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President Donald Trump dressed up as himself, complete with his trademark red tie, for his first Halloween in the White House. Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hand out treats as they welcome children from the Washington area and children of military families to trick-or-treat celebrating Halloween. (AP Photo)
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Trump and the first lady, who wore a calf-length coat in the crisp air, welcomed dinosaurs, athletes, police officers, skeletons and more. (Reuters Photo)
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Trump and his wife chatted with the children, with the president at times going in for a high-five or posing for photos. (Reuters Photo)
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Spooky music played over loudspeakers. Machines cranked out fog. Pumpkins carved with the likenesses of past presidents decorated the south entrance of the White House. Black spiders hung from webs spun between the portico's columns. A sign over an awning proclaimed "Halloween at the White House 2017." (AP Photo)
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Halloween has been celebrated at the White House since the mid-20th century, with each administration putting its spin on the holiday, according to the White House Historical Association. (AP Photo)
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Trump and first lady Melania Trump greeted some of the 6,000 children and adults who were invited for trick-or-treating at the White House. (AP Photo)
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Black spiders hung from webs spun between the portico's columns. (Reuters Photo)
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Large events have been held on the White House grounds or in staterooms since the administration of Richard M. Nixon. (Reuters Photo)
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Halloween decoration like Pumpkins carved with the likenesses of past presidents decorated the south entrance of the White House. (Reuters Photo)
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump meet Attorney General Jeff Sessions' grandchildren as Trump welcomes children from the Washington area and children of military families to trick-or-treat celebrating Halloween at the South Lawn of the White House. (AP Photo)
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The president held a brief, pre-Halloween celebration in the Oval Office last Friday with the children of White House reporters. He congratulated the journalists for doing a good job raising children and handed out White House Hershey's Kisses. (Reuters Photo)
