All-New Halloween Harvest Debuts at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on September 7th

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This fall, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is introducing a brand-new family-friendly event, Halloween Harvest, promising to be the perfect autumn escape for guests of all ages. Halloween Harvest brings the magic of fall to Tampa Bay with an array of activities and experiences designed to create unforgettable memories.

Related: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Says Goodbye to the Scorpion Roller Coaster

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Halloween Harvest draws inspiration from some of Busch Gardens’ most beloved Halloween traditions and is included with park admission. On select dates, guests can look forward to a variety of frightfully delightful activities:

  • Trick-or-Treating: Dive into the Halloween spirit with festive trick-or-treat stations at Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration. Grab a bag and enjoy the sweetest seasonal treats!
  • Sweetacular Costume Parade: Watch as colorful costumes light up the catwalk in the Sweetacular Costume Parade, giving every kid their moment to shine like a Halloween star.
  • Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a fun-filled adventure during the Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt, where whimsical pumpkins are hidden throughout the festival walkway.
  • Taffy Twist’s Black Cat Dance Party: Get into the Halloween groove at Taffy Twist’s Dance Party, where spooky beats and playful dance moves create a ghoulishly good time for the whole family.
  • Spooky Kooky Science: Join Professor Pufflemintz for a wildly unpredictable, yet always entertaining, science experience that’s as educational as it is fun.
  • Storytime with Kandy: Nestled by Kandy’s enchanting pumpkin patch, young witches and wizards can join Kandy for a magical reading of “Room on the Broom,” bringing the story to life in a way only Busch Gardens can.
  • Sesame Street Safari of Fun Halloween: Enjoy more Halloween fun with Sesame Street friends in their Halloween costumes, featuring a themed show, dance party, and bat-themed scavenger hunt.

Related: Freeform’s ’31 Nights of Halloween’ Returns with Spooky Favorites and Exciting Premieres


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For those looking to maximize their Halloween Harvest experience, Busch Gardens is offering an incredible deal with the 2025 Fun Card. For a limited time, guests can enjoy 15 months of unlimited visits for the price of a single day ticket, including access to both Halloween Harvest and Christmas Town this year. It’s the perfect way to ensure the festive fun lasts all year long.

For more information about Halloween Harvest and to purchase the 2025 Fun Card, visit BuschGardensTampa.com.

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