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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!

Featured 2026 Halloween Events

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.

DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC

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.

Loacted in Alexandria, VA

Haunt Details

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

2026 Admission Prices:
At The Gate - $20 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $25 for anyone over 8 yrs of age. ONLINE: $15 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $20 for anyone over 8 yrs of age.

Fredericksburg, VA

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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

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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Amazing haunt with an upgrade in their haunts every year! My visit to the 301 Devil’s Playground was just awesome.

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!

Hours of Operation: Gates and ticketing open at 6:15pm each night. Entry to the Trails begins at 7:00PM

Admission Costs: Tickets start at $30 for advance purchase online & package deals available.

Attraction Info

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

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. The butcher’s body—gone without trace—haunts the corridors like an unburied secret.

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

Baltimore Ghosts

FRI / SAT 6PM - 11PM
SUN 6PM - 10PM

Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Extreme Night $50
Blackout Night $50

Lovettsville, VA

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We had a fabulous time at Station 7. We went in a group of six and spent around an hour in the queue.

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

Adults $22
Children (12 and under) $16

Flintstone, MD

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

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

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Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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Laurel's House of Horror Returns For Halfway to Halloween and Year-Round Escape Rooms!

Laurel's House of Horror Returns For Halfway to Halloween and Year-Round Escape Rooms!

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White House Celebrates Halloween With Candy, Music & Decorations

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.

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