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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsStart with the Halloween merchandise categories you actually need: a costume and visibility accessories, decorations suited to their display location, treats or party supplies, and pumpkin-carving or lighting items. There are no product-specific winners or verified prices here; use the checks below to choose safely and avoid buying on appearance alone.
Planning starts early: the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported on September 1, 2026, that one-quarter of consumers had already bought Halloween items by early August. Its 2026 survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics among 7,889 consumers, found that 74% planned to celebrate, 49% began shopping in September or earlier, and expected spending was $13.5 billion—not completed sales. Those survey plans make decorations, costumes, candy, and pumpkin gear sensible places to focus, but they do not establish which individual products are best.
What to put on your Halloween shopping list
NRF’s 2026 survey found that 50% of consumers planned to dress in costume, 42% planned to decorate their home or yard, and 42% planned to carve pumpkins. It also reported that 96% planned to buy sweets, accounting for $4.1 billion in expected spending. These are consumer plans and estimates, not sales or guarantees about what will be available in stores.
Think of the following as useful categories to consider, not tested product recommendations. Choose based on the people using the item, where it will go, and how it will be stored afterward.
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Costumes and accessories
Choose a costume that fits securely and does not drag on the ground. Check that the wearer can see clearly and move comfortably, especially if the outfit includes a mask, cape, oversized sleeves, or props. For masks, look for a secure fit, adequate ventilation, and full vision. Soft, flexible materials are preferable for costume weapons and similar accessories.
Check the label on costumes, masks, beards, and wigs for flame-resistant wording. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) explains that this means the material should resist burning and extinguish quickly after removal from an ignition source; it does not mean the item cannot catch fire. Avoid flimsy, loose, billowing designs around candles, heaters, or other ignition sources.
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For evening use, choose a bright or otherwise visible outfit. Reflective tape and a flashlight can help make a costume easier for motorists to see at dusk or in darkness.
Home and yard decorations
Before choosing decorations, decide where they will be displayed. Check whether an item is intended for indoor or outdoor use, whether its size suits the available space, how it is powered, and whether you have a dry, convenient place to store it after the holiday. Do not assume that an indoor decoration is suitable for a yard or exposed weather.
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For electrical decorations, CPSC advises using light strands tested by a recognized testing laboratory. Inspect strands before use and discard damaged ones. Avoid overloading extension cords. Where children can reach pumpkin displays or other decorations, use battery-operated lights or glow sticks rather than burning candles. Keep any lit candle away from combustible decorations, and never leave it unattended.
Candy and party supplies
For trick-or-treating or a party, sweets are a natural part of the list: NRF’s 2026 survey found that 96% of consumers planned to buy them. If you are also considering small toys or novelty items, check the age guidance and inspect items given to children under three for small parts that could pose a choking hazard. An adult should inspect treats before children eat them.
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Pumpkins, carving, and lighting
If pumpkin carving is on the plan, make it an adult-led activity and take care with the cutting. CPSC’s historical estimate identifies carving as a major source of Halloween-related injuries, but it does not compare tools or establish a preferred product. For a pumpkin display within children’s reach, choose a battery-operated light or glow stick instead of a candle.
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- Costume: fit, freedom of movement, visibility, mask vision and ventilation, and flame-resistant labeling.
- Decoration: indoor or outdoor suitability, display scale, power source, condition of any electrical strand, and ease of storage.
- Party or novelty item: intended age, small-parts risk for children under three, and adult inspection of treats.
- Pumpkin lighting: placement and reach; battery-operated options or glow sticks are the safer choice where children can reach the display.
CPSC estimated that U.S. hospital emergency departments treated an average of 3,200 Halloween-related injuries per year over the three years preceding its 2022 release. The agency attributed 55% of those injuries to pumpkin carving and 25% to falls; the remaining 20% covered lacerations, ingestions, allergic reactions, rashes, and other costume-, pumpkin-, or decoration-related injuries. This is a historical estimate, not a count for 2026.
Quick Recap
Sources and safety guidance
- NRF Halloween Headquarters provides the 2026 survey figures and shopping context.
- CPSC’s 2022 Halloween safety release provides the historical injury estimate and seasonal safety guidance.
- CPSC Publication 100 includes advice on costume flame-resistance labeling and fire safety.
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