5 Places to Shop for Halloween Costumes & More in Staten Island
Halloween is slowly creeping up, which means it is time to start thinking about costumes for you and your whole family. Whether you’re gearing up for a fun Halloween party, taking the little ones out for some trick-or-treating, or just soaking in the festive atmosphere, the right shopping spot can really elevate your experience. With everything from popular stores serving up a huge selection to craft stores offering, there’s no shortage of places to explore. You can snag that perfect costume to bring your Halloween dreams to life.
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Spirit Halloween
Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, and Sundays, 11 am to 6 pm
Spirit Halloween was founded in 1983 and has grown into the largest Halloween retailer in North America. It offers a wide range of options for all things Halloween, including costumes for every age, home decor, accessories, special effects makeup, and more! For 2025, Spirit Halloween has introduced a number of new animatronics and costumes. Official licensed “KPop Demon Hunters” costumes are set to be available exclusively at Spirit Halloween this year.
Michaels Arts and Crafts Store
Pergament Mall, 2795 Richmond Ave.
245 Bricktown Way, Bricktown Center
30 Barrett Ave, Forest Avenue, Shoppers Plaza
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm, and Sundays, 10 am to 7 pm
Michaels Arts and Crafts Store offers tons of seasonal items that are sure to get you into the Halloween spirit. There is a huge selection of decorations for your house, both indoors and outdoors. The fun does not stop at the decor; Michaels also sells Halloween costumes. Additionally, the possibilities are endless for DIY costumes with Michael’s large array of fabric, t-shirts, threads, embroidery tools, and more!
Five Below
165 Bricktown Way, Suite # 1B
2845 Richmond Ave.
2626 Hylan Blvd.
1501 Forest Ave.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm, Sundays, 10 am to 8 pm
Five Below is a great place to shop for Halloween. It is also budget-friendly and has tons of seasonal home decor, shirts, accessories, and more. This year, Five Below has an exclusive collaboration with the Wicked movie, offering many fun accessories for any kiddos looking to embrace their witchy side this Halloween.
The Children’s Place
Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, Sundays, 11 am to 6 pm
The Children’s Place is the ultimate store for all things kids’ apparel and accessories. Did you know they also have fall and Halloween-inspired clothing? Many seasonal outfits, such as onesies and pumpkin PJs, can also serve as adorable costumes!
Target
2873 Richmond Ave.
2900 Veterans Rd. W.
1520 Forest Ave.
Hours: Open Daily, Hours differ based on location
Get your groceries and costumes in one stop! Target offers a wide array of seasonal Halloween items, ranging from home decor to costumes. Target sells costumes for children, adults, and even your pets. Be sure to keep an eye out for discounts, as some costumes are currently on sale for as much as 40% off.
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