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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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Gambrills, 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. Prepare to scream as we have The Barnyard (new for 2024), The Harvest, The Barn of Torture, 3-D Phobia and House of Hell!

301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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

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

October and November $25.00
December $18.00

Group discount over 15 people, email for approval

Williamsport, 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

Attraction Info

Opening night $20
All other dates $30

Frederick, 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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Gates open 6:45pm event is 7pm -11pm Friday & Saturday 7pm-10Pm Sunday

$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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Crabtown Ghosts

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

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

Welcome to Dead Whispers - Haunted Attraction, where fear meets excitement in every corner. Immerse yourself in themed rooms, challenging mazes, eerie hallways, and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a spine-chilling atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA

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

Haunt Details

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

I and my wife, who is 6 feet 3’, is usually immune to most scares. But few of the scares here had got us.

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

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Partlow, VA

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Williamsport, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Gambrills, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Annapolis, MD

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Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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