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17 haunted houses, pumpkin patches, family events and festivals around Washington, DC, each checked against its own official site for 2026 dates. Scare levels and ages are our suggestions; always check the venue's own guidance.
Nighttime scares at Cox Farms: haunted hayride, a dark corn maze and haunted woods trail with live actors, plus bonfires between attractions.
Large indoor walk-through haunt built inside an old movie theater, moving through four themed sections with live actors, clowns and movie-style sets.
Montgomery County farm's 46th pumpkin festival with hayrides to the pumpkin patch, straw mountain and maze, farm animals and weekend fall activities.
Petting farm for young kids with storybook-themed play areas, hayrides to a pumpkin patch, pony rides and Halloween costume parades the last October weekend.
Big Northern Virginia farm festival with hayrides out to the pumpkin fields, giant slides, rope swings, farm animals and a market with cider and seasonal snacks.
Loudoun County farm festival with pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, wagon rides, jumping pillows and farm animals; flashlight maze nights on select evenings.
Frederick County farm festival with more than 65 attractions including a corn maze, hillside slides, pedal karts, farm animals and a wagon ride to the pumpkin field.
Seasonal pumpkin village at a small Loudoun animal park, with pumpkins, hayrides and animal encounters, plus weekend fall-fest activities.
Regional-park farm where families pick pumpkins and flowers, ride wagons, see farm animals and bounce on jumping pillows; weekend food truck and pumpkin blaster.
Loudoun County family farm known for unusual and colorful pumpkins you pick straight from the field.
Evening trick-or-treat event at the National Zoo with treat stations along the paths, after-dark visits to several animal houses and a kids dance party.
Not-so-spooky costume weekend at a county park with trick-or-treat houses, the park's miniature train and carousel, mini golf and crafts.
Small-scale Halloween evening at a county farm park: trick-or-treating around the farm, visits with the animals and seasonal crafts, in timed slots.
Costumed families walk a gentle haunted trail with games, roaming characters and treat stops in a Prince George's County regional park.
Halloween afternoon trick-or-treating around George Washington's estate, with 18th-century-style entertainment and activities for kids.
Three-day fall festival at a working county farm park with carnival rides and games, farm animals and hands-on family activities.
Weekend Renaissance fair in a wooded 16th-century-style village with jousting, stage shows, artisans and costumed performers; costumes are welcome.
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BooMap lists 17 Halloween events near Washington with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites: 2 haunted houses, 8 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 5 family events and 2 fall festivals.
The most intense haunts in this guide are Fields of Fear and Laurel's House of Horror, rated 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
The earliest opening in this guide is Laurel's House of Horror on September 19, 2026. Each haunt's full 2026 dates are listed on this page.
Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch, Cox Farms Fall Festival, Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival, Gaver Farm Fall Fun Fest, and 3 more. Dates, hours and prices for each are on this page.
Not-scary picks suggested for all ages include Boo at the Zoo, Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival, Clark's Elioak Farm Pumpkin Patch, Cox Farms Fall Festival, Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival, and 10 more.
None of the 11 towns we track around Washington has announced official 2026 trick-or-treat hours yet. Most announce in early to mid October, and we add them to this page as they do.
These usually run every year, but we couldn't confirm 2026 dates on their official sites yet. Check with the venue before you go. Seen one open, or know the dates? Tell us and we'll check it.
Nonprofit arts center turns its four-story downtown building into a walk-through haunted house with live scare actors, special effects and a new story each year.
Official hours set by each town. Most towns announce in early to mid October; we update this page as they do.
| Alexandria | Not announced yet |
| Arlington County | Not announced yet |
| Bowie | Not announced yet |
| Fairfax County | Not announced yet |
| Gaithersburg | Not announced yet |
| Laurel | Not announced yet |
| Loudoun County | Not announced yet |
| Montgomery County | Not announced yet |
| Prince William County | Not announced yet |
| Rockville | Not announced yet |
| Washington | Not announced yet |
Every event here was found through local guides and then confirmed on the venue's or organizer's own website, with dates for 2026. We check each one for closures. Events we couldn't confirm yet are listed separately and clearly marked, and we recheck them every week. Scare levels (1 to 5 ghosts) and suggested ages are our read of what the venue says. Dates and hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
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