Halloween Shopping Guide: 13 Best Stores for Costumes, Candy and Decor

The best places to shop for Halloween in the US are Amazon, Walmart, and Target for one-stop costumes, candy, and decorations, HalloweenCostumes.com and Spirit Halloween for the widest costume selection, Home Depot for big yard displays, and Dollar Tree and Oriental Trading for cheap party supplies and treat-bag fillers. Below are 13 stores worth checking, with the DealHack coupon page for each one that has it.

Popular costumes and sizes sell out as October 31 gets close, so order early if you need something specific, and buy decorations for next year during the clearance sales that start the day after Halloween.

1. Amazon

Amazon runs a Halloween shop with costumes, candy, decorations, and party supplies in one place, and Prime members get fast free shipping on most of it, which helps with last-minute orders. Check our Amazon coupons before you check out.

2. Costume SuperCenter

Costume SuperCenter sells licensed costumes from franchises such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Batman, Beetlejuice, and Five Nights at Freddy's, plus props and accessories. Its site shows a free shipping threshold of $75, so group orders for a family or office party can qualify (Costume SuperCenter).

3. Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree is the cheapest place for treat bags, small decorations, party plates, and craft supplies for DIY costumes. Most items sit at its standard low price, with some larger items priced higher, so check the tag before you load the cart. See our Dollar Tree coupons.

4. HalloweenCostumes.com

HalloweenCostumes.com has one of the largest online selections of costumes for adults, kids, groups, and pets, including plus sizes and licensed characters, plus decorations and props. Use our HalloweenCostumes.com coupons on your order.

5. Halloween Express

Halloween Express sells costumes, masks, props, and animated decorations online and through seasonal stores in many US cities. Check our Halloween Express coupons before you buy.

6. Home Depot

Home Depot is the place for large outdoor displays: giant skeletons, inflatables, fog machines, projectors, and animatronic figures. Popular pieces sell out early, so buy in September if you want something specific, and look for markdowns after Halloween. Use our Home Depot coupons.

7. Michaels

Michaels carries Halloween décor, lighting, the Lemax Spooky Town village collection, and the craft and baking supplies you need for homemade costumes and treats. Its weekly coupons and our Michaels coupons make full-price items cheaper.

8. Oriental Trading

Oriental Trading sells Halloween toys, stickers, treat bags, and classroom party supplies in bulk packs, which makes it the cheapest per piece for non-candy trick-or-treat handouts and school parties.

9. Sam's Club

Sam's Club sells big bags of Halloween candy, party food, and seasonal décor at warehouse prices, which matters if you expect a lot of trick-or-treaters. Plus members get free shipping on most online orders. Check our Sam's Club coupons.

10. Target

Target's Hyde & EEK! Boutique line covers costumes for the whole family, home décor, and party supplies, and the store stocks plenty of candy. Target Circle members can stack app offers on top of sale prices, and our Target coupons list current codes.

11. Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween opens pop-up stores each fall and sells online, with licensed costumes, animatronics, and props from horror films and TV series. Check our Spirit Halloween coupons before you buy.

12. Trick or Treat Studios

Trick or Treat Studios makes high-end masks, costumes, and props, including licensed horror characters such as Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger. It costs more than mass-market stores, but the masks are built to last for years (Trick or Treat Studios).

13. Walmart

Walmart sells costumes, candy, décor, and trick-or-treat bags at low prices, with free shipping on orders of $35 or more or free pickup at your local store. Use our Walmart coupons.

How to Spend Less on Halloween

Make a list before you shop and buy candy last, since it is easy to overbuy and eat early. Put together costumes from thrift stores or swap them with friends, and use what you already own before buying new props. Then shop the clearance sales that start on November 1, when stores like Target, Walmart, and Michaels mark down leftover costumes and decorations, and store your finds for next year.