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!
Davidsonville, MD ● Next open 10/9
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.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/9
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/9
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Williamsport, MD ● Next open 10/9
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.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/9
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.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/9
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/9
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
Galena, MD ● Next open 10/9
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 10/9
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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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
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. It’s more horror, more screams, and more nightmares than ever before.
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Terror Trail: $30.00:
+$10 Fast Pass (Terror Trail Only)
Limited Number Per Night
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.
Davidsonville, 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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We had a fabulous time at this haunted place. We reached just before the scheduled time and queue wasn’t very long.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Oct 18 - Nov 1: 7 pm – 10 pm
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)
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.
Loacted in Williamsport, 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
Gates open 6:45pm event is 7pm -11pm Friday & Saturday 7pm-10Pm Sunday
$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)
Purcellville, VA
Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
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.
Hours of Operation:
Gates and ticketing open at 6:15 PM each night. Entry to the Trails begins at 7:00 PM
Admission Costs:
$39.00
Slasher Pass - NOT ADMISSION: $12.24
Haunted House
Daytime (Less intense show, Sat & Sun 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
Cash: $13 per person
Credit/Debit: $14 per person
Nighttime (Any ticket after 5:00 PM weekdays/weekends):
Cash: $18 per person
Credit/Debit: $20 per person
VIP Ticket (Skip to the front of the line):
Cash: $28 per...
Winchester, 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. Join us on a chilling journey to reveal the unsettling truths beneath the city's picturesque veneer.
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
If you like big scares, Haunted Hill Haunted Trail is the haunt you should visit. But we both loved the trial.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Featured Attractions
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
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
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, 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
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