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!
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!
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.
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!
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Galena, MD ● Next open 10/3
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.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/2
1 Ticket. 3 Terrifying 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
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
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.
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
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Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
I am a fan of haunted houses and big scares. My cousin’s favourite was the Barn while I loved the Zombies.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Hours for 2026 Season Coming Soon!
2026 Admission Prices:
At The Gate - $20 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $25 for anyone over 8 yrs of age. ONLINE: $15 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $20 for anyone over 8 yrs of age.
Fredericksburg, VA
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
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
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.
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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.
Hours of Operation:
Ticket sales begin at 7:00 pm. Open around 7:30, at dusk, till 10:30 pm
Admission Costs:
Adults $22
Children (12 and under) $16
Station 7 terror Trail was one of the best haunted attractions I have been to this year. I am usually hard to get scared.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
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: $39
VIP: $57
October 24, 25, 31 & Nov 1st:
General Admission - $34
Fast-Pass: $49
VIP: $67
Baltimore, 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. The butcher’s body—gone without trace—haunts the corridors like an unburied secret.
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
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.
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FRI / SAT 6PM - 11PM
SUN 6PM - 10PM
Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Extreme Night $50
Blackout Night $50
Lovettsville, VA
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, 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.