Trick-or-treat checklist: costumes, lights & treat bags
Plan the walk before the costume accessories. A bag that is easy to carry, a light you can operate in the dark and room for a warm layer make a more useful shopping list than a pile of last-minute extras.
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Your three-part shopping list
Costumes you can layer
Look for room for everyday clothing underneath, particularly for a cool Portland-area evening.
Before you choose
Check measurements, included accessories, return terms and the delivery estimate for your address.
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Compact flashlights
Pick a light with controls you can use easily and a battery arrangement that suits your household.
Before you choose
Check age suitability, battery-door security and weather resistance. A light does not replace adult supervision.
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Reusable treat bags
A comfortable handle and a manageable size matter more than a huge candy capacity.
Before you choose
Check bag dimensions and handle length; avoid bags that drag on the ground.
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Put the plan together
- Choose a route and a meeting plan. Use our neighborhood guides for planning context, not a promise of candy or a safety assessment.
- Try on the costume and check that the wearer can see, walk and use steps comfortably. Compare the seller’s measurements rather than age labels alone.
- Pack lights, a reusable treat bag and weather-appropriate layers. Check batteries before the evening starts.
What should you buy first?
Start with the item your chosen activity cannot work without, then compare the extras against what you already own. Check quantity, fit, instructions and delivery before you order. Searches can include different brands and sellers; review the exact listing rather than assuming every result matches this guide.
Do you need to buy anything to use the free ideas?
No. Our downloads are free without an email, purchase or affiliate click. Explore neighborhood guides and use materials you already have when they suit the activity.
Editorial buying checklist updated October 8, 2026. Not a hands-on product test or a live price feed.