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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

MadHaunters Madhouse

Hours for 2026 Season Coming Soon!

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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1 Ticket. 3 Terrifying Attractions. 14 Unforgettable Nights. This year, we're taking fear to a whole new level with two all-new attractions, plus the return of fan favorites — The Thorne House and Barn of Fears, Trickster's Hollow, and The Void. It’s more horror, more screams, and more nightmares than ever before.

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

You can check out anytime you like … But you can never leave. You have a reservation at a historic bed and breakfast.

Hours of Operation: 7pm to 10pm

Admission Costs: $25 per person (all ages)

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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

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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

Haunted Hill Haunted Trial and Hayride was unforgettable.

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

Washington, DC

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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

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Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction. The Nevermore Haunt:
Bizarre creatures, terrifying visions of the past and heart pounding horrors torment visitors brave enough to enter one of Baltimore’s oldest warehouses.

The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

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Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

A unique place to experience buried live simulator and I loved it.

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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.

Hours of Operation: Ticket booth closes at 10PM.

Admission Costs: Playground Pass - $45 (Access to ALL 5 Attractions)

Hell Pass - $25 (Skip to the front of the line!)

Attraction Info

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

Baltimore, MD

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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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Crabtown Ghosts

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Baltimore, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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