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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

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.

Hours of Operation: FRI / SAT 6PM - 11PM
SUN 6PM - 10PM

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

Attraction Info

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.

Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA

The Nevermore Haunt

Welcome to Dead Whispers - Haunted Attraction, where fear meets excitement in every corner. Immerse yourself in themed rooms, challenging mazes, eerie hallways, and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a spine-chilling atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Loacted in Fredericksburg, VA

Haunt Details

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

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

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

Loacted in Annapolis, MD

Haunt Details

It was great! I along with my girlfriend visited this place yesterday and both of us enjoyed a lot.

7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM

Adults: $26
Children Under 13: $17
Children Under 6 - Free

Alexandria, VA

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I and friends had a blast. For me, the Hayride was the scariest part of the visit.

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.

Hours of Operation: 6:30 PM - 10 PM

Admission Costs: Opening night $20
All other dates $30

Attraction Info

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

$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)

Purcellville, VA

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

Station 7 terror Trail was one of the best haunted attractions I have been to this year. I am usually hard to get scared.

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

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

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Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Purcellville, VA

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Purcellville, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Williamsport, MD

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Damascus, MD

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Galena, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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King George, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Partlow, VA

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Gambrills, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Partlow, VA

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Alexandria, VA

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Washington, DC

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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King George, VA

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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