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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Winchester, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Gambrills, MD ● Next open 10/2
A family friendly haunt with activities for everyone.
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.
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
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.
Loacted in Baltimore, MD
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
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
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Most small children can't handle this. Its for the adults and older kids.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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.
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
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! Back for our 12th season, we’re bringing even more scares (and laughter) to our popular creepy outdoor walk-through trail.
Loacted in Lorton, VA
I am a fan of haunted houses and big scares. My cousin’s favourite was the Barn while I loved the Zombies.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
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.
Hours of Operation:
8 PM
Admission Costs:
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Super creepy..lots of fun…we will be back!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Very fun and full of great scares.
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
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October 3, 4, 19:
General Admission - $24
Fast-Pass: $30
VIP: $48
October 10, 11 & Nov 2nd:
General Admission - $26
Fast-Pass: $32
VIP: $50
October 17, 18, 26, 30:
General Admission - $29
Fast-Pass: $39
VIP: $57
October 24, 25, 31 & Nov 1st:
General Admission - $34
Fast-Pass: $49
VIP: $67
Baltimore, MD
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
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Featured Attractions
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Featured Attractions
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Featured Attractions
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Featured Attractions
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
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.