Spooky season is officially here — and that means it’s time for sweet treats and terrifying frights. Whether you have budding trick-or-treaters or teenagers looking for a scare, head to these nearby amusement parks this Halloween season.
Busch Gardens
September 11– November 1
Once the sun sets, the creatures come out to play at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream. Explore each country throughout the park to find five terrifying haunted houses and five Terror-Tories. You can also watch spirited productions and add on behind-the-scenes tours to see how your favorite haunts and sinister shows come to life. 1 Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg, starting at $61.99
Hersheypark
September 12–November 1
The sweetest place on Earth becomes one of the scariest once Halloween hits. Haunted houses, scare zones, and treats transform Hersheypark into a terror zone. This year, the Dark Nights experience includes five haunted houses and five scare zones. For those who want to avoid the frights, experience the rides at night or fill up with the Halloween tasting pass. 100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, Pennsylvania, starting at $54.99
Kings Dominion
September 18–November 1
Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit when you visit Halloween Haunt. The seasonal event has something for everyone — indoor and outdoor haunted mazes, scare zones, and Halloween-themed shows. Kings Dominion also hosts other holiday events during the fall, including Tricks and Treats, for families with children under the age of 13, and Oktoberfest. 16000 Theme Park Way, Dowell, starting at $55
Great Wolf Lodge
September 24–October 31
Even one of the region’s favorite indoor water parks is celebrating Halloween. At Howl-O-Ween, lodge guests can join the Monster Bash Dance Party, collect candy on the trick-or-treat trail, make festive crafts, test their knowledge at trivia, or play other ghoulish games. 549 E. Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, rooms start at $219 per night
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