The Fun Never Stops at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
Updated by Chris Murphy. Images from Busch Gardens
Take your family to a place where fun comes naturally, Busch Gardens® Williamsburg. Everyone will enjoy the park’s thrilling rides, stunning shows and animal encounters. The world’s most beautiful theme park has something for everyone as you venture across Europe.
Soar like an eagle and howl on great coasters like Apollo’s Chariot® and Griffon®. Discover shared family fun while playing with your little ones at the Sesame Street® Forest of Fun. Experience a breathtaking, virtual reality ride as you fight in the Battle for Eire®.
The whole family is sure to enjoy the first all-indoor straddle coaster, Darkoaster®, Cheers to Free Beers is back all summer long, and the Burgermeister’s Hideaway: a secret hideaway bar. Advance reservations are required for this hidden gem.
Fun is always in season at Busch Gardens with thrilling roller coasters, world-class dining and shopping options, kid-friendly attractions and exciting events.
Kids’ Weekends
Each weekend brings a new adventure with special appearances in the Globe Theater. Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 21 – Apr. 19, 2026.
Food & Wine Festival
For a special culinary experience, the Food & Wine Festival runs weekends, April 23-June 21, offering specialty food items, wines and craft beers from around the world. Unleash your inner foodie at 15 uniquely themed kiosks nestled throughout the park.
Summer of Wonder
Experience cool days and sizzling nights at Busch Gardens® Summer Nights from June 26-July 30! Popular TV entertainment every week, one-of-a-kind culinary experiences and fireworks every night are just some of the reasons to visit during summer.
Bier Fest
Drink a toast to the end of summer during Busch Gardens® Bier Fest, weekends July 31-Sept. 7. Indulge in local brews, authentic German food and live music during this Bavarian celebration.
Howl-O-Scream®
Fear abounds in this Virginia theme park’s collection of seven themed haunted houses, terror-tories (scare zones) and darkly entertaining live shows, tucked between seven chilling world-class roller coasters. Select nights from Sept. 11-Nov. 1.
The Count’s Spooktacular
For not-too-spooky daytime fun just for kids, visit The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, a Sesame Street® Halloween event on weekends from Sept. 19-Nov. 1. Busch Gardens’ smallest guests are invited to dress up and join in a costume parade and safe trick-or-treating, among other family-friendly activities.
Christmas Town
Nov. 13-Jan. 3, 2027, Christmas shines brightest at Busch Gardens® Christmas Town Return during the holidays to see the park covered in over eight million twinkling lights, one of the largest light displays in North America.
Water Country USA
Make a splash into summer fun at Water Country USA, Virginia’s largest family water park. Water Country, located just three miles away from Busch Gardens, officially opens for the 2024 season on May 9-Sept. 20, 2026.
Water Country is a flashback to the surfin’ safari days of the ‘50s and ‘60s with splish-splashin’ slides, a way-out wave pool and hours of fun in the summer sun. More than 30 water rides and attractions, all sorts of live entertainment and hoppin’ restaurants, make a trip to Water Country USA a day that’s ready to rock your socks off.
