HONOLULU (HI Now) - The best Halloween costumes this year are not on big box shelves, they are waiting to be discovered on the racks at Goodwill Hawaii, where shoppers can build one of a kind looks for $20 or less while supporting neighbors across the islands.
With 85% of people planning to thrift or DIY elements of their costumes this year, Goodwill has made spooky season its biggest retail moment with Halloween boutiques full of new and secondhand decor, wigs, hats, makeup and ready to wear kits.
Every Goodwill Hawaii store is stocked with playful finds that pair easily with closet staples or statement pieces from the clothing racks.
Shoppers can also browse online lookbooks at GoodwillHawaii.org/Halloween for inspiration, then come in with a few ideas and stay open to creative surprises.
From Hurricane Popcorn to Indiana Jones and clever pop culture mashups, costume models show how simple accessories can turn everyday clothing into memorable characters.
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Shopping secondhand keeps costumes affordable and sustainable, and every purchase stays local. Sales are reinvested into free job training, employment counseling, placement services and wraparound support like clothing, transportation and computer access through centers including the Honolulu Career and Learning Center above the Beretania store.
Goodwill also celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, with more than 200 participants statewide building independent living skills and finding meaningful work in stores and in the community, and recently provided more than $100K in emergency vouchers to families impacted by the Kona Low storms and Hurricane Lala.
Plan ahead and stop by your neighborhood Goodwill to create a unique costume with community impact. For more Halloween inspiration or to find a Goodwill store near you, visit GoodwillHawaii.org/Halloween and follow @goodwill_hawaii on Instagram and TikTok.
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