College Park Haunted Experiences 2026

Discover 7 verified haunted experiences in College Park and nearby areas.

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College Park area haunts stretch beyond the city limits this season. From nearby Chevy Chase to Alexandria and even venturing into Washington D.C., these attractions offer diverse experiences.

For a classic fright, consider the Mystery Mansion in Chevy Chase. If a more family-friendly outing is desired, the Halloween Eye Spy Trains in Silver Spring provide a different kind of adventure.

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Mystery Mansion Adventure

Chevy Chase, MD 7 mi from College Park
$$
👻 Scare Factor: 3/5
2026 dates TBA

Family-friendly haunted house with interactive crafting and character encounters.

Step into the Mystery Mansion Adventure, a family-friendly haunted house experience perfect for ages 3 to 10. Explore whimsical rooms with friendly haunts, unleash your creativity in Artisan Alley, and interact with spooky characters in the Hall of Portraits. Enjoy...

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Howl at The Moon Experience

Washington, DC 8 mi from College Park
$$
👻 Scare Factor: 3/5
2026 dates TBA

Limited-time Halloween pop-up exhibit with spooky animatronics.

This Halloween season, the O Museum transforms into a realm of mystery and illusion with the 'Howl at The Moon Experience.' Dare to explore hidden doors and a special pop-up exhibit featuring spooky animatronics and curiosities. Guests receive a complimentary...

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Laurel's House of Horror & Escape Room

Laurel, MD 9 mi from College Park
$$
👻 Scare Factor: 5/5
Sep 20 – Nov 1

DMV's largest indoor haunted house in an abandoned movie theater

Step into Laurel's House of Horror, the DMV's largest indoor haunted attraction, housed within a historic abandoned movie theater. This fall, brave four terrifying attractions in one continuous walkthrough: The Carlisle Hotel, Porter's Asylum, The Town of Jebediah, and the...

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Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum

Alexandria, VA 14 mi from College Park
$
👻 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What should we wear to a haunted trail or scream park in College Park?

Closed-toe shoes with real tread are non-negotiable; trails are dark, rooted, and often muddy after rain. Add layers you can zip while standing in outdoor queues, and skip dangling scarves, heels, and anything you'd mourn if it snagged a cornstalk. Leave costume masks at home, since most haunts ban them for guests, and keep hands free for railings and unexpected sprints.

How should a big group handle a haunted house night in College Park?

Haunts send guests through in pods of 4-8, so a group of 12 will get split; pre-sort your pods so nervous friends aren't stranded with strangers. Pick a lit landmark as the regroup point after each attraction, since phones are useless inside. Buy tickets in one order for the same time window, and agree on the night's attraction order before anyone queues.

What's the bag and pocket strategy for a haunt night in College Park?

Go minimal: ID, one payment card, phone in a zipped pocket, and car key on a wrist strap. Most haunts ban backpacks and large bags inside or charge for lockers, and anything loose becomes a casualty in dark corridors. Leave the nice jewelry home, and split essentials between two people so one dead phone doesn't strand the whole group at pickup time.

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