Haunted Experiences Near Chillum 2026

5 haunted experiences near Chillum.

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Chillum area attractions for Halloween include indoor and outdoor events, with ticketed and free experiences available.

For family outings, consider the Halloween Eye Spy Trains in Silver Spring, or if you prefer a downtown Washington experience, the Howl at The Moon Experience offers a different atmosphere.

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Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum

Alexandria, VA 11 mi from Chillum
$
👻 Scare Factor: 2/5
2026 dates TBA

Explore historic poisons and their uses.

Uncover the dark secrets of medicine with the Poisons Tour at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. This captivating one-hour experience delves into various poisons, their historical applications within the apothecary, and current knowledge. Recommended for adults aged 18 and up, it...

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 32 Organic Canvas™ 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Paint + STEM + Sip Mount Rainier

Pumpkin carving, painting, STEM activities, and mocktails

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 37 Night of the Living Zoo Washington

Adults-only Halloween party with unlimited drinks and select exhibit access.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 3 Nosferatu (1922) with The Cameraman's Revenge (1912) Silver Spring

Classic silent films with live musical accompaniment

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 23 Art on the Avenue Alexandria

Multicultural arts and music festival on Mount Vernon Avenue

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we figure out how scary a haunted house in Chillum really is before buying tickets?

Read the attraction's own scare rating first, then cross-check recent reviews for words like "touch," "extreme," or "family." A haunt that requires a waiver or offers a safe word is high intensity. Ones that advertise lights-on hours or kid matinees sit at the mild end. When a group is split, pick the middle rating and let braver members add an extreme attraction later.

Can we wear costumes to haunted attractions in Chillum?

Usually no, or only with heavy limits. Most haunts ban guest masks, face-covering makeup, prop weapons, and anything that could be mistaken for cast wardrobe, so staff can tell actors from visitors. Festive shirts and light face paint typically pass. Check the rules page before dressing up, because security will make you stash banned items in the car or a paid locker.

What if someone in our group panics halfway through a haunt in Chillum?

Every reputable haunt has marked emergency exits and staff who will walk a guest out calmly; just say "I need out" to any actor or monitor and the scene stops. Put nervous first-timers in the middle of the pod, agree on a code word beforehand, and never push someone past a chicken exit. Most attractions won't refund a mid-walk exit, so start with the mildest haunt.

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