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!
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/2
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.
Gambrills, MD ● Next open 10/2
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone.
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
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
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.
Winchester, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
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.
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
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.
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!
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!
DCHauntedHouses.com recently attracted over 35,000 visitors during Halloween season! Find out more...
Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, 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.
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, 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
8 PM, 9 PM
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Baltimore, MD
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry. With over 4600 square feet, trained actors, professional makeup and highly detailed sets, our haunt is not one you will soon forget.
Loacted in Winchester, VA
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
Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
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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
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Gates and ticketing open at 6:15pm each night. Entry to the Trails begins at 7:00PM
Tickets start at $30 for advance purchase online & package deals available.
Lorton, VA
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
Welcome to Dead Whispers - Haunted Attraction, where fear meets excitement in every corner. Immerse yourself in themed rooms, challenging mazes, eerie hallways, and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a spine-chilling atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Loacted in Fredericksburg, VA
Ahh… so you’ve heard the whispers, have you? The tales carried on the wind… the creak of timbers where no ship sails… the flicker of lanterns where no soul should be.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Admission Costs:
$25 per person (all ages)
October and November $25.00
December $18.00
Group discount over 15 people, email for approval
Williamsport, MD
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
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
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
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
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
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Featured Attractions
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
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.