10 Trader Joe’s Finds Under $25 for Halloween and More October Holidays

October is full of reasons to celebrate and bring family and friends together over a home cooked meal. Trader Joe’s is full of foods, desserts, drinks and accessories to make your gatherings cost less, and feel less stressful.

With October also being the month we celebrate National Savings Day, here are ten items you can find at Trader Joe’s that are well under $25 — utilize them to make the most of the Halloween season, as well as any other fall gatherings in your home during the month.

The Trader Joe’s Fall Fearless Flyer is a smorgasbord of apple and pumpkin options, like the classic pumpkin butter for those who might want a touch of pumpkin, but not anything that will overwhelm the spread. Pumpkin butter doesn’t actually have any dairy/butter in it, but instead is made with caramelized pumpkin, sugar and other spices — and it only costs $2.99 for a small jar. There is also Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ice Cream and Pumpkin Spiced Tea.

Gorgeous fall-colored flowers like Marigolds and Winter Roses at Trader Joe’s start at $4.99 for mini-size and work up to $15.99. The mini or medium sized bouquets or potted flowers would be perfect for the center of the table.

Underneath your potted flower, you might lay a hand-woven trivet from Trader Joe’s, made in Nepal with felted wool in bright, deep colors perfect to decorate your table — and prevent water damage from the pots. Be sure to check your local store, as they usually sell for anywhere from $4.99 to $7.99 depending on the style.

Used for anything from seasoning meat to adding a cinnamon tang to hot tea, spices such as pumpkin pie, ginger and nutmeg are as low as $2.99. Spices are also an important secret ingredient for baking, cakes and cookies, impressing your guests with that little extra depth to the flavor.

Set the fall mood as soon as your guests walk into your home with Trader Joe’s spiced candle set of three: autumn leaves, spiced chai and maple sugar are the tantalizing names of these cozy scents which cost $9.99 for the set.

The after dinner and dessert cup of coffee (either hot or cold) also comes in pumpkin offerings at low prices — for instance, the delicious Trader Joe’s Spiced Pumpkin Cold Brew is $8.99.

If you are creating a home-cooked meal for your religious holiday in October, or simply celebrating the seasons change, Trader Joe’s has many kitchen staples at low enough cost to stock. Gluten-free yeast for baking is $3.49 for 4 oz, while their Organic Unbleached All-Purpose Cooking Flour is $4.99 for a 5 pound bag.

A gluten-free flour for baking is Trader Joe’s Cassava Cauliflower Blend Baking Mix, which blends three gluten-free flours: cassava, cauliflower and fonio. It’s perfect for those who might have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, as well as thoughtful hosts who want to provide options for guests. The bag of flour is $3.99.

Trader Joe’s reusable baking mats are made of BPA-free silicone. Baking sheets or baking mats are typically pricey, as they can only be used once, so this $4.99 mat is a perfect kitchen item for those who know they will be baking in the coming months. 

While grabbing a baking mat, you can purchase an olive wood spatula for $2.99.

Even the most devoted baker can use a little help, and Trader Joe’s has seasonal, delicious dessert items for just that job. Their pumpkin loaf ($4.99), pumpkin spice mini sheet cake ($5.49) and apple shortbread butter cookies ($3.49) are packaged and ready to go, and all come in at less than $10.00. 

Have a great meal!

_{Disclaimer: Prices mentioned accurate as of time of publication on Oct. 20, 2024.}