The White House will host a Halloween gathering on October 30, opening the South Lawn to trick-or-treaters from 4–8 p.m.

Tickets are required; guests include military and law enforcement personnel, as well as foster/adoptive families. Festivities include commemorative candies, USPS toy mail trucks and postcards, music, and pumpkin giveaways.

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The announcement came as Trump faced questions about demolishing the East Wing for a 90,000‑sq‑ft ballroom. He said $350 million has been raised; preservationists and polling show opposition, with completion targeted for 2029, KRLD reports.

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  • October 30 event runs 4–8 p.m. on the South Lawn; tickets required and select families invited
  • Activities include commemorative candies, USPS toy mail trucks, and Be Best postcards, music, photos with a giant pumpkin, and USDA mini pumpkins
  • Participating groups include USPS, NASA, National Park Service, U.S. Mint, Secret Service, White House Historical Association, America 250, and COSI
  • Proposed 90,000‑sq‑ft ballroom would follow demolition of the East Wing; Trump says $350M raised, completion by 2029, amid preservationist concerns and unfavorable YouGov polling

Read the full article at KRLD.