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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
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. WHAT TO EXPECT? Leech Woods is a thirty minute immersive haunted trail experience of dark terror.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
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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
Welcome to Shady Rest. What was once a stage coach stop is now a gathering place for the supernatural.
Hours of Operation:
Ticket sales begin at 7:00 pm. Open around 7:30, at dusk, till 10:30 pm
Admission Costs:
Adults $22
Children (12 and under) $16
$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
A+ outdoor haunt backed with a great cause to support fire department.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, 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
Amazing haunt with an upgrade in their haunts every year! My visit to the 301 Devil’s Playground was just awesome.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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Baltimore Ghosts: Haunting Harborside Secrets
Delve into the shadowy depths of Baltimore's history, where war, mystery, and unexplainable phenomena have left a lasting mark. Join us as we uncover the eerie reasons why Baltimore dreads the ghosts that still linger by the harbor.
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 22, 29
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM – Oct. 16, 23, 30
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Sept. 26
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Oct.
Haunted House
Daytime (Less intense show, Sat & Sun 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
Cash: $13 per person
Credit/Debit: $14 per person
Nighttime (Any ticket after 5:00 PM weekdays/weekends):
Cash: $18 per...
Winchester, 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
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
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, 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
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