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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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Milltown Haunt

Opening night $20
All other dates $30

Frederick, MD

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Love this place. Go every year and never gets old.

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.

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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
Davidsonville, MD

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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Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. One of Northern Virginia's favorite Halloween traditions is back for the 13th year. Think you’re ready for one of the area’s scariest haunted experiences?

Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, 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)

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October and November $25.00 + tax
December $18.00

Group discount over 15 people, email for approval

Williamsport, MD

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Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.

Hours of Operation: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 22, 29
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM – Oct. 16, 23, 30
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Sept. 26
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Oct.

Admission Costs: Haunted House
Daytime (Less intense show, Sat & Sun 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

Cash: $13 per person
Credit/Debit: $14 per person

Nighttime (Any ticket after 5:00 PM weekdays/weekends):
Cash: $18 per...

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

Alexandria Ghosts

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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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

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

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Winchester, VA

Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Washington DC, MD

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

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Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

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

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Baltimore, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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