Busch Gardens Halloween Celebrations

At Busch Gardens, they are celebrating with Howl-O-Scream for 17 select nights for September 29, 30, October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 with a Freaky Preview a week earlier on September 23 and 24.

This year the theme is "The Dark Side of the Gardens" with storylines around zombies.

Like Universal, some children may find some of the attractions too intense and no costumes are allowed.

This is a separately ticketed event and the park opens at 7:30 pm and closes as 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays and at 1:00 am on Thursdays (and Freaky Preview).

Standard ticket price is $77.99 but there are also some special promotional ticket prices. All prices are plus tax.

During the Freaky Preview, prices are $77.99 on the day or $32.99 in advance. On all other days there are reductions if purchased in advance; $52.99.

There is also a Thursday 4-Pack where you can buy four tickets at $24.99 each for a Thursday admission.

Passport Members can buy advanced purchases for $32.99 and $27.99 for the Freaky Preview. A Thrills & Chills Weekend Pass is valid for one weekend (Thursday through Sunday) of unlimited day and Howl-O-Scream event admission for $79.99.

There is also Club X for 21+ partygoers where you can dance and drink the night away at the Marrakesh Theater.