Whether your recipient is in it for the tricks or the treats, Halloween is a wonderful time for all things spooky. There are plenty of Halloween games, toys, and decor that friends and family of all ages are sure to treasure. Some are cute and some are scary, but they're all designed to please that person in your life who really loves Halloween.
In this article: Summit Collection Resin Skull Candy Bowl, Funko Advent Calendar: 13-Day Spooky Halloween Countdown, and Dash Halloween Mini Waffle Maker.
Halloween decorations
For the kitchen
Hygnn Halloween Burned Wooden Spoon Set
There are five bamboo spoons in this set, each in a different style with wood-burned engravings inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. The spoons are 11.9 inches tall and are hand-wash only.
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Something Different Witches Brew Cauldron Mug
Shaped like a black cauldron, this 13-ounce stoneware mug has "witches brew" printed across the front with a star and moon design. It’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
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Certified International Scaredy Cat Lunch Plate Set
This set includes four six-inch ceramic plates each with a different colorful, vintage-inspired Halloween design, including bats, skeletons, black cats, and pumpkins. The plates are safe to be used in the microwave and dishwasher.
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This 24-ounce ceramic teapot is beautifully shaped and painted to look just like a pumpkin. It's 5.5 inches tall and a bit over 8 inches wide, and it's dishwasher-safe.
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The Wine Savant Large Skull Face Decanter with Skull Shot Glasses
This set includes a skull-shaped glass decanter with four matching skull shot glasses. They all come on a beautiful 10.5-inch wide wooden base that’s attractive for displaying. The decanter stands 8.5 inches tall, including the base.
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For the living space
Sumind Plush Pumpkin Throw Pillows
This set includes four matching nine-inch pumpkin-shaped pillows. Each is orange with a green stem. They’re well-padded and machine-washable.
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Home Accents Holiday LED Spooky Skull Crystal Ball
Raised on a skull and bone base, this six-inch faux-glass crystal ball lights up with a hazy swirl inside for a truly spooky vibe. It requires three AA batteries (sold separately).
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Eldnacele Halloween Flickering Candles Set
This set of three six-inch LED candles has themed decals that display a vintage-inspired spider on a web, a human skull, and a raven. Each has an unscented cream paraffin wax background. There's a timer on the bottoms and two AA batteries are required per candle (but don’t come included).
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Summit Collection Resin Skull Candy Bowl
This bronze resin skull sculpture is hand-painted and can be used as a candy dish or a small planter. It measures 4.25 inches tall and 7 inches wide.
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For the bathroom
SKL Home Happy Halloweenie Hand Towels
Here’s a matching set of machine-washable cotton hand towels in gray with "Happy Halloweenie" printed across the front. Above that is a cartoon dachshund in a witch's costume riding a broom.
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Xzman Spooky Halloween Shower Curtain
Available in several sizes, this polyester shower curtain is covered in a festive ghost, pumpkin, and bat print. The ghosts and stars are white, while everything else is orange against a black background.
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Yankee Candle Jack-O-Lantern 3-Wick Candle
This orange, three-wick, two-ounce wax candle smells like pumpkin spice and fresh autumn air. The jar is made of glass and wrapped in an attractive label with a Halloween print.
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Yideing Skull Design Refillable Liquid Soap Dispenser
This 9.76-inch resin soap dispenser has a three-dimensional black and silver skeleton pattern wrapped around all four sides. The plastic pump is painted silver to match and the dispenser holds up to 11.5 ounces of soap or lotion.
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Frozzur Halloween Pumpkin Bath Mat
This polyester bath mat is round with an orange and black jack-o-lantern microfiber face design. It has a non-slip bottom and is machine-washable.
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For the yard
Home Accents Holiday Skeleton Mesh Halloween Wreath
Bursting with bows and ornaments, this 20-inch wreath features a skeleton head with bulging eyes and a glittering top hat. Two skeleton arms reach out across the orange, black, and silver ribbons.
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Home Accents Holiday Posable Skeleton With LED Eyes
Standing five feet tall, this lightweight skeleton is great for hanging or arranging inside the home or outside in the yard. The two red glowing LED eyes require three AA batteries, which come included.
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Home Accents Holiday Halloween Stacked Pumpkin
Three orange, black, and white plastic patterned pumpkins stand 27 inches tall altogether. The pumpkins can be stacked or placed in a cluster on the ground. They work for both indoor and outdoor use.
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Connection Creation Co. Stay Spooky Doormat
Available in four sizes, this brown coconut fiber doormat says "stay spooky" in black lettering with a bat and a skeletal peace sign on the front. The back is constructed from non-slip rubber.
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Glitzhome Wooden Trick or Treat Porch Sign
Standing 60 inches tall, this black vertical sign is constructed from medium-density fiberboard with the words "Trick or Treat" written top to bottom. The "o" has been replaced by a piece of candy corn and there’s a spiderweb design in the background.
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Other top Halloween decorations
- A "Too Cute to Spook" plush table decoration from Disney’s The Mandalorian
- Fall leaf string lights that will make any room feel autumnal and cozy
- A soy cauldron candle that will give anyone a laugh when they see the little skeleton taking a bath in the wax
- A ceramic Halloween Christmas tree so your recipient can leave their Halloween decorations up a couple months longer
- A stylish nine-piece Halloween gift set filled with decor that will make decorating for the season a breeze
Halloween gifts for kids
Crafts and activities
Funko Advent Calendar: 13-Day Spooky Halloween Countdown
Kids will love counting down to the spookiest day of the year with the help of a Funko Pop advent calendar. It contains 13 pocket-sized Funko Pop vinyl figures from popular horror movies, such as Pennywise, Chucky, and Freddy Krueger.
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Ann Clark 5-Piece Halloween Cookie Cutter Set
Halloween isn’t complete without homemade cookies and making memories with family. This cookie cutter set comes with five one-inch (depth) designs including a bat, ghost, pumpkin, witch hat, and curled cat. Plus, the booklet with various cookie recipes is simple to follow.
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Lxitol 3-Piece Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bucket
Whether kids need a bucket to carry their trick-or-treating candy or a fun storage tote for toys and books, this three-piece set does it all. Each bag displays a unique Halloween design and catchphrase and can be put in the washing machine.
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This coloring book includes 30 whimsical Halloween-themed pictures to color that allow kids to use their imagination. For example, they can use markers or crayons on a cuddly cat dressed as a ballerina, an owl wizard, or a skeleton pig juggling candy.
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Highlights Halloween Hidden Pictures Puzzles to Highlight
For a new puzzling experience that’s entirely screen-free, gift kids this activity book featuring 48 pages of cleverly disguised objects. The object is to illuminate over 300 hidden pictures in a haunted house, pumpkin patch, or Halloween costumes with the included highlighter.
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Joyin Halloween Squishy Coloring Craft Kit
Squishy toys and plushes are trending right now, and this craft kit allows kids to paint their own. It includes six Halloween-themed squishy characters, three paintbrushes, and a set of paints. The entire collection is non-toxic, safety-test approved, and durable.
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Paint by Sticker Kids: Halloween
Those looking for a mess-free craft without paint or markers will appreciate this activity book that uses stickers to bring unique Halloween pictures to life. The book includes 10 images on sturdy cardstock and several pages of stickers, some of which glow in the dark.
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Apparel and relaxation
Bearington Swoop Halloween Boo Ghost Plush Stuffed Animal
Ghosts don’t have to be frightening, and this adorable ghost plush is here to prove it. From a trusted stuffed animal brand, this plush is high-quality and machine-washable. It’s also weighted with beans that allow it to sit up in a pose.
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Younger Tree Toddler Halloween Dress
Get your children ready for Halloween with this dress that offers sizes from one to five years. Choose from one of two designs: a white print with pumpkins or a blue dress with all things pertaining to Halloween.
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The Big One Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw
Give the gift of relaxation to any Halloween fan with this ultra-plush throw blanket. At 60 by 72 inches, its oversized design will wrap up any child and help them feel cozy after a long night of trick-or-treating.
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TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Ghost Plushie
Not only is this reversible ghost plush cute for Halloween, but it also teaches children how to effectively communicate their emotions and relieve anxiety. Simply switch it to the black side for angry feelings and the white side for happy ones.
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The Children's Place Kids' Halloween 2-Piece Cotton Pajamas
Kids can’t wake up on Halloween without appropriately designed pajamas. These are machine-washable, have a snug fit, and come in sizes up to 16 to suit babies and children. Plus, they glow in the dark for a whole night of fun.
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TeeHee Fun Halloween Novelty Socks For Little Kids
From cute pumpkins and cats to spooky mummies and skeletons, these socks are a comfy addition for anyone who wants to get in the Halloween spirit. They fit kids up to 10 years old, are machine-washable, and come with multiple pairs.
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Games and interactive
USAopoly Operation Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas Board Game
The nostalgic kids' board game Operation now has a spooky twist that will be fun to play any time of the year. It’s The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed, and kids get to be surgeons and remove funny body parts from Oogie Boogie.
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Hoot Howl Halloween 10-Button Sound Book
Babies love Halloween too, even if they can’t eat candy yet. This board book has colorful pages and ten classic Halloween sounds to entertain babies and toddlers, such as a hooting owl, wailing ghost, flapping bats, and cackling witches.
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Mr. Predicto Fortune Teller Crystal Ball
Nothing is creepier than Mr. Predicto accurately knowing the future and talking back! With changing colors and a voice that talks back, this interactive game is perfect for Halloween fun. Reach 30 possible positive, negative, or neutral answers by simply waving a hand.
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LEGO Hidden Side Graveyard Mystery Building Kit
This graveyard Lego building set creates a skeleton coming out of a grave that opens and closes, a ghost dog, a spooky tree, and several minifigures. It’s recommended for kids over seven years old and has more than 335 pieces.
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Ravensburger Disney Hocus Pocus: The Game
With the release of Hocus Pocus 2, this spooky game is primed for Halloween this year. It requires between two and four people to play and is recommended for those at least eight years old.
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Just Smarty 20-Piece Halloween Jigsaw Puzzle For Kids
When completed, this 20-piece puzzle showcases classic Halloween elements, including a ghost, pumpkins, a vampire, and a bat. It helps kids develop concentration and creativity while having fun.
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Other top Halloween gifts for kids
- Kids can show their creativity and be any Halloween character they want with versatile face paint crayons
- Kids can ride this bouncy skeleton horse that’s safe, fun, and dressed the part for Halloween
- The whack-a-zombie arcade game can provide hours of entertainment long after the trick-or-treating candy is gone
- This unique Halloween bangle bracelet is a great choice for kids who love jewelry and getting into the festive holiday spirit
- Kids can create creepy and cute window art with this Halloween suncatcher kit
Halloween gifts for adults
Apparel and accessories
Daochong Sterling Silver Pumpkin Necklace
This lovely 18-inch sterling silver pumpkin necklace by Daochong is suitable for the office, a night on the town, or any occasion that could use a little sparkle. The pendant is 20 millimeters round and displays a spooky but cute tree and two jack-o-lanterns.
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Pumpkin, Ghost and Candy Corn Earrings, Set of 3
For some casual Halloween dazzle, this set of three pairs of earrings can be paired with everyday outfits. It comes with orange pumpkins, white ghosts, and candy corn embellished with rhinestones. If your Halloween enthusiast prefers earrings that dangle, this set of three pairs features pumpkins, scarecrows, and autumn leaves.
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Tcombo Pumpkin Face Halloween Sweatshirt
Halloween enthusiasts will enjoy cool autumn nights in this unisex crewneck sweatshirt from Tcombo. Made with a 50/50 poly-cotton blend, it’s available in 25 colors and styles and sizes from small to 2X-large. If hoodies are more their style, Tcombo also offers this hoodie in 38 colors and styles and sizes from X-small through 3X-large.
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Unique Baby Halloween Pajama Pants
These pajama pants are cut to be flattering on women and men. They’re made with 95% cotton and 5% spandex material and have an adjustable drawstring closure that makes them extremely comfortable. These are offered in five different colors and styles and sizes from X-small to 3X-large.
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Home decor
Serafina Home Haunted Halloween Throw Blanket
This adorable Halloween throw blanket from Serafina Home will keep tricksters and treaters cozy and warm on cool fall evenings. With four fun designs in traditional Halloween colors, this 60- by 50-inch throw is large enough to drape over chairs, sofas, or even on a bed.
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YeeJu Set of 4 Halloween Pillow Covers
If your gift recipient loves throw pillows but doesn’t have a lot of extra storage space, this set of four Halloween throw pillow covers is an excellent way to decorate. Made of soft, extra-thick cotton linen, this colorful set is available in seven sizes and three different styles.
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Hexagram Halloween Kitchen Hand Towels
For a simple but attractive way to dress up a kitchen or bath, hand towels are an excellent choice. Measuring 16 by 23.5 inches, these fun Halloween microfiber towels are sturdy, absorbent, and dry quickly.
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Joyin Pumpkin Patterned Doormat
If pumpkins are the focus of their holiday theme, your Halloween lover will welcome a doormat with a delightful jack-o-lantern print. Measuring 17 by 30 inches and made from 100% natural coconut coir fiber, this doormat is as durable as it is adorable.
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Elrene Home Fashions Halloween Doormat
This clever doormat is a fun way to remind everyone to remove their shoes before entering. With a natural background of coconut coir fiber, the mat features a picture of a witch’s shoes and says, “Shoes off, witches!” At 18 by 30 inches, it’s a suitable size for most traditional doorways.
Party-ready items
Dash Halloween Mini Waffle Maker (2-Pack)
Known for specialty appliances, Dash has created this adorable set of two mini waffle makers in Halloween colors and designs. The orange mini waffle maker produces a pumpkin, and the black version makes a skull. Choose two of each kind or mix and match. This set is also available in other holiday and traditional patterns and colors.
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Anton Publications Halloween Charades
Adults will love this Halloween version of the classic game Charades. Act out scenes from classic and modern Halloween movies and TV shows, as well as other Halloween themes and characters. For a larger crowd, a game of Halloween Bingo is a great option.
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Pearhead Halloween Let’s Get Smashed Stemless Wine Glasses
Halloween enthusiasts will love Pearhead’s selection of Halloween and other holiday stemless wine glasses, ideal for parties and gatherings. They also offer holiday-themed coffee mugs for serving hot chocolate or cider.
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Villa Jolanda Halloween Spumante
Lighter and less bubbly than champagne, this sparkling wine is an excellent offering for adult partygoers. With notes of pink grapefruit and white peach, it’s also a tasty base for mimosas and bellinis.
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Fun and unique gifts
These dark-humor fortune cookies don’t contain wise words, optimistic predictions, or lucky numbers but instead offer pessimistic and gloomy insights wrapped in an equally dark package. If your intended recipient has a sweet tooth and a wicked sense of humor, this may be the right gift.
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The Island Bath and Body Witches Brew Cauldron Bath Bomb
A Halloween witch’s cauldron bath bomb is an excellent choice for the Halloween enthusiast who needs to relax. Besides being a cute and thoughtful gift, this bath bomb contains muscle-relaxing, moisturizing, detoxifying, and cruelty-free ingredients.
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Classic Monsters (Complete 30-Film Collection)
What better gift for a lover of all things Halloween than a 30-film collection of classic monster films for DVD or Blu-ray players? If something more recent is in order, this set of three films from the Halloween franchise might be just the thing.
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Other top Halloween gifts for adults
- An adorable Halloween bandana for pets
- A bubble bath bomb with a spooky surprise toy in the center
- A set of Halloween pajamas with sizes for every member of the family, including pets
- This customizable pumpkin monogram door hanger for some charming cheer
- A 1,000-piece haunted house jigsaw puzzle for hours of fun
Contributing authors: Emily Verona, Bre Richey and Beth Sturges
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