It’s an annual ritual in America – summer ends, fall starts, closed-up stores become Spirit Halloween emporiums.
With more than 1,500 temporary locations across North America, Spirit is a one-stop shop for all things Halloween, a trip both emblematic and essential for any frightful holiday event. The smell of rubber masks and fog machines offers nostalgia and awaiting adventure.
In 2024, we could all stand to save a couple bucks, so I took the liberty of scouring my nearest Spirit Halloween Superstore for this year’s top items under $50. Whether you’re attending a carnival blowout or going through a bucket of candy from the comfort of your sofa, here are five super-cool items I saw at Spirit that won’t break the bank.
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Hawk Tuah 2024 T-Shirt
One of the first novelties that jumped out at me while perusing the local Spirit Halloween was something I’d never seen there before—a Hawk Tuah 2024 “Spit on that thang” campaign t-shirt.
Honestly, the rampant sniping between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris can get a bit strenuous, so why not show a more jovial approach this Halloween/election season by supporting the affable Hawk Tuah girl instead?
‘I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost’ Ghostbusters Doormat
Flipping to something more traditional, the Ghostbusters franchise is a must-watch every October. If you’re looking to add Halloween decor or throw a frightful fiesta this year, the “I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost,” doormat is both classic, catchy and, well, brave.
The 17″ x 29″ rubber doormat offers excellent traction and takes up just the right amount of space. Again, if you’re having a Halloween party, a nostalgia piece such as this will keep your guests from slipping in whatever fabulous costume they’re in.
Blood Drip Light Projector
For another frugal Halloween item that you don’t see every day, have a look this Blood Drip Light Projector. Priced under $30, the blood-red projection is an ultimate front-porch item for Halloween night. Or, again, for your dance floor at the party.
Adult Chipotle Burrito Costume
As my personal favorite purchase on this fortuitous run to Spirit, the unisex $39.99 Chipotle Burrito Costume is awesome. Additionally, you can complete the look by pairing it with an actual burrito from your nearest Chipotle restaurant on Halloween night for only $6: win-win!
There were a few different Chipotle options at this Spirit Halloween Superstore, but I preferred the burrito-wrapped-in-foil look. Perhaps later down the line, I’ll repurpose it into a Silver Surfer costume or something else cosmic.
Light-Up Ghost Face Porch Buddy
Here’s something I saw and grabbed right before walking out the door. I hope I’m able to keep this for many seasons to come, but you know how Halloween and its mysteries can go—behold the Light-Up Ghost Face Porch Buddy.
As an ode to arguably the top slasher film series of the 1990s, this Ghost Face Porch Buddy is iconic and able to fit anywhere. He stands less than two-feet tall and is AA-battery operated. He’ll hang out in my front window for October and some of November. However, with a small stature, I’m sure I can find a year-round spot for him.
Pricing and discounts listed are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change.