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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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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Creekside Manor

25.00 CASH
27.00 CARD

Partlow, VA

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We usually visit one or two haunted houses every year. I think this one of the best in the terms of scares and decorations.

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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

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

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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

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Dare to Join Us? Get into the spooky spirit of Halloween at the Workhouse Haunt! Back for our 12th season, we’re bringing even more scares (and laughter) to our popular creepy outdoor walk-through trail.

Loacted in Lorton, VA

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Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

Amazing haunt with an upgrade in their haunts every year! My visit to the 301 Devil’s Playground was just awesome.

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.

Hours of Operation: Parking Opens at 7:00PM
Shuttles Run from 7:15PM - 9:45PM
Trail opens at 7:30 PM
Last Ticket sales 10:00 PM

Admission Costs: Terror Trail: $30.00:
+$10 Fast Pass (Terror Trail Only)
Limited Number Per Night
Boo Loop: $10.00

$2.00 Discounts offered for First responders, Veterans, Teachers, Medical Professionals and anyone bringing a...

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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

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

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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)

Baltimore, MD

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Winchester, VA

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Davidsonville, MD

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Frederick, MD

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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Washington, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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