Feeling Spooky: Outdoor Halloween Decorations We Love
From giant spiders to magical floating witch hats, give your trick-or-treaters a thrill on Oct. 31.
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Even though the weather has still been pretty summerlike, fall (as evidenced by all the pumpkin spice-flavored options on every drinks menu) is officially here. And you know what that means — it’s time to decorate for Halloween.
From ghosts to giant spider webs, and everything in between, we’ve rounded up some of the spookiest — and, OK, cutest — outdoor merchandise on the block.
Hey Boo!
Ghost Trio
Make your yard look BOOtiful with this 8-foot-tall inflatable Ghost Trio from Home Depot. Featuring flickering, ShortCircuit black lights, each ghost wears tattered gauze. The self-inflating design also comes with stakes and tethers for an easy setup.
Price: $79.98
Spooky, Scary Skeletons
Giant Skeleton
No bones about it, the Way To Celebrate Skeleton Decoration from Walmart makes quite a big statement. Standing 10 feet tall, the sturdy skeleton (made from plastic, not bone) comes on a wide base of iron legs and has poseable arms.
Price: $249
On the Web
200-Inch Spider Web + Spider
We wouldn’t want to get caught up in this web. The 200-inch, polyester mega-web comes with a 59-inch-tall (thankfully fake) furry spider with red eyes. Attach the triangular web to your front porch, or above a window, to give trick-or-treaters a real thrill.
Price: $19.99
What a Witch
Hanging Witch Hat Lights
On the cuter end of the Halloween spectrum, these Hanging Witch Hat Lights by Funpeny are simply magical. Accompanied by warm white string lights, the set of eight orange and purple pointy hats are waterproof and have close to a dozen different light flashing modes. The set also comes with a small wireless remote and a timer, so you don’t have to worry about switching them off once the Halloween festivities are over.
Price: $24.99
Eye See You
Colorful Eye Wreath
Keep an eye on your trick-or-treaters with this colorful felt eyeball wreath that somehow manages to straddle the line between adorable and creepy. The festive centerpiece, available at Walmart, has a diameter of 17 inches and would look eye-catching on both the front door or above a fireplace mantel.
Price: $19.97
