How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows
Summary
Families in the UK are reducing Halloween costs by swapping or buying second-hand costumes and making outfits from materials they already have. Charity shops and community workshops are helping families reuse clothing and other household items as Halloween costumes and decorations.Key Facts
- A survey found that 36% of shoppers planned to celebrate Halloween in 2026, up from 27% in 2025.
- Some parents use Facebook groups to swap or sell costumes and search resale sites for cheaper outfits.
- Birmingham mother Mandy Thomas said she often finds character costumes on eBay or Vinted for about a quarter of their original price.
- A charity shop in Coundon, Coventry, sets aside donated costumes for Halloween sales.
- The shop sells some costumes for as little as £1.50; items in original packaging are often priced at about a quarter of their retail value.
- Coventry-based organisation Cov Cloth runs workshops where families make costumes, decorations and accessories from unwanted textiles and household items.
- Workshop founder Adele Harrison encourages families to use materials such as old tights, cereal boxes and unwanted clothing before buying new items.
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