Trader Joe's is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new mini tote bag.
The company's Halloween tote bags, called the "Trick-or-Treat Mini Canvas Totes," are available in stores beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, the company told USA TODAY.
The Halloween tote bags were a social media sensation last year, with customers taking to social media soon after the bag's launch to either show off that they were able to snag a bag or highlight how they have personalized the bags with patches, charms and paint.
"Guess what they just happen to have today?" a content creator who goes by Genossteaks shared on Oct. 10, 2025. "Halloween bags. Halloween bags. Of course I had to get one of every color. I almost got two because of the way that y'all be asking me
for some whenever there's a new drop."
After showing off her haul, Genossteaks advised viewers to "run to their nearest Trader Joe's, literally immediately" because "we all know how this always goes."
Here's what to know about Trader Joe's launch of the Halloween mini tote bags this year.
What color will the Trader Joe's Halloween mini tote bags be?
The bags will be available in black, green, purple and orange colors.
How much will the Trader Joe's Halloween mini tote bags cost?
They will cost $2.99 each.
How long will the Trader Joe's Halloween mini tote bags be available?
The bags will be available for a limited time, according to Trader Joe's website, and are about 13 inches long, 11 inches tall and 6 inches deep.
Trader Joe's says the bags are "ideal for candy-collecting adventures, seasonal gifting (bags filled with treats for your boo = boo-bags!), quick grocery runs, or any small haul that needs a sturdy, reusable carrier."
Trader Joe's continues to add to its viral tote bag lineup
From striped pastel mini tote bags to Micro Totes to insulated mini totes, the Halloween mini totes are the latest entry in Trader Joe's ever-expanding lineup of collectible bags.
The compact totes have developed a cult‑like following among the store's customers and the fashion-conscious. The bags first went viral in March 2024, becoming so popular on social media that procuring one has become increasingly difficult.
Trader Joe's told USA TODAY earlier this year it filed a lawsuit to protect its customers from knockoff tote bags.
"We are aware that some knockoff totes are being sold online and have recently filed a lawsuit to protect our customers from being misled," the company said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY in June. The grocer said it only offers Trader Joe's products for sale inside its stores.
Trader Joe's totes have found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari. With no Trader Joe's stores abroad, resale prices listed by U.S. shoppers are often dramatically higher than in‑store prices, sometimes exceeding $1,000.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trick or treat? Trader Joe's Halloween mini tote bags are back
