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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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A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone.

Hours of Operation: Parking Opens at 7:00PM
Trail opens at 7:30 PM
Last Ticket sales 10:00 PM

Admission Costs: Terror Trail $25.00
Boo Loop $10.00

$2.00 Discounts offered for First responders, Veterans, Teachers, Medical Professionals and anyone bringing a non-perishable food donation for the local food pantry.

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The Nevermore Haunt

$30 General Admission Trail , $45 Fast pass Trail, PreCurser $10, Escape Room $5, Rage Room $5
RIP $70 Fast pass to ALL 4 events (limited supply)

Purcellville, VA

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Gates and ticketing open at 6:15pm each night. Entry to the Trails begins at 7:00PM

Tickets start at $30 for advance purchase online & package deals available.

Lorton, VA

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Awesome haunt and they upgrade every year so it’s always new.

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. The butcher’s body—gone without trace—haunts the corridors like an unburied secret.

Loacted in Williamsport, MD

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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

Shady Rest Haunt Shady Rest Haunt
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Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD

I done many and you get more bang for your buck here than anywhere! Scary!

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

Lovettsville, VA

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8 PM

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

Annapolis, 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!

Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD

Welcome to Dead Whispers - Haunted Attraction, where fear meets excitement in every corner.

Hours of Operation: Hours for 2026 Season Coming Soon!

Admission Costs: 2026 Admission Prices:
At The Gate - $20 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $25 for anyone over 8 yrs of age. ONLINE: $15 for Children up to 8 yrs of age. $20 for anyone over 8 yrs of age.

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Baltimore Ghosts

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

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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Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

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Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA

MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA

Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD

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Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA

Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD

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

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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