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!
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.
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.
Winchester, VA
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
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!
Frederick, MD
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
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.
Purcellville, VA
Madhaunter's Madhouse offers Midway entertainment, concessions, food trucks, games, and multiple pre-trail attractions, including a whole second attraction, The Precurser.
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.
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!
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.
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Featured 2026 Halloween Events
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Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD -
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
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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
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
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
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Midway Only - $5
General Admission $40
RIP Admission $55
Extreme Night $50
Blackout Night $50
Lovettsville, VA
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
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!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
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
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)
I and my wife, who is 6 feet 3’, is usually immune to most scares. But few of the scares here had got us.
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
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
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, DC
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Ghost & Graveyard Tours - Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Maryland Zombie Hunt
Bowie, MD
Featured Attractions
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Haunted Hotel at Belle Grove Plantation
King George, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Featured Attractions
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
Haunt Apokalypse: Kingdom Of Shadows
Lorton, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Featured Attractions
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Dead Whispers
Fredericksburg, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD
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.