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, and hasn’t published a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 1–November 5

Color builds from October 19 · mostly bare by November 25

Color starts: October 19Peak: November 3Bare: November 25AugustDecember

Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Field of Screams Maryland’s own coordinates and elevation (149 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.

Field of Screams Maryland on the map

More things to do in Maryland

Swallow Falls State Park

State park

Peak October 15 2026 forecast

Muddy Creek Falls, Maryland's highest free-falling waterfall, drops 53 feet through this 257-acre Garrett County park near Deep Creek Lake, reached by an easy loop trail through one of the state's few stands of old-growth hemlock and white pine.

Don’t miss: 53-ft Muddy Creek Falls · Old-growth hemlock and pine forest · Near Deep Creek Lake

Cunningham Falls State Park

State park

Peak October 29 2026 forecast

Cunningham Falls tumbles 78 feet down a rock face in the Catoctin Mountains, the largest cascading waterfall in Maryland, reached by a short trail from the Houck day-use area of this roughly 6,000-acre park established in 1954 alongside the 43-acre Hunting Creek Lake.

Don’t miss: 78-ft Cunningham Falls · Catoctin Mountain fall color · Hunting Creek Lake

Butler's Orchard

Orchard

Color nearby peaks November 2 2026 forecast

Five generations of the Butler family have farmed this roughly 300-acre Germantown property since 1950; its Pumpkin Festival, running since 1980, fills fall weekends with pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, and a corn maze.

Don’t miss: Pumpkin Festival since 1980 · Pick-your-own pumpkins · Hayrides and corn maze

Original Fells Point Ghost Walk

Ghost tour

Dates TBA Color nearby peaks November 4 2026 forecast

An all-ages walking tour of Baltimore's waterfront Fells Point, run by Baltimore Ghost Tours since 2001 and departing from Broadway Square by Max's Taphouse. Guides tell haunting tales drawn from real events across the cobblestone district on Friday and Saturday nights, spring through November.

Don’t miss: Departs Broadway Square by Max's Taphouse · Running since 2001 · Fri & Sat nights, spring through November

See all things to do in Maryland

Plan from a city

Frequently asked

When does Field of Screams Maryland peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for November 1–November 5 (best estimate November 3). Color starts around October 19 and is mostly bare by November 25.
What is Field of Screams Maryland best for?
DC and Baltimore haunt fans.
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.

Own or manage Field of Screams Maryland? Update your listing or get in touch.