Melania Trump Announces Halloween Event at the White House for October 29

First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump will open the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for Halloween festivities.

The event is scheduled from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM and is open to ticketholders of all ages. The White House said the guest list includes military families, law enforcement families, foster and adoptive families, and Administration officials with children.

Thousands of children and parents are expected to proceed around the South Lawn to visit trick-or-treat booths and view spooky decorations featuring the harvest Moon on the South Portico. The President and First Lady will hand out commemorative candies on the South Drive for part of the event.

Air Force Strolling Strings will play traditional Halloween songs and modern tunes as families arrive and move through the grounds. Postal Service will provide toy mail trucks and a BE BEST post card station, while the U.S.

Department of Agriculture will offer a giant pumpkin photo opportunity and distribute mini pumpkins from American farmers. Department of the Treasury will share coloring books tied to its promotion of Trump Accounts for young trick-or-treaters.

Other participants listed for the event include America 250, NASA, the National Park Service, the U.S. Secret Service, the Center of Science and Industry, the International Fresh Produce Association, and the National Confectioners Association.

The event will also feature apples from Michigan, sweet treats, and a STEAM science-experiment kit for children. The White House said the Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit personal items, and that the event will not be rescheduled if canceled for inclement weather or any other reason.

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