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!
Galena, MD ● Next open 10/30
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.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/30
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/29
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.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/30
1 Ticket. 3 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.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/30
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/30
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/30
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Davidsonville, MD ● Next open 10/30
Our family-friendly haunted trail has activities for everyone: -The Terror Trail, a full-blast scary experience few survive, is recommended for 8 years and older.
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD ● Next open 10/26
Delve into the shadows that shroud our nation's capital with the DC Ghosts tour!
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
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Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
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.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
8 pm, 9 pm
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: 5:45 pm
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Guests: $29.00
Baltimore, MD
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.
Loacted in Annapolis, MD
I’ve been to multiple haunt places but this has earned a significant respect in my list.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Hours of Operation:
6:30 PM - 10 PM
Admission Costs:
Opening night $20
All other dates $30
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. Join us on a chilling journey to reveal the unsettling truths beneath the city's picturesque veneer.
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The walk through the woods was frightening as well as enjoyable.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser. All of which can be enjoyed before entering The Wickedest Show on Earth! A 30-45 minute outdoor trail filled with fright.
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Hours of Operation:
Oct 18 - Nov 1: 7 pm – 10 pm
Admission Costs:
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)
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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Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
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