Where to Find Halloween Costumes in New York?
Spending Halloween in New York? Discover the best shops to find your costume. Ghosts, witches, and more—get ready to scare!
1/ Halloween Adventure, the costume destination
- Founded in 1996 at the entrance to the East Village, Halloween Adventure is a shop dedicated entirely to costumes and accessories. While Halloween marks the peak season, the store stays open year-round.
- The shop spans an entire block across two floors, with an incredible selection of quirky accessories, masks, and unusual items. You can also rent ready-to-wear costumes ranging from Batman to Darth Vader, plus countless animals and other characters.
- The store keeps track of celebrities who have shopped here. The list includes Adrian Brody, Keanu Reeves, Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Mary Kate Olsen, and Macaulay Culkin, star of Home Alone.
Practical information
- Address: The store has two entrances: 808 Broadway and 104 4th Avenue, at 11th Street.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday noon to 7 pm.
Map to Halloween Adventure
2/ Village Party Store, your party headquarters
- In the heart of Greenwich Village, Village Party Store stocks every conceivable party accessory. A specialty worth noting: balloons in all shapes and colors, including number balloons for birthdays.
- The shop is fully stocked for Halloween with masks, hats, decorations, and costumes. Don’t miss the contact lenses that will give you a convincing vampire look.
- Beyond Halloween, Village Party Store covers other major celebrations, from Venetian Carnival to bachelorette parties and birthdays. Let the party begin!
Practical information
- Address: 13 East 8th Street, between Fifth Avenue and University Place.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 9 pm.