Here are the top places to shop for Halloween costumes in Toronto

Halloween is right around the corner, and the city is bursting with 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!

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, which is a one-stop shop. 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 much-loved Disney characters. 

Theatrics Plus 

Another great costume shop is Theatrics Plus located in downtown Toronto. They sell everything you need to get into the Halloween spirit. You can find an assortment of costumes, cosplay accessories, makeup, balloons, and more. They close at 6:30 pm on most nights.

Party City 

Get Halloween ready with Party City. They have a few locations and have got everything you need to be 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.

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 they’re 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.

Amazon

Amazon not only can you find a huge selection of costumes for every vibe—from spooky to funny to straight-up 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 And let’s be real, who doesn’t love the convenience of having it delivered right to your door?

Thrift Shops

Flashback Vintage

Another great thrift store for shopping for costumes is Flashback. Located at Queen Street West, the shop is known for being well-curated, for its friendly staff, and for being reasonably priced. 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.

Originally published on September 30, 2024