The 31 Best Halloween Treats And Party Snacks At Costco

Halloween might just be the most chaotic holiday of the year. Between pulling together last-minute costumes, navigating school parade schedules, and trying to keep kids from eating half their body weight in sugar before dinner, October 31 can feel like an Olympic sport.

Luckily, Costco goes all in as a one-stop shop for spooky season before the first fall leaves even touch the ground. You can buy bags of candy that weigh the size of a small newborn, stock up on party-ready appetizers, and grab easy heat-and-eat meals so nobody goes out on an empty stomach.

Whether you need nut-free treats for a classroom celebration, a spooky spread for an adult costume party, or candy options that’ll finally put your house on the trick-or-treating map, here are the best Costco finds to add to your cart right now.

If your neighborhood sees serious foot traffic on October 31, this 5.75-pound behemoth of a bag is a total lifesaver. Packed with heavy hitters like Skittles, Nerds, Airheads, and gummy worms, it means you won’t have to make an emergency candy run halfway through prime trick-or-treating hours.

This variety box is loaded with miniature bags of Cheetos, Doritos, and other Frito-Lay favorites dressed up in festive Halloween packaging. It’s the ultimate grab-and-go option for classroom parties or handing out to trick-or-treaters with a savory tooth.

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3. Tyson Spooky Nuggets, $13.99

Toss a batch of these Halloween nuggets into the air fryer for a protein-packed dinner the kids will actually eat. Serve the pumpkins, bats, and ghosts with plenty of ketchup for a classic “bloody” dunk.

Ghirardelli’s individually wrapped chocolate jack-o’-lanterns, which come plain or filled with caramel, are perfect for adding to a Halloween dessert board — or stashing in the pantry as a late-night treat when you’re up hot-glue-gunning final touches on your costume.

This pre-assembled deli tray does all the heavy lifting for your Halloween gathering. Just transfer it onto a serving board and add a few plastic spider rings or gummy worms tucked between the salami, grapes, and cheese, and you’ve got an instant party centerpiece.

When you need to feed a crowd of hungry ghouls fast, these heat-and-eat sliders are a lifesaver. Warm them up and slide a pair of stuffed green olives on toothpicks through the top bun to give each burger a fun, silly pair of edible monster eyes.

Between the crunch and the salty-sweet flavors, Costco’s new party mix will be impossible to stop snacking on. Pour it into a plastic cauldron for easy festive grazing.

8. Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Non-Alcoholic Variety Pack, $12.99

Every good Halloween party needs options for the designated drivers and mindful sippers, and Sierra Nevada’s non-alcoholic craft brew pack definitely delivers. With IPAs and golden ales that taste like the real deal, guests won’t feel like they’re missing out.

Costco’s legendary beef franks are the MVP of Halloween party finger food. Wrap them in strips of crescent roll dough to make mummy dogs.

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If this bag doesn’t instantly transport you back to sitting on the cafeteria floor trading snacks after lunch, nothing will. Packing the holy trinity of ’90s candy royalty — Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups, and Fruit by the Foot — this massive spooky season variety pack is unadulterated nostalgia in a pouch.

11. Pillsbury Halloween Shaped Sugar Cookie Dough, $7.99

Baking holiday cookies with kids sounds fun in theory, but rolling out sticky dough and washing flour off every counter? Not so much. Pillsbury’s slice-and-bake cookies with ghost, pumpkin, and cat designs pop right onto the tray and into the oven, giving you a sweet treat with zero mess.

This cheese-stuffed ravioli, which come in pumpkin-orange and black-bat shapes, is a Halloween dinner both adults and kids will enjoy. Toss them in your favorite sauce for an easy meal before the doorbell starts ringing.

13. Guillermo’s Medium Salsa, $6.79

Guillermo’s Dancing With the Stars run may have gotten cut short on Super Bowl night, but his salsa scores big as a Halloween appetizer. Pair it with blue corn tortilla chips for a moody party dip, or spoon it over tacos and breakfast eggs to bring an instant punch of flavor and heat.

If you want to be crowned the coolest house on the block, a full-sized candy bar pack is your golden ticket. Packed with two types of Hershey’s bars, Reese’s cups, and Kit Kats, this is the stash that will have trick-or-treaters sprinting up your driveway.

Costco’s bakery has given its rich chocolate cupcakes a Halloween twist with orange, black, and white sprinkles. You can level them up even more by popping on a candy eyeball or gummy worms.

For a Halloween bash that needs hot appetizers in a hurry, Bibigo’s ultra-crispy Korean fried chicken is a guaranteed hit. Air fry a batch until golden, toss with the included sweet-and-spicy sauce, and serve with toothpicks for a spicy party snack.

Can’t decide between gummy bears, snakes, or fizzy cola bottles? Haribo’s massive mix gives you a little bit of everything. Toss the snack-sized bags straight into trick-or-treat buckets, or use the colorful gummies to garnish Halloween mocktails and decorate spooky frosted cupcakes.

18. Utz Bats & Jacks, $6.99

Packed with pouches of bats and jack-o’-lantern-shaped pretzels, these are an easy, mess-free win for classroom parties and a welcome salty break for trick-or-treaters swimming in candy. Plus, you can crack open a couple of bags to toss into snack mix or dip the shapes into melted green candy melts for quick DIY monster clusters.

19. Ziegler’s Honeycrisp Apple Cider, $6.39

Made from crisp, sweet Honeycrisp apples, Ziegler’s fresh cider brings pure autumn flavor to the Halloween table. Simmer it with spices for a cozy, warm drink, make a bubbly fall mimosa, or use it as the base for a kid-friendly cauldron punch.

For those who prefer a non-chocolate Halloween option, snap up this giant 160-count box of Welch’s. The dye- and allergen-free fruit snacks come in fun shapes like bats, ghosts, and jack-o’-lanterns.

Pop these fried beef ravioli into the air fryer and serve them over a pool of bright red marinara sauce for a playful appetizer.

The ruby-red hue and sweet-tart raspberry flavor make this the ultimate spooky shortcut for cheese boards, filling thumbprint cookies, or layering into dessert cups with zero prep work. If you’re near a Midwest Costco, keep your eyes peeled in the aisles to snag a jar.

With retro labels and neon-bright colors, Jones Soda Co’s Fallout-themed pack has built-in party decor energy. The radioactive-looking red and blue hues make it perfect for a costume party.

Peeling hard-boiled eggs is an exercise in pure frustration, and this ready-to-eat option is a total time-saver. Slice them in half for deviled eggs, pop on olives as eyes, or stir green food coloring into the yolks, and you’ve got a dressed-up party app that looks like it took more work than it actually did.

Halloween mornings can be just as hectic as Halloween night. These bite-sized pancakes heat up in minutes — drizzle with strawberry jam for a vampire stack, or use chocolate chips and whipped cream to turn them into little monster faces before school drop-off.

26. Bear Fruit Bites, $11.99

Made with only fruit and no added sugar, Bear’s fruit bites are perfectly portioned for slipping into school lunchboxes or handing out to the tiniest trick-or-treaters as a parent-approved alternative.

Having a crowd over calls for a heavy-hitting dip. You can warm this up to make a bubbling cheesy dip, or simply pull it out of the fridge and serve it chilled if there’s no time to heat it up.

28. Better With Buckwheat Fig & Thyme Crisps, $10.79

These sturdy crisps bring a serious crunch to any cheese plate. The fig and thyme flavor pairs effortlessly with creamy goat cheese, aged gouda, or brie (it’s not available at Costco, but Marin Cheese Co.’s orange-and-black Petite Boo cheese would be a perfect accompaniment).

Cranberry juice is the ultimate base for any theatrical party drink. Mix it with ginger ale and orange slices for a refreshing “Vampire’s Punch,” or shake it up with vodka and lime for a blood-red party cocktail.

Spoon this chili-flecked poke into mini taco shells, serve it alongside crispy wonton chips, or plate it on a moody dark platter as a fiery (and fancy-looking) appetizer that takes zero prep work.

31. Amos Peelerz Halloween Spooky Party Mix, $13.89

TikTok’s favorite peelable gummies just got a creepy Halloween makeover. This 36-count bag comes packed with individually wrapped pouches featuring five fruity flavors — including mango, strawberry, and green apple—shaped like peelable anatomical body parts like brains and bones.

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