The Best Gifts for Halloween to Trick or Treat Yourself With
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At first glance, Halloween seems to be all about choosing the most clever costumes and maximizing your candy haul. But for some people, Halloween is much more than just one night of costumes and themed party treats. From covering every inch of their home with pumpkins, ghosts, and spiders to planning a big blowout bash for the whole neighborhood, some people like to go all out during this fun season. If you know someone who just can't get enough of Halloween, you can treat them to one of these delightfully ghoulish Halloween gifts to help celebrate.
To make sure you can give your giftee a proper fright, we put together a list of the best Halloween gifts for the whole family. From a woven blanket with classic Halloween motifs, a personalized candy bucket, or a tarot card reading class, there is something for everyone. Whether you need a gift for the party host or have a bestie who loves horror, grab them one of these goodies that they can even use all year round.
Pumpkin Slides Halloween Slippers
Keep your tootsies comfy and cozy all season long with these ultra fuzzy Jack-o'-lantern slippers. They have a rubber sole for better grip, light padding on the interior, and an embroidered design.
Customers say that fit can vary, so be sure to check for correct sizing before hitting add to cart.
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Halloween Skeleton Candle
Light up your nights at home with this chill skeleton candle. It can burn for up to 55 hours, is made from natural soybean oil, and has a light lemon scent. But be warned that the skeleton head is pretty fragile, according to reviewers, so handle it with care and wrap it delicately!
Dark Humor Misfortune Cookies
If you know someone who expresses themselves by using dark humor, these "misfortune" cookies are the perfect Halloween gift.
Each wrapper features its own witty message, from demoralizing quotes to personal insults. Disclaimer: the fortune cookies will likely turn your mouth black temporarily, but that's part of the fun.
In The Cards: How to Read Tarot Class
Have a friend with a knack for astrology? You can gift them the opportunity to try their hand at tarot card reading with a 90-minute training session hosted by mentor Holly Buzek.
It's a great option for beginners, and a deck comes included with the class. You do have to pick a specific time/date for the recipient in order to check out, but they can easily reschedule through the Uncommon Goods help center if needed.
Horror Movie Character Car Air Freshener
Your horror-film-loving bestie can bring Halloween on the go with them by using these creepy air fresheners. The designs are based on classic scary movie characters, like Chucky, Jigsaw, and Freddy Krueger.
Each pack comes with eight fragrance chips that are made with essential oils and come in a variety of scents like black ice, sandalwood, and ocean.
Black Felt Coffin Letter Board
This letter board is shaped like a coffin and comes with 500 white characters and 80 emoji graphics to creep up your Halloween message.
It also comes with a wooden stand and a hanger, so you can prop it up in your coffee corner or mount it to the wall. One reviewer says, "This is the perfect size and comes with so many letters, characters, and shapes, so you can change what it says whenever you want. Super easy to put together, worth every penny!"
Pop! 13-Day Horror Advent Calendar
A Halloween-themed Advent calendar is a great way to maintain the excitement leading up to the holiday. This box from Funko has 13 miniature Pops and range from cult classic characters to more recent haunts.
Several reviewers are in agreement that this is the perfect gift for horror fans, but you may end up with duplicate Pop characters if you are a repeat purchaser.
Bat Wine Opener
The wine lover in your life might go a little batty over this opener. The adorable design has wings that flap down to the cork on your favorite bottle of vino, and there are fangs on the bottle opener for cracking a beer or cider.
"It’s the perfect fun seasonal opener and a cute conversational piece," says one customer.
BOO for You! Flower Bouquet
You can gift the boos' from anywhere with a ghost bouquet from 1-800 Flowers. It's made with white cushion poms for a longer lifespan, chenille stems for eyes and is arranged in a 3D shape. You can get your Halloween-loving friends and family into the holiday spirit, no matter how far you are.
Moon and Bat LED Neon Light
This combo neon light features a moon and bat design, and will bring Halloween charm to any room in the house. Your giftee can proudly display it amongst their other decorations or use it as a unique nightlight.
“Great Halloween idea to light up the house. I was in a pinch to decorate the house and purchased a neon sign for the window. It’s easy to install and I like that it is battery-operated,” shares this one 5-star Amazon reviewer.
Ghost Embroidered Cap
You can haunt all season long in this cotton baseball cap. It features a hauntingly cute embroidered ghost on the front, and is available in tons of colors so there is sure to be one that matches your giftee's personal style.
As this 5-star Amazon reviewer shares, “I bought this as a gift for my niece and loved it! As soon as she saw it, she immediately put it on.”
Skull Ceramic Cup
Start your Halloween season mornings off right every day with this funky ceramic mug that reveals a creature as you drink. It's dishwasher safe, microwavable, and is also available in two other designs — a spider and a Cthulhu from H. P. Lovecraft’s short story, The Call of Cthulhu.
As this 5-star Amazon reviewer shares, "I bought this for my son's girlfriend, who is in her 20s and LOVES Halloween. She loved it!"
‘It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse!’ by Laura Numeroff
This Halloween book for kids will get them in the holiday spirit from a young age, as your little one follows along with Mouse as he decorates pumpkins in the fall.
As this 5-star Amazon reviewer raves, “This one is great! My 19-month-old loved doing the faces along with each type of pumpkin (scary, happy, sad and surprised). It’s a fun and easy one. The quality of the board book is great too!”
E-Gift Card
From Halloween decorations that’ll make their house the best on the block to last-minute costume accessories, this Amazon gift card will help get them geared up with all of those crucial Halloween supplies.
Ghost Salt and Pepper Shakers
This Halloween gift is perfect for couples and collectors alike. The three holes on each salt and pepper shaker double as the ghost’s face, and the shakers fit together in an adorable hug formation.
As this 5-star Amazon reviewer raves, “These salt and pepper shakers were everything I hoped they would be! They’re super cute, and they make an excellent addition to my collection!”
Hocus Pocus Book of Spells Journal
If they’ve ever wanted to get their hands on the book of spells from Hocus Pocus, now’s their chance. Your giftee can fill this journal with notes, drawings, and spells to their heart's content. It features a sturdy hand-stitched binding and a vintage clasp look to keep curious eyes away, too.
“My daughter LOVES this book. It’s just like the movie. The paper feels homemade and lends to the vintage feel,” shares this 5-star Amazon reviewer.
Jack Skellington Faux Planter
Fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas will love this ceramic planter featuring Jack Skellington’s face and a faux plant. It’ll brighten up any space while adding to the Halloween vibes.
"I got this for my teen who loves The Nightmare Before Christmas, but kills all plants. It is really cute in her room and she loves it," explains this 5-star reviewer.
Witches Brew Cauldron Mug
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.”
When your loved one isn’t brewing up special potions, they can use this mug for their morning coffee, evening tea, and more. It’s shaped like a cauldron and features a moon and stars design.
As this enthusiastic 5-star Amazon reviewer shares, “This is very cute for any time of year, not just the Halloween season! It’s a large size, microwaveable, and very sturdy. The little legs on the bottom are so cute, and they are precisely the same length so there’s no wobbling. I love it!”
Candy Variety Mix
If you know someone with a major sweet tooth, then you can deliver treats over tricks with this variety candy pack. It includes 90 individually wrapped packs of candy, which is more than enough for them to stock up their candy bowl for the big night (or hoard it all for themselves, we won't judge.)
Peanuts Halloween Cereal Bowls (Set of 4)
Bring Halloween to the table with this cereal bowl set. Each bowl is made of dishwasher-safe stoneware and features an iconic Halloween scene with cartoonist Charles M. Schulz’s famous characters — Snoopy and Woodstock.
Forever My Boo Shadowbox
If your love for each other is eternal, surprise your boo with this personalized gift they’ll want to use as decor all year round. It’s available in three sizes and two design options — ghost and pumpkin.
As this 5-star reviewer shares, “My husband and I took ghost pictures for our 1 year anniversary & this was the perfect decoration to add on the shelf next to them. He loved it!”
Halloween Woven Throw Blanket
This woven throw is made with 100% cotton and features classic Halloween motifs such as black cats, skeletons, ghosts, and more. It’ll keep them warm and go perfectly with their other festive decor.
"This blanket is just what I was looking for to go in my office/library. It is so cute and fits my Halloween vibes," shares this 5-star reviewer.
Halloweentown University Embroidered Sweatshirt
If they look forward to rewatching the Halloweentown movies every October, this embroidered sweatshirt will become their unofficial uniform for their movie marathons.
As this 5-star reviewer exclaims, "I absolutely love this sweatshirt! It’s so comfy and the stitch work is amazing!"
You’ve Been Boo’ed Personalized Halloween Treat Bucket
If you'd rather stay an anonymous gift-giver, you can 'boo' your neighbors, friends, and family members with this customizable treat bucket. You can add up to two lines worth of text, and there several colors and sizes available.
Pro tip: Fill it with their go-to candy for the perfect gift combo.
Bat Name Necklace
Surprise your loved one with a little gothic sparkle to wear this Halloween and everyday onwards. In addition to personalizing this necklace with your recipient’s name, you can choose the material, font style, chain type, and length.
As this impressed 5-star reviewer shares, “AMAZING. I haven’t taken it off since I got it and I love the quality. I get a lot of compliments on it!”
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