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!
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/10
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.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/10
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.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/10
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 ● Next open 10/10
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.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/10
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Davidsonville, MD ● Next open 10/10
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.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/10
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/10
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Baltimore Ghosts
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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
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Crabtown Ghosts
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Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
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Alexandria Ghosts
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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
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Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
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Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Terror Trail: $30.00:
+$10 Fast Pass (Terror Trail Only)
Limited Number Per Night
Boo Loop: $10.00
$2.00 Discounts offered for First responders, Veterans, Teachers, Medical Professionals and anyone bringing a non-perishable food donation for the local food pantry.
Davidsonville, 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.
Hours of Operation:
Ticket booth closes at 10PM.
Admission Costs:
All 5 Attractions $55.00
All 5 Attractions + Hell Pass $80
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Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. One of Northern Virginia's favorite Halloween traditions is back for the 13th year. Think you’re ready for one of the area’s scariest haunted experiences?
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
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!
Loacted in Bowie, MD
DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl:
SElected days in Sept : 5:15 PM, 6 PM
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour:
Daily: 8 PM, 9 PM
Dreaded Dead Descent of the District: DC Ghost Tour
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
DC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: fROM $29
Washington, MD
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I and my wife, who is 6 feet 3’, is usually immune to most scares. But few of the scares here had got us.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Loacted in Baltimore, MD
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.
Hours of Operation:
7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM
Admission Costs:
Adults: $26
Children Under 13: $17
Children Under 6 - Free
Have been going here for last three years and every year they are putting new theme stories backed by highly skilled...
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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
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
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, 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
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, 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
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