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!
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!
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.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/2
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.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
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.
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.
Winchester, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
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!
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.
Gambrills, MD ● Next open 10/2
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
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Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
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Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Hours of Operation:
6:30 PM - 10 PM
Admission Costs:
Opening night $20
All other dates $30
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
Amazing haunt with an upgrade in their haunts every year! My visit to the 301 Devil’s Playground was just awesome.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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.
Gambrills, MD
8 PM
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Annapolis, MD
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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
You can check out anytime you like … But you can never leave. You have a reservation at a historic bed and breakfast. When you arrive, you drive down the lane lined with trees with limbs reach out at you as arms of a giant spirits.
Loacted in King George, VA
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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.
Hours of Operation:
7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM
Admission Costs:
Adults: $26
Children Under 13: $17
Children Under 6 - Free
FRI / SAT 6PM - 11PM
SUN 6PM - 10PM
Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Extreme Night $50
Blackout Night $50
Lovettsville, VA
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. From our storyteller that welcomes you to fortune tellers and scientists gone mad. Then there are the creatures of the night. Cryptids and ghosts better left to the darkness.
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Loacted in Baltimore, MD
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser. All of which can be enjoyed before entering The Wickedest Show on Earth! A 30-45 minute outdoor trail filled with fright.
Loacted in Purcellville, VA
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Featured Attractions
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Featured Attractions
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, 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.