Families can trick-or-treat among 350 aerospace vehicles at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is inviting trick-or-treaters to start their Halloween early this year with free, family-friendly event.  

Troops & Treats, which will be held Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m., brings fall fun to the museum. There will be 14 trick-or-treat stations throughout the museum, hands-on activities, games, face painting, a bounce house and more.  

The Jungle Island Petting Zoo will also be on hand, with animals such as mini zebu cattle, alpacas, mini sheep, kunekune pigs, a llama and mini goats.  

Attendees are invited to wear family-friendly costumes and children should bring a bag or bucket for their candy.  

The rest of the museum will remain open throughout the festivities. Visitors can see the more than 350 aerospace vehicles among the museum’s 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. The special exhibit, “Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen,” will also be open. The exhibit features fan-made creations of famous spacecraft from the Star Wars films.