Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon

• Collect candy in your special Mount Vernon treat bag around the historic grounds. This bag is required to collect candy.
• Snap a selfie at our straw bale selfie station in front of the Mansion on the bowling green. Share your snapshot with us on social media using #MVHalloween.
• Watch your children in a Costume Parade on the historic grounds at 4 p.m.
• Stop by the Discovery Cart on the north lane to learn more about privateers and their role during the American Revolution! While you're here, pick up a tricorn hat craft to take home.
• Greet Lady Washington in the upper garden.
• Stop by The Shops at Mount Vernon for a small gift for kids. (while supplies last)

Celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment

• Watch a Punch & Judy puppet show, one of Washington's favorites, at 3 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. on the bowling green.
• Hear Music of the Revolution at 2:30 p.m.on the bowling green.

Explore the Historic Area

• Help do soap-making using 18th-century techniques on the 12-acre field.
• Watch sparks fly at the blacksmith shop.
• Hear about Mount Vernon's horses on the 12-acre field. 
• See an 18th-century bake oven demonstration with Half Crown Bakehouse on the 12-acre field. Sample a rusk (twice-baked bread pieces) with chocolate cream from a recipe dating back to the 1760s and using American Heritage Chocolate. (while supplies last)

Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon takes place rain or shine. 

Please note that candy may contain peanuts or tree nuts. Supplies are subject to change. While supplies last.