What’s ‘Boo’ for Halloween? Decoration Trends and Top Picks

Sep 2nd 2025

Halloween haunted house silhouette against murky dark blue sky

It’s that time of year – ads for Halloween decorations are creeping into our social media feeds. You can’t go into a home decor or craft shop without passing a pile of pumpkins, and huge Halloween inflatables dwarf the outdoor aisle in your local big box store.


Summer may linger a bit longer, but many people are already channeling strong Halloween vibes.


And why not? From jovial jack o’lanterns to ghastly ghouls, Halloween captures the imagination and energizes us like few other fall holidays.


So, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit, too! To give you a taste of what’s to come, we’ve put together a dozen of this year’s trending Halloween decor and favorite picks for the upcoming spooky season.


We hope they inspire you to take a peek at the fantastic variety of indoor and outdoor Halloween decorations available and uncover something that thrills (or chills) you this season!

Halloween Trees

6 foot black Colorado Spruce Halloween tree
If you prefer non-scary Halloween decorations, make a 6-foot tall black Colorado spruce the centerpiece of your Halloween display! String purple or orange lights, silver disco ball and orange ornaments and design a to-die-for Halloween tree.

  • Full-profile artificial black pine tree

  • 606 unlit branches

6 foot prelit black cascading Halloween twig tree
Looking for something a little different in Halloween lawn decorations? Consider a Halloween twig tree. Our black twig tree features cascading branches and purple lights for a vaguely sinister silhouette. Set a spooky forest scene on your lawn with a lighted Halloween tree or several, or create an eerie atmosphere on your porch or in your home with a single black Halloween tree.

  • Pre-lit with 400 purple LED lights

  • Weather resistant; use indoors or out

Outdoor Decor

natural coir Halloween ghost doormat
Cute ghosts are everywhere this Halloween, including right at your front door. Perfect for Halloween minimalists, this understated but inviting Halloween ghost doormat features a cute ghost graphic on a durable coir mat that will hold up to heaps of trick-or-treat traffic.

  • Made of natural coconut coir fiber

  • Non-skid backing 

lighted spider and web Halloween decoration

Suspend this menacing black spider web indoors or out for instant creepy appeal! Hanging on the trend for larger Halloween decorations, this tinsel web with spider is 36 inches wide and looks even more forbidding at night lit with purple LED lights.

  • Pre-lit with 50 purple LED lights

  • Impressive 36-inch width

Happy Halloween raven and pumpkin house flag

Here’s a Happy Halloween house flag with a dash of gothic drama. Striking pumpkins and a watchful crow on our Halloween flag stand out against a moody backdrop, creating an eye-catching welcome for your home. The double-sided design ensures the eerie charm shows from every direction, adding a touch of spooky style to your home.

  • 40” x 28” flag fits on standard flagpole (not included)

  • Blends with spooky, scary and Gothic Halloween themes

7' x 8' orange and black pumpkin silhouette single garage door banner
Let your garage door be your canvas with a Halloween garage door banner themed to match your Halloween style. Monsters, spiders, witches, zombies - so many designs to consider with these reusable printed garage door Halloween decorations. With sizes to fit most single and two-car garage doors, your hardest decision will be which one to choose!

  • Reusable polyester banner with storage bag

  • Hook-and-loop fasters for easy installation 

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Halloween Lighting

LED lighted bats purple and black Halloween lantern

Part of the fun of Halloween is how the fright factor builds as darkness falls. Let LED lighted Halloween lanterns accentuate the otherworldly feel of the holiday. This 11-inch Halloween lantern features cut out spiderwebs, bats and scroll patterns and is lit by a flameless flickering candle. It’s just the right height for setting wherever you need to cast a bewitching glow over your Halloween night.

  • Uses three AAA batteries (not included)

  • Place on table or hang with hook

14.5 inch flameless dripping candles in skeleton candelabra
Halloween skeleton decor is everywhere this year! With its macabre ambience, our spine-chilling skeleton candelabra is a fitting addition to your spooky Halloween decor. He holds two skulls topped with flameless black candles that appear to be dripping blood. Set him on your entry table, fireplace mantel, by the hearth or on your Halloween buffet table as a ghoulish spectator to your Halloween endeavors.

  • Uses three AAA batteries (not included)

  • Candles decorated with red glitter “blood”

Skulls and Skeletons

55 inch skeleton butler Halloween figure with candy tray
Our 55-inch skeleton butler is dressed in a decayed Victorian tailcoat, boots and top hat. Ready to serve with a tray for candy, he’ll greet your guests with a grisly grin - but who will dare accept a treat from him?

  • Gothic decor with intricate detailing

  • Base weighted for stability

36 lighted touch activated hanging death reaper

Animated Halloween decorations are among the season’s biggest attractions! Our hanging death reaper fits the mood, with a rotating skull and flashing eyes. Moans, anguished screams and rattling chains heighten the fright factor.

  • 36” figure comes ready to hang

  • Place in covered location protected from weather

Big Halloween Fun

4.5 lighted black and orange spider Halloween decoration

Our black and orange giant spider could be the terror of your neighborhood this Halloween! With a leg spread of 4-½ feet, this giant Halloween spider makes a great companion to popular giant spider web decorations and looks extra menacing lit up at night.

  • Pre-lit with 100 purple LED lights

  • Posable wire legs

giant 15 foot talking animated witch decoration

Halloween yard decorations just keep getting bigger and our giant 15 foot animated witch can’t fail to dominate Halloween night. This giant witch features sound-activated animation. She pivots her head and speaks, turning Halloween giggles into shrieks of fright and delight.

  • Sound-activated animated figure

  • Chilling sound effects

If you think part of the fun of Halloween includes viewing Halloween decoration ideas and trends, take time to explore Christmas Central’s Halloween store. With loads of Halloween decor available now, you’ll find a diverse selection of decorations, figures, flags, garland, lights, outdoor decorations and more to make your Halloween decorating a treat!
What’s ‘Boo’ for Halloween? Decoration Trends and Top Picks

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