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Oct 15, 2024

52 Halloween Gifts To Treat Yourself This Year

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

Trick or treat *yourself.*

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Promising review: "This is one of the most original and truly disturbing books I’ve ever read. The pacing is spot on, the characters well-defined and Heuvelt creates a believable and frightening world of a village under siege by a force beyond understanding. A finely wrought and pervasive malevolence haunts the villagers and their ways of coping with their reality are all at once brave, sympathetic, bizarre, humorous and truly savage. This is a great psychological thriller that is deliberately paced and leads inexorably to a devastating finale. Odd, quirky, bizarre, frightening and truly disturbing." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

This purchase also includes a set of six bat glow sticks!

Promising review: "I love these bat light sticks and pumpkin lantern. They are plenty bright for little ones to carry and be seen. Definitely recommend this purchase. Our little one was excited to receive these. Great quality and battery operated and even included. Excellent value, excellent light." —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $20.99.

Promising review: "Very beautiful and perfectly creepy, neutral for the fall. Packed extremely well." —Jeffrey

Get them on sale from Wayfair for $168.99 (originally $185.99).

Promising review: "We love these skeleton plushies!! We watched the skeleton dance during the fall, and it quickly became a family favorite short. When I saw these plushies, I knew we had to have them! My 8-year-old son loves them and was so happy to receive them as a gift. If you love the Skeleton Dance or are a Disney collector, you are sure to love these!!" —2Bit

Get it from Amazon for $32.39 (available in four styles).

Promising review: "We purchased this in 2021 to be able to read to our son at bedtime, especially around Halloween. It's a great book for any time, but we like to read him books that fit with the holidays. This version of the timeless tale is a cute one, told in the first-person perspective of a young girl. The book arrived in good condition and it was a great addition to our son's collection." —DragMom

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

Promising review: "I love this coloring book. The images are cute and unique. This is truly one of my favorite past times. 🎃'' —Caramelo_Foreverz

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

I got this little witch for a Halloween bookshelf I'm putting together and it couldn't be cuter! The light is soft (which also makes it a perfect night light for my daughter's nursery) and lovely. The packaging is darling – totally worth gifting to adults or kids who love ghostly goods.

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two styles).

I have these hanging up in my office right this very moment! The illustrations are so rad. The paper is stiff and the quality of the print is great. BTW, Neuer Geist is a small design firm in Salt Lake City. Their Etsy shop has risograph prints, apparel, and tarot cards with their one-of-a-kind artistic style.

Promising review: "These are amazing! I am completely speechless. I really cannot express how awesome these tarot cards are. Plus the note inside the package thanking me for the order also goes a long way! I will definitely be ordering more things in the future!!" —Tucker Walden

Get it from Neuer Geist on Etsy for $20.

Promising review: "This thing is great! I love it so much! It comes with a large variety of seasonal emojis and symbols in addition to letters and numbers. The spooky emojis are amazing! I love the little bats! This letter board is absolute perfection." —Gigi Ghoul

Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in six colors).

This little doll (who we have named Batrick) is my one-year-old daughter's current obsession. It's lightweight and fits in the palm of your hand, which makes it really easy for her to carry around. These dolls are all high quality, heirloom gifts and the Halloween collection meets Red & Olive's consistantly high standards. I love these dolls.

Get it from Red & Olive for $35.

Promising review: "This was a great book that isn't scary for Halloween!" —Emily

Get it from Amazon for $8.51.

These Hydrocolloid patches absorb built up liquid and dirt, shrinking breakouts without damaging the skin. Results start showing around six hours after use.

Get a pack of 42 from SpaLife for $9.

Get it from SpaLife for $10.

Promising review: "My son is in love with Halloween. Every birthday and Christmas list is always Halloween stuff. This is the first time I have seen a Halloween theme dig it so I had to get it. It is bigger than I pictured and looks great! Such a fun and unique gift. Some of the reviews mentioned that its hard to dig at and I actually love that. I don't like dig it bars that open very quick. I like when they last and the kids have to work at it so I am really pleased with this. Dig its a inherently messy so this is definitely an outside activity and I love that it is also filled with Halloween goodies inside! After having done so many dig its it's nice to have a variation." —Mary Hill

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "This is excellent! I was actually surprised by how great this clip is. It's metal, but not heavy on my head. It has a strong grip and stays where it's placed all day. Overall a really great product." —Shawn Browning

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 13 styles).

Promising review: "These are beautiful pictures and I love how they come already framed!" —Gabrielle Perrio

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two frame colors).

Promising review: "I’m so excited for my daughter to use this for Halloween and many more to come. The details are fun and cute couldn’t be happier with my purchase. ❤️🎃 Love love love." —ToryDavi

Get it from Anthropologie for $42.

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Promising review: "I purchased these after I saw them in a viral TikTok video, and they did not disappoint! Every single one of the candles works perfectly and the flame flickers just like a real candle. They were really easy to put up into the ceiling because they were already strong with the fishing line. I just used clear thumbtacks and wrapped the line around it and hung it to the ceiling. The wand is so cool and works perfectly well for turning on and off the lights. I definitely would purchase more to add a little bit more magic throughout the house! Absolutely worth it!" —Korg

Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $23.99 (available in six varieties).

I've had this delightfully witchy cinnamon broom for a couple of years now. It moved with me from an apartment in Brooklyn to a home from 1784 in Connecticut, where it is now proudly displayed all year long. It smelled amazing when I got it, and it continues to be a great way to infuse a room with aroma by adding essential oils to the bristles. I love love it!

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this broom! I wanted one to hang by my front door and it works perfectly! You get a beautiful cinnamon sent as you walk in. I love it!!'' —Kaylee Parmertor

Get it from Amazon for $29.

Promising review: "Absolutely love it, it came exactly how I'd imagine it would! Soft and squishy and just perfect! It was also packaged nicely!" —Molly Rose

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

Promising review: "This fits perfect on my mantel and looks just like the picture. Five stars." —Sarah

Get it on sale from Wayfair for $19.99 (originally $34.99).

Promising review: "I love this book! Amy Bruni put together a great book with spooky historical stories, creating a fun culinary experience. Well written and has great photographs. Can't wait to cook my way through this book!" —Brett Moen

Get it from Amazon for $26.50.

This product is 54 pieces in total and made in the US from eco-friendly paulownia wood.

Get it from Heirloom Art Co. for $28.

Femfetti is a woman-run small business based in Columbus, Ohio. They've been designing apparel and accessories with hand-drawn illustrations and letterings since 2013.

I love this sweatshirt! I've had it for years and still tend to wear it even when it's nowhere near Halloween. It's great quality and super comfortable!

Promising review: "I LOVE this hoodie. It looks just like the photo and it’s so soft. If you’re thinking about buying this – do it!!! You won’t regret it." —Autumn

Get it from Femfetti on Etsy for $42+ (available in unisex sizes S–5XL).

This 16-ounce dish comes with a removable lid and carrying handles. It's oven, broiler, and microwave-safe up to 572 degrees (without the lid) and freezer safe (with the lid). You can also run it through the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

Promising review: "I love how adorable this Staub pumpkin cocotte is. I wanted something small for my dips that I could use to bake in the oven but also had a fall feel to it and this is perfect. The size fits perfectly on a table. When using in the oven, I noticed that my food cooked evenly as well. I mean, it's a Staub piece of cookware so it has to be great right?" —Jennifer Sikora

Get it from Amazon for $34.17+ (available in two colors, two sizes, and as a pair).

There's nothing I find quite as funny as pairing my baby up with spooky stuff. Catching her napping with her Deddy Bears (oh yeah, the kid has more than one) makes me feel parenthood *delight* on the daily. These are shockingly soft and really lightweight, which makes them great playmates for my kiddo! But also, they're just fun. No kids? No problem! You still need them. Be sure to check out all of the available Deddy Bears!

Promising review: "This cuddly plush is the perfect blend of gruesome and cute! I am absolutely in love. It's EXTREMELY SOFT! The perfect buddy to cuddle with while watching your favorite scary movies. I will definitely be getting the rest. I need them all!!" —Brittany

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

This 13-pack includes six double-sided stainless-steel detail sculpting, cutting, and carving tools, two sharp heavy-duty stainless-steel pumpkin scoop tools with a scraper, two sturdy tooth saws, two hole and circle punches, and one engraving pen.

Promising review: "There is a tool for everything you could possibly want or need to do. The set is very well-made and should last a long time. Our pumpkin carving skills exceeded our wildest dreams." —LC

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two set options).

Promising review: "All my neighbors bring out Halloween decor in September. It's my first time truly doing decor outside the home. It’s a hit! We had some bushes in our front yard and it looks like a cool sidewalk museum with these outside." —Val

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three pack styles).

What I wouldn't give to have Catherine O'Hara mess up my house.

Promising review: "This is perfect. It's exactly what I wanted. It fits great and it's just enough decoration for my kitchen." —SlWheat

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Grab pillow inserts if you don't already have some lying around!

Promising review: "These pillow covers were EXACTLY what I was looking for! There is nothing I love more than a creepy vintage/retro look in my home for the fall/Halloween season. These are the perfect accent for all of my 1960s blow molds sitting around! I do wish the zippers were a bit more reinforced, but I am overall thrilled with my purchase! I love changing pillow covers seasonally rather than purchasing new pillows as it makes storage and washing a breeze. Buy them!!!" —mamaJen

Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six sizes and 33 styles).

Promising review: "Absolutely love this potpourri! I decided to switch from candles over to potpourri for the fall. This is so pretty – there are real dried apples and real leaves and cinnamon sticks. It smells exactly like apple cider. The bag is packed full and comes with an extra scent vial that is probably two ounces of liquid. Will definitely last a long time! Scent is strong but not overpowering and does not smell like powdery grandma potpourri! I love it and will purchase again from this company!" —pnwmama

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in seven styles).

Promising review: "It’s super cute and way bigger than I expected. I expected it to be as big as a doorway. No, it’s almost 10-feet-long. I didn’t read the description. I recommend buying!" —Ashlyn Gardner

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

I've had my paper skeletons for YEARS. They've made it through three moves and near constant phases of decorative rearrangements and they are still practically pristine (pictured above, right). I love these little cuties!

Promising review: "These are cute and classic skeletons that are perfect for decorating anywhere. Great condition!" —Leighton

Get them from Amazon for $6.40.

Promising review: "This ghost set is adorable. They come in the little crate with filler straw and it's super cute. Great for collectors, daily use, or for adding to a spooky tiered tray display." —Jellybean

Get it from Amazon for $17.13+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "These are good quality. Each has four small stems." —Misty Powell

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising review: "I got two and they are great. It's not just your average placemat. They were packaged well. Each is easy to roll up and store away and regains shape fast once unrolled. I did not use mine as your typical placemat and actually used them as fun Halloween decor. I'm very happy with this purchase." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

To recreate the foggy glow like the photo on the left, grab a light-up mist maker. If you're looking for a lot of colorful smoke for a photo or short moment, the reviewer on the right used a smoke stick.

Promising review: "I got this to make a honey pot for my son’s Winnie The Pooh Halloween costume. This little witches cauldron worked great – I painted it and added some rope for a handle. By itself it would make a cute Halloween candy bowl too!" —Claude Daigle

Get it from Amazon for $13.69.

Promising review: "These are so pretty. I love the cute fabric. It's witchy without being over the top Halloween. The material feels very sturdy and is heat resistant. I was pleasantly surprised at the size. Most pot holders I see are barely big enough for your hand. This one is huge, making me less likely to burn myself (I will probably still burn myself though because of who I am as a person)." —Heather Holmes

Get them from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "I bought this for my grandson who is four years old. My daughter likes to have some stories that are short and he likes spooky things. Each story notes what country it is from. The book is a hit with my daughter and my grandson." —Mary

Get it from Amazon for $17.87.

I love decorating for the holidays but I try to keep things thrifty. These cards were just what I was looking for! I use them as decor (my kitchen is pictured above, right). They fill a lot of space when on display, without taking up basically any storage space during the rest of the year.

Promising review: "These are quite beautiful and I almost don't want to send them out because I like them so much. They are a very classic style so if you're looking for scary cards these may not be what you're looking for. Since they are reprints of old vintage styles, some of them are not as crisp. The photos are mostly drawn in that style to begin with so it's not something that detracts from them in the slightest. Overall they are worth the money and I'd definitely buy them again." —Jama Lama

Get it from Amazon for $15.99.

I impulse-bought this to use as decor for a Halloween table I put together last year. It's perfect! Each letter has a vintage-inspired illustration with diverse characters and clever details. I'm a big fan!

Promising review: "The illustration style immediately grabbed my attention. I bought it for my toddler but could have just as well bought it for myself. My son loves the book even though I got it after Halloween. He seems to like Halloween imagery and we've read it frequently this December. His favorite letter is B for boo as he likes to scare us all the time." —BlueCactus31

Get it from Amazon for $10.73.

Promising review: "I love this little runner! This is the perfect size for our entry table! Love the design, and the quality is great. Excellent value!" —hewwogillian

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Promising review: "I love this as a runner on a small kitchen island I have! It's really cute! It looks great and is a fun way to add something festive without clutter because it is flat." —Laural

Get it from Amazon for $12.49+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "It's my favorite decoration right now. It's perfect." —Keisha

Get it from Amazon for $12.42.

Promising review: "This bust was the perfect size and had just the right balance of elegance and spookiness I was aiming for! I highly recommend this as a centerpiece to elevate any space you might be decorating!" —Richard Hang

Get it from Amazon for $61.99.

Promising review: "The packaging was perfect. The candle was delivered on a day when it was 112 degrees Fahrenheit outside and the candle was not melted at all. It was in great condition and looks so cool and creepy! Perfect for Halloween!" —Sierra Bowman

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "This adds just the right amount of creepiness on my library wall. I love, love it!" —Auntie Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $13.39+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I didn’t even know I was looking for this print until I saw it, and then I had to have it! It’s beautiful, very high quality printing, and on good, thick photo paper. It will be my favorite thing in my gallery wall. " —Audrey

Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in 19 styles and three sizes).

This darling Etsy shop, started by artist Diane, includes woven throw blankets, printable wall art, and pillows. This is a small business you don't want to miss!

Promising review: "I absolutely love this blanket! The quality is amazing! I would definitely buy it again!" —Sarah Hensley

Get it from Frankie Print Co. on Etsy for $79+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I love it! My house is spooky all year around and this looks perfect! It comes with a hanger like shown. It has stayed on my door for a month now."—Eddie Trevino

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "I LOVE this canopy! It's great for the price. It takes a minute to figure out which way it goes on the bed but don’t get discouraged, you’ll figure it out. This is meant to hang from the ceiling but you can make it work on posts. I tied the hook strings around the bed post and it holds great. It’s a great canopy." —Teka

Get it in black from Amazon for $19.99 (available in seven colors).

Promising reviews: (Frankenstein) "I'm so glad that I finally got this. It was the perfect Halloween season read in the classic genre. It's far more existential and philosophical – science fiction that is horror. It makes you question your own creation. Beautiful, honestly, and I think this is a great starter for those wanting to read other classic novels from this period." —Delta DeAnne

(Dracula) "It is very unlikely I need to say very much about Dracula. Bram Stoker's novel has been iterated upon and read for over 100 years, and, for this reason alone, it is worth reading to those who enjoy vampiric fiction or otherwise want to see the parent of so prodigious an amount of children. This volume itself is excellent. It fits into the hand well, opens decently, has a good font size, and is nice to look at." —WarrenHall950

Get Frankenstien for $17.89 and Dracula for $18.79; both from Amazon.

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