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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

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.

Hours of Operation: 8 PM

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

Attraction Info

MadHaunters Madhouse

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

The walk through the woods was frightening as well as enjoyable.

Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 22, 29
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM – Oct. 16, 23, 30
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Sept. 26
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Oct.

Haunted House
Daytime (Less intense show, Sat & Sun 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

Cash: $13 per person
Credit/Debit: $14 per person

Nighttime (Any ticket after 5:00 PM weekdays/weekends):
Cash: $18 per...

Winchester, VA

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Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. One of Northern Virginia's favorite Halloween traditions is back for the 13th year. Think you’re ready for one of the area’s scariest haunted experiences?

Loacted in Lorton, VA

Haunt Details

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

Alexandria, VA

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Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.

Loacted in Baltimore, MD

Haunt Details

Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!

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. Unveil the bone-chilling revelations lurking beneath some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks.

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

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.

Hours of Operation: Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
8 pm, 9 pm

Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: 5:45 pm

Admission Costs: 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

Attraction Info

Friday / Saturday: 6 PM - 11 PM
Sunday: 6 PM - 10 PM

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...

Lovettsville, VA

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We had a fabulous time at this haunted place. We reached just before the scheduled time and queue wasn’t very long.

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Galena, MD

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Damascus, MD

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Partlow, VA

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Alexandria, VA

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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The weekend is almost here, and Halloween season is in full swing. Haunted attractions across Washington DC are serving up serious scares, and thrill-seekers won't want to miss what's waiting for them.

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