Central Perk: Halloween at the White House

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Halloween at the White House

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween at the White House

On Saturday, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed area students and the children of military families to the White House for trick-or-treating.

Trick-or-treaters recieved cookies, White House M&M's and a dried fruit mix. Get the recipe for the White House Halloween treats.

Check out the video of the President and the First Lady handing out treats:

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama give out Halloween treats on the North Portico of the White House, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

9:30 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:00 AM: The President meets with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair

12:20 PM: The President takes the next step in his “We Can't Wait” campaign and signs an Executive Order

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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