Halloween Comes Alive at Goodwill!

Create a Unique Costume at Goodwill ^®

We know this year is not like any other for Halloween and we know everyone is trying to figure out how to have fun and at the same time, keep everyone safe. Even if you are just planning to trick-or-treat at home with your family, you can still dress up and celebrate with Goodwill. The best part is you can scare with what you wear! Create a costume out of everyday items you can wear all year long when you purchase items from Goodwill. If you’re still trying to decide what to be for Halloween this year, look no further than Ohio Valley Goodwill’s network of retail stores in the Greater Cincinnati area. You’ll find everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind look that’s sure to wow your friends and family. For a list of all 17 locations, visit www.goodwillbargains.com.

Thrift stores are a treasure trove for do-it-yourself projects, and at Goodwill, not only will you find affordable items, but your purchase will help provide job training services to people with disabilities and our nation’s veterans in our community. Read about someone who benefited from those services here: https://www.cincinnatigoodwill.org/a-story-of-community-employment-success/.

Here are some costume ideas you can implement using items from Ohio Valley Goodwill’s network of retail stores:

Crayon: Find a solid color sweat suit. Use puffy paint or a magic marker to print the word “Crayon” in large black letters down the length of your body. Create a pointed hat using construction paper that matches your sweat suit. You can even paint your face to match.

Witch: Find black pants, a shirt or a dress. Look out for a witch’s hat. Also keep your eye out for a broom at the store. Finish the look with some face paint!

Vampire: Vampires are all the rage now. To get in on this trend, find a pair of black pants, a white button-down shirt and a cape. Find white and red makeup for your face.

Holiday Gift: Get in the holiday spirit a couple months early. Find a large cardboard box and cut out holes for your arms. Wrap the box in holiday wrapping paper and a big bow.

Grapevine: Start with a bright body suit and leotard. Then blow up purple balloons and attach them to yourself with double sided tape. For added security, use garbage bag ties to affix balloons to the tape.

Share your Halloween costume creations with us on our social media pages www.facebook.com/cincigoodwill and Instagram@cincigoodwill. We’d love to see what you create!

Happy Halloween Wishes Everyone! Please stay safe and enjoy fun with your family and friends.