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!
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/3
Dare to Join Us? Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween at the Workhouse Haunt!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
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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!
Loacted in Bowie, 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. Join us on a chilling journey to reveal the unsettling truths beneath the city's picturesque veneer.
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
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.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Admission Costs:
$25 per person (all ages)
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.
Hours of Operation:
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
Admission Costs:
October and November $25.00
December $18.00
Group discount over 15 people, email for approval
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
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
Haunted Hill Haunted Trial and Hayride was unforgettable.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
We had a fabulous time at this haunted place. We reached just before the scheduled time and queue wasn’t very long.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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
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Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
DCHauntedHouses.com Blog
2024 Question and Answer With Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
September 19, 2024
MarylandHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Tami Howie of Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience, to discuss what's new at Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience for the 2024 Halloween Season!
Laurel's House of Horror Returns For Halfway to Halloween and Year-Round Escape Rooms!
May 11, 2022
There's no need to wait until Halloween for some horrifying scares thanks to Laurel's House of Horror's upcoming Halfway to Halloween event!
White House Celebrates Halloween With Candy, Music & Decorations
October 29, 2019
In a spirited celebration outside the White House earlier today, a number of government agencies came together to enthrall the little ghouls with Halloween entertainment. The U.S.