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.
• 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.