Halloween at the White House 2017: President and first lady host trick-or-treaters

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday passed out treats to ghosts and goblins — young and old — at the annual Halloween at the White House.

The South Portico was decked out with massive spiders and webs that stretched across the front of the facade. The Trumps, surrounded by bats, greeted children (and parents) dressed in their Halloween costumes during the three-hour event. Carved pumpkins featuring the faces of past presidents were scattered throughout the South Lawn.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted Halloween at the White House on Monday on the South Lawn. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

A steady stream of firefighters, skeletons, princesses, dinosaurs and others shook hands and enjoyed photo ops on Halloween eve with the first couple.

First lady Melania Trump gives a cookie to a little trick-or-treater at Halloween at the White House on Monday. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The president even gave high-fives to some of the kids.

President Donald Trump gives a high-five to a trick-or treater at the White House Halloween event. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trick-or-treaters received home-baked cookies, presidential M&Ms and other candies, according to the White House.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with trick-or-treaters at the White House. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Students and parents from more than 20 Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia schools, as well as military families and community organizations attended the event.