Halloween in Australia
Celebrating Halloween in Australia
Halloween is a loved American tradition even though technically the origins are Celtic from Ireland and the United Kingdom. Eventually the traditions made their way to American soil and most people believe it is an ‘American Tradition’
It seems that each passing year in Australia, more and more Halloween decorations, candy and trick or treaters emerge.
It is at this time of year that Pumpkin Spice items are available, if you are wondering where to find Pumpkin Spice in Australia, then I have an article here.
Retail Stores
Coles
September 2023 – Halloween items are stocked at Coles including homewares, decorations and themed candy/lollies.
Woolworths
September 2023 – Check out their website for plenty of decorations and candy.
Costco
September 2023 – Costco have Halloween items for sale in store
TK Maxx
September 2023 – TK Maxx have several items available, mainly home decor items. Tea towels, pumpkins, rugs, blankets, plates, bowls and even pet toys. TK Maxx does not have an online store. Click on my list of American Stores here in Australia for a list of the TK Maxx stores in Australia or head to their website.
Target
October 2023 – Target have a collection of Halloween PJs, t-shirts and decorations online and in store.
Kmart
September 2023 – Kmart have items in store and online as well. Costumes, pet costumes, candy and decorations.
Big W
September 2023 – Big W have a Halloween section online. Lots of costume and decorations available.
Amazon Australia
September 2023 – Amazon have a whole Halloween section available on their website. They feature costumes, make up, decorations, treats and movies.
Best and Less
September 2023 – Best and Less have a few items listed on the website.
The Reject Shop
September 2023 – The Reject Shop has costumes, decorations and candy for trick or treating.
Bath and Body Works
September 2023 – Bath and Body Works have Halloween items here on their website.
shopDisney
September 2023 – shopDisney have a fantastic range of Disney Halloween items. Online only.
Spotlight
September 2023 – Spotlight have a whole range of items online right here. Costumes, decor, make up and baking decorations.
Lush
September 2022 – Lush have released a whole range of Halloween goodies online here. Also available in stores.
Dusk
September 2023 – Dusk have a great range of Halloween goodies.
H & M
September 2023 – H&M have a few costumes and clothing items online. I’m unsure if they are in store as well.
Riot Stores
September 2023 – Riot Stores have a big range of Halloween decorations and craft items.
Pottery Barn Australia
September 2023 – I’ve spotted the cutest Halloween and Pumpkin themed home decor items – including a few Peanuts items! and costumes at Pottery Barn. Available in store as well as online.
Lincraft
September 2023 – Lincraft have supplies to make costumes in store and online.
The Kringle Company
September 2023 – This amazing small business that sells Christmas items has a Halloween collection as well.
Zing Pop Culture
September 2023 – a few Halloween items on their website.
Overflow Beenleigh
October 2022 – Lots of Halloween goodness here. Costumes, makeup, decorations and themed lollies. In store only in Beenleigh, Queensland. See their Facebook page here.
Witches of Halloween Shoppe
September 2023- a Halloween themed shop of goodness: costumes, makeup, decorations – more than you can hope for. In store at 827 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria
Halloween themed candy and food products
Something I love about the USA is the way they do themed food and candy for each season and celebration.
Australia seems to slowly catch onto this, personally I love themed food and candy so bring it on!
September 2023 – I’ve seen the below themed or Halloween food items available:
- Halloween items from USA Foods
- Some Halloween themed items – Lollies n Stuff
- Halloween themed homemade marshmallows from The Marshmallow Co. Available online.
- Halloween items – Captains Candy
Halloween Events
If you happen to be on the Gold Coast Queensland for October then you can visit Sea World and Dreamworld for Halloween events.
Sea World has Spooky Nights on October 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th October 2023 are selling fast.
Dreamworld has Happy Halloween event this year on 14th, 21st, 27th October 2023.
Movie World have their Fright Nights Halloween event on 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th and 28th October 2023.
Fearaphobia at Westfield Helensvale, Qld It’s a scream park with 100 actors roaming to give the scare of your life! There are also haunted attractions. It will run nightly from October 20th to October 31st 2023.
Halloween Costumes
Halloween costumes can be hard to find, especially adult ones. Here are specific costumes stores where you can purchase them.
- costumes.com.au – online store only, has click and collect available in Melbourne. Has adult, kids and pets Halloween costumes. Also have Halloween props and decorations. Also has many types of other costumes.
- costumebox.com.au – online store only. Has adult ad kids Halloween costumes. Also has props, makeup and decorations. Also sells other themed costumes.
- blossomcostumes.com.au – online store only. Sells adults and kids Halloween costumes. Also sells Halloween accessories and decorations. Other costumes also available.
- heavencostumes.com.au – online store only. Sells adults and kids Halloween costumes as well as other themed costumes. Also sells decorations – including kid friendly decorations.
- Jokers Costume Megastore – online and 1821 Ipswich Road Rocklea. Sells adult and kids Halloween costumes and decorations. Also sells other themed costumes.
- costumedirect.com.au – online only. Sells Halloween themed adult, kids and pet costumes as well as decorations and accessories.
- Disguises – online and 659 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba (Brisbane), Qld. Adults and kids Halloween costumes available. Also have other costumes.
- The Party People – online and 73-75 Victoria Road, Drummoyne, NSW. Halloween themed costumes for adults and kids available. Also Halloween decorations, lollies and accessories. Also sells other types of costumes.
- costumecrazy.com.au – online only. Sells adults, kids and pets Halloween costumes as well as other themed costumes. Also sells Halloween accessories and makeup.
- smiffys.com.au – online only. Adults and kids Halloween themed costumes as well as other themed costumes available. Halloween accessories also available.
- costumesupercentre.com.au – online only. Sells Halloween costumes for adults and kids. Also sells other themed costumes. Halloween accessories also available.
- Sydney Costume Shop – online and Shop5, 1015 Old Princes Highway Engadine, NSW. Adults and kids Halloween costumes and accessories available. Other themed costumes available.
Halloween Printables
Over on my Etsy store I’ve created some Halloween Printables including:
- Trick or Treaters Welcome Here
- Trick or Treaters Not Welcome Here
- Treat and Candy Bag Toppers
- Happy Halloween Sign
- Sorry out of candy sign
with more to come!
Feel free to send to send me a message if you find Halloween goodies in other stores, I would love to add them to this article to help others.
I also have where to find American fast food here, American food in stores over here and what USA stores are in Australia here.
Happy Halloween!
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Written by Janelle July 2020 – updated September 2023