New York, New York - President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived in New York City on Monday morning to attend a memorial service for the late father of Secretary of State Antony Blinken, then traveled back to Washington for a press briefing and some Halloween fun.

It was a jam-packed Halloween Day for the commander-in-chief.

The Bidens arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan for the 90-minute event honoring the life of Donald Blinken, a former banker, arts philanthropist, and US Ambassador to Hungary.

Donald Blinken died in his East Hampton home on September 22 at the age of 96.

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Antony Blinken credited his late father with inspiring him to enter a career in politics and diplomacy, especially after Donald was appointed ambassador to Hungary by President Bill Clinton in 1994.

"My family lost a parent and grandparent, a source of love and inspiration," the nation’s top diplomat wrote on social media.

The Bidens arrived at the closed service around 11 AM and left around 12:30 PM for a flight back to Washington DC, where he spoke on gas prices in the Roosevelt Room later on Monday.

The president and first lady then hosted children of first responders and the National Guard for trick-or-treating on the South Lawn.

Donald Blinken is survived by his son, his wife, his brother Alan, and two grandchildren.