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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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Flintstone, MD

Alexandria Ghosts
Step into the realm of Alexandria Ghosts Tours and awaken the specters of war, tragedy, and murder that linger in Old Town Alexandria's historic streets.

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

Admission Costs: Adults: $26
Children Under 13: $17
Children Under 6 - Free

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$30 General Admission Trail , $45 Fast pass Trail, PreCurser $10, Escape Room $5, Rage Room $5
RIP $70 Fast pass to ALL 4 events (limited supply)

Purcellville, VA

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Crabtown Ghosts

Our fans have enjoyed years of scares and screams on a longer trial, hay ride, mazes, houses and so much more! Trail is intense - please read the website warnings and wear appropriate shoes. You will be walking in dark woods with uneven terrain.

Loacted in Partlow, VA

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If you are looking for the scariest haunted attractions in Maryland & Delaware, 301 Devils Playground has 5 terrifying haunted attractions that will bring your fears to life. Prepare to scream as we have The Barnyard (new for 2024), The Harvest, The Barn of Torture, 3-D Phobia and House of Hell!

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl:
SElected days in Sept : 5:15 PM, 6 PM
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour:
Daily: 8 PM, 9 PM

Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free

DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: fROM $29

Washington, MD

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Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness. A dimly lit trail through the woods will lead you past remnants of a previous time, then back to the safety of the modern day. What to expect? The hayride will be bumpy.

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

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

Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD

Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV โ€” Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. One of Northern Virginia's favorite Halloween traditions is back for the 13th year.

Hours of Operation: Gates and ticketing open at 6:15 PM each night. Entry to the Trails begins at 7:00 PM

Admission Costs: $39.00
Slasher Pass - NOT ADMISSION: $12.24

Attraction Info

We usually visit one or two haunted houses every year. I think this one of the best in the terms of scares and decorations.

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Baltimore Ghosts

Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55

Special Event & Theme Nights:
First Responders Night (October 18): 15% off admission for first responders
Extreme Night (November 6): $50
Blackout Night (November 7): $50

Lovettsville, VA

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Oct 18 - Nov 1: 7 pm โ€“ 10 pm

General Admission - $27.93 ($26.00 + $1.93 fee)
Fast-Pass: $34.14 + ($32.00 + $2.14 fee)
VIP: $52.77 + ($50.00 + $2.77 fee)

Baltimore, MD

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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.

Loacted in Damascus, MD

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

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Winchester, VA

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Frederick, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Lovettsville, VA

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Washington DC, MD

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Partlow, VA

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Damascus, MD

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Williamsport, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Frederick, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Washington, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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