Your Halloween Starts Here: What’s Trending for 2026 at Hillcrest Mall

Get set for spooky season.

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Halloween is taking over October, with this year’s biggest trends bringing fresh energy to costumes, beauty, décor and treats. From nostalgic scares and playful pumpkins to after-dark glamour and cozy nights in, here’s what to shop for Halloween 2026 at Hillcrest Mall.

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The Costume Edit: Cute, Comfortable & Wearable

Costumes are splitting in two directions this year: playful transformations for shoppers ready to dress up and comfortable, costume-coded fashion for anyone who wants a look they can wear again.

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Halloween Home: Spooky, Stylish & Nostalgic

Halloween Rewind brings back pumpkins, ghosts and classic seasonal motifs, but 2026 gives them a more polished, playful spin.

For the finishing touches you didn’t know you needed, make time for a Halloween treasure hunt at Marshalls/Homesense. Look for an ever-changing mix of pumpkins, ghosts, black cats, candles, tabletop pieces and spooky surprises—the kind of finishing touches you didn’t know your Halloween setup needed until you spotted them.

 

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Glamour After Dark: Halloween Beauty Gets Elevated

Smoky eyes, metallics, dramatic liner, berry lips and high-impact shimmer make Halloween beauty feel more fashion editorial than costume makeup.

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Halloween Night In: Make Staying Home the Main Event

Movie marathons, spooky stories and hands-on activities turn staying in into one of Halloween’s coziest—and easiest—ways to celebrate.

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Fall Treats & Sips: Pumpkin Spice and Beyond

Pumpkin spice may be October’s signature flavour, but fall treats are getting more adventurous. Whether you’re taking a break from Halloween shopping or bringing something sweet home for a cozy October night, Hillcrest Mall has plenty of ways to taste the season.

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The Perfect Treat When You’re Not Quite Sure What They Want

An October birthday on the calendar? Heading to a Halloween dinner and looking for an unexpected host gift? A Hillcrest Gift Card gives them the fun of choosing exactly what they love—from fall fashion and beauty to dining, décor and something sweet.

One Gift Card. Every Brand They Love.

Whatever your Halloween looks like this year, make Hillcrest your starting point for a stylish, spooky and seriously fun October.

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Halloween 2026 FAQs

What are the biggest Halloween trends for 2026?

Halloween Rewind, Glamour After Dark, Cute > Creepy, Cosmic Witchcraft and Costume, But Make It Fashion are key Halloween 2026 directions. Halloween is also expanding beyond one night into fashion, beauty, home, food and family activities throughout October.

What Halloween costumes are trending in 2026?

Pop-culture characters, witches, vampires and gothic looks remain key, while costume-coded fashion uses comfortable clothing and accessories that can be worn again after October 31.

What Halloween décor is trending in 2026?

Nostalgic pumpkins, friendly ghosts, black cats and vintage-inspired imagery lead Halloween Rewind. Autumnal florals and more polished seasonal pieces are also an easy way to decorate from early October through Halloween night.

What makeup is trending for Halloween 2026?

Smoky eyes, graphic liner, berry lips and metallic shimmer are key. Try Clinique Black Honey for Vampire Glam, Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb for celestial sparkle or NYX face and body paint for a more transformative look.

What should I buy for Halloween Night In?

Start with comfortable Halloween PJs, a spooky book or family activity, atmospheric décor and seasonal treats. Add a pumpkin drink, pastries or a box of mochi donuts to make the night feel special.

Where can I find fall and pumpkin treats at Hillcrest Mall?

Take an October shopping break with seasonal drinks at Starbucks, bakery treats from Paris Baguette and Danish Pastry House, or a colourful box of mochi donuts from Marry Me Mochi.

What is a good gift for an October birthday or Halloween host?

Fall flowers, pastries and seasonal treats all make easy October gifts. For more flexibility, a Hillcrest Gift Card lets the recipient choose something they love from fashion, beauty, décor, dining and more.

Where can I shop for Halloween at Hillcrest Mall?

Hillcrest Mall brings Halloween shopping across fashion, kids, beauty, books, toys, home décor, flowers and seasonal food into one destination. Shoppers can create an easy costume, build a Halloween beauty look, refresh their décor and pick up treats and family activities in one trip.

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