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Spooky season is just around the corner.

Did you know Halloween is one of the UK’s top four favourite celebrations? This can sometimes lead to unexpected costs, from the pumpkin patches to the buckets of sweets and wanting to wear the spookiest costumes. 

That’s why we’ve come up with a few ways for you to save some money this Halloween while still getting your scare on!

Cheapest place to get pumpkins

Supermarkets are usually the best place to get cheap pumpkins, but which one is the cheapest?

Aldi* came out on top, with their munchkin pumpkins starting from a bargain of 48p.

Here’s a comparison of Aldi’s pumpkin prices versus its competitors, so you can see where the real savings are:

Product

Price

Competitor price

Savings

Giant Pumpkin

£5.99

£8.99 (Morrisons)

£3 (33%)

XL Pumpkin

£2.49

£3.15 (Tesco)

66p (21%)

Large Pumpkin

£1.49

£3.50 (Waitrose)

£2.01 (57%)

Medium Pumpkin

£0.69

£1.00 (Asda)

31p (31%)

Novelty Pumpkin

£1.79

£3.00 (M&S)

£1.21 (40%)

Munchkin Pumpkin

£0.49

£1.10 (Tesco)

61p (55%)

 

Where to find cheap treats

Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a sugar rush, but who says you need to spend a fortune on treats? Here’s how you can save on treats:

  • Check local supermarkets: Supermarkets often have bundles of Halloween sweets at great prices. If you’re already at Aldi buying pumpkins, save time and money and shop there.
  • Loyalty card and discounts: You can also check out other supermarkets and use their loyalty cards to get money off. For example, Tesco offers massive discounts with its Clubcard.
  • Store-owned brands: Instead of buying branded sweets, check out store-owned brands, as they tend to be a lot cheaper and just as mouthwatering.

How to save money on Halloween costumes

There are many different ways to cut back on the costs of costumes:

  • Check out charity shops/second-hand stores
  • See if you’re near a swap shop – these are pop-up places for people to give away costumes that no longer fit and get ones that do
  • DIY your costume from old clothes and crafts instead of buying a whole new outfit
  • Look at online marketplaces such as Vinted, Facebook Marketplace and more

Fun activities to do with the kids

If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over Halloween, it’s worth having a look at what’s going on in your local community.

Check out what’s happening at your local children’s centre here or keep an eye on local social media groups to see if there’s anything exciting happening near you.

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*Source: www.aldipresscentre.co.uk/product-news/aldi-squashes-competition-with-lowest-pumpkin-prices-this-halloween/ (October 28th 2024)