Spooky treats and Halloween costumes near you | Plumpton Marketplace

Looking for Halloween costumes near you? With decor, events and more, Plumpton Marketplace is the place to be.

Boo! Halloween is just around the corner, which means the thrill of the spooky season is upon us. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect costume, eager to deck out your home with eerie decor, or looking to whip up some spine-chilling treats, Plumpton Marketplace has everything you need to make this Halloween unforgettable. 

Get ready to explore a world of fun with our vast selection of costumes and decorations from a range of stores, all located in one place. Plus, don’t miss out on the exciting events happening at Plumpton Marketplace this spooky season. 

Shop quick and easy Halloween costume ideas from Plumpton Marketplace

Kids love dressing up in costumes, and who can blame them? From ghostly ghouls to magical heroes, the choices are endless – and so fun! 

Of course, life is busy and finding that perfect costume might feel more like a trick than a treat. Well, you’re in luck. If you’ve been hastily googling ‘Halloween stores near me’, step away from the computer and head straight to Plumpton Marketplace because we make dressing up easy. 

All of these costumes can be found (or made from materials found) at Big W and Dollar Avenue. 

Classic witch
• Buy: Black dress, witch’s hat and a broomstick.
• DIY: Pair a simple black dress with a witch’s hat. Use a broomstick as an accessory. For a DIY touch, use fabric paint to add stars and moons to the dress.

Ghost
• Buy: White sheet and fabric markers.
• DIY: Cut eye holes in a white sheet and use fabric markers to draw a spooky face. This classic costume is quick and fun to make.

Vampire 
• Buy: Black cape, fake fangs and white face paint.
• DIY: Wear a black cape and use white face paint to create a pale complexion. Add fake fangs and a touch of red lipstick for a bloodthirsty look.

Zombie
• Buy: Old clothes, face paint and fake blood.
• DIY: Rip and dirty up some old clothes. Use face paint to create a ghastly complexion and add fake blood for a gruesome effect.

Superhero
• Buy: Cape, mask and matching outfit.
• DIY: Choose your favourite superhero and find an outfit in that colour. Add a cape and mask to complete the look.

Eerie eats: Spooky Halloween treat ideas  

These Halloween-inspired snacks are not only delicious but also bring a touch of eerie charm to the festivities. You will find all of the ingredients for these creative and easy-to-make ideas at Woolworths and Plumpton Fruit World here in Plumpton Marketplace. With these on the table, everyone is in for a treat. Or should we say trick or treat!

Roaringly good: monster cupcakes
Who doesn’t love a cupcake? And decorating them to look like little monsters is super easy and cute too! 

How to make: Bake your favourite cupcakes and use colourful icing to create monster faces. Add candy eyes and sprinkles for extra fun. Arrange the cupcakes on a platter with Halloween-themed decorations.

Perfect potion: witch’s brew punch
Create this spooky, green punch in minutes. Perfect for any Halloween party.

How to make: Mix lemon-lime soft drink with lime sorbet. Add gummy worms and candy eyes for a creepy touch. Serve in a cauldron with a ladle for guests to scoop out their drink. 

Creepy crawly: spider cookies
These chocolate cookies with spider decorations are sure to be a hit with the kids.

How to make: Bake chocolate cookies and use melted white chocolate to draw spider webs. Add a black candy or a chocolate chip for the spider’s body. Place the cookies on a spider web placemat for a spooky effect.

Scary snack: mummy hotdogs
Just wrap hot dogs in puff pastry to look like little mummies.

How to make: Grab yourself some puff pastry and cut to size. Wrap the hot dogs in the dough, leaving gaps for eyes. Bake until golden. Then add mustard or tomato sauce dots for eyes. Serve on a platter with a side of dipping sauces.

Unleash the fright with creative Halloween decor  

Transform your home into a haunted haven with these easy and creative Halloween decor ideas. These decorations will set the perfect mood for your Halloween festivities and turn your home into the most haunted house in your street. Shop for all the supplies you need to set the mood at Dollar Avenue or Big W. What are you waiting for? Get decorating, if you dare!

Glow in the dark: pumpkin lanterns

• Items to buy: Pumpkins, carving tools and candles.
• How to make: Carve out your pumpkins and place candles inside for a traditional Halloween lantern. Buy a few pumpkins and try different patterns and faces for a variety of spooky effects.

Things that go boo: ghost garlands

• Items to buy: White fabric, string and black markers.
• How to make: Cut out ghost shapes from the white fabric and draw faces with black markers. Hang them on a string in doorways or windows for a spooky decoration.

Beware: spooky spiderwebs

• Items to buy: Fake spider webs and plastic spiders.
• How to make: Stretch the fake spider webs across furniture and walls, adding plastic spiders for effect. Use in corners and around windows for a realistic look.

Fun DIY Halloween activities

Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun and inexpensive DIY activities! Great for the whole family, these activities are sure to entertain. Better yet, you’ll find all the materials you need at Dollar Avenue or Big W.

Make a splash: pumpkin painting

• Items to buy: Small pumpkins, paint and brushes.
• How to make: Instead of carving, simply paint your pumpkins with spooky or fun designs. This is a great activity for kids! Use glow-in-the-dark paint for an extra eerie effect.

Let’s go: Halloween scavenger hunt

• Items to buy: Small Halloween-themed items such as plastic spiders, fake bats, glow-in-the-dark skeletons, Halloween stickers, vampire fangs, fake eyeballs and glow sticks.
• How to make: Hide items around your home or garden and create a list of clues for a fun scavenger hunt. Theme the hunt around popular Halloween stories or characters such as a witch, ghost or vampire.

Tricky tales: spooky storytelling

• Items to buy: Torches and spooky storybooks.
• How to make: This one is easy. Just gather the family around in a dimly lit room and take turns telling spooky stories. Use the torches for a dramatic effect. You can choose a classic ghost story, read directly from the book or make up your own!

Fun activities at Plumpton Marketplace. 

Looking for spooky events near you? Join us at Plumpton Marketplace for a variety of Halloween activities and events, including our Halloween Hunt! Sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop.

Check our event schedule, and don’t miss out on the spine-tingling fun happening right here. It’ll be fa-boo-lous!

But here’s a Halloween twist that’s even scarier than coming face-to-face with a ghost: running out of blood! This Halloween, while you’re stocking up on treats and scares, consider pausing to give the gift of life. Lendlease is a proud partner of Red Cross Lifeblood, and we encourage all our visitors to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. We’d be so ghoul-ateful! Visit Lifeblood to find out more.

Creep it real at Plumpton Marketplace

Halloween is a time to let your creativity shine. Whether you’re dressing up, decorating your home or making delicious treats, Plumpton Marketplace is your one-stop shop for all things Halloween. So stop searching for ‘Halloween costumes near me’ and visit us today to make this the spookiest and most fun-filled one yet!