# Thanksgiving at Mount Vernon (George Washington's Historic Estate) > Place to go for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open Thanksgiving Day and holiday weekend Nov 26–29, 2026; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily - Dates: Thu, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 29 - Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-accessible estate pathways and museum galleries - Price: $28 adults (12+); $15 youth (6–11); free for children 5 & under; estate admission includes grounds & museum - Schedule: Open Thanksgiving Day and holiday weekend Nov 26–29, 2026; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily - Organizer: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association - Official page: https://www.mountvernon.org/ticketing/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/thanksgiving-at-mount-vernon-george-washington-s-historic-estate--listing-c75b94dd04dee9978fc843e2 ## About George Washington's Mount Vernon estate is open 365 days a year, welcoming families to experience American history along the scenic banks of the Potomac River on Thanksgiving Day and throughout the holiday weekend. Visitors can explore the preserved 18th-century Mansion, walk the peaceful autumn gardens, and discover hands-on historic trades. Children will love meeting heritage-breed farm animals—including Ossabaw Island hogs, Dominique chickens, and Hog Island sheep—at the 12-sided historic barn, alongside live costumed demonstrations of colonial hearth cooking, cooperage, and harvest preparation. The estate's Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant serves a traditional Thanksgiving feast, and Thanksgiving weekend marks the kickoff of evening candlelight tours. ## Similar picks in Washington, DC - [Washington Harbour Ice Rink: Georgetown Waterfront Family Outdoor Skating](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/washington-harbour-ice-rink-georgetown-waterfront-family-outdoor-skati--listing-04e5ce422a0d95e916505081) — Nov 16 – Feb 28 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Washington Harbour Plaza · All ages · From $9 · checked Nov 4. 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