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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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Featured 2026 Halloween Events

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. It’s more horror, more screams, and more nightmares than ever before.

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

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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Baltimore Ghosts

I with my family went to the Haunted Nightmares. It was an amazing haunt with lots of scares to remember.

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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.

Hours of Operation: 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

Admission Costs: 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

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25.00 CASH
27.00 CARD

Partlow, VA

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The Nevermore Haunt The Nevermore Haunt
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The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

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.

Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

The walk through the woods was frightening as well as enjoyable.

Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD

Shady Rest Haunt

Ticket booth closes at 10PM.

All 5 Attractions $55.00
All 5 Attractions + Hell Pass $80

Galena, MD

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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

Haunt Details

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

Annapolis, MD

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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

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

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DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD

Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

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White House Celebrates Halloween With Candy, Music & Decorations

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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.

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