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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

7 pm – 10 pm

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:...

Baltimore, MD

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

Annapolis, MD

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Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.

Hours of Operation: Gates open 6:45pm event is 7pm -11pm Friday & Saturday 7pm-10Pm Sunday

Admission Costs: $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)

Attraction Info

A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone. We have a scary Terror trail recommended for 8 years and older and offer activities for younger children at the ticket booth and families can enjoy our Boo Haunt loop - geared for those under 8 years old.

Loacted in Gambrills, MD

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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.

Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM

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

Washington, DC

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I am a fan of haunted houses and big scares. My cousin’s favourite was the Barn while I loved the Zombies.

Milltown Haunt Milltown Haunt
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Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

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: 8 PM, 9 PM

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

Attraction Info

Very fun and full of great scares.

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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.

Loacted in Williamsport, MD

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Dead Whispers

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

Lorton, VA

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Shady Rest Haunt Shady Rest Haunt
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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

It’s an average haunt. Nothing so special about this.

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

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

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Frederick, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Galena, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Williamsport, MD

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Partlow, VA

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Lovettsville, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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King George, VA

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Damascus, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Frederick, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Partlow, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Winchester, VA

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King George, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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