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!
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/22
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/23
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/23
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/23
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD ● Next open 10/21
Delve into the shadows that shroud our nation's capital with the DC Ghosts tour!
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/23
1 Ticket. 3 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 10/23
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.
Galena, MD ● Next open 10/23
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.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/22
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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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.
Hours of Operation:
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
Admission Costs:
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
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
Gates and ticketing open at 6:15 PM each night. Entry to the Trails begins at 7:00 PM
$39.00
Slasher Pass - NOT ADMISSION: $12.24
Lorton, VA
Our fans have enjoyed years of scares and screams on a longer trial, hay ride, mazes, houses and so much more! Trail is intense - please read the website warnings and wear appropriate shoes. You will be walking in dark woods with uneven terrain. Not recommended for children under 12, or those with medical conditions.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Ticket sales begin at 7:00 pm. Open around 7:30, at dusk, till 10:30 pm
Adults $22
Children (12 and under) $16
Flintstone, MD
I with my family went to the Haunted Nightmares. It was an amazing haunt with lots of scares to remember.
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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
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
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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
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, 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
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, 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.
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