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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Washington, DC
Top Halloween picks in and around Washington: CornStalker's Trail of Terror, Workhouse Haunt and Cox Farms Fields of Fear. We've mapped 2 events and attractions in Washington and 8 more nearby (5 halloween festivals, 3 haunted trail / hayrides, 2 haunted houses). 3 are free. 5 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Washington (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Washington: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Washington?
None are mapped in Washington yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Washington?
Haunted attractions near Washington include CornStalker's Trail of Terror, Workhouse Haunt, Cox Farms Fields of Fear and Station 7 Terror Trail. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Washington are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Boo at the Zoo at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Hill-O-Ween, Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon and Harbor Halloween. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Washington?
Yes. Free options include Hill-O-Ween, Harbor Halloween and Air & Scare at the Udvar-Hazy Center. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Washington?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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