Visit Mount Vernon in Costume
- 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.
- Greet Lady Washington in the upper garden.
Celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment
- Watch a Punch & Judy puppet show, one of Washington's favorites, on the bowling green.
- Watch 18th-century conjuror Mr. Peter Gardiner present his magic show.
- 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.
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.
Mansion Tours Require a Separate Ticket
To tour the Mansion, please purchase a grounds pass with a Mansion tour. A limited number of tickets are also available at the gate.
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