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!
Baltimore, MD ● Next open 10/16
Encounter grim visions dredged from the past and creatures so terrifying they defy description at Baltimore’s most terrifying and unique haunted attraction.
Lorton, VA ● Next open 10/16
Make plans now to check out one of the scariest haunted trails in the DMV — Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia.
Frederick, MD ● Next open 10/16
Do you dare to enter the domain of the hills? The madness starts with a hayride into the darkness.
Winchester, VA ● Next open 10/16
Haunted Nightmares is an intense, high energy haunted attraction that uses the latest technology available to the haunt industry.
Galena, MD ● Next open 10/16
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.
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD ● Next open 10/16
Delve into the shadows that shroud our nation's capital with the DC Ghosts tour!
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD ● Next open 10/16
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.
Davidsonville, MD ● Next open 10/16
Our family-friendly haunted trail has activities for everyone: -The Terror Trail, a full-blast scary experience few survive, is recommended for 8 years and older.
Lovettsville, VA ● Next open 10/16
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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Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA -
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA -
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD -
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD -
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD -
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD -
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD -
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD -
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD -
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA -
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD -
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA -
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD -
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA -
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA -
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
One of the best haunted house I have been to this Halloween. The zombie shooting was lots of fun. My kids loved that.
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Delve into the shadows that shroud our nation's capital with the DC Ghosts tour! Discover the secrets that have been hidden beneath the surface, as seekers of power have tread upon these paths for centuries. Unveil the bone-chilling revelations lurking beneath some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks.
Loacted in Washington, 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.
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
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 + tax
December $18.00
Group discount over 15 people, email for approval
Williamsport, MD
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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.
Hours of Operation:
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
8 pm, 9 pm
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: 5:45 pm
Admission Costs:
Baltimore Bewitched: Raven's Revenge, Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour
Adults: $26.00
Children Under 13: $17.00
Children below 6 years old - Free
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Guests: $29.00
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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
The walk through the woods was frightening as well as enjoyable.
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
I with my family went to the Haunted Nightmares. It was an amazing haunt with lots of scares to remember.
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, 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
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, 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, MD
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
Featured Attractions
Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
The Nevermore Haunt
Baltimore, MD
Creekside Manor
Williamsport, MD
Featured Attractions
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Featured Attractions
Shady Rest Haunt
Flintstone, MD
301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD
Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA
Boo at the Zoo
Washington DC, MD
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD
Haunt: Dark Encounters
Lorton, VA
MadHaunters Madhouse
Purcellville, VA
Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience
Damascus, MD
Featured Attractions
Station 7 Terror Trail
Davidsonville, MD
Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, 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
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
Alexandria Ghosts
Alexandria, VA
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
Featured Attractions
Crabtown Ghosts
Annapolis, MD
DC Ghosts Tour - Peeling Back the Pall of History
Washington, MD
Baltimore Ghosts
Baltimore, MD
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