Your porch has resembled a pumpkin patch for over a month. Every inch of lawn is covered with animatronic ghosts and ghouls. And the exterior of your home has been a veritable Halloween light show for weeks. But your costume? Whoops—that fell by the wayside. When you’re trying to get all of your October ducks in a row, something is bound to slip through the cracks.
Fortunately, you won’t need to throw more money at this problem than perhaps you were originally planning. There are plenty of retailers with great deals on Halloween costumes right now—and there’s still time to have them shipped to your door without paying for express delivery options. With that said, time is of the essence. Pick your costume and order it now using our handy little
Halloween costume deal guide below.
Shop these 7 stores to find last-minute Halloween costume deals
HalloweenCostumes offers massive clearance with predictable shipping
HalloweenCostumes has one job—and that’s to outfit you for Oct. 31 (or any other costume occasion). It even takes the guesswork out of delivery dates with transparent shipping rates; right now, you can secure standard shipping to receive your order three days before Halloween for just $5.99—but note that this date is based on the day you order, so get your orders in today.
The retailer currently has more than 5,000 different costumes on clearance with savings of up to 90% (no coupon code needed). You can stack even more savings by signing up for text alerts to unlock an extra 15% off—which applies to sale merchandise, too. Simply sign up via the homepage pop-up and reply "Y" to the confirmation text to claim your unique, one-time coupon.
Note: When shopping at HalloweenCostumes, the clearance and sale prices vary by costume and specific sizes.
Top picks to shop at HalloweenCostumes:
- Girl’s Reversible Belle Costume Dress—as low as $5.99.
- Flynn Rider Costume for Men from Disney's Tangled—as low as $54.99.
- Women's Deluxe Super Mario Bros. Pretty Princess Peach Costume with Gloves—as low as $59.99.
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Walmart has quick shipping and deep budget savings
If you’re a Walmart+ member, it can be a lifesaver when you need free delivery within an hour. However, many of their costumes qualify for free shipping even if you aren’t a member—it will just take a day or two (check the product listing to ensure the costume you want arrives by your desired date). Walmart has a huge selection of costumes on sale and clearance, with great options still available. Check out some great options at Walmart that each come with free 3-day shipping.
Top picks to shop at Walmart:
- Joyfy Halloween Axolotl Costume for Kids—as low as $23.99.
- Disguise Boys' Harry Potter Costume—as low as $30.99.
- Joyfy Ice Dragon Inflatable Costume for Adult—as low as $33.99.
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Score stackable savings and exclusive Disney deals at Target
If you want up to 30% off Halloween costumes, then Target is your spot. But you have to hurry; these deals end on Saturday, Oct. 24. Target Circle credit card holders can also score 5% off their purchases. Additionally, if your kid wants to dress up like their favorite Marvel hero, Target is offering select Spider-Man costumes for just $15.
Top picks to shop at Target:
- Select Marvel Spider-Man costumes—just $15 each.
- Fun World Cookies & Milk Couples Costume–just $52 for the set.
- Netflix Kids' Demon Hunters Rumi Kang Classic Costume—just $17.84.
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The Disney Store is offering up to 40% off classic characters and free shipping promo
When you want to dress as a beloved Disney character, sometimes it’s best to go straight to the source. Right now, the Disney Store is offering up to 40% off Halloween costumes and accessories. You can stack these savings and buy costumes for the entire family and score free shipping on orders of $85 or more when you use promo code SHIPMAGIC at checkout.
Top picks to shop at the Disney Store:
- Lilo Deluxe Costume for Adults by Disguise—just $38.49.
- The Mandalorian Costume for Kids—just $41.99.
- Bo Peep Costume for Adults—just $55.99.
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Pottery Barn Kids has high-end Halloween costumes at up to 60% off
If you have little ones, you already know Pottery Barn Kids is chock-full of the most aspirational goodies—from heirloom-quality Halloween costumes to festive room decor. Snagging a sale at this retailer is key to maintaining some sense of a budget, and right now, the Pottery Barn Kids Halloween Shop is up to 40% off, with select costumes marked down by 60% or more.
Plus, they take the stress out of last-minute timing: shoppers just need to order by Oct. 27 at 6:00 AM PT to score free standard shipping that’s guaranteed to arrive by Oct. 31.
Top picks at Pottery Barn Kids:
- Adaptive Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Tiger Shark Wheelchair Accessory with Sound, $48.97 (reg. $99)
- Rainbow Pegasus Halloween Costume, $49.99 (reg. $89)
- Light-Up Purple Witch Halloween Costume, $58.99 (reg. $99)
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Save up to 43% off adult costumes plus extra coupon perks at Tipsy Elves
While Tipsy Elves carries a few options for kids, this store is really tailored for grown-ups looking for bold, humorous outfits. Their annual "Monster Markdowns" sale features discounts of up to 43% off popular styles.
Much like HalloweenCostumes, you’ll be greeted by a "spin the wheel" pop-up as soon as you visit the site. By spinning and signing up for email and text alerts, you’ll unlock a unique, one-time coupon code to stack an extra percentage off your total purchase.
Top picks to shop at Tipsy Elves:
- Men's Skeleton Costume—just $49.95.
- Women's Energetic Bunny Costume—just $59.95.
- Men's Where's Walden Costume—just $39.95.
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Spirit Halloween offers unrivaled variety and free shipping codes
Coming in hot every year as the retailer dedicated exclusively to spooky season (except for those pop-up locations that double as Spirit Christmas in December), Spirit isn’t necessarily where you go for the absolute cheapest costumes. Instead, it’s where you turn when you need an unmatched selection and want to be 99% sure you'll find exactly what you're looking for.
Spirit maintains a decent online sale section, but if your item isn't already discounted, you can still save using a few handy promo codes. For starters, you can save 20% on one item when you use promo code TAKE20 at checkout. Plus, you can also score free standard shipping on orders of $35 or more when you use promo code TREAT26 at checkout (or use it to get $5 Express, $15 2-Day or $20 Overnight shipping on orders of $35+).
Note: You can only use one promo code per transaction so make sure to use the one that will offer you the best savings.
Top picks to shop at Spirit Halloween:
- Adult Aemond Targaryen Costume—just $27.98 with promo code TAKE20.
- Adult Gryffindor Quidditch Costume—just $31.98 with promo code TAKE20.
- Adult Mary Sanderson Costume The Signature Collection—just $59.98 with promo code TAKE20.
Shop more at Spirit Halloween
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