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.
- Greet the General & Lady Washington in the historic area.
Celebrate Halloween with 18th-century entertainment
- Learn about 18th-century magic with Mr. Peter Gardiner at 3:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. on the Bowling Green.
- Watch a Punch & Judy Puppet Show, one of Washington's favorites, at 3 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. on the Bowling Green.
- Experience 18th-century dancing in the upper garden (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Explore the Historic Area
- Help do laundry using 18th-century techniques near the Wash House.
- Watch sparks fly at the Blacksmith Shop.
- Find out about our Hog Island sheep, a breed dating back to Washington’s time, at the Stables.
- Listen to 18th-century music with Mr. Robert Mouland on the north lane.
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.