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

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

Baltimore, MD

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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.

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

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1 Ticket. 3 Terrifying Attractions. 14 Unforgettable Nights. This year, we're taking fear to a whole new level with two all-new attractions, plus the return of fan favorites — The Thorne House and Barn of Fears, Trickster's Hollow, and The Void.

Loacted in Lovettsville, VA

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Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Nightmares

8 PM

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

Annapolis, MD

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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. Prepare to scream as we have The Barnyard (new for 2024), The Harvest, The Barn of Torture, 3-D Phobia and House of Hell!

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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

7 pm – 10 pm

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:...

Baltimore, MD

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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

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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

Opening night $20
All other dates $30

Frederick, MD

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CLOSED for the 2025 Haunt Season Our fans have enjoyed years of scares and screams on a longer trial, haunted hay ride, mazes, houses and so much more! Trail is intense - please read the website warnings. Not recommended for children under 12, those with medical conditions.

Loacted in Partlow, VA

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, 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, DC

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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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Fredericksburg, VA

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Purcellville, VA

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The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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King George, VA

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Partlow, VA

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Damascus, MD

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Galena, MD

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Winchester, VA

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Frederick, 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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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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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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Washington DC, MD

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King George, VA

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Lovettsville, VA

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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