1 Haunted 👻 Smith Manor — Wilmington, DE
“From the street, you can’t miss them colossal giants rising from the darkness, guarding our haunted house. Whether they’re skeletons, ghouls, or towering creatures you will love 🎃
The 15 Best Haunted Houses in Delaware for 2026
Delaware runs deep with haunts every October — from big-name pro attractions to the home haunts neighbors line up for. We pulled every haunt on FrightMaps in Wilmington, Newark and beyond and ranked the 15 worth planning your night around. Each one below links straight to photos, this season's dates, and turn-by-turn directions.
Open the live Delaware haunt map →2 Ashbourne Witchouse — Claymont, DE
In the 2026 Szn, you can expect graves, cornstalks, a pumpkin patch and multiple displays with Lights on from Dusk to Dawn Come by in the Weeks of Halloween for the Full Experience
3 The Haunted Hummock- The Captain’s Cackle — Newark, DE
Curse of the Captain’s Cackle, pirate trail in Timber Farms. Ghost ship, skeleton band, Kraken, walk the plank. Enter One night only: Halloween. Free entry. Yard is decorated now.
4 Sweetbriar Manor Cemetery — New Castle, DE
Haunted Cemetery in New Castle, DE. We love Halloween and want to share our enjoyment. Lights come on at or about dusk. Hashtag pics #sweetbriarmanor or #sweetbriarmanorcemetery
5 Spooks On Country Club — Newark, DE
Just some casual fun yard decorations. Blow ups, props & more. Window animations and candy table with fog machines and music going Halloween night! (Drive by, visual experience)
6 Hilltop Haunted House — Newark, DE
A little over a hundred yards long, our scary but family friendly haunted maze has something for everybody. We will open our maze Monday, October 27th through Saturday, Nov.1.
7 CarnEvil: Under The Big Top Of Horror — Smyrna, DE
Step right up.. if you dare. Killer clowns, haunted Ferris wheel and a cursed carousel away inside this twisted midway of madness. The laughter is fake, but the fear is real.
8 The Millsboro Haunted Mansion — Millsboro, DE
Free, kid friendly, after dark walk up, display. Based on Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Oct 17-Nov 1, 2025 Dusk-9pm Pending Weather See link for parking & cancellations.
9 The Eldritch estate — Middletown, DE
Visit the Estate any night of October and discover the beasts that call it home. Join us on Halloween night when the evil Dr. Zarkov unveils his wicked experiments…
10 The blue haunt of harmony woods — Newark, DE
Looks like Halloween got a little shipwrecked this year—our yard is now the final resting place of a skeleton pirate ship that somehow crashed ashore at our house.
11 Mayhem On Merriman — Newark, DE
Crazy collection of animated and non-animated fun by the neighborhood. multiple houses decorated. something for everyone! Night pictures to come!
12 Bay Pointe Of No Return — Newark, DE
Located Just north of the canal, ran by a High school Sophomore, this is one of the most underrated displays in a residential area in Delaware.
13 Old Crow Manor — Milton, DE
old Crow Manor is a home haunt that will bring your fears to life, your nightmares are real and the settings will exceed your wildest screams
14 Halloween 2024 Setup — Dover, DE
Finally got the 2024 setup finished complete with a small walk thru. Will be available every night to see until the end of October.
15 Floral Manor — Wilmington, DE
Floral Manor is a family friendly Halloween House in North Graylyn Crest. The Halloween tunes are sure to get your bones moving!!!
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