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!
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
CLOSED for the 2025 Haunt Season Our fans have enjoyed years of scares and screams on a longer trial, haunted hay ride, mazes, houses and so much more!
Baltimore, MD
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Galena, MD
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.
Williamsport, MD
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.
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
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!
Gambrills, MD ● Next open 10/2
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Winchester, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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301 Devil's Playground
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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
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Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
One of the best haunted house I have been to this Halloween. The zombie shooting was lots of fun. My kids loved that.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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.
Loacted in Williamsport, MD
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
7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Washington, DC
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.
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
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If you like big scares, Haunted Hill Haunted Trail is the haunt you should visit. But we both loved the trial.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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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 pm - 10 pm - Sept 26, Oct 3, 10, 16, 23, 30
1 pm to 10 pm - Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 26
1 pm to 5 pm - Sept 28, Oct 5, 12
7 pm - 11 pm - Oct 17, 24, 31
1 pm to 11 pm - Oct 18, 25
1 pm to 10 pm - Oct 19, 26
Admission Costs:
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
Gates and ticketing open at 6:15pm each night. Entry to the Trails begins at 7:00PM
Tickets start at $30 for advance purchase online & package deals available.
Lorton, VA
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone. We have a scary Terror trail recommended for 8 years and older and offer activities for younger children at the ticket booth and families can enjoy our Boo Haunt loop - geared for those under 8 years old.
Loacted in Gambrills, MD
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
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!
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
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
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
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
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
DCHauntedHouses.com Blog
2024 Question and Answer With Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
September 19, 2024
MarylandHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Tami Howie of Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience, to discuss what's new at Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience for the 2024 Halloween Season!
Laurel's House of Horror Returns For Halfway to Halloween and Year-Round Escape Rooms!
May 11, 2022
There's no need to wait until Halloween for some horrifying scares thanks to Laurel's House of Horror's upcoming Halfway to Halloween event!
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.