HALLOWEEN is fast approaching and if your kids are keen to dress up this year you may wish to pop to Matalan.
The high street retailer currently has a sale on fancy dress items, with outfits up to half price off.
Matalan currently has a sale of up to 50 per cent off Halloween outfits[/caption]
Shoppers can pick up outfits themed on Alice in Wonderland and Mary Poppins[/caption]
Mums have been rushing to stores to snap up themed ensembles for their kids, which include many Disney characters.
One parent took to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK to share how they had spotted the discounts in their local branch.
They wrote: “Matalan have lots of Halloween costumes half price or less.”
For boys, they showed how they had discount outfits for Where’s Wally, the Joker and Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Meanwhile for girls, Matalan were selling Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins, and some skeleton dresses.
If this wasn’t all, the shopper shared how they’d also popped into Claire’s, and spotted they had a 25 per cent sale on Halloween items.
Claire’s had cute cat masks that looked adorable for trick or treating.
Matalan were one of the first shops to start selling Halloween items, rolling out homewares, decorations and themed mugs in July, giving shoppers a head start on their fright-night plans.
ALDI RANGE
Meanwhile, Aldi has launched its spooky Halloween range – with costumes, pyjamas and decorations starting from just £2.49.
Parents can pick up Halloween Pyjamas for £4.99 in four colours – purple, orange, grey or black.
These cosy sets are expected to be a sell-out as families prepare for spooky movie nights.
The bargains are now in stores, giving shoppers plenty of time to stock up before the big night on October 31.
Meanwhile, IKEA has gone for a stylish spin this year, with a new range that blends spooky with Scandi design. Shoppers can expect minimalist ghosts, cat motifs, lanterns and monochrome décor priced from under £1 to around £15.
Poundland has stocked up too, offering bargain costumes, decorations and sweets starting from as little as 50p – perfect for families on a budget.
There are also sweet skeleton dresses to buy at Matalan[/caption]
A shopper also spotted this cat mask in Claire’s for the spooky season[/caption]
SPOOKTACULAR EVENTS
If you are looking for some spooky events for the family, we created a guide to the best Halloween thrills in palaces, castles, gardens, theme parks and seaside resorts around the country.
Little monsters will soon be set free from school for their October break – and the season of ghouls, ghosts and goblins.
We shared a dozen spellbinding experiences sure to boost your spirits this half-term.
How to save on Halloween
CUT-OUTS WON’T KEEP: Once carved, pumpkins last just three to five days before they start to rot. So wait until a day or two before Halloween to carve yours, to ensure you won’t have to buy a replacement.
CHILLING CARVINGS: Carve your pumpkin right first time. Download free templates from Hobbycraft to help ensure no slip-ups.
DEVILISHY CHEAP DECORATIONS: Create spooky spider webs using old string or rope.
PAY LESS FOR FACE PAINTS: Cut costs by using your old eyeliners and eyeshadows, and dab on some talc when you need a ghostly white shade.
CUT-PRICE CANDY: Before you buy sweets to give out as treats, clear out your cupboards and see what you have. If you need more, shop bulk deals and compare the price per kilo before you buy.
PETRIFYING POT LUCK: Ask your guests to each bring a delicious themed dish to your party to keep hosting costs down.
SPINE-CHILLING TUNES: Turn to YouTube for a frighteningly good free playlist. There are dozens of channels with hour-long music mixes.
HOLD A SPOOKY SWISH: Swishing — or clothes-swapping with friends — is an easy way to get a new wardrobe. Hold a spooky swish before Halloween to trade costumes for kids and adults.
FRIGHTENING FREEBIES: Sign up for a free local Halloween event. Check your local Nextdoor or Facebook pages, or search eventbrite.co.uk for ideas.
BLOODY GOOD DEAL: Don’t fork out for expensive fake blood. Make your own edible version instead. You can use it for cakes and to decorate costumes.
SHOP ON NOV 1: Be organised and bag the bargains for next year by hitting the shops the day after Halloween. Remember to buy your kids’ costumes a size larger to allow for growth.
