Howl-O-Scream is Back for another Terrifying Year

Howl-O-Scream has transformed the peaceful park you once knew into something sinister this Halloween. Nightfall has awakened hundreds of creatures roaming Terror-tories and lurking the halls of haunted houses. SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream includes FREE haunted houses that are included with your park admission.

Back to fuel your nightmares, Howl-O-Scream returns with scarier experiences including SIX horror-filled haunts and EIGHT Terror-tories (ONE ALL-NEW)! Replenish your thirst for terror at one of our signature Howl-O-Scream bars. Find ultimate thrills, as you ride coasters at night. Close the night with live entertainment by some of your favorite creepy creatures and monsters. Thrills and chills await you this September and October at Howl-O-Scream, the BIGGEST and SCARIEST Halloween event in Texas!

Warning: At 7 p.m., the park’s scare level increases from haunting to horrifying, which may be too intense for young children. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for children under the age of 13 or the faint of heart. Howl-O-Scream is included with park admission.


*All guests are welcome to dress up in costumes. Costume masks and hoods are not allowed, and all costumes are subject to the normal dress code for the park. In addition, face painting is not permitted on any guest unless it is done by park artists.

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5k run.

Howl-O-Scream 5k

Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the first-annual SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream 5k! This inaugural spirited run takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 8:00 am. Experience the park decked out in its Howl-O-Scream® decor and encounter a friendly fright or two before you cross the finish line.
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Event Included with Season or Annual Pass

Haunted Houses are FREE with Admission. Buy a Pass and get admission to Howl-O-Scream, Spooktacular and all seasonal events. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like free guest tickets, free parking, and more.

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Howl-O-Scream Upgrades

Calling all goblins & ghouls! Enhance your Howl-O-Scream experience in a frightfully delightful way with priority Haunted House access and more!

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