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!
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA ● Next open 10/2
Our fans have enjoyed years of scares and screams on a longer trial, hay ride, mazes, houses and so much more! Trail is intense - please read the website warnings and wear appropriate shoes.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/3
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 9/25
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
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 ● Next open 10/3
Dare to Join Us? Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween at the Workhouse Haunt!
Davidsonville, MD ● Next open 10/2
Our family-friendly haunted trail has activities for everyone: -The Terror Trail, a full-blast scary experience few survive, is recommended for 8 years and older.
Galena, MD ● Next open 10/3
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.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/2
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/2
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.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/2
1 Ticket. 3 Terrifying Attractions. 16 Unforgettable Nights. This year the fan favorites return with some evil changes — The Thorne House and Barn of Fears, Trickster's Hollow, and The Void.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, 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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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
My visit to Haunted Hill Haunt was one of the scariest experiences I ever had. The Maze Trial was equally frightening.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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
Friday / Saturday: 6 PM - 11 PM
Sunday: 6 PM - 10 PM
Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Special Event & Theme Nights:
First Responders Night (October 11): 15% off admission for first responders
Extreme Night (November 6): $50
Blackout Night...
Lovettsville, VA
October and November hours 7:00 pm ticket booth opens
Haunt hours 7:30 pm
Last ticket sold at 10:00 pm
December Hours 6:30 pm ticket booth opens
Haunt Hours 7:00pm to 9:00 pm
October and November $25.00
December $18.00
Group discount over 15 people, email for approval
Williamsport, MD
Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Guests: $29.00
Baltimore, MD
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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
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.
Loacted in King George, VA
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, MD
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
DCHauntedHouses.com Blog
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September 19, 2024
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