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Haunted Houses & Halloween Attractions in Washington DC

The quick and easy way to find all the exciting Halloween attractions in the Washington DC area for 2026! Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're looking for some spooky fun then you've come to the right place. We've put together a list of local Washington DC haunted houses, hay rides, spook walks, and more for the scariest day of 2026! Check out all the attractions below - there's something for everyone!

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Featured 2026 Halloween Events

Baltimore Ghosts: Haunting Harborside Secrets Delve into the shadowy depths of Baltimore's history, where war, mystery, and unexplainable phenomena have left a lasting mark. Join us as we uncover the eerie reasons why Baltimore dreads the ghosts that still linger by the harbor.

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Halloween Zombie Thrill Ride:
It started in 2020. The CDC had a small incident in DC which started spreading to all of Maryland with a breakout of a flu virus. Turns out it was much more than the Flu. Suddenly, people started to become erratic and angry. People started to turn into angry zombies!

Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD

7pm to 10pm

$25 per person (all ages)

King George, VA

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October 3, 4, 19:
General Admission - $24
Fast-Pass: $30
VIP: $48

October 10, 11 & Nov 2nd:
General Admission - $26
Fast-Pass: $32
VIP: $50

October 17, 18, 26, 30:
General Admission - $29
Fast-Pass: $39
VIP: $57

October 24, 25, 31 & Nov 1st:
General Admission - $34
Fast-Pass: $49
VIP: $67

Baltimore, MD

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Delve into the shadows that shroud our nation's capital with the DC Ghosts tour! Discover the secrets that have been hidden beneath the surface, as seekers of power have tread upon these paths for centuries.

Hours of Operation: 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM

Admission Costs: Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free

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Haunted Nightmares

I with my two cousins went to the 301 Devil’s Playground. The Barn of Torture was freakingly scary.

What is happening in the Manor? We will give you a sneak preview.... Mabel’s disappearance after staring into her husband’s empty coffin left the manor trembling with unanswered questions. The butcher’s body—gone without trace—haunts the corridors like an unburied secret.

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

We had a blast at Station. We screamed, yelled and jumped multiple times.

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

1 Ticket. 3 Terrifying Attractions. 16 Unforgettable Nights. This year the fan favorites return with some evil changes — The Thorne House and Barn of Fears, Trickster's Hollow, and The Void.

Hours of Operation: FRI / SAT 6PM - 11PM
SUN 6PM - 10PM

Admission Costs: Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Extreme Night $50
Blackout Night $50

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Leechwoods is an immersive Haunted Trail located in Damascus, Maryland. Come experience a bone chilling corn maze and haunted trail full of zombies, chainsaws and creatures living in the woods. WHAT TO EXPECT? Leech Woods is a thirty minute immersive haunted trail experience of dark terror.

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Alexandria Ghosts

Tickets start at $30 for advance purchase online & package deals available.

Lorton, VA

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Hours for 2026 Season Coming Soon!

2026 Admission Prices:
At The Gate - $20 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $25 for anyone over 8 yrs of age. ONLINE: $15 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $20 for anyone over 8 yrs of age.

Fredericksburg, VA

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Crabtown Ghosts: Unveiling Centuries of Haunting History in Annapolis

Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of Annapolis' dark past with a ghost tour of Annapolis. Book your ghost tour now and embark on an unforgettable adventure through a city tormented by terrifying hauntings for centuries.

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

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Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA

The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

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Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC

Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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DCHauntedHouses.com Blog

2024 Question and Answer With Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience

2024 Question and Answer With Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience

September 19, 2024

MarylandHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Tami Howie of Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience, to discuss what's new at Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience for the 2024 Halloween Season!

Laurel's House of Horror Returns For Halfway to Halloween and Year-Round Escape Rooms!

Laurel's House of Horror Returns For Halfway to Halloween and Year-Round Escape Rooms!

May 11, 2022

There's no need to wait until Halloween for some horrifying scares thanks to Laurel's House of Horror's upcoming Halfway to Halloween event!

White House Celebrates Halloween With Candy, Music & Decorations

White House Celebrates Halloween With Candy, Music & Decorations

October 29, 2019

In a spirited celebration outside the White House earlier today, a number of government agencies came together to enthrall the little ghouls with Halloween entertainment. The U.S.

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