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 10/16
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.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/16
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/16
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/16
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/16
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.
Davidsonville, MD ● Next open 10/16
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.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/16
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.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/16
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Have been going here for last three years and every year they are putting new theme stories backed by highly skilled...
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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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. 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
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
Most small children can't handle this. Its for the adults and older kids.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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?
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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.
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)
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Halloween Zombie Thrill Ride:
It started in 2020. The CDC had a small incident in DC which started spreading to all of Maryland with a breakout of a flu virus. Turns out it was much more than the Flu. Suddenly, people started to become erratic and angry. People started to turn into angry zombies!
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl:
SElected days in Sept : 5:15 PM, 6 PM
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour:
Daily: 8 PM, 9 PM
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
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. Join us as we uncover the eerie reasons why Baltimore dreads the ghosts that still linger by the harbor.
Loacted in Baltimore, MD
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
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
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🎃 DCHauntedHouses.com Halloween Weekend Guide: Oct 9-11 👻
October 8, 2026
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.
🎃 Washington DC Halloween Weekend Guide: Oct 2nd thru Oct 4th 👻
October 1, 2026
October is finally here, and Washington DC is packed with haunted attractions ready to scare you all season long!Wander through classic haunted houses and eerie woodland trails, test your nerve in escape games, or fight...
🎃 DCHauntedHouses.com Halloween Weekend Guide: Sept 25-27 👻
September 24, 2026
The Halloween season is officially here, and haunted attractions everywhere are throwing open their creaky doors to anyone brave enough to step inside!