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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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Featured 2026 Halloween Events

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

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MadHaunters Madhouse

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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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

Station 7 Terror Trail Station 7 Terror Trail
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Station 7 Terror Trail
Gambrills, MD

Adults: $26
Children Under 13: $17
Children Under 6 - Free

Alexandria, VA

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Most small children can't handle this. Its for the adults and older kids.

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.

Attraction Info

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

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I am a fan of haunted houses and big scares. My cousin’s favourite was the Barn while I loved the Zombies.

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

Attraction Info

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

Very fun and full of great scares.

Haunted Nightmares
Winchester, VA

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Milltown Haunt
Lovettsville, VA

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

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

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Kindred Hills Haunted Trail
Frederick, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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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

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Damascus, MD

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Galena, MD

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Washington DC, MD

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Purcellville, VA

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Lovettsville, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Winchester, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Frederick, MD

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Gambrills, MD

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Haunted Hill Haunted Trail and Hayride
Partlow, VA

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Fredericksburg, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Alexandria, VA

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Baltimore, MD

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Annapolis, MD

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Washington, DC

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Winchester, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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King George, VA

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Washington DC, MD

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301 Devil's Playground
Galena, MD

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Flintstone, MD

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