Howl O Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg — halloween_event in Williamsburg, VA
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Howl O Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Halloween Event · Market/Festival · Williamsburg, VA

4.4Google· 43344 Reviews

2026 dates coming soon
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Next open

2026-09-11 – 2026-11-01

Admission

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Included with park admission.

Location

1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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About Howl O Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Howl-O-Scream is an annual top-rated Halloween nightly event featuring haunted houses, terror-tories, sinister shows, and nighttime rides on world-class coasters. The event contains amplified scares after 6 PM and is not recommended for young children.

When to come

Season schedule

2026 dates haven't been published yet.

Season dates

2026-09-11 – 2026-11-01

Weekly hours

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What visitors are saying

★ 4.4 on Google · 43344 reviews · A selection of reviews provided by Google

Frost Weapon

3 months ago

Busch Gardens is one of the most beautiful amusement parks. There's a lot of walking but it's so worth it. The thrill rides are amazing. There's beautiful scenes and vistas. Plenty of places to sit and relax. We attended during food and wine festival and the variety of food was spectacular. If you love amusement parks or just want to take someone who does and enjoy the beautiful scenery, Busch Gardens is the way to go.

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Edwin Wright

a month ago

"America's most beautiful theme park 20yrs and running" and I'm going to have to agree! Not only that, but in my opinion BGW has one of the strongest Rollercoaster lineups of any part that I have been to. Even the "Family coasters" pack a punch. Even if coaster aren't your thing there are plenty of flat rides, shows and activities for the whole family. I love that the ride opps here actually seem like they enjoy coming to work.

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Caleb Binford

3 weeks ago

Great fun and experience! It was super hot and humid but there were food and drink stands all over the place. I would have liked the actual map of the park displayed more often though with the you are here stars!

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fit4JC3:16

a month ago

Bush Garden was amazing!!! Our family had a fabulous time!! The Ireland Show is a must see!!!!! Best show ever!!! The dancers and singers were amazing!!!! The staff was awesome!! Everyone was very helpful! We loved the rides. The food was okay. Parking was high $ 37.00.

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Patrick Hartman

3 months ago

Absolutely Incredible. Went once with my Best Childhood Friend in 2002/3, alpengeist was just built in think. Then came back this year with my wife, we had the best time! Highly recommended for all ages, and even if youre not into roller coasters? There is quite alot to see and do. Barely able to see all of it one day, definitely coming back for a weekend

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