When does Field of Screams Maryland peak in 2026?

Peak color is predicted for October 27–October 31 (best estimate October 29). Color starts around October 19 and is mostly bare by November 20.

How do I get to Field of Screams Maryland?

Field of Screams Maryland is in Olney. The closest city is Washington, DC, about 19 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Maryland's fall lineup.

Field of Screams Maryland

Haunted attraction · Olney · Maryland

A multi-haunt scream park on Olney Laytonsville Road, north of the Capital Beltway, known for its Trail of Terror, Haunted Trail and Slaughter Factory haunted house. The park sat out the 2025 season for a full rebuild of its trail and says it will return in 2026.

Best for: DC and Baltimore haunt fans

Don’t miss

Trail of Terror and Haunted Trail
Slaughter Factory haunted house
Returning in 2026 after a full rebuild

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

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2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 27–October 31

Color builds from October 19 · mostly bare by November 20

Sampled at Field of Screams Maryland’s own coordinates and elevation (149 m) rather than a regional average.

Maryland is sampled at 4 weather points, then moved 4 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Maryland is running 5 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Field of Screams Maryland

The color window runs about 19 days, holding until around November 7. That is about 2 days earlier than Maryland as a whole.

It is in Washington, DC, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it. The venue has not posted 2026 dates yet. Check their site before you go.