Best Halloween Costume Stores in NYC for Adults & Children!
Wondering where to buy awesome Halloween costumes in NYC? Here’s a list of the best Halloween costume stores in New York! Find all kinds of Halloween costumes, wigs, masks, makeup, props, accessories and EVERYTHING you can imagine!
Tips before you go…
- All of them have Halloween costumes for adults & children.
- Keep in mind that the Halloween stores don’t allow you to try on the costumes!
- They usually don’t have a return policy.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Make sure to call the store before going to make sure they’re open. In some of them, you can order online!
New York Costumes | Halloween Adventure
UNION SQUARE / EAST VILLAGE
They sell pet costumes too!
The favorite Halloween costume store for many in Manhattan! Great 2-floors store with a huge Halloween selection of costumes, masks & props. You’ll also find wigs, lighting, makeup and more! Well organized store.
If you’re looking for goth or steampunk accessories, head to Gothic Renaissance that’s right next to this store!
Location: 104 4th Ave. between E 11th & E 12th Sts.
Abracadabra Halloween Costume Store
FLATIRON DISTRICT
Great store with plenty of Halloween costumes & decor! You’ll find cool Halloween masks, capes, props, wigs and cool Halloween makeup. They can create wigs made-to-order 😉 Great collection and variety.
You can also rent costumes but it’s expensive though…
Location: 19 W 21st St. between 5th & 6th Ave.
Frankie Steinz
SOHO
By appointment only!
High-end costume store with high quality and high prices! You need to make your custom-order WEEKS IN ADVANCE! Even if you purchase online through their website so keep this in mind! You can rent costumes or create one made-to-order.
Location: 580 Broadway between Prince & W Houston Sts.
Spirit Halloween
FINANCIAL DISTRICT & TRIBECA
Okay… so this is not the best Halloween costume store. It’s a seasonal chain store. A small pop up store with not a big variety of Halloween costumes. But it could work if you live in the area or you’re just walking nearby and need to buy your halloween costume 😉
Locations:
- TRIBECA: 375 Broadway & White St.
- FIDI: 65 Broadway between Exchange Pl & Wall St.
- They have more locations in Manhattan. Check their website!
Rubie’s Costume Company
QUEENS

A very cool store to go with kids! Authentic looking Halloween costumes. Their displays are awesome and fun to explore. Big selection of costumes and other Halloween stuff! Entertaining animated props and much more.
Watch how the stores look like here. Really cool and scary!
They have a free haunted house experience at their Westbury location!
Locations:
- RICHMOND HILL: 120-08 Jamaica Ave.
- WESTBURY: 603 Cantiague Rock Rd.
- MELVILLE: 540 Broadhollow.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
Free Halloween Events in Manhattan for Kids
Free Halloween Events in Brooklyn & Queens for Kids
Best Blocks to go Trick-or-Treating in Manhattan
Enjoy Halloween in NYC!
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