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In our Busch Gardens Tampa Halloween Spooktacular 2026 Guide, we tell you about the event’s family-friendly seasonal activities & how to save money on tickets.
But first, let me tell you the dates. It takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from September 12, 2026 through November 1, 2026. It takes place during regular park hours, and you’ll able to enjoy the rides, animals, and other entertainment you love at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. You’ll just also get to enjoy additional seasonal activities from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
And speaking of these activities…
Trick-Or-Treating
What is a family-friendly Halloween event without trick-or-treating? You can do just that at Busch Gardens! Children ages 13 and younger are even able to dress up in Halloween costume while they trick-or-treat!
Kandy’s World
Kandy is a witch-in-training. You can join her as she shares her journey on becoming a real witch. You get to hear first-hand stories. This includes anecdotes about how much she loves candy (well, it is her name), and stories of how she accidentally turned her friends into frogs (don’t you hate when that happens?), among other stories.
Storytime
In addition to her own stories, Kandy will also read the popular story “Room on the Broom”. It’s a story where everybody has a place and everyone belongs.
Spooky Kooky Science
Professor Pufflemintz is the unpredictable, positive Professor of Science – and she’s bringing her science experiments to life during Spooktacular.
Mr. Skelly the Violin Player
Kandy’s friend Mr. Skelly the Violin Player is brand new this year. He may not be spooky but he sure can play the violin!
Sweet Treats
In addition to the treats you can get in trick-or-treating, there are delicious treats throughout the whole park (including some for us adults!).
This includes treats like:
- MummyMosa
- Cookies & Cream Rice Krispie Treat
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
- and more!
Discount Tickets
Looking for discount tickets to Busch Gardens Spooktacular? Well, good news: admission to this event is included in your Busch Gardens general admission.
Even better news? Right now, you can save up to 62% on tickets.