You see the incredible HomeGoods Halloween finds all over your social media feeds, but it feels like by the time you get to the store, the best items have vanished into thin air. It’s like a ghost haunting you can’t escape!
The frustration is so real. The aisles are picked over, leaving you with a random assortment of leftovers instead of the cohesive, spooky season decor you were dreaming of. Your fun Halloween treasure hunt feels more like a wild goose chase that ends in disappointment.
But don’t you worry! This guide is your secret weapon. I’m Roshan, your personal Halloween shopper, and I’ve been navigating these haunted aisles for years. I’ve created the ultimate guide to the best 2025 Halloween decorations at HomeGoods, and I’ll show you exactly what to look for and, most importantly, how and when to find it before anyone else. 🎃
In a Hurry? My Key Takeaways 📝
- The absolute best time to score amazing finds is on weekday mornings, especially Tuesday through Thursday, right after the store has stocked new shipments.
- Don’t just stick to the seasonal aisle! You’ll find hidden gems in the kitchen, bedding, pet, and even the checkout lane sections.
- The #1 rule of HomeGoods: If you see something you love, grab it immediately. It’s very unlikely it will be there if you come back for it later.
- Keep an eye on social media hashtags like #homegoodshalloween to see what’s trending and hitting stores near you in real-time.
Our Top 5 Spooky Picks (Roshan’s Choice) 🏆
- The Most Viral Find: The Viral Ghost Blanket/Pillow – From what I’ve learned tracking trends for my “Spooky Sharma” blog, this item sells out within hours of hitting the floor. Its simple, cute design is just perfect for social media, which is why it becomes one of those viral TikTok HomeGoods finds every single year.
- The Best Statement Piece: A Large, Ornate Skeleton Figure – I personally love this one because a single, well-placed, life-sized piece can anchor your entire decorating theme. It makes a much bigger impact than a dozen smaller items and really wows anyone who sees it.
- The Most Versatile Decor: Set of Glass Pumpkins – My experience with these is that they are incredibly versatile. You can use them on a mantel, as a tablescape centerpiece, or even mix them into your regular fall decor long after Halloween is over. They offer so much value.
- The Best Kitchenware: A Themed Rae Dunn Canister – I recommend this because Rae Dunn Halloween pieces become collector’s items for so many people. They’re functional, festive, and add that perfect touch of spooky charm to your kitchen counter without being over the top.
- The Best Ambiance Setter: A Gothic-Style Candelabra – My tip here is to use battery-operated tapered candles for a spooky, flickering effect without any fire hazard. I once set one up for a client’s party, and it instantly added a touch of classic horror movie elegance to the room.
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The Ultimate List of HomeGoods Halloween Decorations 🎃
Ghostly & Ghoulish Decor 👇
This category is all about creating that classic haunted house vibe. From friendly spirits to more menacing phantoms, these pieces are perfect for adding a touch of the supernatural to your home.
👻 Ceramic Light-Up Ghost Trio
A set of three adorable, smiling ghosts of varying sizes that glow from within. They are perfect for a bookshelf or entryway table.
My personal tip: I like to place these near a mirror. The reflection makes it look like you have a whole family of ghosts haunting your space!
👻 Hanging Cheesecloth Phantom
A lightweight, flowy ghost designed to be hung from the ceiling or a tree branch, creating the illusion of floating.
My personal tip: Use a small, battery-operated fan pointed upwards at this prop. The gentle breeze will make it dance and sway in a really eerie way.
👻 Ghost-Shaped Throw Pillow
Often made of soft sherpa or fleece, this is one of the most sought-after HomeGoods Halloween finds each year.
My personal tip: Don’t just look in the seasonal aisle! I’ve often found these gems hidden in the regular pillow and bedding sections.
👻 “Boo” Marquee Sign
A small, battery-operated sign with light-up letters spelling “Boo.”
My personal tip: Place this on your bar cart next to some spooky-themed cocktail glasses for a festive touch during a Halloween party.
👻 Ghostly Door Wreath
A wreath made of white tulle, deco mesh, or even painted twigs, often featuring a cute ghost face in the center.
My personal tip: Add a string of purple or orange micro LED lights to the wreath to make it pop, especially at night.
👻 Spectral Sheet Music Stand
A decorative, often slightly rusted, music stand holding sheet music with a ghostly theme or “haunted” notes.
My personal tip: This is a unique piece that looks amazing next to a piano or in a cozy reading corner to add a touch of sophisticated spookiness.
👻 Ghost-Shaped Cookie Jar
A ceramic jar perfect for holding Halloween treats on your kitchen counter.
My personal tip: Even after your cookies are gone, you can fill this with faux spiderwebs and a plastic spider for a creepy-crawly effect.
👻 Glass Ghost Figurine
A delicate, often iridescent or frosted glass ghost that catches the light beautifully.
My personal tip: From my experience, these look best when placed on a windowsill where sunlight can shine through them, creating little rainbow specters.
Pumpkin Patch Picks 👇
It wouldn’t be Halloween without pumpkins! HomeGoods offers an incredible variety beyond the standard orange, from plush and velvet to glass and ceramic.
🎃 Velvet Pumpkin Set
A collection of small- to medium-sized pumpkins made of luxe velvet in rich autumn colors like deep orange, green, and burgundy.
My personal tip: Mix these with a few metallic spray-painted real mini pumpkins. The contrast in textures looks super high-end and designer-inspired.
🎃 Mercury Glass Light-Up Pumpkin
A gorgeous pumpkin made of speckled mercury glass that contains string lights, giving it a magical glow.
My personal tip: These are stunning centerpiece items. I use one on my dining table from September all the way through Thanksgiving.
🎃 Woven Rattan or Hyacinth Pumpkin
A pumpkin shape made from natural, woven materials, adding a rustic and bohemian touch to your decor.
My personal tip: I love this for a more neutral or farmhouse-style Halloween theme. It pairs beautifully with white and cream-colored decor.
🎃 Stack of Ceramic Pumpkins
A single decor piece featuring three pumpkins of decreasing size stacked on top of one another.
My personal tip: These are fantastic for adding height to a display on a mantel or a side table. It draws the eye upward.
🎃 Spooky Face Jack-O’-Lantern Mug
A classic mug shaped like a jack-o’-lantern, perfect for your morning coffee or some hot apple cider.
My personal tip: Don’t just use it for drinks! These make adorable planters for small succulents on your desk.
🎃 Black and White Patterned Pumpkin
A ceramic pumpkin decorated with modern patterns like buffalo check, stripes, or polka dots.
My personal tip: These are a great way to make your Halloween decor feel more modern and less traditional. They look amazing with silver or black accents.
🎃 Faux Pumpkin with Succulents
A hollowed-out faux pumpkin filled with a beautiful arrangement of artificial succulents.
My personal tip: This is a great “set it and forget it” piece that looks fresh all season long without any watering needed!
🎃 Pumpkin-Scented Candle in a Jar
A candle that not only smells like pumpkin spice but is also housed in a pumpkin-shaped glass or ceramic jar.
My personal tip: After the candle is gone, I clean out the jar and use it to hold candy corn or other small Halloween treats.
Witchcraft & Wizardry Wares 👇
Embrace your inner witch with these enchanting finds. Think bubbling cauldrons, spellbooks, and everything you need to create a magical apothecary vibe.
🧙♀️ “The Witch Is In” Sign
A playful sign for your front door or kitchen, often shaped like a witch’s hat or a broomstick.
My personal tip: I like to hang this on the inside of my pantry door. It’s a fun little secret for anyone who goes to grab a snack.
🧙♀️ Ceramic Cauldron Bowl
A black, footed bowl shaped like a cauldron, perfect for serving chips, candy, or a spooky punch.
My personal tip: For a party, I put a small piece of dry ice in the bottom with a little warm water. It creates an amazing, bubbling, smoky effect that wows guests.
🧙♀️ Faux Leather Spellbook Box
A decorative box designed to look like an ancient, leather-bound spellbook. It’s perfect for hiding remotes or other clutter.
My personal tip: I bought three of these and stacked them on my coffee table. It’s a great conversation starter and super practical for storage.
🧙♀️ Set of Potion Bottles
A collection of small, ornate glass bottles with labels like “Poison,” “Toad’s Wart,” or “Dragon’s Breath.”
My personal tip: Fill them with water and different colors of food coloring. Add a pinch of glitter to each one for a magical, shimmering effect.
🧙♀️ Witch’s Broomstick Decor
A decorative, rustic-looking broom, often with gnarled wood and straw-like bristles.
My personal tip: Stand a few of these in a tall basket or an umbrella stand by your front door for a whimsical “witch parking” area.
🧙♀️ Crystal Ball on a Stand
A glass or acrylic orb on an ornate stand, perfect for a fortune-teller theme.
My personal tip: Place a small, color-changing LED light behind it. The light will refract through the ball and create a mesmerizing, mystical glow.
🧙♀️ Witch Hat-Shaped Wreath
A door wreath constructed in the shape of a pointy witch hat, often adorned with ribbons, faux spiders, or flowers.
My personal tip: I’ve seen these made from felt, mesh, and even twigs. The felt ones are great because they hold up well if your door is exposed to the elements.
🧙♀️ Tarot Card Themed Trinket Tray
A small dish for jewelry or keys, decorated with imagery from tarot cards like The Moon, The Star, or The Magician.
My personal tip: This is a subtle piece of spooky season decor you can keep out year-round if you love the aesthetic. It’s a great find in the checkout aisle.
Skeletons, Skulls & Bones 👇
For a more macabre or anatomical vibe, the skeleton and skull section is a must-see. These pieces range from silly and fun to genuinely spooky.
💀 Life-Sized Poseable Skeleton
The ultimate HomeGoods find! A 5-foot skeleton with joints that can be posed in funny or scary positions.
My personal tip: I love posing mine in a chair on the front porch with a cup of coffee, or having it peek out from behind the shower curtain to scare guests.
💀 Gold-Plated Skull Figure
A chic and glamorous take on spooky decor, this metallic skull adds a touch of modern elegance.
My personal tip: From my experience designing party themes, this piece looks incredible on a stack of black books on a shelf. It’s very “gothic-luxe.”
💀 Skeleton Hand Drink Stirrers
A set of reusable plastic or metal stir sticks for cocktails, topped with a detailed skeleton hand.
My personal tip: You can also stick these into cupcakes or other desserts as a spooky topper.
💀 Animal Skeletons (Cat, Dog, Raven)
Small, plastic skeletons of various animals that are perfect for adding to a haunted pet cemetery scene in your yard.
My personal tip: I have a skeleton raven that I perch on top of my computer monitor during October. It’s a fun little work-from-home buddy.
💀 Skull-Shaped Succulent Planter
A ceramic planter in the shape of a human skull, usually with a drainage hole in the bottom.
My personal tip: A “string of pearls” succulent looks amazing in these, as it looks like hair or brains spilling out. Super creepy and cool!
💀 Skeleton Tongs for Salads or Ice
Serving tongs where the grabber ends are shaped like skeleton arms and hands.
My personal tip: These are an instant hit at parties. They are functional but also a great piece of decor for the food table.
💀 Bag of Bones
A mesh bag filled with an assortment of plastic bones—skulls, femurs, ribs, etc.—for scattering in your yard or creating a spooky display.
My personal tip: I like to half-bury some of these in a garden bed so it looks like a skeleton is trying to crawl out of the ground.
💀 Yoga-Posing Skeleton Figurines
A hilarious set of small skeleton figures posed in various yoga positions like Downward Dog or Warrior II.
My personal tip: These are some of my favorite affordable Halloween decorations. They bring a lot of personality and humor to a bookshelf or desk.
Spooky Kitchen & Drinkware 👇
Bring the Halloween spirit into the heart of your home. The kitchen and dining section at HomeGoods is a goldmine for festive and functional items.
🍽️ Rae Dunn Halloween Mugs
The holy grail for many shoppers! Ceramic mugs with the iconic skinny font, featuring words like “Witch’s Brew,” “Hocus Pocus,” or “Spooky.”
My personal tip: If you’re hunting for Rae Dunn Halloween items, ask an employee when they typically stock the kitchen section. Timing is everything with this brand. [2]
🍽️ Spiderweb Table Runner
A long piece of black lace or fabric designed to look like a spiderweb, perfect for a dining table or buffet.
My personal tip: I layer this over a solid orange or purple tablecloth to make the black web design really stand out.
🍽️ Ghost-Shaped Salt & Pepper Shakers
A cute set of ceramic shakers, one white ghost for salt and one black ghost for pepper.
My personal tip: These are so adorable that I often leave them out on my stove well into November. They are simple and don’t scream “Halloween.”
🍽️ Skull-Shaped Whiskey Decanter Set
A glass decanter shaped like a skull, often sold with matching skull-shaped shot glasses.
My personal tip: Fill the decanter with a dark liquor like whiskey or rum. The color of the liquid really enhances the spooky look of the skull.
🍽️ Halloween-Themed Dish Towels
Sets of two or three towels with fun prints like dancing skeletons, candy corn, or witch hats.
My personal tip: This is one of the most affordable Halloween decorations you can buy. It instantly makes your kitchen feel festive for just a few dollars.
🍽️ Skeleton Hand Wine Glass
A wine glass where the stem is a metallic or black skeleton hand holding up the bowl.
My personal tip: I hand-wash these carefully. They are more of a novelty item, but they are a huge hit when I have friends over for a spooky movie night.
🍽️ Pumpkin-Shaped Serving Platter
A large, flat platter shaped and painted like a pumpkin, ideal for serving appetizers or a cheese board.
My personal tip: When not in use for serving, I stand this up at the back of my kitchen counter as a piece of decor.
🍽️ Spider Web Serving Bowl
A bowl, often made of black metal wire or ceramic, shaped like a spiderweb.
My personal tip: I line the metal ones with black or orange parchment paper before putting food in. It’s perfect for holding bread rolls or Halloween candy.
Haunted Home Textiles 👇
Cozy up your space with spooky textiles. Blankets, pillows, and rugs are an easy way to transform a room for the spooky season.
🛋️ The Viral Ghost Print Blanket
The blanket that takes over TikTok every year! Usually a white fleece or knit blanket covered in a simple, cute black ghost pattern.
My personal tip: This is a prime example of a viral TikTok HomeGoods find. If you see it, do not hesitate. It will be gone within an hour. I learned that the hard way my first year hunting for it!
🛋️ “Hocus Pocus” Throw Pillow
A decorative pillow, often with embroidery or tassels, featuring a quote from the classic Halloween movie.
My personal tip: Look for pillows with removable covers. It makes them so much easier to clean and store after the season is over.
🛋️ Black Cat-Shaped Rug
A small accent rug shaped like a classic Halloween black cat with an arched back.
My personal tip: These are perfect for a bathroom in front of the sink or by your bedside. It adds a fun, unexpected touch.
🛋️ Spiderweb Lace Mantel Scarf
A piece of decorative lace designed to be draped over a fireplace mantel or a sofa table.
My personal tip: Don’t be afraid to trim these! I once cut one in half to fit perfectly over two smaller windows as a spooky valance.
🛋️ Candy Corn Striped Hand Towels
A set of small towels for the bathroom in the iconic yellow, orange, and white stripes of candy corn.
My personal tip: Pair these with a simple black or orange soap dispenser to complete the look in your guest bathroom.
🛋️ Skull-Patterned Fleece Throw
A soft and cozy blanket, often in black and white or gray, with a repeating pattern of skulls.
My personal tip: Check the pet section! Sometimes they have smaller, more affordable versions of these blankets intended for pet beds that are perfect as a personal lap blanket.
🛋️ Bat-Print Sheet Set
Yes, you can even find full sheet sets! Usually, it’s a white or gray set with a simple black bat pattern.
My personal tip: I use just the pillowcases with my regular solid-colored bedding. It’s a subtle nod to the season without having to commit to a fully themed bed.
🛋️ “Home Sweet Haunted Home” Pillow
A rectangular lumbar pillow with this fun phrase embroidered on the front.
My personal tip: This is a great pillow to put on an entryway bench to greet guests as they come into your home.
Gothic & Moody Accents 👇
For those who prefer a more sophisticated, dark, and romantic Halloween aesthetic. Think Edgar Allan Poe, not cartoon ghosts.
🦇 Black Candelabra with Faux Drip Candles
An ornate, often metal, candelabra that comes with battery-operated candles that have a realistic “melted wax” look.
My personal tip: I group a few of these of varying heights on a side table to create a dramatic, gothic centerpiece. It feels very classic horror.
🦇 Framed Bat or Insect Art
A set of pictures in black frames, featuring scientific-style illustrations of bats, moths, or spiders.
My personal tip: Create a gallery wall with these. Mix them in with a few ornate, empty frames for a very haunted mansion vibe.
🦇 Velvet Curtains in Deep Jewel Tones
While not strictly “Halloween,” HomeGoods often gets deep purple, black, or blood-red velvet curtains in the fall that are perfect for this look.
My personal tip: From my experience helping clients decorate, swapping out curtains is one of the most impactful changes you can make to a room’s mood.
🦇 Ornate, Gilded Hand Mirror
A decorative hand mirror with a fancy, antique-looking frame, perfect for a vanity or as a wall hanging.
My personal tip: I’ve seen some DIYers on TikTok paint the mirror part with black chalkboard paint to create a “soulless” mirror. It’s a super creepy and clever idea.
🦇 Raven on a Skull Figure
A classic gothic figure depicting a black raven perched atop a human skull.
My personal tip: This is another piece that looks fantastic on a stack of old books. It’s a direct nod to Poe and adds an instant touch of literary horror.
🦇 Black Feather Wreath
A wreath made entirely of black feathers, creating a dark, moody, and texturally interesting piece for your front door.
My personal tip: This is a surprisingly versatile piece. After Halloween, I’ve seen people add some silver ornaments to it and use it as a chic winter wreath.
🦇 Hourglass with Black Sand
A functional or purely decorative hourglass filled with black sand instead of the usual white or brown.
My personal tip: Place this on your desk or a mantel with a little sign that says “Until the End of Time.” It’s so dramatic and cool.
🦇 Cloche (Glass Dome) with a Spooky Object
A glass dome on a wooden base, containing something spooky like a faux crow, a small skull, or a withered black rose.
My personal tip: You can often find the cloches empty and buy a separate small spooky item to create your own custom display. I once put a single, plastic rat inside one.
Festive Front Porch & Doormats 👇
Make a spooky first impression before anyone even steps inside! Your front porch is the perfect stage for some Halloween fun.
🚪 “Come In, My Pretties” Doormat
A coir doormat with a fun, witchy welcome message for your guests.
My personal tip: Layer your Halloween doormat on top of a larger, patterned outdoor rug (like a black-and-white buffalo check). It makes the whole entry feel more decorated and intentional. [3]
🚪 Stacked Light-Up Jack-O’-Lanterns
A tall, resin figure of three stacked pumpkins with internal lights that make their carved faces glow.
My personal tip: These are great for flanking your front door. Buy two if you can find them to create a symmetrical, welcoming (but spooky) entrance.
🚪 Metal Bat Silhouette Stakes
A set of black metal bats on stakes that you can push into the ground in your garden or in potted plants.
My personal tip: I like to arrange them so it looks like a swarm of bats is flying out from behind a bush toward the front door.
🚪 Witch’s Legs Door Decoration
A fun decoration that looks like a pair of witch’s legs (with striped stockings and pointy shoes) sticking out from under your door or a wreath.
My personal tip: You can also stick these into a large planter or hay bale for a “crashed witch” look. It always gets a laugh.
🚪 “Hey Boo” Doormat
A cuter, more modern take on the Halloween doormat, perfect for a friendly, whimsical vibe.
My personal tip: This is a great option if you have young kids who might be scared by gorier decorations. It keeps things light and fun.
🚪 Faux Hay Bales
Small, decorative hay bales (made of plastic or synthetic material) that won’t make a mess or rot like real ones.
My personal tip: Use these to create different levels on your porch. You can place pumpkins, lanterns, and other decor on top of them.
🚪 Ghost-Shaped Pathway Markers
A set of small, solar-powered ghost lights on stakes to illuminate the path to your front door.
My personal tip: Make sure to place these in a spot that gets plenty of direct sunlight during the day so they’ll be nice and bright at night.
🚪 Spiderweb Corner Decoration
A large, stretchy spiderweb that comes with a big plastic spider, designed to be stretched across the corner of a porch or doorway.
My personal tip: From my experience building haunted houses, the key is to stretch the web as much as possible to make it look thin and realistic, rather than leaving it in thick clumps.
Halloween Candles & Scents 👇
Engage all the senses with scents that scream “autumn” and “Halloween.” HomeGoods is famous for its massive and affordable candle selection.
🕯️ DW Home & Rae Dunn Candles
Look for these two brands specifically. DW Home makes layered, complex scents like “Spiced Pumpkin” and “Haunted Woods,” while Rae Dunn offers simpler scents in her signature jars.
My personal tip: Always smell the candle when it’s cold! If you love the scent before it’s lit, you’ll probably love how it fills the room.
🕯️ Skull-Shaped Candle
A large, unscented candle molded into the shape of a human skull, often in black, white, or bone color.
My personal tip: As this candle burns, the wax drips down the face, creating a really cool, evolving, and spooky effect. Just be sure to place it on a heat-safe dish.
🕯️ Bleeding Taper Candles
White taper candles that, when lit, “bleed” red wax down the sides.
My personal tip: These are a must-have for a gothic-style candelabra. The effect is so classic and perfectly creepy for a Halloween dinner party.
🕯️ “Vampire’s Kiss” Scented Reed Diffuser
A reed diffuser with a dark, romantic scent, often a mix of black cherry, plum, and spices.
My personal tip: Reed diffusers are a great flame-free option for adding continuous fragrance to a bathroom or entryway where you can’t watch a candle.
🕯️ Pumpkin Clove Room Spray
A quick and easy way to freshen up a room with the quintessential scent of fall before guests arrive.
My personal tip: I give a little spritz to my throw blankets and pillows. The scent lingers in the fabric and makes everything feel extra cozy.
🕯️ LED Candles with Spooky Silhouettes
Battery-operated pillar candles that have a built-in light that projects a moving image, like flying bats or a ghost, onto the ceiling.
My personal tip: These are amazing for kids’ rooms! It’s like a spooky night light that’s totally safe to leave on.
🕯️ Candy Corn Scented Wax Melts
For those who use wax warmers, these melts perfectly capture the sweet, sugary scent of candy corn.
My personal tip: I like to mix one candy corn cube with one pumpkin spice cube to create my own custom “fall festival” scent.
🕯️ Coffin-Shaped Candle Tray
A small ceramic or metal tray shaped like a coffin, perfect for holding a pillar candle or a collection of tealights.
My personal tip: When not holding candles, I use this on my dresser as a catch-all for my keys and rings. It’s a fun, gothic touch.
Whimsical & Cute Halloween 👇
If scary and spooky isn’t your thing, this is the category for you! HomeGoods always has tons of sweet, not-so-scary options.
💖 Pink Halloween Pumpkins
A growing trend! Look for ceramic, velvet, or glass pumpkins in shades of pink, often with a touch of gold.
My personal tip: I love pairing these with white and gold decor for a “pastel-oween” theme. It’s chic, modern, and totally unexpected.
💖 Ghost Wearing a Cowboy Hat Figure
A ridiculously cute ceramic figure that combines spooky with a bit of “yee-haw.”
My personal tip: These little guys have so much personality. I put mine on my kitchen window sill so he can greet me every morning.
💖 Felt Candy Corn Garland
A string of soft, felt candy corn pieces that you can drape over a mantel, a doorway, or a headboard.
My personal tip: These are super lightweight, so you can easily hang them with just a bit of tape, making them perfect for renters or dorm rooms.
💖 Happy Ghost Mug with Feet
An adorable, round mug shaped like a smiling ghost, with two little ceramic feet at the bottom.
My personal tip: This is one of those items that just makes me happy. It’s the perfect mug for a cozy cup of tea on a chilly October evening.
💖 Peanuts “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Decor
HomeGoods often gets licensed Peanuts merchandise, like Snoopy and Woodstock figures dressed for Halloween.
My personal tip: These are pieces of pure nostalgia. I love adding one new Peanuts piece to my collection each year. It’s a fun tradition.
💖 A Dog Wearing a Halloween Costume Figurine
Ceramic figures of popular dog breeds like French Bulldogs or Golden Retrievers wearing little ghost sheets or pumpkin costumes.
My personal tip: Check the pet section for these! They are often found near the themed pet beds and toys.
💖 Smiling Black Cat with a Witch Hat
A friendly-faced black cat statue, usually made of resin or ceramic, sporting a pointy purple or orange witch hat.
My personal tip: This is a great “starter” Halloween decoration for little kids, as it’s all smiles and no scares.
💖 Iridescent Ghost Light
A small, battery-operated light in the shape of a ghost, made from iridescent plastic or glass that shimmers with rainbow colors.
My personal tip: I group a few of these on my entry table. They look magical when they catch the light, especially at night.
Roshan’s Pro Tips for Your HomeGoods Halloween Haul 🛒
- Shop Mid-Week Mornings: I can’t stress this enough! HomeGoods stores typically receive and stock new shipments on weekdays. Beat the weekend crowds by planning your Halloween treasure hunt for a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning. My personal sweet spot is Tuesday morning, right when they open.
- Know the Shipment Schedule: Don’t be afraid to politely ask a store manager or a friendly employee about their truck delivery days. I’ve found that most are happy to share. Knowing this can give you a huge advantage over other shoppers. [1]
- Check Multiple Departments: This is a rookie mistake I see all the time! Halloween items aren’t just in the seasonal aisle. I always do a full loop of the store. Look in the kitchen section for mugs and towels, the bedding area for blankets, the pet section for themed toys, and the checkout lanes for last-minute goodies.
- If You Love It, Grab It: The #1 rule of shopping at HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, or any store like it is that inventory is limited and changes constantly. If you see an affordable Halloween decoration you love, put it in your cart immediately. I promise you, it likely won’t be there when you come back.
Your Spooky Questions Answered ❓
When does HomeGoods put out their Halloween stuff for 2025? 👇
A: Based on my years of tracking this, HomeGoods typically begins rolling out its Halloween collection in late July and early August. The full spooky season decor assortment is usually on the shelves by the third week of August. However, I have seen some stores receive initial shipments as early as the second week of July, so it pays to start your reconnaissance missions then!
How do you find the best Halloween decorations at HomeGoods? 👇
A: The key is a combination of timing and strategy that I’ve perfected over the years. First, shop on weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday) to see new stock before the weekend rush. Second, always check multiple sections of the store, not just the main seasonal aisle. I’ve found some of my best items in the kitchen, bath, bedding, and even the pet aisles. Finally, I use social media as a tool; follow hashtags like #homegoodshalloween and #homegoodsfinds on TikTok and Instagram to see what’s new and popular in real-time. It’s like having spies all over the country!
What brands should I look for at HomeGoods for Halloween decor? 👇
A: While many amazing items are unbranded, there are a few key brands I always watch for. Rae Dunn is famous for her signature font on mugs, canisters, and plates, and her Halloween pieces are highly sought after by collectors. I also look for brands under the Magenta Inc. label, which often produces Rae Dunn items. For higher-end things like large figures or detailed decor, I check for tags from brands like DW Home for candles or other specialty decor makers that often appear at HomeGoods.
Conclusion (My Final Thoughts) 👻
- You now have the ultimate shopping list and my personal strategy for finding the best HomeGoods Halloween decor before it’s gone.
- My curated categories and pro shopping tips will make your Halloween treasure hunt so much easier and more successful. I’ve done the legwork for you!
- Bookmark this page now and check back for updates. I’ll be adding new items as soon as I spot them in the wild.
- Which Halloween find are you most excited to hunt for at HomeGoods this year? Let me know in the comments!
Spooky Library (Sources) 📚
- Apartment Therapy. (2023). “I’m a Shopping Editor, and These Are the 7 Things I Always Do When I’m at HomeGoods.” Retrieved from https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/homegoods-shopping-tips-37311105
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