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!
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.
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.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
8 PM
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Annapolis, MD
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:
Friday / Saturday: 6 PM - 11 PM
Sunday: 6 PM - 10 PM
Admission Costs:
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...
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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
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.
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser. All of which can be enjoyed before entering The Wickedest Show on Earth! A 30-45 minute outdoor trail filled with fright.
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
It’s an average haunt. Nothing so special about this.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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.
Loacted in Alexandria, VA
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Hours of Operation:
Oct 18 - Nov 1: 7 pm – 10 pm
Admission Costs:
General Admission - $27.93 ($26.00 + $1.93 fee)
Fast-Pass: $34.14 + ($32.00 + $2.14 fee)
VIP: $52.77 + ($50.00 + $2.77 fee)
I and friends had a blast. For me, the Hayride was the scariest part of the visit.
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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October and November $25.00
December $18.00
Group discount over 15 people, email for approval
Williamsport, 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
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Featured Attractions
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
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.