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Dressing Up for Halloween in Albuquerque

Purchase, Rent or Create a Halloween Costume for You or Your Pet

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Albuquerque Halloween costumes can be put together with the help of a little imagination and some of the thrift shops in town. Or it can be a fully outfitted specialty outfit picked up ready made from a Halloween store. Here are some places where you can find Halloween costumes in Albuquerque.

For theatrical costumes, ghoulish ware and Halloween decorations, these seasonal stores are full of what you are looking for. Each has an adult rated area in the back for the more adventuresome costumes.

Spirit Shop
Spirit at Albuquerque Pavillions
4610 Cutler NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
(505) 872-2786

Spirit at Albuquerque Renaissance
1221 South Renaissance Blvd. NE
(505) 344-2556

Spirit at Albuquerque Alameda West
Alameda West Shopping Center
10131 North Coors NW
(505) 897-1057

The Haunted Store on Jefferson
6701 Jefferson NE (north of Osuna)
(505) 217-2856

The Haunted Store on Eubank
2801-P Eubank NE (Eastdale Shopping Center)
(505)217-3462

In addition to the seasonal chain stores, there are other places to seek out your costume, especially if you enjoy putting it together yourself.

Disco Display House
3123 Central Ave NE
(505) 265-1515
Costumes, accessories and fun decorations can be put together and rented from this longtime favorite Nob Hill store.

Birdland
3213 Central NE
(505) 255-9205
This hippie store is the perfect place to find retro hippie wear, wigs, and Deadhead paraphernalia.

Savers Thrift Store
3300 San Mateo Blvd NE
(505) 888-0116
3400 Calle Cuervo NW, #2
(505) 890-2680
Find the exact costume you want by creating it yourself. Find wigs and accessories, masks, hats and Haloween decorations. Used costumes are also available.

Thriftown
3900 Menaul Blvd. NE
(505) 872-0647
Thriftown prides itself on being "green" because it recycles. Find Halloween decorations, paraphenalia and make your own costume that will be easy on the budget at this thrift store.

If you're looking for ways to save money with Halloween costumes, consider these tips.

Pet Costumes

Bow Wow Blues
3845 Rio Grande NW
(505) 341-4484

Long Leash on Life
9800 Montgomery Blvd NE
(505)299-8800

There are also several Petco
and PetSmart stores in the Albuquerque area for your pet's costume needs.

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