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!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, 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.
Galena, 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.
Baltimore, MD
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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!
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Dare to Join Us? Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, Oct. 10 – Nov. 1, 2025. Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween at the Workhouse Haunt!
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
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
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Gambrills, MD ● Next open 10/2
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone.
Winchester, VA
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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Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone. We have a scary Terror trail recommended for 8 years and older and offer activities for younger children at the ticket booth and families can enjoy our Boo Haunt loop - geared for those under 8 years old.
Loacted in Gambrills, MD
8 PM
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Annapolis, MD
Welcome to Dead Whispers - Haunted Attraction, where fear meets excitement in every corner. Immerse yourself in themed rooms, challenging mazes, eerie hallways, and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a spine-chilling atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Hours of Operation:
7 pm - 10 pm - Sept 26, Oct 3, 10, 16, 23, 30
1 pm to 10 pm - Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 26
1 pm to 5 pm - Sept 28, Oct 5, 12
7 pm - 11 pm - Oct 17, 24, 31
1 pm to 11 pm - Oct 18, 25
1 pm to 10 pm - Oct 19, 26
Admission Costs:
Daytime less intense show:
Cash price: $12 per person
Credit/debit: $14 per person
Nighttime Tickets
Cash price: $15 per person
Credit/debit: $17 per person
One of the best haunted house I have been to this Halloween. The zombie shooting was lots of fun. My kids loved that.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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You can check out anytime you like … But you can never leave. You have a reservation at a historic bed and breakfast.
Hours of Operation:
7pm to 10pm
Admission Costs:
$25 per person (all ages)
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
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
Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, 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
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
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
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, 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.