What’s ‘Boo’ for Halloween? Decoration Trends and Top Picks

Aug 16th 2024

Halloween haunted house silhouette against murky dark blue sky

You’ve seen them…ads for Halloween decorations have already crept into our social media feeds. You can’t go into a home decor or craft shop without passing a pile of pumpkins, and huge Halloween inflatables dwarf the outdoor aisle in your local big box store.

Summer is sticking around a while longer, but many people already are channeling strong Halloween vibes.

And why not? From cheerful jack o’lanterns to ghastly ghouls, Halloween captures the imagination and energizes us like few other fall holidays.

So, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit, too! To give you a taste of what’s to come, we’ve put together a dozen of this year’s latest and trending Halloween decor for the upcoming spooky season.

We hope they inspire you to take a peek at the fantastic variety of indoor and outdoor Halloween decorations available and uncover something that thrills (or chills) you this season!

Halloween Trees

6 foot black Colorado Spruce Halloween tree

If you prefer non-scary Halloween decorations, make a 6-foot tall black Colorado spruce the centerpiece of your Halloween display! String purple or orange lights, silver disco ball and orange ornaments and design a to-die-for Halloween tree.

6 foot prelit black cascading Halloween twig tree

Looking for something a little different in Halloween lawn decorations? Consider a Halloween twig tree. Our black twig tree features cascading branches and purple lights for a vaguely sinister silhouette. Set a spooky forest scene on your lawn with a lighted Halloween tree or several, or create an eerie atmosphere on your porch or in your home with a single black Halloween tree.

Outdoor Decor

Cute ghosts are everywhere this Halloween, including right at your front door. Perfect for Halloween minimalists, this understated but inviting Halloween ghost doormat features a cute ghost graphic on a durable coir mat that will hold up to heaps of trick-or-treat traffic.

lighted spider and web Halloween decoration

COMING SOON!

Suspend this menacing black spider web indoors or out for instant creepy appeal! Hanging on the trend for larger Halloween decorations, this tinsel web with spider is 36 inches wide and looks even more forbidding at night lit with purple LED lights.

'I'm Just Here for the Boos' ghost Halloween garden flag

Here’s another adorable ghost that’s making a friendly appearance. The humorous Halloween garden flag is just right for brightening a flowerbed, entryway or Halloween display. Garden flags are an easy way to bring a little bit of color and personality to a path or entryway. And they’re so reasonably priced, you can afford to display a different flag for every holiday.

7' x 8' orange and black pumpkin silhouette single garage door banner

Let your garage door be your canvas with a Halloween garage door banner themed to match your Halloween style. Monsters, spiders, witches, zombies - so many designs to consider with these reusable printed garage door Halloween decorations. With sizes to fit most single and two-car garage doors, your hardest decision will be which one to choose!

Halloween Lighting

LED lighted bats purple and black Halloween lantern

COMING SOON!

Part of the fun of Halloween is how the fright factor builds as darkness falls. Let LED lighted Halloween lanterns accentuate the otherworldly feel of the holiday. This 11-inch Halloween lantern features cut out spiderwebs, bats and scroll patterns and is lit by a flameless flickering candle. It’s just the right height for setting wherever you need to cast a bewitching glow over your Halloween night.

14.5 inch flameless dripping candles in skeleton candelabra

Halloween skeleton decor is everywhere this year! With its macabre ambience, our spine-chilling skeleton candelabra is a fitting addition to your spooky Halloween decor. He holds two skulls topped with flameless black candles that appear to be dripping blood. Set him on your entry table, fireplace mantel, by the hearth or on your Halloween buffet table as a ghoulish spectator to your Halloween endeavors.

Skulls and Skeletons

55 inch skeleton butler Halloween figure with candy tray

COMING SOON!

Here’s another Halloween skeleton we expect will stop by very soon! Our 55-inch skeleton butler is dressed in a decayed Victorian tailcoat, boots and top hat. Ready to serve with a tray for candy, he’ll greet your guests with a grisly grin - but who will dare accept a treat from him?

27.5 inch stacked skull LED lighted tower with raven and snake

This stacked skull decoration has all the creepy Halloween graveyard vibes! A golden snake twines through a tower of grinning skulls with glowing eyes, topped by a watchful black raven. At more than 27 inches tall, this battery-operated LED skull tower is perfect for your Halloween buffet table, on your porch or as part of a hearthside Halloween display.

Big Halloween Fun

4.5 lighted black and orange spider Halloween decoration

COMING SOON!

Creeping our way soon! Our black and orange giant spider could be the terror of your neighborhood this Halloween! With a leg spread of 4-½ feet, this giant Halloween spider makes a great companion to popular giant spider web decorations and looks extra menacing lit up at night.

giant 15 foot talking animated witch decoration

COMING SOON!

Halloween yard decorations just keep getting bigger and our giant 15 foot animated witch can’t fail to dominate Halloween night. This giant witch features sound-activated animation. She pivots her head and speaks, turning Halloween giggles into shrieks of fright and delight.

If part of the fun of Halloween for you is viewing Halloween decoration ideas and trends, take time to explore Christmas Central’s Halloween store. With loads of Halloween decor available now – and more to come! – you’ll find a diverse selection of decorations, figures, flags, garland, lights, outdoor decorations and more to make your Halloween decorating a treat!

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