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Haunted Houses and Halloween Events in Northern Virginia to Visit in 2025
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items Northern Virginia has quite a few spooky experiences and houses that pop up in late September and run through Halloween (or shortly thereafter). Not all of them have to be spooky--some embrace the Halloween season through fun activities for kids (or ...
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Haunted Experiences
Haunted Houses
Family Friendly Halloween
Haunted Experiences
These are not just haunted houses---they're haunted hayrides and villages.
Located in Centreville, Cox Farm is a popular destination during the fall. This is not only because of its incredible fall festival that runs from late September to November (which I cannot recommend enough, I've been MANY times) but also its haunted...
Cox Farms Fields of Fear (Centreville)
Located in Clifton, this haunted trail is a fun experience but is only open one Saturday during spooky season.
Clifton Haunted Trail (Clifton)
Haunted Hollow is a haunted trail that costs $20 per person. It's a fun experience and takes about 30 minutes to go through.
Haunted Hollow (Warrenton)
This is a fantastic ghost walk located in historic Alexandria. Dress warm and prepare yourself for a fun and maybe scary tour.
Alexandria Ghost Tour (Alexandria)
Halls of Hysteria is an indoor haunted house/walk in Fredericksburg (about an hour outside of Northern Virginia). This is a fun experience and this year they'll be in the Fredericksburg Convention Center!
Halls of Hysteria (Fredericksburg)
Markoff's has gotten quite the reputation over the years and for good reason. Not only is it an exciting, scary(?) and well orchestrated haunted walk but it also features a town with concessions and plenty of attractions. It's not in Virginia, but it...
Markoff's Haunted Forest (Dickerson, MD)
Haunted Houses
These are dedicated haunted houses that aim to scare you.
Darkwood isn't in Northern Virginia but I have to include it because its one of the best in the state. Located in Luray, Virginia (about an hour to an hour and a half outside of northern Virginia), Darkwood is a well-regarded haunted house. It's cele...
Every year there's a different theme and some very dedicated actors join in to make it a great experience. Some of the props used come from movie sets and there have been a few horror actors who've made an appearance. Additionally, they've added a ma...
Every year there's a different theme and some very dedicated actors join in to make it a great experience. Some of the props used come from movie sets and there have been a few horror actors who've made an appearance. Additionally, they've added a ma...
DarkWood Manor Haunted House (Luray)
While Winchester isn't technically Northern Virginia, it is an hour outside of Northern Virginia. Haunted Nightmares has been around for a couple years now and is pretty good.
In addition to the haunted house, they have an escape room, hayride, corn maze and more. It costs $17 per adult with discounted rates if you come with a group.
In addition to the haunted house, they have an escape room, hayride, corn maze and more. It costs $17 per adult with discounted rates if you come with a group.
Haunted Nightmares (Winchester)
Every year the family who owns this house decks it out for Halloween and turns it into a mini carnival. They're planning on opening again for the 2025 season.
The Historic Herndon Halloween House (Herndon)
Located in Lovettsville (in Loudoun County), Millwood is a newer haunted house (opened in 2023) but it doesn't skim on the thrills. Tickets include three separate attractions.
Milltown Haunt (Lovettsville)
Family Friendly Halloween
These are family-friendly Halloween activities in the Northern Virginia area.
Located at the titular Frying Pan park, this is a fun event geared towards family. It doesn't come with the full-blown horror of other Halloween attractions.
Frying Pan Park: Halloween on the Farm (Herndon)
This is a great kid friendly Halloween carnival located in Falls Church.
Halloween Carnival (Falls Church)
This is a fun, horror themed mini golf course that's open year round! I've been here 2-3 times and its always fun.
Monster Mini Golf (Chantilly)
The Children's Science center does a Halloween-centered STEM lab every year throughout the month of October and this year is no different. This is a fun experience for science-loving kids who also enjoy Halloween.
Children's Science Center - Halloween Science
