Enjoy fall fun by day and fright by night at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg. Experience the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park during fall with seven world-class roller coasters, animal interactions, festive shows and family-friendly activities. Then, the scares come out at 6PM as Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with five haunted houses, four terror-tories™, two party zones and unsuspecting horrors awaiting their victims at every turn.

• When can I visit?:
  • Tickets are valid on regular operating days of the park from September 27, 2021, through October 31, 2021.
• Free admission for children under 3 years of age
• See the park hours to plan your visit:
• Parking cost is not included
• Parental discretion is advised after 6PM, as this event contains amplified scares that are not recommended for children.

Two Fall Events at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Howl-O-Scream

Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with five haunted houses, four terror-tories™, four sinister shows, two party zones and unsuspecting horrors awaiting their victims at every turn. Guests can test their thrill threshold with seven world-class coasters at night, offering a completely different ride experience. Three NEW haunted houses, two NEW terror-tories and two NEW shows make for a night of screams never to be forgotten, while returning Howl-O-Scream icons welcome back the bravest of Howl-O-Scream® fans. Parental discretion is advised after 6:00 PM, as this year’s event contains amplified scares that are not recommended for children.

The Count’s Spooktacular

Celebrate not-too-spooky family fun during the day at The Count’s Spooktacular, on Saturdays & Sundays from Sept. 25- Oct. 31, 2021 in Busch Gardens® Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™. Kids (under the age of nine) are invited to dress up for a costume parade and enjoy dance parties with their favorite Sesame Street® friends, a festive hay maze, pumpkin scavenger hunt and trick-or-treating throughout the park with more treats than ever before! Different themes every weekend with unique activities and special photo opportunities offer new experiences for guests with every visit.