park re-entry after 8 PM.
Dare to enter this season’s most frightening event: https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events/howl-o-scream
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Where is it happening?
1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA, United States, Virginia 23185Event Location & Nearby Stays:
