This article by Heather Sweeney originally appeared on Military.com, the premier resource for the military and veteran community.
Fall is here, and with the change of season comes the spookiest time of year: Halloween.
Whether you're buying costumes for your kids or looking for festive indoor and outdoor decorations for your home, the following military discounts can help while you shop.
Costumes
Pick out the perfect costume online at HalloweenCostumes.com and get $10 off orders of $50 or more with a valid military email address. The discount applies to most products on the site, including costumes, accessories and decorations.
After verifying your military status online, active-duty military, reservists and veterans get a 10% discount on costumes, props and decorations year-round at Wholesale Party Supplies & Halloween Costumes.
At Spencer's, you can find a variety of Halloween costumes, wigs, masks, T-shirts, accessories and decorations. Find a store near you and get a 10% military discount.
Shindigz has a great selection of costumes for kids, families and pets, as well as accessories, decorations and party supplies. Active-duty and retired military get a special 20% military discount online. (Orders must be placed under the service member's name.)
Decorations
Find Halloween pillows, candleholders, wine glasses, wreaths and more at Pier 1, where active-duty and retired military and their families get 10% off. The discount is offered in-store only and is valid for regular-priced and sale merchandise, but not clearance.
Kirkland's also has a great selection of seasonal decor for Halloween. Active-duty and retired military personnel can get a 10% discount on all in-store purchases. Make sure you have your military ID to present at checkout.
Pottery Barn's Halloween shop includes decorative pumpkins, items for entertaining, and indoor and outdoor decor. Active-duty and retired military and their families get a 15% discount on in-store purchases.
Stock up Halloween decor and fun supplies for entertaining at Crate and Barrel. Active-duty and retired military and their dependents get a 10% in-store military discount.
Craft Stores
Michaels, JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores and A.C. Moore all have Halloween crafting and baking items, party supplies and decor. And all three stores offer 15% in-store military discounts.
Home Improvement Stores
You can also find Halloween-themed decorations like inflatables, projectors and wreaths at home improvement stores Home Depot and Lowe's. Both offer military discounts.
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