This list is comprised of Mom & Pops Shops, Chain Stores, Pop-Up-Shops, and some local Etsy seller. We have also included consignment shops, but recommend calling ahead.  We did not include big box stores like Target/Walmart/Old Navy-- we know you know where THOSE are!  

Mom & Pop Shops
These shops are owned by local families - so, by shopping here you aren't just buying a costume, you are helping local neighbors, friends and families. And you thought you were just buying a costume.

Sophia's Costumes - Greenwich 
This nearly 5000 square foot store has MUCH more to offer than their brand-new website would lead you to believe.  If you want an opulently awesome Halloween costume, this is where you go -- no packaged, shoddy stuff here!

1 Liberty Way, Greenwich, CT, 06830

Happy Daze Costumes - Norwalk
Happy Daze offers Fairfield County residents costume sales and rentals. Word on the street, is they work with each customer individually, and try to make all their costume dreams come true - without breaking the bank!  

650 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850​


Retail Chain Stores
If your child is insistent on being Mal from the Descendents or Lego Batman, than these national chain stores may be your best bet. Party City and Party Depot are filled with licensed character options for children (and adults) of all ages. 

Party City
Stamford
2255 Summer St., Ridgeway Shopping Center
203-964-4961

Fairfield
2009 Black Rock Tpke., Next to Shop Rite
203-330-8500

Norwalk
500 Connecticut Ave., Route 1, Darien Plaza, Next to Old Navy
203-899-1288

Party Depot
Danbury
43 South Street
203-778-6886

132 Federal Road 
203-744-6886

Ridgefield
98 Danbury Road
203-438-4722

Pop-Up Shops
These are temporary stores that only “pop up” just in time for the holiday. They usually make use of temporary store-front in strip malls and shopping centers. Check these websites regularly - more shops tend to “pop up” if there is a need!

Spooky Town

Orange
308 Racebrook Road

Milford
1469 Boston Post Road

Westport
1580 Post Road East

Spirit Halloween
Waterbury
200 Chase Ave In Target Center

495 Union St Level 1, near Forever 21 and Old Navy
Coming Soon - check website for details 

Consignment Shops
Let’s be real - that costume is only going to be worn a handful of times. So, if you are looking for a way to save some money, get a little creative, and help the environment, then consignment shops are a the logical choice. Besides, who ever wore the costume BEFORE you probably only did so once (OK, maybe twice.) 

Gumdrop Swap Kids Boutique & Clothing Swap Club
993 Main St Suite 1U, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
800-385-6080

The Children's Attic
282 Tokeneke Road
Darien, CT  06820
203-655-4192

Once Upon A Child, Danbury
67 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810
203-791-2393

Once Upon A Child Milford
86 Turnpike Square, Milford, CT 06460
203-876-7981

Etsy Shops Based in Connecticut 
Did you dream about make your son or daughter a homemade costume? And, then realized that you don’t posses any of the resources to do this? No? Just me? Well, just in case there is another parent out there who finds herself in this predicament, I offer you this crafty option -- Etsy! Etsy is filled with all kinds of creative one of the kind costumes. There are a few sellers with store based in Ct. 

The Purple Pumpkin Shop - Ashford
Do you have the perfect costume, but forgot the wig? Well, then this is the shop for you! The Purple Pumpkin Shop creates the most whimsical of wigs that will add that perfect finishing touch! 

FairyGodmother4Hire- Ashford
This Fairy Godmother handcrafts creative costumes for children of all ages that go beyond the “Name Brand” princess variety. And- we promise, they won’t disappear at midnight.

Photo by Elizabeth Howard