Build the Ultimate Halloween Party Haul

If you’re a whimsical person, you probably cannot wait for Halloween. It is also the perfect excuse to go a little overboard: A few decorations become a full tablescape, one costume accessory turns into an entire look, and somehow the candy bowl needs three different varieties because everyone has a favorite. If you're planning a Halloween party, shopping at US retailers gives you plenty of room to build a haul that covers the whole night… and the days surrounding it (because we love overspending on cute things).

International shoppers can also send eligible purchases from different US retailers to their MyUS address and have packages consolidated into a single international shipment. MyUS says consolidation can reduce international shipping costs by up to 80%, depending on the shipment and membership type.

The Party Decor Haul: Set the Scene

Shop at: Pottery Barn Halloween Collection | Target Halloween Shop

Start with the part everyone notices first: the room. The best Halloween party decorations don't necessarily mean filling every available surface with pumpkins and fake cobwebs. Pick a theme or color palette, then build around it with a mix of larger statement pieces and smaller details.

For a more grown-up Halloween dinner or cocktail party, Pottery Barn is worth browsing for seasonal tabletop pieces, serveware, candleholders, decorative objects, and lighting. A few dramatic serving pieces mixed with black, amber, burgundy, or traditional pumpkin-orange accents can make the table feel festive without tipping into haunted-house territory.

For the fun extras, Target's Halloween department covers party lights, table decorations, banners, backdrops, centerpieces, wall decorations, and plenty of inexpensive pieces that are easy to layer into a larger setup. Its 2026 Halloween assortment also includes decor from Hyde & EEK! Boutique and Threshold, giving you options on both the playful and more polished ends of the spectrum.

Build your haul with: a garland or banner, decorative lights, themed napkins and plates, serving bowls, candleholders, a table centerpiece, and one or two pieces you'll actually want to bring out again next Halloween.

The Costume Closet: Give Everyone Something to Wear

Shop at: Target Halloween Shop | Walmart Halloween Shop | Disney Store

You don't necessarily need ten complete costumes to create a party-ready costume closet. Accessories are much easier to mix, match, share, and pack away for next year.

Start with a few recognizable costume themes (ghost, vampire, zombie, witch, etc.), then add masks, headbands, wigs, costume jewelry, hats, capes, gloves, and other finishing pieces. It's particularly useful if you're hosting a larger gathering: guests who arrive without a costume can grab something from the pile instead of spending the evening explaining that they're dressed as "a person who forgot it was a Halloween party" or just have a nametag on them every year, like Jim from The Office.

Target is especially convenient when you want costumes and accessories in the same order as your decorations. Its current Halloween shop includes costumes for adults and kids alongside accessories and character-inspired options.

Build your haul with: two or three statement accessories, masks or headpieces, costume jewelry, wigs, themed bags, and a few simple pieces guests can throw on in seconds.

The Halloween Beauty Haul: Make the Costume Better

Shop at: Sephora | NYX Professional Makeup | Urban Decay

How do you know someone is Vampira or Morticia if they’re wearing a plain black dress? See, sometimes the hair and makeup are the costume. Halloween is a good time to pull out colors and finishes you might otherwise leave untouched for the rest of the year: dramatic liners, metallic shadows, glittery finishes, bold lip colors, unusual nail shades, and temporary hair color can turn a simple black outfit into something far more intentional.

Instead of buying products for one hyper-specific look, choose items you can mix and match. A high-pigment eyeshadow palette, black and colorful liners, glitter or shimmer products, bold lipstick, nail color, and temporary hair products give you enough flexibility for several costumes, and most can go straight back into your regular makeup collection afterward.

Build your haul with: colorful eye makeup, eyeliner, face gems or cosmetic glitter, bold lip color, Halloween-ready nail products, makeup tools, and temporary hair color.

The Trick-or-Treat Haul: Stock the Candy Bowl

Shop at: Target Halloween Shop | Walmart Halloween Shop

No Halloween haul is complete without the edible part. For a party, bulk Halloween candy is useful beyond trick-or-treating: fill bowls around the room, create individual goodie bags, use wrapped sweets as table decorations, or set up a candy station where guests can build their own mix.

Target's 2026 Halloween assortment includes seasonal candy and treats alongside its decor, costumes, kitchen products, and party supplies, making it particularly convenient if you want to assemble most of the party in one shopping session.

Walmart is another useful stop when you need quantity. Look for multipacks and individually wrapped Halloween candy, then add treat bags, stickers, tags, and small party favors to turn an ordinary bowl of sweets into take-home bags for guests.

Build your haul with: assorted individually wrapped candy, chocolate and non-chocolate options, treat bags, stickers or labels, small party favors, and a reusable candy bowl or serving container.

The Hosting Haul: Don't Forget the Practical Stuff

The decorations get photographed, but the practical pieces are what keep the party running. Once the fun purchases are covered, do one final sweep for serving trays, bowls, cups, napkins, disposable or reusable tableware, food-storage containers, and a few simple games or activities.

This is also a good place to choose pieces that aren't aggressively Halloween-themed. A black serving tray, amber glasses, dark table linens, or a beautiful wooden board can look perfectly spooky surrounded by pumpkins in October and completely normal during the other eleven months of the year.

If you're already ordering decorations or candy from Target or Walmart, adding these entertaining essentials to the same cart can make the haul much easier to organize.

Turn Several Mini Hauls Into One Shipment With MyUS

Shopping across several US stores doesn't necessarily mean sending several international packages separately. With MyUS package consolidation, eligible orders can be delivered to your MyUS address, held at our facility, and combined into one shipment when you're ready to send everything home. MyUS states that Premium and Business members receive free consolidation, while Single Package members can consolidate for a fee.
 

That makes a seasonal haul particularly well suited to consolidation. You might order elevated table decor from Pottery Barn, inexpensive party supplies from Target, beauty products from Sephora, and costume accessories from another US retailer, then have eligible packages bundled rather than shipping each store's order internationally on its own.

MyUS also repacks consolidated orders to remove unnecessary packaging where possible, which can make the final parcel more efficient for international shipping.

Remember Customs and Duties on a Bigger Halloween Haul

One less exciting part of building a giant Halloween box is customs.

Duties and taxes vary by destination, merchandise type, and shipment value. MyUS notes that customs authorities use the declared value of merchandise when determining applicable charges, while each country sets its own duty and tax rules and de minimis thresholds.

This is especially important when consolidating several purchases. Even if the individual store orders are relatively small, combining them creates a shipment with a higher total declared value. Before placing a large seasonal order, check the customs rules for your destination and factor potential duties and taxes into your overall budget.

For eligible shipments and destinations, MyUS also offers Delivery Duties Paid options that let you prepay applicable duties when you submit the shipment, rather than having them collected after it reaches the destination country.

One Box, One Seriously Good Halloween

The easiest way to build the ultimate Halloween party haul is to shop by moment and feeling rather than by product: set the scene, sort the costumes, add the makeup, fill the candy bowls, and finish with the hosting essentials you'll need once everyone arrives.

And the rest is simple: if you’re not feeling it, don’t do it.

Browse US retailers for the pieces that fit your party, send eligible purchases to your MyUS address, and consolidate qualifying packages when you're ready to ship. Then all that's left is deciding whether your Halloween aesthetic is elegant haunted mansion, classic pumpkins and ghosts, or "I saw 47 decorations I liked and bought all of them." Frankly, the third option has potential.

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