Autumn has arrived at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and this park knows how to welcome the fall season with festive, family-friendly activities. From September 7 to October 27 (plus Halloween day!), Busch Gardens celebrates Halloween Harvest, capturing the spirit of the season. Read on to discover all the exciting offerings that are fun for the whole family!
How do I get tickets to Halloween Harvest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
The best part of Halloween Harvest (besides the candy!) is that it’s included with theme park admission. Even better, Orlando Informer offers discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay—no tricks! Check out the deals here.
Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration
Kandy, a witch-in-training, has conjured up a sweet celebration packed with fun activities like a costume parade, storytime, and trick-or-treating! Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration will cast its magical spell from 12 PM to 4 PM every Saturday and Sunday, from September 7 to October 27—plus on October 31—at the Festival Walkway. Be sure to check the park schedule for specific event times.
Kandy’s World
Join Kandy as she shares her journey to becoming a real witch. Hear first-hand about the adventures of this witch-in-training, including her love for candy and the time she accidentally turned her friends into frogs!
Trick-or-Treating
Busch Gardens’ Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration is the ultimate spot for trick-or-treating. Guests who purchase a reusable bag from the park can join in on the fun!
Sweetacular Costume Parade
A vibrant parade of costumes will bring Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration Costume Parade to life, where every kid gets their moment to shine! Children 13 and younger are invited to dress up in costumes but keep in mind that all costumes must adhere to the park’s normal dress code. Additionally, face painting is only allowed if done by park artists. Guests 14 and older are not permitted to wear costumes, masks, or hoods to the event.
Storytime
Next to Kandy’s pumpkin patch, guests will hear the popular story Room on the Broom, where everybody has a place and everyone belongs.
Taffy Twist’s Black Cat Dance Party
Join Kandy and her friends for a bubble-filled Halloween dance party, and get ready to move and groove to festive tunes!
Sesame Street Safari of Fun Halloween
This Halloween season, our friends on Sesame Street are serving up treats instead of tricks! Join the fun on Saturdays and Sundays from October 5 to October 27, from 12 PM to 4 PM, with family-friendly rides, shows, and a scavenger hunt for everyone to enjoy.
Furry Friends Halloween Dance Party
Show off your best dance moves in the Sesame Street Pavilion at Halloween Dance Parties hosted by Sesame Street friends.
Storytime at Sesame Street Safari of Fun
Join your favorite Sesame Street characters at the Sunny Day Theater for a special Halloween storytime for the whole family!
Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show
Count von Count, our “master of scare-emonies,” teams up with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and other pals to spin some of his favorite tracks.
Bat Scavenger Hunt
Grab a scavenger hunt sheet from Abby Cadabby’s Treasure Hunt Gift Shop and search for bats throughout Sesame Street Safari of Fun!
Other Events Beyond Halloween Harvest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Looking for something scarier than these family-friendly activities? At night, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a place where your worst nightmares come to life at Howl-O-Scream. With multiple scare zones, haunted houses, and entertainment, the thrills are endless. Plus, Orlando Informer offers discounted admission to this award-winning event.