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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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Featured 2026 Halloween Events

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.

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

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.

Hours of Operation: 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM

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

Attraction Info

Daytime less intense show:
Cash price: $12 per person
Credit/debit: $14 per person

Nighttime Tickets
Cash price: $15 per person
Credit/debit: $17 per person

Winchester, VA

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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

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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

Haunt Details

Ticket sales begin at 7:00 pm. Open around 7:30, at dusk, till 10:30 pm

Adults $22
Children (12 and under) $16

Flintstone, MD

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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.

Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

Station 7 terror Trail was one of the best haunted attractions I have been to this year. I am usually hard to get scared.

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

This place was amazing!!

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

Haunt Details

The Nevermore Haunt

Opening night $20
All other dates $30

Frederick, MD

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Halloween Zombie Thrill Ride: It started in 2020. The CDC had a small incident in DC which started spreading to all of Maryland with a breakout of a flu virus. Turns out it was much more than the Flu. Suddenly, people started to become erratic and angry. People started to turn into angry zombies!

Loacted in Bowie, MD

Haunt Details

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.

Hours of Operation: October and November hours 7:00 pm ticket booth opens
Haunt hours 7:30 pm
Last ticket sold at 10:00 pm
December Hours 6:30 pm ticket booth opens
Haunt Hours 7:00pm to 9:00 pm

Admission Costs: October and November $25.00
December $18.00

Group discount over 15 people, email for approval

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Halloween Events by Type

Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.

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Winchester, VA

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Purcellville, VA

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

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Damascus, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Frederick, MD

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

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Washington, DC

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Annapolis, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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King George, VA

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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