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Join the Education Department at the National Museum of the Marine Corps for a day filled with Halloween-themed activities and crafts. Join us in your favorite costume to receive candy, participate in our costume contest (starting at noon), and more!

This event is FREE to the public.

Sign-Up • Show-Up • Sip-Up • PAINT!
No artistic talent needed, because we show you step by step how to complete your masterpiece!

(1) This event will be held at Full Distance Brewing 650 Corporate Dr #101, Stafford, VA 22554.
(2) Please make note of the address and arrive no later than 10-15 mins early to get your apron on and get situated. We will begin painting at the time listed above! This is a 2 hour event.
(3) We will be painting on an 11 x 14 canvas. Reservations are requested at least 24 hours in advance. Limited Seating. Payment secures your seat.
(4) 1 beer is included in your ticket purchase. Additional beverages and food will be available for purchase from Full Distance as well as they often have food trucks on site. You are also welcome to bring in your own food or they have an assortment of delivery menus available for you to order food directly to the brewery
(5) Please list in the comments box how many people are in your party and names of those you will be sitting with.
(6) GRATUITY: Please select from the 2nd drop down above how you would like to tip your Artist. Our artists work really hard to make sure everyone has a great experience and goes home with a painting they are proud of!! 18% – 25% per person is customary.

Experience the 18^th century in a whole new light!

Explore the concealed history of life after dark under the stars at Historic Kenmore’s reimagined “Night in Washington’s Day.” Marvel at the Great House and its surroundings, beautifully illuminated to evoke the essence of the 18th century. Dive into engaging hands-on crafts and interactive activities that reveal the intricacies of period lighting. Explore the social world of elite nocturnal entertainment and indulgences.  Listen and gain a poignant understanding of the nightly lives of the enslaved individuals who labored on the estate. This captivating event offers a multifaceted look at colonial life, blending elegance with the deeper, often untold, stories of the past.

Enjoy special musical performances by Colonial Faire!

Advance ticket purchase for an entry time is strongly recommended.  Some tickets might be available at the gate. Entry times every 30 minutes.

$15.00 for adults
$7.00 for students (ages 6-17)
Free for children age 5 & under