Trick-or-Treating Aboard the USS Yorktown

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Step aboard the USS Yorktown this Halloween as Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) welcomes families to its 3rd Annual Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The USS Yorktown, known for its rich military history – including a few ghosts – will transform into a family-friendly Halloween experience complete with candy galore, a sea of creepy costumes and eerie entertainment sure to delight little ghosts and goblins of all ages.

Highlights of the event include:

1. Trick-or-Treat Stations: Wander along the Hangar Deck of the USS Yorktown, stopping along the way at various themed Trick-or-Treat stations, where PPDA employees and dedicated volunteers will distribute candy and spooky surprises.
2. Costume Contest: Dress to impress in your most haunting or imaginative costumes and participate in the costume contests, with prizes for the scariest, funniest and most creative costumes.
3. Ghostly Entertainment: Enjoy special guests, eerie music and ghostly storytelling, creating an atmosphere of otherworldly enhancement.
4. Refreshments: Food will be available for purchase to satisfy ghoulish appetites.

“Halloween is the time where we can all be a little spooky, a little silly, and have a whole lot of fun,” said Allison Hunt, Executive Director, PPDA. “Our annual Trick-or-Treat has become a beloved tradition on the USS Yorktown and we look forward to enjoying a truly bewitching event.”

Admission to the USS Yorktown Trick-or-Treat event is free, but advance registration is required. To register, click here.