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Canadian Family Halloween
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items Everything your family needs for a magical Canadian Halloween, all in one place! This Ottawa mom has rounded up the best kids' costumes, matching family costume ideas, indoor and porch decor, pumpkin carving kits, Canadian candy favourites, party sup...
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Kids' Costumes
Matching Family Costumes
Indoor Halloween Decor
Outdoor & Porch Decor
Halloween Treats & Candy
Pumpkin Carving & Crafts
Kids' Costumes
Adorable, comfy Halloween costumes Canadian kids actually love wearing! From classic pumpkins to dinosaurs and witches, these budget-friendly picks are roomy enough for warm layers underneath on chilly October nights.
My little one wore this pumpkin costume two Halloweens in a row and it still looked brand new! It's soft, roomy enough for a warm sweater underneath (a must for chilly Ottawa Octobers), and the plush leaves are just adorable in photos.
Joyfy Halloween Pumpkin Costume for Kids, Pumpkin Costume with Plush Green Leaves, Size 5-7 Yrs Halloween Party Dress up Costume - Walmart.ca
The roars down our street were unreal when my son wore this T-rex costume! It's lightweight enough that he stayed comfortable running house to house, and the little toy egg it comes with was a huge hit with his younger sister.
Joyfy T-rex Dinosaur Animals Costumes Jumpsuit with Toy Egg for Kids Halloween Dress-up Party 2-7 Years - Walmart.ca
My daughter has been a witch three years running and this set is by far her favourite! The hat actually stays on, the broom survived a whole night of trick-or-treating, and she looked absolutely magical in every single photo.
Joyfy Fairytale Witch Costume Set for Girls, Kids Halloween Fancy-Dress with Broom Hat for Halloween Party Role Play, (3T)
My son wore these skeleton PJs as his costume AND pajamas — double duty! They're so soft and the glow-in-the-dark bones were a huge hit on our street.
Leadtex Kids Glow in Dark Skeleton Jumpsuit
This light-up witch tutu is pure magic for little girls! The twinkling lights and fluffy tutu made my daughter feel like a real witch, and it's comfy enough to wear all night.
Spooktacular Girls Light Up Bat Witch Tutu Costume
Matching Family Costumes
Twinning is winning! These matching family Halloween pajamas and costume sets are perfect for pumpkin-carving nights, trick-or-treating together, and those adorable family photos you'll treasure forever.
We wore matching Halloween PJs for our pumpkin-carving night last year and the kids are still talking about it! They're soft, wash well, and the funny prints make for the cutest family photos.
Gaexia Matching Family Halloween Pajamas, Halloween Matching Pajamas Set for Family Funny Print Jammies PJs Holiday Sleepwear Loungewear for Women/Men - Walmart.ca
The fruit-print Halloween PJs were such a hit that we bought a second set for the cousins! Super affordable, cozy for chilly October nights, and the kids love spotting all the little pumpkins and bats in the print.
Family Matching Halloween Pajamas Set, Halloween Fruit Print PJs Sets 2 Pieces Loungewear Sleepwear - Walmart.ca
These mummy PJs are such a steal at under $10! The whole family looked adorable in our matching mummy prints, and they're cozy enough for chilly October nights.
Trsenvrml Matching Halloween Family Pajamas
Love the fun Halloween prints on these family PJs! They're soft, affordable, and perfect for our annual pumpkin-carving night photos.
Halloween Family Pajamas, Matching Sets
These matching witch shirts are perfect for families who want a simple 'costume'! We wore ours trick-or-treating and got so many compliments — comfy and festive!
Family Halloween Witch Shirts Matching Couple
Indoor Halloween Decor
Turn your home into a cozy Halloween haven! These indoor decorations, from twinkling string lights to cute pumpkin lanterns, are easy to set up and loved by kids of all ages.
These orange mini lights instantly make our living room feel like Halloween! I string them along the mantel and windows. They're the perfect warm glow for October evenings and the kids love how cozy it feels.
Way to Celebrate Halloween 100-Count Orange Incandescent Mini String Lights, Indoor/Outdoor
These little pumpkin lanterns are SO cute strung across our hallway! They give off the sweetest warm glow and the kids insist on turning them on every single night in October.
Way to Celebrate Halloween 10-Count Orange Fabric Pumpkin Lantern String Lights, Indoor/Outdoor
This felt ghost and pumpkin garland is so charming! I hung it on our mantel and it instantly made the living room feel festive — the kids love pointing out all the little ghosts.
DN DECONATION Halloween Felt Ghost & Pumpkin Garland
Such a great deal at $8! These felt bats on wood beads look adorable draped over our doorway, and they're sturdy enough to reuse year after year.
Halloween Black Felt Bats Wood Beads Garland
These light-up ghosts are the sweetest! They cast a soft glow in the hallway and my little ones aren't scared at all — they just think they're cute.
Halloween Lit Ghost Light 10-LED Garland
Outdoor & Porch Decor
Make your house the favourite stop on the street! These outdoor Halloween decorations and inflatables are weather-resistant, easy to set up, and guaranteed to delight trick-or-treaters of all ages.
This jack-o'-lantern stack is the first thing trick-or-treaters see and the kids LOVE it! It inflates in minutes, lights up beautifully at night, and has survived two windy Ottawa Halloweens.
Airblown Yard Inflatables Halloween Light JOL Stack
We added this mummy to our porch last year and it was an instant neighbourhood favourite! It lights up so nicely at night and the kids giggle every time they walk past it.
Airblown Yard Inflatables Halloween Light Mummy
These solar pumpkin string lights are so cheerful! They charge during the day and glow warmly at night — perfect for lining our walkway without any cords.
Fohil 19.4FT 40LED Solar Pumpkin String Lights
Love these 2-pack solar lights with ghosts, bats, and pumpkins! They were super easy to stake in the garden and they turn on automatically at dusk.
QOCNAM Halloween Solar Lights 2 Pack 20 LED
These ghost pathway lights are adorable! The 6 little ghosts light up our front path and the kids love racing to see them turn on each evening.
GMAULEE 6PCS Solar Halloween Ghost Lights
Halloween Treats & Candy
Stock up on Canadian Halloween candy favourites! These are the treats kids hope to find in their bags, perfect for trick-or-treaters, party favours, and sneaking a few for yourself.
The MARS variety pack is our go-to for trick-or-treaters every year! It's the perfect mix of Canadian chocolate favourites, great value, and the minis are just the right size for little hands.
MARS Halloween Chocolate Variety Pack
I grab this huge Hershey variety bag every October and it never lets me down! With 120 pieces there's plenty for trick-or-treaters AND for sneaking a few for myself. The variety keeps every kid happy.
Hershey Assorted Halloween Candy Variety Bag – 120 Count, 1.18 kg, Individually Wrapped Bulk Mix for Trick‑or‑Treat, Bags & Bowl
KitKats are always the first to disappear from our candy bowl! These Halloween minis are perfect for trick-or-treaters, and honestly I hide a few for myself every year.
Halloween Sized KitKat Milk Chocolate Wafer, Miniature Snack Size Candy Bag, Bulk Pack (2 LB)
Smarties are a Canadian Halloween staple! These peanut-free minis are perfect for trick-or-treaters with allergies, and my kids always trade for the red ones.
SMARTIES Mini Candies, 250g, Peanut-free
This 90-pack of Maynards is the ultimate trick-or-treater win! With Sour Patch Kids, Fuzzy Peach, and Swedish Berries, there's something for every kid on the street.
Maynards Halloween Candy, 90 Count, 1120 Gram
Pumpkin Carving & Crafts
Everything you need for the perfect pumpkin-carving night! These kid-safe carving kits and craft supplies make it easy and safe for little hands to create jack-o'-lantern masterpieces.
This little carving kit is the real MVP of our Halloween! The kid-safe saws are perfect for little hands, the stencils make even my 6-year-old's pumpkin look amazing, and we've reused it for three years running.
Pumpkin Pro Halloween Colossal Stainless Steel Pumkpin Carving Kit, by Fun World
We upgraded to this 7-piece set when the kids got older and it's fantastic! The sturdy tools handle thick pumpkin walls easily, and the carrying bag keeps everything together year after year.
Birdeem Upgraded 7 Pc Pumpkin Carving Kit Tools for Kids Adults with Carrying Bag Heavy Duty Safe Stainless Steel Pumpkin Carving Knife Knives Carver Set Professio
This stencil book is a game-changer for pumpkin carving with kids! The 50 cute and funny patterns are easy enough for beginners, and my 6-year-old picked her favourite all by herself.
Easy Pumpkin Carving Stencils: 50 Cute Halloween Patterns
So many templates for under $10! These 50+ funny and spooky stencils gave us way more options than we needed — the kids had a blast choosing which face to carve.
Pumpkin Carving Stencils: 50+ Halloween Patterns
Perfect for little hands! These 50 simple, cute templates are designed just for kids, with easy patterns that don't require sharp tools — great for no-carve decorating too.
Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Kids: 50 Easy Halloween Templates
Party Supplies & Hosting
Throw the ultimate Halloween bash without the stress! These party supplies, from spooky tableware to festive balloons, make hosting easy, affordable, and so much fun for the whole family.
These spiderweb plates made our Halloween party table look SO festive with zero effort! They're sturdy enough for pizza and cupcakes, and cleanup took about two minutes. A must for busy moms.
Werulen 10 Pack 9 Inch Web Theme Paper Plates, Halloween Disposable Dinnerware Party Table, Spooky Dessert Snack Serving Plates, Halloween Themed Paper Plate Set, Spider Web Party Plates
This 90-piece balloon kit turned our basement into a Halloween party HQ! The foil bats and 3D spiders are such a hit with the kids, and there's more than enough to share with neighbours.
IXIR Safe 90 Pcs Halloween Balloons Kit Halloween Latex Balloons Foil Confetti Balloon With 3D Bat, Eyeball Balloon Big Spider Foil Balloons For Haunted Themed Halloween Party Decoration
These spider web tablecloths are such a steal at $8.99 for 4! They instantly transform our dining table into a spooky feast setup — the kids love the creepy-crawly vibe.
Halloween Spider Web Plastic Tablecloths 4 Pack
Love having 3 tablecloths for under $13! We use one for the food table, one for crafts, and keep one as backup — the Halloween prints are adorable.
3 Pack Halloween Disposable Plastic Tablecloths 54x108 Inch
This 38-piece kit is party planning made easy! With banner, backdrop, tablecloth, and balloons all included, I didn't have to hunt for matching decorations.
Halloween Party Decorations Kit, 38 Pcs
Cozy Fall Movie Nights
Snuggle up for the perfect Halloween movie night! These cozy essentials, from soft blankets to tasty popcorn and warm drinks, are all you need for a magical family evening in.
This Halloween-print fleece blanket lives on our couch all October! It's unbelievably soft, the perfect size for snuggling two kids, and it washes beautifully.
HITIME Cozy Blanket Printed Blanket Throw Halloween Collection Blanket - 300 GSM Fleece Blanket Throw Size Blanket for Home Decoration Ultra Soft Blanket Microfiber Throw Blanket (Throw - 50 x 60 ) - Walmart.ca
No movie night is complete without popcorn, and this movie theatre butter flavour is the real deal! We pop a big bowl for our annual Hocus Pocus viewing and the kids devour every last kernel.
Orville Redenbacher Movie Theatre Butter Microwave Popcorn, 100% Whole Grain Popcorn, Gluten Free, No Artificial Colours Flavours or Preservatives, 150 g
Nothing says Canadian cozy like Tim Hortons hot chocolate! This big 1.5kg can keeps us stocked all fall — the kids love it with extra marshmallows during movie night.
Tim Hortons Hot Chocolate Mix, Original 1.5kg
The marshmallow bits in this Carnation hot chocolate make it extra fun! At $7.47 it's such a great deal, and my little ones think it's the fanciest drink ever.
CARNATION Marshmallow Hot Chocolate, 450 g
This Starbucks hot chocolate tastes like a café treat at home! It's proudly prepared in Canada and makes our Halloween movie nights feel extra special.
STARBUCKS HOT CHOCOLATE Mix 300g, 40% Cocoa