Halloween is right around the corner, and the city is hosting tons of exciting events to help you get into the spooky spirit! But let’s be real—one of the best parts of Halloween is dressing up. Whether you’re planning to channel your favourite celeb, a Disney character, or a Marvel hero, there are plenty of spots to find the perfect costume.
Sure, some costumes can get pretty pricey, but don’t worry—you don’t have to blow your budget to look amazing. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of places where you can snag costumes at all kinds of price points. Happy hunting, and may your costume be epic!
Here are the best places to shop for Halloween costumes in Toronto near you:
Costume Shops
Spirit Halloween
If you’re on the hunt for costumes, Spirit Halloween has you covered! They’ve got everything from animals and bugs to book characters, movie icons, and even gaming gear. Whether you’re dressing up babies, kids, couples, or the whole squad, they’ve got something for everyone. Plus, you can snag all the accessories and decorations you need to level up your spooky vibes!
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Candy’s Costume Shop
Candy’s costume shop offers everything from adult costumes to kids’ costumes, wigs, accessories, and more. Whether you want to be Marilyn Monroe or Cat Woman for a day, they’ve got you covered. You can dress up your toddler as an adorable elephant or a polar bear. The store is located on Mount Pleasant and is open until 7 p.m. on most nights.
It’s My Party
It’s My Party is a one-stop shop located on the Danforth. They sell party supplies, masks, makeup, wigs, and accessories. They have a variety of costumes for adults and kids, but we have to say that their pet costumes are some of the cutest we’ve seen. You can find costumes from Star Wars characters, Marvel characters, and many beloved Disney characters.
Party City
Get Halloween ready with Party City. They have a few locations and have got everything you need to be the best dressed. You can find kid costumes, group costumes, and couples costumes. They also have costumes from popular movies of the year, like Beetlejuice, Deadpool, Wolverine, and more. They have three locations to shop from, one of them being in Markham.
Retail shops
Walmart
Walmart has costumes for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for baby costumes, couple costumes, family costumes or even costumes for your pet, they’ve got you covered.
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Thrift Shops
Flashback Vintage
Another great thrift store for shopping for costumes is Flashback. Located in Kensington Market, the shop is renowned for its well-curated selection, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. You can check out what the store has to offer on its Instagram page.
Exile Vintage
Located at the heart of Kensington Market is Exile Vintage. The shop is well-curated and is known for having a great selection of Levi jeans. With their selection of clothes and accessories, you’ll surely be able to find something for your costume here. The shop is not only spoken highly of by Torontonians but also by Canadian journalist and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker. She says she loves going to the store around Halloween.
Black Market Vintage Clothing
If you love a good DIY project, check out Black Market Vintage Clothing. They have a big selection of pre-loved items, including shoes, bags, and jewelry. They have two locations, one at 256 Queen St. West and the other at 347 Queen St West.
Value Village
If you’re feeling crafty and want to DIY your Halloween costume, swing by Value Village! Take a stroll through the aisles—you never know what hidden gems you’ll find to transform into a one-of-a-kind costume.
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Shop online for Halloween costumes
Shein
If you’re an online shopper, then Shein is a great place to shop for costumes. They’re affordable, and there are tons of options. No one wants to break the bank on a costume they most likely will only wear once. Whether you want to look like one of the Bridgerton sisters, a character from a Disney movie, or dress up as your favourite celebrity, you’ll surely find something on Shein.
Cider
Cider has an entire section dedicated to Halloween costume shopping, with tons of stylish options under $100. Whether you’re dressing up as a witch, pirate, or fairy, they’ve got you covered. And, they even carry the iconic 13 Going on 30 dress worn by Jenna Rink.
Princess Polly
If you’re going for a sexy or playful vibe this Halloween, check out Princess Polly. From devil and Victoria’s Secret angel looks to cowgirl-inspired outfits and more, the brand has plenty of fun and flirty costume options to choose from.
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Pretty Little Thing
If you’re on the hunt for accessories to complete your costume, like masks, leather gloves, black veils, bunny ears, or even a diamond headpiece, Pretty Little Thing’s Halloween section has got lots of options.
Amazon
Not only can you find a huge selection of costumes for every vibe from spooky to truly unique, but you can also score them at wallet-friendly prices. Plus, with so many styles to choose from, you’re bound to find something that you’ll love. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love the convenience of having it delivered right to your door?
Originally published on September 30, 2024
