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!
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.
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
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.
Winchester, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
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!
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!
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.
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.
DCHauntedHouses.com recently attracted over 35,000 visitors during Halloween season! Find out more...
Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC -
Baltimore Ghosts
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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Amazing haunt with an upgrade in their haunts every year! My visit to the 301 Devil’s Playground was just awesome.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
1 Ticket. 3 Terrifying Attractions. 14 Unforgettable Nights. This year, we're taking fear to a whole new level with two all-new attractions, plus the return of fan favorites — The Thorne House and Barn of Fears, Trickster's Hollow, and The Void. It’s more horror, more screams, and more nightmares than ever before.
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
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! Back for our 12th season, we’re bringing even more scares (and laughter) to our popular creepy outdoor walk-through trail.
Loacted in Lorton, VA
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Washington, DC
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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
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. Cryptids and ghosts better left to the darkness.
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, 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.
Hours of Operation:
8 PM
Admission Costs:
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
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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. All of which can be enjoyed before entering The Wickedest Show on Earth! A 30-45 minute outdoor trail filled with fright.
Loacted in Purcellville, VA
Terror Trail $25.00
Boo Loop $10.00
$2.00 Discounts offered for First responders, Veterans, Teachers, Medical Professionals and anyone bringing a non-perishable food donation for the local food pantry.
Gambrills, MD
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
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, 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
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Featured Attractions
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
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.