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Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026. This guide covers the two things most households shop for: something for the yard and something to wear. The picks come from two stores, Aosom for light-up yard inflatables and Abracadabra NYC for costumes.
How we chose. We have not handled these products. We picked them from each store’s listings using the price, the store’s own customer ratings and what was in stock on October 4, 2026. Aosom’s ratings come from a small number of buyers, so we show the number of reviews beside each rating. Our usual standards are explained in How We Research and Choose Products.
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Yard decorations: 6 light-up inflatables from Aosom
All six are self-inflating yard decorations with built-in lights, sold under Aosom’s HOMCOM and Outsunny brands. Each listing showed free shipping when we checked. Prices and stock were checked on October 4, 2026 and can change.
HOMCOM 7.5 ft Haunted Tree
A 7.5-foot haunted tree with an owl, a ghost and pumpkins. It had the most customer reviews of the six.
Aosom rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews
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HOMCOM 9 ft Pumpkin Head Ghost
The tallest single figure here at 9 feet: a ghost with a pumpkin head.
Aosom rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews
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HOMCOM 6 ft White Ghost
A classic 6-foot white ghost. The listing describes it as less bulky than larger inflatables, which suits a porch or a small yard.
Aosom rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews
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HOMCOM Grim Ghost Biker
A grim reaper riding a motorcycle. The product page lists it at about 6 feet wide.
Aosom rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews
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HOMCOM 6 ft Skeleton Ghost
The lowest price of the six. Aosom had it marked as a final clearance item, so it may sell out.
Aosom rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews
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Outsunny 12 ft Halloween Archway
A 12-foot arch with a ghost, a pumpkin, a spider and a bat that guests walk under. It is the biggest and most expensive pick, and the one with the fewest reviews.
Aosom rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews
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See it at Aosom →Costumes: 4 picks from Abracadabra NYC
Abracadabra NYC is a New York costume store that also sells online. These four appeared near the top of the store’s best-selling lists and had sizes in stock on October 4, 2026. We have not seen them in person, so check the size chart and the store’s return terms before you order.
Deluxe Royal Vampire Dress (Kids)
A vampire dress costume for kids. All four sizes were in stock when we checked.
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Black Hooded Robe (Kids)
A plain black hooded robe that can be a wizard, a reaper or a monk, so it can be reused another year. All four sizes were in stock.
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Turquoise Doctor Scrubs (Adults)
Doctor scrubs for adults who want a simple, low-effort costume. All four sizes were in stock.
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Ninja Turtles Donatello (Adults)
A Donatello costume for adults. The store also sells Michelangelo, which makes it an easy group costume. Three of four sizes were in stock.
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See it at Abracadabra NYC →More costume sections at Abracadabra NYC: Kids · Adults · Couples · Family · Pets
Order early, and check the delivery date
We could not confirm delivery times for either store. Before you pay, look at the delivery estimate at checkout and make sure it lands well before October 31. Costumes sometimes need an exchange for size, so leave time for that too.
Setting up yard inflatables safely
- Plug into an outdoor outlet with ground-fault protection (GFCI), and use an extension cord rated for outdoor use.
- Stake and tie the inflatable down as its instructions show, and take it down in strong wind.
- Keep the fan’s air intake clear of leaves and fabric.
- Keep it away from candles, fire pits and heaters.
- Run cords where trick-or-treaters will not trip on them.
For decorations inside the house, see our guide to holiday decorating safety. If you have pets, see holiday hazards for dogs and cats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the lowest prices?
We did not compare prices across other stores. These are the prices each store showed on October 4, 2026.
Why do the Aosom picks have so few reviews?
Aosom’s ratings come from buyers on its own site, and seasonal items collect fewer reviews than products sold all year. That is why we list the number of reviews, so you can judge how much weight to give each rating.
Can inflatables stay out in the rain?
Several of the listings describe the inflatable as waterproof. Check the product page for the one you choose, and follow its instructions for wind and storms.
The Bottom Line
For the yard, the 7.5-foot Haunted Tree has the most buyer reviews of our six and sits in the middle on price. For the lowest spend, the 6-foot Skeleton Ghost was the lowest-priced when we checked. For costumes, start with the size chart and order early enough to exchange.