Impressive and Unsettling Outdoor Halloween Decorations to Awe and Unnerve Any Guest
Transform your home into a haunted house or a spooky graveyard this Halloween season with these top picks for outdoor decorations. From animatronics to inflatables and lighted stakes, there's something for every budget and style.
Caution Tape and Greeters
Kick off the Halloween spirit with the Ruizhuo Halloween Caution Tape, available for just $4 on Amazon. This versatile caution tape can be used to create a haunted house, a crime scene, or a graveyard. For a ghastly greeter, consider the Haunted Hill Farm Standing Witch With Book Animatronic, standing at 6 feet tall and muttering four phrases. The manufacturer, Haunted Hill Farm, is confirmed by product listings on Home Depot for similar witch animatronics by this brand.
Lighted Stakes and Inflatables
Add some illumination to your outdoor decor with the Twillery Co. Halloween Lighted Witch Outdoor Stakes, Set of 3, priced at $20 at Target, or the Hyde & Eek! Boutique LED Color-Changing Spider Web, which can hang from a porch, large tree, or side of your house and changes colors at night, available for $30 at Target. For a more dramatic effect, consider the Joyfy Multi-Color Halloween Inflatable Giant Octopus Tentacle, priced between $50 and $60 at various retailers.
Inflatable Decorations and Animatronics
Bring your yard to life with inflatable decorations like the Gemmy Airblown Bluey In Vampire Costume Inflatable Halloween Decoration, standing at 3.5 feet tall and available for $30 at Target, $43 at Amazon, and $43 at Walmart. For a larger presence, the Home Accents Holiday 12-Foot Giant-Sized Skelly, a viral giant skeleton decoration, stands at 12 feet tall and can be found at The Home Depot for $299.
Special Mention: The IFanze Inflatable Pumpkin Archway With LED Lights and the Presence 'Witch Broke Out From Window' Blow-Up With Built-In LED Lights
The IFanze Inflatable Pumpkin Archway With LED Lights costs $66 at Walmart, while the Presence 'Witch Broke Out From Window' Blow-Up With Built-In LED Lights is priced at $23 at Walmart and $30 at Target.
Decorative Props and Door Covers
Add some detail to your outdoor decor with the Hyde & Eek! Boutique 3D Jointed Jack Skeleton Halloween Decorative Prop, standing almost 5 feet tall and priced between $60 and $77 at various retailers. For a unique touch, the Haunted Hill Farm Smalls the Animated Swinging Clown is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and costs $60 at The Home Depot, $71 at Wayfair, and $77 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
Dress up your garage door with the Spirit Halloween Bloody Hands Garage Single Door Cover, priced at $25 at Spirit Halloween. For a more farmhouse aesthetic, check out the Suburban Farmhouse LLC Halloween Porch Leaner, a plywood plank with seven fall-themed designs and sayings, available for $41 at Etsy.
Considerations for Outdoor Decorations
When choosing outdoor Halloween decorations, consider the price, size, setup, longevity, and storage. For smaller or more lightweight decor pieces, heavy-duty adhesive strips can be used to secure them to doors, windows, or siding. For larger pieces that need more reinforcement, additional ground stakes or fillable weight bags can be used to prevent things from toppling over and breaking.
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