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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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It was great! I along with my girlfriend visited this place yesterday and both of us enjoyed a lot.

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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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

6:30 PM - 10 PM

Opening night $20
All other dates $30

Frederick, MD

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Dead Whispers

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.

Loacted in Baltimore, 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)

Attraction Info

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

Annapolis, MD

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Welcome to shady rest. A home to the bizarre and unusual
As you wander through our lands you will be met by several creatures of the night.

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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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

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Alexandria Ghosts

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

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. We are supporting the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department.

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

Ticket booth closes at 10PM.

Playground Pass - $45 (Access to ALL 5 Attractions)

Hell Pass - $25 (Skip to the front of the line!)

Galena, MD

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Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Extreme Night $50
Blackout Night $50

Lovettsville, VA

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Have been going here for last three years and every year they are putting new theme stories backed by highly skilled...

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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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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Williamsport, MD

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Lovettsville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Annapolis, MD

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Washington, DC

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Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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