The Top 23 Halloween Stores in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County

We don’t know about you, but to us, October means corn mazes, ghost stories, Halloween fun, and bringing the kids to a Halloween store in the NYC are to choose costumes! Whether your family chooses to trick-or-treat this year or not, dressing up in a Halloween costume is fun no kid wants to miss out on. Here are some local Halloween costume stores in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County where you can find Halloween decorations, costumes, and accessories, and everything else the kids (and you!) need to make this season as spooky as possible. 

And don't forget about the Halloween pop-up shops, individual manufacturers, and party chain stores that are stocked each year with costumes and accessories for all ages, sizes and abilities. They’re included in this list, too!

Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and whether or not you need to make an appointment to try on costumes.

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• New York City
• Long Island
• Westchester County

Halloween Stores in NYC

1. Abracadabra NYC

19 W. 21st St., Chelsea, Manhattan
212-627-5194
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 11am-7pm; Thursday-Saturday, 11am-8pm; Sunday, 12-7pm
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Abracadabra is one of the world’s most unique costume stores offering a wide array of costumes, makeup, and accessories for Halloween. It also sells props, wigs, masks, and even magic. Costumes are sold for kids and adults. Perhaps your child would like to be a warrior princess, a Flamenco dancer, or even an Oompa Loompa. Whatever they want to be this Halloween, Abracadabra can make it happen!

 

 

 

 

 

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2. Halloween Adventure 

104 Fourth Ave., East Village, Manhattan
212-673-4546
Hours: Daily, 11am-7pm
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Browse two levels of all kinds of costumes, from the creepiest characters and scariest monsters to elegant ballerinas and adorable animals. Cute infant and toddler costumes include a skeleton romper, demon onesie, mini Thor, and so much more. 

3. Frank Bee Costume Center 

3435 E. Tremont Ave., Throngs Neck, Bronx
718-823-9792
Hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday, 9am-6pm; Friday, 9am-7pm; Sunday, 9am-3pm
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This Bronx costume shop, founded in 1957, has more than 10,000 costumes in stock at any given time, even outside of Halloween season. Costumes are available for all ages and sizes. TIP: Search the website, and if you don't see the costume you want, give them a call. They may be able to order it for you. 

4. Screaming Mimis Vintage

240 W. 14th St., West Village, Manhattan
212-677-6464 
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 12-8pm; Sunday, 1-7pm
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Primarily a vintage shop year-round, this boutique gets very busy around Halloween. While most clothing and costumes are for adults, shoppers can still find unique accessories for all ages, including rhinestone tiaras, retro vests, beaded jewelry, scarves, and more. If you're planning to wear a period or historical costume, you can shop by decade on the website. 

5. Spark Pretty

333 E. 9th St., East Village, Manhattan
646-850-0327
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12-6pm
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This store carries a variety of vintage rock and pop culture shirts, denim, jackets, and more. 

6. Village Party Store

13 E. 8th St., Greenwich Village, Manhattan
212-675-9697
Hours: Call for updated hours
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Browse through this shop that carries a variety of party supplies, including balloons, favors, decorations, and more. Costumes are also for sale. 

7. Trash and Vaudeville

96 E. 7th St., East Village, Manhattan
212-982-3590
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12-8pm; Friday, 11:30am-8:30pm; Saturday, 11:30am-9pm; Sunday 1-7:30pm
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Great for aspiring rock stars—or those who want to dress the part on Halloween! Shirts, pants, sweaters, and other pieces inspired by punk, goth, and other alternative genres can be found here. Choose from a variety of accessories such as studded choker necklaces and chain belts to complete your punky look. Pick up a cross-and-bones tote bag that's perfect for your little trick-or-treater. 

8. Paramount Party Supplies

52 W. 29th St., Chelsea, Manhattan 
212-686-6746
Hours: Call for updated hours.
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This store offers a variety of party favors, costumes, masks, and novelties.

9. Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company 

372 5th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn 
718-499-9884
Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 12-5pm
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Everything your little superhero needs can be found here, including capes, masks, shirts, pants, and even tutus and tiaras! Proceeds from this retail store support 826NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students ages 6-18 with their writing skills. 

10. We're Having a Party

8414 5th Ave., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn 
718-836-3701
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:30am-7pm; Saturday, 10:30am-6pm; Sunday, 10:30am-3:30pm 
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Serving New York for more than 30 years, this Brooklyn boutique has a large selection of classic and contemporary costumes for all ages, available for rent or purchase. Party decorations and favors are also for sale. 

11. Rubie’s Costume Company

120-08 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill, Queens
718-846-1008
Hours: Call for updated hours.
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If amazing costumes are what you’re after this Halloween, Rubie’s is the place to check out. It’s the world’s largest designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Halloween costumes and accessories and has been around for more than 65 years. Whether your kid wants to be a superhero, a princess, a witch, a vampire, or something in-between, Rubie’s will have the coolest costume to fit the theme. They even have costumes for pets! Costumes, accessories, and more are available to help you put together a costume the kids will cherish for years to come.

12. Party City

Multiple NYC locations:
1 Fordham Plaza, Belmont, Bronx
171 W. 230 St., Kingsbridge, Bronx
310-320 Baychester Ave., Baychester, Bronx
352 Baychester Ave., Baychester, Bronx
815 Hutchinson River Plaza, Throngs Neck, Bronx
945 White Plains Road, Soundview, Bronx
301 W. 125 St., Harlem, Manhattan
38 W. 14th St., Greenwich Village, Manhattan
660 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side, Manhattan
223 W. 34th St., Midtown, Manhattan
30-10 Whitestone Expressway, Flushing, Queens
74-17 Grand Ave., Elmhurst, Queens
48-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, Queens
253-01 Rockaway Blvd., Rosedale, Queens
625 Atlantic Ave., Fort Greene, Brooklyn
2265 Ralph Ave., Bergen Beach, Brooklyn
3797-3849 Nostrand Ave., Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn
Hours: Call or check online for individual store hours
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Party city has all your Halloween essentials, from décor to favors to party supplies to costumes, all at low prices. Along with its large variety of costumes, there are more than 1,000 accessories to choose from to make your child’s look unique. Go for Bat Girl, The Little Mermaid, a police officer, The Hulk, or another of their huge assortment of costumes. Party City sells toddler and baby costumes too. 

 

 

 

 

 

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13. Spirit Halloween

Multiple locations:
15 Park Row, Financial District, Manhattan
478 Broadway, Soho, Manhattan
101 7th Ave., Chelsea, Manhattan
225 E. 57th St., Midtown East, Manhattan
1219 3rd Ave., Upper East Side, Manhattan
125 W. 125th St., Harlem, Manhattan 
625 Atlantic Ave., Fort Greene, Brooklyn
531 86th St., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
31-08 Steinway St., Long Island City, Queens
8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale, Queens
61-09 190th St., Fresh Meadows, Queens
138-17 20th Ave., Flushing, Queens
61-35 Junction Blvd., Rego Park, Queens
610 Exterior St., South Bronx
Hours: Call or check online for individual store hours
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Spirit Halloween has seasonal and year-round locations with costumes, home decor, accessories, and even animatronics. It offers adult, child, teen, couples, and group costumes, from popular movie and television characters to classic, scary looks. Find party supplies, Halloween lights, and even fog machines. If you don't find what works for you you can create a costume.