Greater Milwaukee Halloween Costume Store Directory 2025

The greater Milwaukee area offers dozens of costume shopping options, from massive seasonal pop-ups to year-round specialty shops and budget-friendly thrift stores.

Spirit Halloween dominates with seven seasonal locations across the metro, while Miller & Campbell and Bartz's provide year-round options. However, significant changes have reshaped the landscape: Party City closed all locations nationwide in late 2024, and the iconic Halloween Express tent at State Fair Park won't open this season. Smart shoppers can find everything from licensed character costumes at big chains to unique vintage pieces at Milwaukee's extensive network of thrift stores, where items cost a fraction of retail prices.

This guide covers all major communities in the greater Milwaukee area, organized by city for easy navigation. Whether you're seeking professional theatrical costumes, last-minute pop culture characters, or creative DIY pieces, this directory will help you find exactly what you need.

Milwaukee

Retique (Goodwill Boutique)

190 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-1797 | amazinggoodwill.com/retique

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm

Upscale Goodwill boutique in the Historic Third Ward featuring curated designer and vintage pieces. Named "Best Vintage Shop" by Milwaukee Magazine and "Best Thrift Store in Wisconsin" by Yelp. Excellent for unique costume elements including vintage clothing, accessories, and statement pieces.

Year-round thrift boutique with boutique-style curation and higher-end selections.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Oakland Avenue

2830 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 962-3281 | goodwillgreatermc.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

Popular location near UWM with good selection of clothing, accessories, and housewares. Student favorite for costume shopping.

Year-round thrift store ideal for budget costume pieces.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Palmer Street

3900 N Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 967-0588 | goodwillgreatermc.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

Full-service Goodwill with clothing, housewares, and accessories for costume building.

Year-round operation.

Goodwill Industries - 91st Street

6055 N 91st St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 353-6400 | goodwillgreatermc.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun closed (verify hours)

Goodwill headquarters location featuring large thrift store with extensive inventory, donation center, and workforce services.

Year-round with extended weekday hours.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

2320 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 672-2040 | svdpmilw.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun closed

Large thrift store with extensive clothing selection at $1.99 for most items. Known for affordable prices and large furniture selection. Supports St. Vincent de Paul Society's mission to help those in need.

Year-round with exceptional value pricing.

Value Village

729 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 383-5913 | valuevillagewi.com

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Large thrift store with extensive inventory of clothing, furniture, home decor, and accessories. Features daily discount specials: Monday & Wednesday all clothing 50% off; Tuesday all furniture, household items, and jewelry 50% off. Benefits Military Order of Purple Heart Service Foundation.

Year-round with rotating inventory and excellent daily deals.

West Allis

West Allis serves as a major costume shopping hub with both seasonal and year-round options, though the recent closure of Party City and Halloween Express leaves Spirit Halloween and Miller & Campbell as primary destinations.

Spirit Halloween - West Allis

6731 West Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53214
(855) 704-2669 | stores.spirithalloween.com

Hours (seasonal): Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

North America's largest seasonal Halloween retailer offering extensive selection of costumes for all ages (adults, children, babies, pets), animatronics, decorations, props, masks, wigs, makeup, and accessories. Features officially licensed costumes from Spider-Man, Harry Potter, Disney, Five Nights at Freddy's, Bluey, and more. Located in former thrift store space.

Seasonal pop-up (August-November only). Offers online ordering with in-store pickup.

Miller and Campbell Costume Service

7226 West Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 671-6227 or (414) 671-6223 (text) | info@MACcostumes.com | maccostumes.com

Hours: Mon 10am-4pm, Wed 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm (Closed Tue, Thu, Sun)

Wisconsin's largest theatrical costume house with over 55,000+ costumes available for rental and purchase. Year-round operation offering theatrical makeup from Ben Nye, Kryolan, Mehron, and Graftobian, plus wigs, accessories, vintage clothing, mascot design/construction, and custom costume services. Also houses Purple Velvet Vintage store.

Year-round costume shop with 100+ years in business. Moved to West Allis location in September 2024. Costume rentals require deposit. Serves theatrical productions, schools, businesses, and individuals.

Goodwill - West Allis Store and Donation Center

Corner of Hwy 100 and Oklahoma Ave, West Allis, WI
goodwillgreatermc.org

Thrift store with gently-used clothing, accessories, and household items suitable for costume pieces. Convenient location near US Post Office.

Year-round thrift store with donations accepted.

St. Charles Furniture & Thrift

6731 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 355-3065

Thrift store with furniture and general merchandise including clothing and accessories useful for costumes.

Year-round thrift store.

Wauwatosa

Goodwill - Wauwatosa Store and Donation Center

12121 W. Feerick St., Wauwatosa, WI 53222
(414) 393-1487 | goodwillgreatermc.org

Located just east of N 124th St and W. Feerick St intersection. Thrift store featuring gently-used clothing, accessories, and household items good for costume pieces.

Year-round operation serving Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Elm Grove, and Milwaukee.

St. Jude the Apostle Thrift

822 Glenview Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 259-0975

Church-affiliated thrift store with clothing and household items suitable for costume pieces and accessories.

Year-round thrift store.

Waukesha

Spirit Halloween - Waukesha

1110 West Sunset Drive, Waukesha, WI 53189
(855) 704-2669 | spirithalloween.com

Hours (seasonal): Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

Extensive selection of costumes for all ages (adults, children, babies, pets), animatronics, decorations, props, masks, wigs, makeup, and accessories. Features officially licensed costumes from movies, TV shows, gaming, and pop culture. Located in former Tuesday Morning space.

Seasonal pop-up (July-November). Offers buy online/pickup in store.

Walmart Supercenter - Waukesha

2000 S West Ave, Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 521-1815 | walmart.com

Hours: Daily from 6am (closing times vary)

Large retailer carrying Halloween costumes for kids, adults, and babies during Halloween season (August-October). Selection includes character costumes, accessories, makeup, and party supplies at budget-friendly prices.

Year-round retailer with seasonal Halloween section.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Waukesha

1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-5023 | goodwillgreatermc.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm (Donation Center opens 8am), Sun 10am-7pm

Thrift store with gently-used clothing, accessories, housewares, and shoes. Good source for costume pieces and vintage clothing at affordable prices.

Year-round thrift store.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Waukesha

2040 West Bluemound Road, Waukesha, WI 53186
(414) 276-4316 or (262) 547-7367 | satruck.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun closed

Thrift store offering clothing for all ages, shoes, accessories, and household items. Proceeds fund charitable programs. Good source for costume pieces and vintage finds.

Year-round thrift store.

Waukesha Service Club Thrift Shop

1444 S West Avenue, Waukesha, WI
(262) 547-9528 | waukeshaserviceclub.com

Hours: Vary (call for current hours)

Community thrift shop offering clothing, shoes, housewares, toys, books, jewelry, and vintage items. Revenue supports local nonprofits through grants. Senior discount 25% every Wednesday; Veterans discount 25% daily.

Year-round, completely volunteer-staffed. Cannot accept large furniture or electronics.

Brookfield

Spirit Halloween - Brookfield

16800 W Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
(855) 704-2669 | spirithalloween.com

Hours (seasonal): Typically 10am-9pm weekdays, extended weekend hours

Full range of costumes for all ages and sizes, animatronics, decorations, props, masks, wigs, makeup, and accessories. Licensed costumes from popular franchises. Located in former JoAnn Fabrics store.

Seasonal pop-up (July-November). Buy online/pickup in store available. One of 20 Spirit Halloween locations across Wisconsin for 2025.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Brookfield

18605 W Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 901-0089 | amazinggoodwill.com

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm (Donation Center opens 8am), Sun 10am-8pm

Thrift store featuring gently-used clothing, housewares, sporting goods, books, music, movies, toys, and games. Excellent source for costume pieces and DIY materials.

Year-round thrift store. Located on south side of Hwy 18 (Bluemound Rd) at Brookfield Rd intersection.

Plato's Closet - Brookfield

Brookfield, WI
platoscloset.com/locations/brookfield-wi

Resale shop specializing in gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories for teens and twenties. Name brands at up to 70% off retail. Cash paid on the spot for accepted items.

Year-round resale shop. Good for trendy clothing pieces that work for costumes. Buys and sells all seasons, all day, no appointment needed.

Clothes Mentor - Brookfield

Brookfield, WI
brookfieldwi.clothesmentor.com

Upscale resale boutique for women's designer and name brand clothing sizes 0-26, shoes, accessories, and handbags. Like-new items at up to 70% off mall prices. Carries Coach, Michael Kors, Lululemon, Anthropologie, Tory Burch, and more.

Year-round upscale consignment. Good for high-quality costume pieces and elegant dress-up options.

Elite Repeat Consignment - Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-9359 | eliterepeatclothing.com

Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm (Consignment by appointment only)

Upscale consignment boutique established 1989 offering men's and women's fashion for special occasions, daily wear, and unique gifts at affordable prices.

Year-round consignment boutique. Good for formal costume pieces and special occasion attire.

Greenfield

Spirit Halloween - Greendale (Southridge)

5300 South 76th Street, Greendale, WI 53129
(855) 704-2669 | stores.spirithalloween.com

Located in former Kohl's at Southridge area. Seasonal Halloween store with full range of costumes, decorations, animatronics, and accessories.

Seasonal (August-November). Approximately 4.6 miles from West Allis Spirit Halloween.

St. Vincent de Paul Store - Greenfield

4476 S 108th Street, Greenfield, WI 53228
(414) 377-9077 | svdpmilw.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm

Well-organized thrift store with extensive selection of clothing, accessories, household items, and furniture. Clean, organized environment with quality merchandise at reasonable prices. Features numbered bins, jewelry section, and regular new arrivals.

Year-round, known for exceptional cleanliness and organization. Offers senior discount Mon-Thu. Text SVDP to 18338430126 for weekly specials. Drive-thru donation service available. All proceeds support meal programs and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Glendale

Spirit Halloween - Bayshore

5766 North Bayshore Drive (Former Forever 21), Glendale, WI 53217
(855) 704-2669 | stores.spirithalloween.com

Hours (seasonal): Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

Extensive selection of costumes for all ages, animatronics, decorations, masks, wigs, makeup, props, and accessories. Features officially licensed costumes from movies, TV shows, gaming, and pop culture.

Seasonal pop-up (opens as early as July, operates through Halloween). Offers buy online/pick up in store.

Menomonee Falls

Bartz's The Party Store

N96W18743 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 251-5202 or (262) 251-0973 | info@ebartz.com | ebartz.com

Wisconsin's original and largest party store, founded in 1947. Over 7,000+ costumes available year-round for sales and rentals. Extensive party supplies for all occasions, balloon services, theme party decorations, tableware, and toy section. Features vintage Halloween decorations, specialty items, and "Haunted Scary Room" with special effects.

YEAR-ROUND costume shop, family-owned. Online ordering available with free shipping on orders over $70 to 48 contiguous states.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

W178N9315 Water Tower Place, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
goodwillgreatermc.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

Thrift store with gently-used clothing, accessories, and household items for costume pieces. Donations fund job training programs.

Year-round, good for budget costume pieces and vintage items.

Salvation Army Family Store

N89W16895 Appleton Avenue, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
satruck.org

Thrift store offering secondhand clothing, shoes, accessories, and household items suitable for costume creation.

Year-round thrift store.

Thriftopia Resale Store

Downtown Menomonee Falls, WI
innovativesolutions88@yahoo.com | thriftopiaresalestore.com

Hours: Until 5pm (call for specific days)

Independent resale shop with vintage clothing, sports memorabilia, athletic wear, shoes, purses, books, and home goods. Clean and well-organized.

Newly opened independent thrift store. Good for unique vintage finds.

Cudahy

Spirit Halloween - Cudahy

6045-77 South Packard Avenue, Cudahy, WI
(855) 704-2669 | stores.spirithalloween.com

Hours (seasonal): Typical Spirit Halloween hours

Complete costume selection, decorations, animatronics, and accessories. Features licensed costumes from popular franchises.

Seasonal pop-up location.

Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

5656 South Packard Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 747-4884 or (414) 847-3913 | satruck.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun closed

Thrift store with clothing, shoes, accessories, electronics, furniture, and household goods. Proceeds fund Adult Rehabilitation Centers.

Year-round, well-maintained thrift store.

Oak Creek

Fun Events Party Store

Near Milwaukee Airport, Oak Creek, WI (8201 S Howell area)
funeventsinc.com/partystore

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun closed

Family-owned local party supply store offering party supplies, decorations, novelties, helium balloon services, prizes, and rental items including inflatables, bounce houses, games, concessions, tents, tables, and chairs.

Year-round operation. Also offers party rental equipment.

Goodwill Store & Donation Center

8201 S Howell Avenue, Suite 100, Oak Creek, WI 53154
goodwillgreatermc.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

Located on Howell and Forest Hill. Thrift store with gently-used clothing, accessories, housewares, books, toys, and games.

Year-round with larger selection for budget costume shopping.

Franklin

Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

6341 S 27th Street, Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-7733 | satruck.org

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun closed

Large thrift store with extensive selection of clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, electronics, and household goods. Clean and well-organized facility.

Year-round with extended weekday hours. Convenient shopping times.

New Berlin

Costumes.com / BuySeasons Inc.

16205 West Small Road, New Berlin, WI 53151
(605) 271-3971 | help@costumes.com | costumes.com

Online costume retailer and wholesale distributor. Corporate headquarters and distribution center for BuyCostumes.com family of brands (part of Rubie's Costume Company). Founded 1999. Over 10 billion costume and accessory combinations available online.

ONLINE/WHOLESALE ONLY - not a retail walk-in store. Ships throughout United States.

Additional nearby options

Lori's Costume Shop (West Bend)

432 S. Main Street, West Bend, WI
(262) 334-4404 | loriscostumeshop.com

Hours: Mon 10am-6pm, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-4pm (Closed Tue, Sun)

Home of over 4,000 costumes. Year-round costume shop offering sales and rentals, costume repairs, alterations, and fittings for any occasion. Several seamstresses on staff.

YEAR-ROUND operation. Well-established costume shop serving northern Milwaukee suburbs. Located in West Bend (north of main Milwaukee metro).

Important 2025 updates

Party City nationwide closure: All Party City locations closed in late 2024/early 2025 after the company announced it was winding down all operations. Former locations in West Allis, Greenfield, and Brookfield are no longer operating.

Halloween Express not opening: Skully's Halloween Express, the iconic giant pumpkin tent at Wisconsin State Fair Park (500 S 84th St, West Allis) announced in September 2025 it will not open this season after operating for over a decade.

Spirit Halloween remains dominant: With Party City's exit and Halloween Express closing, Spirit Halloween has become the primary seasonal option with seven locations across greater Milwaukee in West Allis, Waukesha, Brookfield, Glendale (Bayshore), Greendale (Southridge), Mequon, and Cudahy.

Shopping strategies by budget and style

For professional/theatrical costumes

Miller and Campbell Costume Service in West Allis offers the region's largest theatrical selection with 55,000+ costumes for rental and purchase, plus professional makeup and accessories. Bartz's The Party Store in Menomonee Falls provides 7,000+ year-round costumes. Lori's Costume Shop in West Bend offers 4,000+ costumes with alterations and fitting services.

For licensed character costumes

Spirit Halloween locations dominate with officially licensed costumes from major franchises - Spider-Man, Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, gaming characters, and trending pop culture. All seven locations carry similar inventory with costumes for all ages including pets.

For budget-conscious shoppers

Thrift stores offer exceptional value. St. Vincent de Paul charges just $1.99 for most clothing items. Value Village features daily 50% off specials on clothing (Mon/Wed) and household items (Tue). Goodwill locations throughout the metro provide extensive selections at low prices. These stores excel for DIY costume building, offering unique vintage pieces, accessories, wigs, and materials at a fraction of retail prices.

For last-minute needs

Spirit Halloween locations offer extended hours during October with most open until 9pm on weekdays. Several thrift stores including Goodwill Waukesha and Salvation Army Franklin offer evening hours until 9pm Monday-Saturday. Walmart locations carry basic seasonal costumes with convenient extended hours.

For unique vintage and designer pieces

Retique in Milwaukee's Third Ward curates upscale vintage and designer items. Clothes Mentor and Elite Repeat in Brookfield specialize in designer consignment. St. Vincent de Paul Greenfield is noted for exceptional organization and quality merchandise. These locations work well for period costumes, elegant dress-up, and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Conclusion

The greater Milwaukee costume landscape has consolidated around Spirit Halloween's seasonal dominance, with seven locations ensuring convenient access across the metro. Year-round theatrical options remain strong with Miller & Campbell, Bartz's, and Lori's serving serious costume enthusiasts and theatrical productions. The region's extensive thrift store network - including nearly a dozen Goodwill locations, multiple St. Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army stores, and independent shops - provides creative shoppers with endless possibilities for building unique, affordable costumes. While Party City's departure and Halloween Express's closure represent significant changes, Milwaukee residents still enjoy diverse options spanning budget-friendly thrifting to professional theatrical rentals, ensuring everyone can find the perfect costume regardless of style preference or price point.