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!
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/2
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
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.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/3
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/2
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/2
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.
Williamsport, MD ● Next open 10/2
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.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/3
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Galena, MD ● Next open 10/3
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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MadHaunters Madhouse
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Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
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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
General Admission - $27.93 ($26.00 + $1.93 fee)
Fast-Pass: $34.14 + ($32.00 + $2.14 fee)
VIP: $52.77 + ($50.00 + $2.77 fee)
Baltimore, MD
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
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
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
Washington, MD
I and friends had a blast. For me, the Hayride was the scariest part of the visit.
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
A+ outdoor haunt backed with a great cause to support fire department.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
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.
Loacted in Lovettsville, VA
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. One of Northern Virginia's favorite Halloween traditions is back for the 13th year. Think you’re ready for one of the area’s scariest haunted experiences?
Loacted in Lorton, VA
Crabtown Ghosts: Unveiling Centuries of Haunting History in Annapolis
Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of Annapolis' dark past with a ghost tour of Annapolis. Book your ghost tour now and embark on an unforgettable adventure through a city tormented by terrifying hauntings for centuries.
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
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Monday – Thursday: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
$25 per person (all ages)
King George, VA
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
Halloween Events by Type
Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
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
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
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