Military Discounts for Halloween
Halloween is one of those holidays that sneaks up fast—you need costumes, decorations, and maybe even a haunted house or two on your calendar. If you’re part of the military community, the good news is there are plenty of ways to save on all things spooky.
Military Discounts for Halloween
From costume shops and home improvement retailers to nonprofit ticket programs, you’ve got multiple options for discounts.
HalloweenCostumes.com
HalloweenCostumes.com offers military members $10 off any order of $50 or more, making it easy to save on costumes, accessories, and decorations. The deal applies sitewide, offering servicemembers a simple way to save on their Halloween shopping.
Goodwill
If you’re looking for costumes and decor, Goodwill is a great place to start. There’s no single, nationwide military discount, however; it varies by local Goodwill (they’re independently operated regional organizations), so what you get depends on which one you shop at.
- Some regions, like Goodwill of the Heartland (Iowa/Illinois area), offer active, reserve, and veteran military members and their spouses 10% off with a military ID on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. In the week leading up to Veterans Day, you can save up to 20%.
- Goodwill Southern California has a 10% discount for active and retired military, plus dependents get 10% off every Monday with a valid military ID.
- Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette covers Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding areas and offers 10% off for veterans and active-duty personnel every Tuesday.
The best move is to check the website or call your specific Goodwill location since these programs are added, changed, or dropped store-by-store.
Home Depot
Home Depot offers a 10 percent year-round military discount for active duty, veterans, and their families, which comes in handy for Halloween inflatables, lights, and outdoor decorations. Home Depot verifies eligibility through its site or app.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s also extends its 10 percent year-round military discount to seasonal items, including Halloween inflatables, lights, props, and yard displays. If you’re planning a full haunted house setup, this is one of the easiest ways to save. Verify on the store’s website or app.
Michael’s
If you’re planning to make your own Halloween costume or craft spooky decorations, Michaels is a great one-stop shop for supplies, and they offer more affordable options for the military community.
With a 15 percent military discount available year-round, service members and families can save on fabrics, foam, paint, glue guns, seasonal décor, and other craft essentials for DIY Halloween projects.
Kirkland’s Home
Another option for Halloween décor is Kirkland’s Home, which offers a simple way for military members to save. Active-duty and retired service members receive a 10 percent discount on seasonal items such as pumpkins, lanterns, and wall art.
Just bring your military ID to the register to use it. This discount doesn’t apply to Green Tag Clearance and isn’t available online, but you can combine it with other promotions for even bigger Halloween savings.
Gabe’s
Every Tuesday, active duty, veterans, and military spouses can take 10 percent off eligible in-store purchases by showing a valid military ID at checkout. The discount applies to seasonal items, including Halloween décor, but can’t be combined with other promotions, coupons, or rewards programs.
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Free and Discounted Halloween-Themed Tickets Through Charitable Programs
For those who want to enjoy haunted houses, festivals, or pumpkin patches, some nonprofits provide free or deeply discounted tickets.
Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix)
Vet Tix accepts ticket donations from event organizers and offers them to verified military members, veterans, and families. Tickets aren’t limited to concerts or sports—past Halloween offerings have included haunted houses like 13th Floor and Netherworld, as well as fall festivals. Availability depends on donations, so check their site often during October.
Operation: Care and Comfort (OCC)
Through its Tickets for Troops program, OCC distributes donated tickets to a wide variety of events, including seasonal and Halloween-themed outings. Military families can apply online when tickets become available.
Other Halloween Perks
Halloween savings don’t stop at costumes and decorations. From movies to theme parks, there are specials for servicemembers of all stripes.
Movie Theaters
Chains like AMC and Regal offer year-round military pricing on movie tickets. That includes major horror releases scheduled for October.
Theme Parks
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is one of the park’s most popular events, drawing huge crowds every fall with movie-themed mazes, scare zones, and late-night entertainment. The discount depends on the date you choose, with peak weekends closer to Halloween priced higher than early-season nights in September.
Halloween Horror Nights typically runs through early November, giving you a few chances to visit even after Halloween night.
Knotts Scary Farm
Knott’s Scary Farm offers a special ticket option for military members, with prices starting at $65 each.
Regular park tickets start at $57. Guests can purchase up to six discounted tickets, though taxes and fees still apply, and the discount is tied to the selected night.
Military Verification Services with Military Discounts
The fastest and easiest way to access discounts is through online military verification portals.
ID.me
Many retailers run their military discounts through ID.me. Once verified, shoppers can get great deals on costumes, decorations, and accessories. For example, military members can take up to 50% off children’s Halloween PJs, costumes, and other apparel at Hanna Anderson, or dress up your pet with 10% off any order over $50 at Petco.
GovX
GovX is another portal dedicated to military and first responder discounts. During October, it lists savings on Halloween gear from a range of retailers, including costumes, party supplies, and even event tickets.
One example is Bones Coffee Company, which offers military members 15 percent off through GovX. That discount applies across their lineup of flavored coffees, including seasonal blends like pumpkin spice and other Halloween favorites.
Registration through GovX is free, and once you’re verified, you can shop their Halloween promotions directly. And when you sign up for GovX, you can also find deals for Universal Horror Unleashed – Las Vegas.
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