Halloween is my favorite holiday. I don’t know why. I haven’t worn a costume in years and don’t eat much candy, but I think it has to do with the fond memories I had as a kid. Walking the streets with my friends, getting into trouble, and ending up on my parents’ living room floor with a treasure trove of sugary treats, gorging myself into oblivion. Ah the fun. 

If you feel like I do about Halloween, you’re going to want to make sure you shop appropriately this year. Whether you’re looking for Halloween costume ideas, Halloween decorating ideas, haunted house decor, or all the chocolate candy variety pack deals you can handle, this is your Halloween store guide. 

 

Michaels

If you’re the type of person who usually goes all out decorating their yard and home to the max, Michaels is your spot for Halloween home decor ideas. From animated witches to life-sized coffins to skeleton decorations, there are over 2,000 items within this category. You can also find costumes, crafts, candy, and more there, but when it comes to decor, Michaels is second to none.

Amazon

Candy, it’s the lifeblood of All Hallow’s Eve. You won’t find a better place than everyone’s favorite online megastore for the best Halloween milk chocolate candy and dark chocolate candy, along with an ocean of gummies, sour candies, taffies, and more. For example, here’s a 355-Count Chocolate Candy Variety Pack for $27 for all you trick-or-treaters. That’s just one of many excellent candy deals handpicked by Brad’s Dealers.

Walmart

In two words, Walmart is costumes-galore. However, this is only the case for affordable, simple, ready-made costumes that don’t require a TON of creativity. If you need something quick and dirty, there are thousands to choose from, all easily searchable with Walmart’s online navigation tools. You’ll find Halloween costume ideas for men and Halloween costumes for women. Might we suggest a women’s Winnie the Pooh for $36, a cute Baby Pineapple for $15, or a must-have men’s Rasta Imposta Pickle for $20 (only if you want to be the most popular person at the party, or the most-hated).

 

JOANN

For the industrious, crafty type, JOANN is your go-to if you like a little DIY in your life. Supplies are plentiful, and you can create all sorts of cool decorations that are sure to delight your visitors and family. Get inspiration for Halloween decorating ideas from JOANN.

Spirit Halloween

Open all year, Spirit Halloween is a household name for quality costumes at fair prices. We mentioned Walmart for costumes, but Spirit’s quality is a bit higher in this category. You can organize your shopping by budget, exploring the site’s $5 sale, $10 sale, $20 sale, or $30+. We even spotted an Adult Pennywise for the scarily good price of $20.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s has really been impressing us with sales lately; we should know—we explore the retailsphere for a living. Halloween is no exception. Though, you won’t find much in terms of candy and costumes. Kohl’s is great for those decor items that give your abode some holiday character, such as Halloween-themed pillows, rugs, and clothing like pajamas. We searched ‘Halloween’ and Kohl’s produced 5,000 items, most of them budget-friendly.

 

Home Depot

Home Depot isn’t just for remodeling, it’s got the whole shebang for Halloween. We recommend shopping HD for high-end animatronics, inflatables, and LED lighting to make your yard seriously pop at night. With free shipping at just $35, you will most certainly be able to avoid that fee. This 7’5 Inflatable Haunted Tree is only a sample of the goods, with a great price point of $40.

Chewy

Can’t forget about the fur babies. Chewy doesn’t mess around when it comes to Halloween for your pet. Their inventory is frankly impressive. You can find toys and treats, goody boxes, and dog and cat costumes. It’s basically mandatory to dress up your dog like a lion at least once, so you can make this your chance.

The Children’s Place

For Halloween costumes for kids, we recommend our dear friends at The Children’s Place. Specifically, they have a ridiculous range of shirts, dresses, and pajamas under $15; in fact you’ll find hundreds of shirts under $7. Is your family the type of family that likes to wear matching outfits? If so, I’m sorry. But for what it’s worth, there are wonderful deals under $30.

Target

Say you want to buy a whole bunch of small items in bulk. Target may be the best for that. Small buys like decorative props, candy bowls, spooky lighting and tablecloths under $10 are available in the hundreds, and you can get free shipping on orders of $35.

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