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!
Williamsport, MD
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.
Baltimore, MD
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Gambrills, MD ● Next open 10/2
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Dare to Join Us? Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, Oct. 10 – Nov. 1, 2025. Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween at the Workhouse Haunt!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, 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.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
CLOSED for the 2025 Haunt Season Our fans have enjoyed years of scares and screams on a longer trial, haunted hay ride, mazes, houses and so much more!
Winchester, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Galena, MD
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.
DCHauntedHouses.com recently attracted over 35,000 visitors during Halloween season! Find out more...
Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Milltown Haunt
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Alexandria Ghosts
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Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
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Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
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Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
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Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Pretty cool effects
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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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
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
FRI / SAT 6PM - 11PM
SUN 6PM - 10PM
Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Extreme Night $50
Blackout Night $50
Lovettsville, VA
Welcome to shady rest. A home to the bizarre and unusual As you wander through our lands you will be met by several creatures of the night. From our storyteller that welcomes you to fortune tellers and scientists gone mad. Then there are the creatures of the night.
Loacted in Flintstone, MD
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction. The Nevermore Haunt:
Bizarre creatures, terrifying visions of the past and heart pounding horrors torment visitors brave enough to enter one of Baltimore’s oldest warehouses.
The Nevermore Haunt
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
The walk through the woods was frightening as well as enjoyable.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Best haunt in the area
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
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)
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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
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
DCHauntedHouses.com Blog
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!
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
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.