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These are the best places to buy a Halloween costume in Calgary this year

October 31st is hot on our heels, but this month has been a busy one! If you’re like us, then you’ve been too busy taking in the fresh fall air to get it together – but fear not! With two weeks to spare, there’s still time, it’s just a matter of going to the right place! Not sure where to shop? Here are some of the places to shop for Halloween costumes in Calgary this year.

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Don’s Costume and Makeup Shop

From horror icons and superheroes to prosthetics and more – you’ll find everything you need to put together a ‘killer’ costume. They’ve been in the game for years, so check them out and don’t be surprised when they know what you want even before you do!

Where: 1515 Centre Street North, Calgary
Instagram: @donshobbyshop

The Costume Shoppe

From classic haunts, props and accessories to contacts, fangs and gore, this is by far one of Calgary’s most popular and beloved stores for any holidays that calls for a costume. Though it’s definitely one of the more expensive shops on this list, their pieces are super high quality and will last for years to come.

Where: 4307 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary
Instagram: @thecostumeshoppe

Halloween Alley

Leaving things until the last minute? Prepare yourselves because this annual popup store is a ride, with rows and rows of costumes, accessories, decorations and more. As a massive independently owned retailer, there’s a ton to choose from, to browse through and to purchase, even days before Halloween!

Where: 232 Stewart Green SW, Calgary, AB
Instagram: @halloweenalley

Spirit Halloween

What’s Halloween without a little ‘spirit.’ With locations all over the city, this beloved shop is a sure thing. From wigs to accessories, recognizable costumes and more, these folks have an isle, a size and a getup for everyone – even if you’re a last-minute shopper.

Where: See locations here
Instagram: @Spirithalloween

Party City

Now, this one is a bit of a gamble, folks – but it’s still worth checking out! With a pretty impressive range of costumes, decorations and accessories, Party City is another shop with stores in every quadrant of Calgary. We’d especially recommend checking this spot out if you’re looking for a costume to fit either a kid or a pet.

Where: See locations here
Instagram: @partycitycanada

Value Village

Looking for unique pieces, wacky accessories and one-of-a-kind finds? Value Village is guaranteed to have something that you can use to put together the perfect Halloween costume – as long as you’re committed to looking through racks on racks.

Where: See locations here
Instagram:  @valuevillage_thrift

There you have it, ghouls! The places to shop for Halloween costumes in Calgary this year. Now get out there! There’s no time to waste!

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