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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

Ahh… so you’ve heard the whispers, have you? The tales carried on the wind… the creak of timbers where no ship sails… the flicker of lanterns where no soul should be. Welcome, brave—or perhaps foolish—traveler… to the Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governor’s Mansion.

Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, 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 - $55 (Access to ALL 5 Attractions)

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

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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

Haunt Details

Station 7 Terror Trail

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

Lorton, VA

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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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Most small children can't handle this. Its for the adults and older kids.

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

6:30 PM - 10 PM

Opening night $20
All other dates $30

Frederick, MD

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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.

Hours of Operation: 7 pm – 10 pm

Admission Costs: October 3, 4, 19:
General Admission - $24
Fast-Pass: $30
VIP: $48

October 10, 11 & Nov 2nd:
General Admission - $26
Fast-Pass: $32
VIP: $50

October 17, 18, 26, 30:
General Admission - $29
Fast-Pass:...

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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. Book your ghost tour now and embark on an unforgettable adventure through a city tormented by terrifying hauntings for centuries.

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

Welcome to shady rest. A home to the bizarre and unusual As you wander through our lands you will be met by several creatures of the night. From our storyteller that welcomes you to fortune tellers and scientists gone mad. Then there are the creatures of the night.

Loacted in Flintstone, MD

Haunt Details

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

Lovettsville, VA

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

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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

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Purcellville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Frederick, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Damascus, MD

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

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Winchester, VA

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Frederick, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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

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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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