7 Spooky Summer Buys To Save Tons on Halloween Shopping at Dollar Tree
Isn’t it strange that when you’re a kid, the passage of time feels slow as molasses, but once you’re an adult it all goes by faster than you can process? There are a lot of reasons for why this is, but let’s skip the neuroscience and get to the point: Halloween is around the corner and people are shopping for it now.
In fact, a recent RetailMeNot survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found that 70% of consumers plan to shop for fall or Halloween items before September. Some are Halloween shopping in August just because they feel like it (17% of consumers indulging in “Summerween” are doing so because they enjoy the fall/Halloween aesthetic), but budget-conscious celebrants should be doing it because they stand to save money.
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For example, if you go to Dollar Tree on October 28, you’ll probably find shelves well-emptied. Shop now, though, and you’ll find a ton of cool, affordable items. Check out seven Halloween accoutrements to buy now at Dollar Tree. Even better, every single one of these buys costs just $1.50.
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1. ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ and Other Spooky Socks
Spook up your sock collection with prints of scary icons such as Freddie Krueger and Jack Skellington. There’s a total of 11 varieties you can choose from, with a pack of two selling for $1.50 at Dollar Tree.
2. Ghost Candle Holder
There’s a strong argument to be made in favor of candle holders over candles. You can reuse them for years whereas candles barely make it through one party. Check out these fun ghost candle holders, available in white and purple, and selling at Dollar Tree for $1.50.
3. Creepy Fake Body Parts
Make your window Halloween display gorier than your neighbors could ever nightmare of with these sticky fake body parts (ears, hands, noses, eyeballs and tongues — yuck!) that you can affix to a solid surface such as a window or door. An assorted 10-pack costs $1.50 at Dollar Tree.
4. Ghoulish Lollipops
Pretty much everyone loves Halloween candy (or most Halloween candy — glaring at you, Circus Peanuts) but we don’t see a ton of variety in supermarkets or warehouse clubs. It’s usually the same old stuff like M&Ms and Skittles. Dollar Tree is getting innovative here. These lollipops, featuring monsters, pumpkins, ghosts and witch hats, bring a creative twist to the holiday for just $1.50 per six-piece pack.
5. Glowing Neon Tape
Dollar Tree is traditionally a top destination for Halloween crafters on a budget and it’s going the extra mile in 2026, with extra interesting craft items like the DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic Black Light Neon Paint, Assorted Colors. This item comes in various shades and a 2-ounce bottle costs $1.50.
6. DIY Masks
These Crafter's Square DIY Masks make for a fun opportunity to spend some crafty time with kids or friends. You can paint them, bedazzle them, glue feathers on them and so on. Pick a Frankenstein monster, a Dracula, a witch or a cat.
7. Halloween Hand Soap Dispenser
Here’s one of the most unique and useful items we’ve seen: Halloween-themed liquid hand soap dispensers. And it must be said, they look more expensive than they are ($1.50, of course). Each dispenser accommodates 12 ounces of soap. You can choose from a stack of pumpkins, a Frankenstein monster, a skull and a ghost.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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