7 Best New Items To Buy at Big Lots Ahead of Halloween 2024

It might be too soon to stock up on candy, but it’s never too early to start getting ready for Halloween. Whether you’re looking for themed costumes for your pets or indoor or outdoor decor, Big Lots has you covered. Many of these Halloween-themed items are new to the store. Even better is that most are priced competitively low, meaning you can get much more for your dollar.

Ready to go shopping? GOBankingRates went through Big Lots’ catalog to find the best new items to get ahead of Halloween.

• Price: $6.49

Halloween isn’t just for the kids — it’s for the whole family, including the pets. If you want to get your dog a spooky new toy this holiday season, check out this zombie plush dog toy. It’s soft and pretty durable, a major plus if you’ve got a chewer at home. You can also fit smaller toys inside the plush zombie head, making it a fun game for your pup to enjoy all season long — or until they need a new one.

• Price: $19.99

You can get a lot for a little at Big Lots, including this 5.7″ pop-up crypt reaper. It is sound and motion activated to pop out of its coffin and say one of four funny phrases. It also has LED eyes that flash as people go by, making for some particularly spooky outdoor decor. It also looks great on a table, shelf or above the mantel.

You’ll need three AAA batteries to run it, but don’t worry — they’re included.

• Price: $7.99

This set of two stoneware bowls comes in two distinct patterns, one with skeletons and one with spiders and webs. They’re great for holding treats or candy, but you can also use them to serve snacks, soup or cereal at home. They are hand-wash only, but they’re easy to clean.

• Price: $149.99

If you want to be the talk of the neighborhood this Halloween, don’t hold back with your holiday decor. This 7-foot-tall scarecrow is spooky, especially on dark, cloudy nights. It’s activated by sound and motion, so anyone passing by is in for a scare as it lights up and laughs when they walk by. It’ll even scare off the crows, so it doubles as garden decor.

It’s also compatible with the majority of fog machines, though you’ll need to get those separately. You’ll also need four AA batteries, which aren’t included.

• Price: $4.99

You can find some great kitchenware at Big Lots at everyday low prices. Take this themed, 16-ounce ceramic mug as an example. It’s pumpkin-shaped and details a spooky scene with a witch flying near a tree, pumpkins and hands coming out of graves. Offsetting the spook factor is a cute little witch’s hat on the handle.

This mug is hand-wash only, but you might not mind that as you’re bound to feel more festive whenever you use it. It also makes for a great gift.

• Price: $12.99

Whether they’re for you, your kids or your pets, Halloween costumes can be pricey. But at Big Lots, you can get an inexpensive hot dog costume for your four-legged friends without breaking the bank.

This costume is cute and fairly easy to put on. It has a soft overall texture, a secure hook-and-loop strap to keep it from easily falling off and a padded base to keep your pup comfortable. It’s meant for smaller dogs, so if you’ve got a bigger breed, check out Big Lots’ selection to see what’s available.

• Price: $9.99

If you want to make your walkway a bit more festive this Halloween, these Jack O’Lantern-shaped lights could be the perfect addition. Each pack comes with five lights you can stake into the ground. The lights themselves are 14.5 inches tall, so expect them to be a bit under 1 foot once they’re in the ground. They do have a cord, so make sure you’ve got an electrical outlet handy.

Prices and availability are accurate as of Aug. 28, 2024, and are subject to change.