Haunted cornfields, dark woodland trails and a four-story haunted house are giving Northern Virginia residents plenty of ways to get their Halloween scares this fall.
Attractions across the region are welcoming visitors on select nights, with some continuing into November. Options range from a one-night community trail in Clifton to haunted farms with multiple attractions.
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Many recommend their experiences for teenagers and adults. Before buying tickets, check age recommendations, available entry times and weather updates. Outdoor attractions may close during bad weather, and admission prices may carry additional fees.
Here are seven haunted attractions with confirmed schedules for the 2026 season.
Fields Of Fear — Centreville
Cox Farms' nighttime event includes three haunted attractions: the Dark Side Hayride, Cornightmare and The Forest. Admission also includes the Firegrounds, where visitors can take a break between scares.
- Address: 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville.
- Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 7.
- Hours: 7:30-11 p.m. Last entry to the grounds is at 10 p.m. Assigned attraction times can run later.
- Admission: $25-$45, depending on the date. Tickets include one entry to each of the three haunted attractions.
- Before you go: Tickets are sold online only. Attraction entry times are assigned when visitors check in at the farm.
- Age guidance: Not recommended for children younger than 12. Visitors younger than 14 must have an adult chaperone.
Workhouse Haunt: Dark Encounters — Lorton
The Workhouse Arts Center's outdoor haunted trail follows a fictional mystery involving five friends who disappeared while investigating Virginia folklore in 1996. Visitors follow their story into the woods on the grounds of the former Lorton Prison.
- Address: 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton.
- Remaining dates: Oct. 16-18, Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30.
- Hours: Event listings run from 7-10 p.m. The box office closes at 9:50 p.m., and the trail closes at 10:30 p.m.
- Admission: Standard tickets are $35. Use code 5OFFHAUNT for $5 off Oct. 16, 18 and 25. A pass to skip the line costs an additional $10.
- Before you go: Admission uses timed entry. Music, karaoke and the Grooveyard gathering are free to attend; food and drinks cost extra.
- Age and accessibility guidance: Not recommended for children younger than 13. The organizer says the trail is wheelchair accessible.
- Sensory-friendly option: A separate session runs from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 17. Contact the Workhouse to reserve a spot.
Factory Of Fear: Outbreak — Manassas
ARTfactory's annual haunted house turns its four-story arts center into the setting of a fictional outbreak. Visitors encounter live actors and scenes built around infection, chaos and survival. The event raises money for ARTfactory programming.
- Address: 9419 Battle St., Manassas.
- Dates: Oct. 15-17 and Oct. 22-24.
- Hours: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Friday and Saturday sessions begin at 7 p.m.; the organizer's main page lists a 10:30 p.m. closing, while its calendar and FAQ list 10:45 p.m. Check your reservation for the final entry time.
- Admission: $25 before fees. Use code THURSDAYSCARIES for $3 off Thursday admission.
- Before you go: Bring your ticket on your phone or a printed copy.
- Accessibility: The attraction includes stairs, and the elevator is unavailable during the event.
Clifton Haunted Trail — Clifton
Clifton's haunted trail returns for one night, taking visitors through the town's wooded, eight-acre park. Organizers caution that the experience may be too intense for young children.
- Location: Clifton Town Park, 12800 Chapel St., Clifton. The ticket pickup booth is on Chapel Street across from the park.
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 24.
- Hours: 7-10 p.m.
- Admission: $20 online in advance or $25 at the event, while supplies last.
- Ticket deadlines: Online sales end at noon Oct. 22 or earlier if tickets sell out. Limited on-site sales begin at 6:45 p.m.; the last ticket sale is at 9:30 p.m.
- Parking: $5, cash only, at designated parking areas.
- Before you go: Strollers and flashlights are prohibited. There is no rain date.
Milltown Haunt — Lovettsville
Milltown Haunt combines indoor and outdoor scares at a Loudoun County farm. Admission covers three attractions: Thorne House and Barn of Fears, Trickster's Hollow and The Void.
- Address: 13936 Milltown Road, Lovettsville.
- Remaining dates: Oct. 16-18, Oct. 23-25, Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and Nov. 6-7.
- Hours: The midway opens at 6 p.m., and haunted attractions open at 7 p.m. Attractions close at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 10 p.m. on Sundays.
- Admission: Standard admission is $40; admission with shorter lines is $55. Midway-only admission is $5, with children 10 and younger admitted to the midway free.
- Check-in deadline: The ticket booth closes for sales and online ticket check-in at 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 9 p.m. on Sundays.
- Special nights: Extreme Night is Nov. 6 and requires visitors to be at least 18. Blackout Night is Nov. 7. Each costs $50.
- Before you go: Closed-toe shoes are required.
Buckland Haunted Farm — Warrenton
Buckland's attractions include a half-mile haunted trail through the corn and an inflatable maze with dark corners, dead ends and scare actors.
- Address: 4484 Lee Highway, Warrenton.
- Dates: Every Friday and Saturday in October, through Oct. 31.
- Hours: 7-11 p.m. The last ticket is sold at 10:30 p.m.
- Admission: $25 for the haunted trail, $5 for the inflatable maze or $30 for both.
- Tickets: Sold at the farm market each night the attraction is open. There are no advance sales; cash and credit cards are accepted.
- Before you go: The outdoor attraction has uneven ground. Wear appropriate shoes and check for weather closures before leaving home.
Haunted Hollow — Warrenton
Haunted Hollow at Maple Tree Farm takes visitors along a nearly mile-long trail in and around farm barns. Organizers estimate the walk takes about 30 minutes.
- Address: 8275 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton.
- Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31.
- Hours: Admission uses timed reservations. The organizer's 2026 calendar does not clearly publish a nightly opening and closing time; choose an available time when booking.
- Admission: $28 for October dates, plus the listed $1.56 service fee.
- Parking: Free.
- Age guidance: Not recommended for children 12 and younger. Visitors 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older.
- Before you go: Every visitor must complete a waiver. A parent or legal guardian must sign for anyone younger than 18. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.