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!
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD ● Next open 10/26
Delve into the shadows that shroud our nation's capital with the DC Ghosts tour!
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/30
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/30
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/29
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.
Davidsonville, MD ● Next open 10/30
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 10/30
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.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/30
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/30
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.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/30
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Creekside Manor
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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
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Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Friday and Saturday Nights in October 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Please check Facebook page for weather closures
25.00 CASH
27.00 CARD
Partlow, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Hours of Operation:
Gates open 6:45pm event is 7pm -11pm Friday & Saturday 7pm-10Pm Sunday
Admission Costs:
$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)
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. Unveil the bone-chilling revelations lurking beneath some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks.
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I and friends had a blast. For me, the Hayride was the scariest part of the visit.
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, 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.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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
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:
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
8 pm, 9 pm
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: 5:45 pm
Admission Costs:
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Guests: $29.00
Parking Opens at 7:00PM
Shuttles Run from 7:15PM - 9:45PM
Trail opens at 7:30 PM
Last Ticket sales 10:00 PM
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...
Davidsonville, 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. Book your ghost tour now and embark on an unforgettable adventure through a city tormented by terrifying hauntings for centuries.
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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
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, 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
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Featured Attractions
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
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