Tips for Scary Good Savings this Halloween

As the air turns crisp and pumpkins start appearing on porches, Halloween is coming! Whether you’re looking to make your home a haunted haven with spooktacular decorations or searching for your one-of-a-kind Halloween costume, Goodwill has you covered.

With thousands of items added daily and prices starting at $1.99, create a frightfully festive Halloween for less at your neighborhood Goodwill.

Create a one-of-a-kind costume

1. Start with a foundation piece: Browse for basic items like a black dress, suit jacket or jeans. These can be the starting point for countless costume ideas—from a classic witch or vampire to a DIY superhero or movie character like Beetlejuice.
2. Add accessories: Look for hats, belts, scarves or jewelry to add finishing touches to your costume. Need a prop? Check out the housewares section.
3. Be creative: Don’t limit yourself to the costume section. A piece of fabric from the linens area could become a superhero cape and an old lamp shade can transform into a robot helmet.
4. Get inspired and share your finds: Check out costumes styled at Goodwill by Valleyfair's Tricks and Treat team and fall finds from local influencer Savanna Olin on social media. You might just discover your next great idea! Show us your creative costume finds by tagging us @goodwillmn for a chance to be featured on our social.

Spook up your space with affordable décor

1. Repurpose what you find: Old books, picture frames or vases can be turned into eerie décor. Paint them black or add faux cobwebs for an instant spooky upgrade. Grab fabric scraps, buttons and glue to create Halloween garlands or wall hangings. An old sheet can be turned into a ghostly figure for your yard. These creative ideas are not only fun and save you funds but also help the environment.
2. Mix and match: Combine vintage finds with modern pieces to create a unique Halloween or festive fall display.

Become a VIP for more savings

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, VIPs save 30% on fall clothing and Halloween items when they show a Goodwill tote. Start saving now and every month with exclusive offers when you become a Goodwill VIP.

When you shop and donate to Goodwill, you’re not just saving money—you’re making an impact on our community. Your support helps us divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and funds nearly 20 customized career and training services that help connect Minnesotans to jobs.

This Halloween, discover clever costumes, unique fall décor and monstrous savings, including weekly color tag sales, at Goodwill. Enjoy the thrill of the thrift!

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