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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!

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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.

Loacted in Frederick, MD

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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

Attraction Info

Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!

Friday / Saturday: 6 PM - 11 PM
Sunday: 6 PM - 10 PM

Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55

Special Event & Theme Nights:
First Responders Night (October 11): 15% off admission for first responders
Extreme Night (November 6): $50
Blackout Night...

Lovettsville, VA

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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

Adults: $26
Children Under 13: $17
Children Under 6 - Free

Alexandria, VA

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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.

8 PM, 9 PM

Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free

Baltimore, MD

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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

Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.

Hours of Operation: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 22, 29
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM – Oct. 16, 23, 30
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Sept. 26
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Oct.

Admission Costs: 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...

Attraction Info

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

Haunt Details

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

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Frederick, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Purcellville, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Davidsonville, MD

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Frederick, MD

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Partlow, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Washington, DC

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Winchester, VA

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Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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