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Collect candy around the historic grounds and celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment and activities.

All members visiting on Oct. 26 must have either a trick-or-treating ticket or a complimentary grounds pass (for members not collecting candy).

Reserve Free Member Grounds Pass

Member Tickets non-member tickets

All sales are final. 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.

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Cost

Free for members NOT collecting candy.
Registration required.

Adults (Ages 12+):
$17 Members collecting candy
$30 General Public

Youth:
$10 Members collecting candy
$25 General Public

Visit Mount Vernon in Costume

  • Collect candy in your special Mount Vernon treat bag around the historic grounds. 
  • 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.

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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