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

Tickets go on sale to the public on September 8.

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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

Adult (Ages 12+)
General Public: $30
Member: $24

Youth (Ages 6-11)
General Public: $25
Member: $20

Location

Mount Vernon is located in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. and Maryland

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, featuring the fife and drums, at 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.

Participate in Activities on the 12-Acre Field

  • Help with soap-making using 18th-century techniques.
  • Watch sparks fly in demonstrations at the blacksmith shop in the historic area.
  • Learn about Mount Vernon's horses and how we care for them.
  • See an 18th-century bake oven demonstration with Justin Cherry from Half Crown Bakehouse.

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.

Purchase a Separate Ticket for Mansion Tours

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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