Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show

During the daytime Howl-O-Scream has lots of fun kid friendly activities including ALL-NEW Trick-or-Treat Trail, hay maze, character fun and more.  Learn about Howl-O-Scream for younger kids here at The Count’s Spooktacular.

For Busch Gardens ticket discounts visit here.

• Daytime on Saturdays and Sundays from September 23 to October 29
• Trick or treating
• Activities and more for kids in Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™

This is the not-so-spooky fun event that happens during the daytime on Saturdays and Sundays in Busch Gardens® Sesame Street® Forest of Fun!

The Counts Spooktacular Halloween is family-friendly and includes themed activities every weekend, a festive hay maze, the fan-favorite pumpkin scavenger hunt, a special costume parade for kids under age nine, ALL-NEW Trick-or-Treat Trail, and all the favorite rides and attractions across the park! The Count’s Spooktacular is included in your admission! See our article on all the different themed weekends!

And for adults who enjoy a good scare…..

Howl-O-Scream Returns to Take Over the Night
Once the day turns to night, Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with five haunted houses, four terror-toriesTM, four sinister shows, two party zones and unsuspecting horrors awaiting their victims at every turn. Guests can test their thrill threshold with seven coasters at night, offering a completely different ride experience. Learn all about this year’s terrifying event…

Best ticket discounts and offers for Busch Gardens.
Looking for single day tickets, Fun Cards or Busch Gardens Memberships discounts and promotions? Check our Busch Gardens Discounts post.

Pasture Pals Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why pigs like to roll in the mud? Now that we’ve gotten closer to wintertime, how do the ambassador farm animals of Chippokes, keep warm when it’s really cold outside?  Learn this and more when you meet our ambassador animals for Pasture Pals. Meet at the Museum parking lot.

More Chippokes State Park Events HERE

Street Theatre Returns to Colonial Williamsburg Wednesday – Sunday through Nov 22, 2023

The Williamsburg community comes to life in this street theatre experience exploring the daily lives of ordinary people during extraordinary times. Consider diverse perspectives on political and societal elements of 18th-century life as people of the past gather near the Raleigh Tavern to tend to personal and professional businesses of the day.

On Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, gather with the people of Williamsburg to discuss and consider the front-page news of July 26, 1776. 

On Thursday and Saturday, Cornwallis’ army is moving through Williamsburg just a few months before the battle of Yorktown in 1781. Discover what this means for enslaved and free people of the city. 

*Schedule may vary.

The performances will be outside of the Raleigh Tavern on Duke of Gloucester St.
 411 E Duke Of Gloucester S Williamsburg, VA 23185. Learn More HERE

Sunday Brunch | 11:00 AM -2:00 PM

What better way to gather the family than a Sunday Brunch (that you don’t have to cook or clean up after)! Sunday brunch has long been a favorite tradition at the iconic Williamsburg Inn. Open to the public and to guests.

This is a 3-course menu and don’t forget to order one of the Restoration Bar’s hand-crafted brunch cocktails. Brunch is served in the Terrace Room of the Williamsburg Inn, and their chefs have created a culinary dream for you to enjoy. Our Restoration Bar is open during brunch service from 11AM-2PM to offer brunch menu service and cocktail service. All events are subject to change.

Reservations Required. Make your reservations and see Sunday Brunch at the Williamsburg Inn BRUNCH MENU

Take a closer look at what swims in the James River. Seine with a Ranger to catch, identify and release different animal species.  Appropriate footwear for walking in the water and on shells recommended.
Park at the Farm and Forestry Museum to access College Run Trail. Only fee is parking.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Children are welcome
More info: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/chippokes
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov