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 10/23
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.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/22
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.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/23
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/23
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 10/23
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.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/23
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/23
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.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/22
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD ● Next open 10/22
Delve into the shadows that shroud our nation's capital with the DC Ghosts tour!
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
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Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
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. -The Boo Loop is designed for children under 8 years old and for those not ready for the Terror Trail. We are supporting the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, 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
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.
Hours of Operation:
Friday / Saturday: 6 PM - 11 PM
Sunday: 6 PM - 10 PM
Admission Costs:
Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Special Event & Theme Nights:
First Responders Night (October 18): 15% off admission for first responders
Extreme Night (November 6): $50
Blackout Night...
Ticket booth closes at 10PM.
All 5 Attractions $55.00
All 5 Attractions + Hell Pass $80
Galena, MD
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I done many and you get more bang for your buck here than anywhere! Scary!
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, 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.
Loacted in Purcellville, 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
Pretty cool effects
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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
Welcome to Shady Rest. What was once a stage coach stop is now a gathering place for the supernatural. Creatures of folklore and myth gather here .when october looms and the barrier between worlds thins these creatures walk the earth once again.
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
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
October and November $25.00 + tax
December $18.00
Group discount over 15 people, email for approval
Williamsport, MD
Halloween Events by Type
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Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
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