Tag: Halloween Shopping

Support a Spooky Business

Post author By Headless Bob
Post date September 20, 2026
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Support a Spooky Business

Support a spooky business this Halloween season by shopping local. There are so many cool horror and Halloween stores around the U.S. that have some unique items. Here are a few of my favorite spots to visit while traveling.

Black Sheep Market - Tonawanda, New York

Located at 71 Main Street in Tonawanda, New York (my hometown), Black Sheep Market has all sorts of oddities and curiosities. The owner sources items from artists around the country with horror, macabre, or just general quirky themes. From art prints (including some by Michelle Prebich of Bat in Your Belfy – my favorite SoCal artist) to taxidermy mice to ghost story books, this shop has perfect gifts for that special spooky someone in your life.

Be sure to check the current hours, as they can change a bit during the year. Also, be sure to check their Facebook Page for special events and featured artists. Book signings and artist pop-ups happen pretty frequently.

This woman-owned business supports many causes in my local community and is a must-see when you visit the area!

Terror Trader - Chandler, Arizona

Terror Trader, located at 941 W. Elliot Road, Suite 3 in Chandler, Arizona, has a great mix of horror merch, comics & magazines, and horror-themed art and jewelry from local artists. Every time I visit this store they have new displays and cool photo ops in addition to a wonderful selection of horror items.

They also host vendor markets, movie nights, special events, and more throughout the year. If you are a horror fan and in the Pheonix area, this is a must-see!

Check out their website and Facebook page for more information.

Boutique du Vampyre - New Orleans, Louisiana

In the heart of the French Quarter, Boutique du Vampyre honors the spooky history and lore of New Orleans. Located at 709 Saint Ann Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, this shop specializes in vampire, ghost, and voodoo-themed items. You can find crafts, books, and curiosities from local artists and more. It is my favorite place to find unique items and souvenirs.

I haven’t been able to get out that way in a few years, but if they still sell their secret map, be sure to pick one up! It shows the best secret bars and ghostly spots for horror-lovers – and it supports small spooky businesses!

Learn more on their website and Facebook page.

Halloween Town - Burbank, California

Halloween Town is not just a store, it’s an experience! Located at 2921 W Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, California, this store carries costumes, decor, collectibles, books, toys, and more. The minute you walk inside the doors, you are transported to a haunted village where every day is Halloween. Every inch of the place has something to browse, and I can easily spend an hour in here looking through all their offerings.

Learn more on their website and Facebook page.

To make a full day of this shopping experience, continue down the street – this section of Magnolia Blvd. is known as “horror row” and features other spooky shops including the Horror Boo-dega with horror-themed snacks and the Mystic Museum – complete with seasonal horror immersive experiences.

Which spooky local businesses do you support? Let me know on Facebook & Instagram. I am always looking for fun stops throughout my travels!

Yokai Shadow Box

September 29, 2026 No Comments

Every day is Halloween in my home, but the spooky season really unleashes my creativity. I love to do Halloween crafts to add beauty and whimsy to my home. A

Halloween Scareoke

September 28, 2026 No Comments

Add some spooky fun to your next party with Halloween Scareoke. There are a many karaoke versions of Halloween classics on Youtube perfect for signing along with. Take turns covering

The Scare Factor’s Haunt Advisor

September 27, 2026 No Comments

Since 2004, The Scare Factor has provided Halloween fans with haunted attraction reviews and directory listings. Their reviews are written by a network of professional “Scream Teams” from around the

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The Great Canadian Halloween Market

Post author By Headless Bob
Post date February 4, 2026

The Great Canadian Halloween Market is annual spooky shopping event celebrating everything the Halloween season has to offer. Shop the top stores, artists, makers and more offering the best in Halloween décor, jewelry & apparel, horror collectibles & memorabilia, artisan goods, food and more!

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Home Decor

2024 Halloween Shopping

Happy Halloween shopping 2024! For over two decades now, the Halloween shopping season has been my main time for household and clothing purchases. Each year, I love to shop around to find interesting new items that fit my home’s spooky look, while also being of a decent quality and serving a useful purpose. While I do a lot of shopping at local & small businesses, it is still fun to keep up my tradition of seeing what the big box stores have to offer as well.

So many items out there are made for pure decoration, or have been slowing degrading in quality and will not last longer than a few weeks of heavy usage. There are, however, some highlights that truly stand out from the crowd each season . I have compiled a list below of my personal wish list items for this year’s Halloween haul.

1. Fall Soap Refills (Bath & Body Works $13.95)

Every late July/early August I stock up on hand soap from Bath & Body Works to last throughout the year. They always have a wonderful variety of Halloween & Autumn scents I adore. As my household began to switch over to more eco-friendly solutions, however, the amount of excess plastic from all these soap dispensers was concerning. I did not want to miss out on my favorite scents, but I did want to find better solutions for the environment.

This year Bath & Body Works delivered with Hand Soap Refills of popular Fall favorites. Scents include: Vampire Blood, Afternoon Apple Picking, Sweater Weather, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Leaves, White Pumpkin, and more. Each container is equivelent to about three of the standard foaming hand soap plastic bottles – saving quite a lot of plastic! These can be used with any standard foaming hand soap container. Bath & Body Works also has a variety of dispensers in Halloween, Autumn, and normal people year-round designs.

2. Owl Foaming Soap Dispenser (Bath & Body Works $24.95)

Now that I have switched to the refillable foaming soap, I need a fitting dispenser to add to my home’s décor. Bath & Body Works’ Owl Gentle Foaming Soap Dispenser is the perfect addition to my vintage Halloween kitchen. While they do have some more direct Halloween options, like a Cthulu-inspired haunted house, black cat, and stack of pumpkins, I like that this was a little more subtle and fit with the look of vintage Halloween postcards.

One other pro tip with any of the Bath & Body Works dispensers – the push top is the same as the ones that come on the standard foaming soaps. If you love the base, but want a different spout, save one of the spouts from your non-reusable bottles and switch it out.

3. Skull Silicone Cupcake Liners (Joann $12.99)

These items may not be new to the market for 2024, but they are high up on my list of things to look for while I am out and about. Instead of going through oodles of paper liners, these reusable silicone skull-shaped cups can be a better alternative.

They are 3.5″ x 3.25″ x 2.75″, oven save up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe.

4. White Marble Ghost Cheese Board (Williams Sonoma $59.95)

One of my favorite appetizers to make for my movie nights and parties is a charcuterie board. This white marble ghost-shaped board is sure to make any spread pop. At 13″ x 14.5″ x 0.5″, it is a nice size for a cheese board spread.

I have also seen some similar boards at local Home Goods stores in the $20-$30 range. They seem to be a little more of a budget-friendly solution, but you have to be lucky to snag one!

5. Lemax Fright Night Cinema (Michaels $99.99)

I admit, this piece is not one of the functional items I typically seek out, but it is one of the few purely decorative items I have fawned over in recent years. It is quite tempting to clear off a shelf in my horror movie-themed living room to add this to. I enjoy the reference to “The Blob” (one of the only horror movies to really terrify me), as well as many of the other horror nods throughout.

The building lights up via three AA batteries or A/C adaptor. At only 10.24″ x 7.28″ x 5.91″, it is not too unwieldly for one’s mantle.

While Halloween merchandise has been hitting the shelves earlier and earlier each year, I seem to find less and less that I actually need to bring into my home. I highly recommend instead of shopping the big box stores, go out and find amazing small businesses and independent creators to support. They offer Halloween products year-round and often have superior quality to most of the cheap items being sold in national chains.

Nevertheless, it is still fun to see so much spooky while running my day-to-day errands.

What cool items have you found this year? Share your haul pictures with me on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram!