Top Spots For Halloween Decorations In Denver

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 30, 2014 7:00 am EST

Halloween Decorations (credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Halloween is a favorite holiday for creative, crafty types. It's the perfect time to add some garish accessories to your front lawn, without your neighbors reporting you to the HOA. Some people live by the notion that the more disgusting the better, while others prefer to use Halloween as a reason to add some fantasy to their home. No matter your preference, there is a store in the Denver area in which you can find decorations and accessories to transform your abode into a house of horrors or festive fun.

Reinke Brothers
5663 S. Prince St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 795-5006
www.reinkebrothers.com

Primarily a costume shop, Reinke Brothers also carries plenty of Halloween decorations that you can use to spookify your home for the holiday. The Reinke brothers (and shop's namesakes) live for the holidays and can be found in the off season building floats and celebrating other spooky occasions, such as zombie crawls. They are very enthusiastic about Halloween and will help you choose items for your home that will be the envy of the neighborhood. You can also ask for makeup tips and other tricks to take your party to the next level.

5280 Costumes
5401 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 455-1139
www.5280costumes.com

Located next to a fireworks store, 5280 Costumes is a seasonal shop that offers plenty of costumes and other fare for Halloween. With amazing deals, you can save money or use your savings to buy extra party favors to shock your guests at every turn. The store features two floors of everything you need for Halloween from spooky and gross decorating staples to costumes and accessories. It also has a good selection of ambient noise compilations to add a horrific vibe to the background of your set-up.

Vintage Rentals
4977 National Western Dr.
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 718-9813
www.vintagerentals.com

For those who plan on throwing themed parties, murder mystery adventures or others, in which vintage décor will set the tone, Vintage Rentals is the place to go. It offers plenty of vintage furniture, decorations and other touches that will bring bygone eras to life for any party. Set the mood with old-time staples like typewriters, books and more. The company also offers event planning services, so if you need help with your Halloween soiree, let them plan it for you.

The Wizard's Chest
230 Fillmore St.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-4304
www.wizardschest.com

The Wizard's Chest is a perennial favorite for all things Halloween. One of Denver's most well-known toy and novelty shops, this store is the place to go to find a vast array of decorations. For blood, guts, zombies and more items to adorn your interior, stop by the shop and peruse. You can also pick up costume accessories, party games and favors, eliminating the need for multiple stops. Employees at The Wizard's Chest are fun and creative, so if you're struggling with ideas, just ask.

5 Green Boxes
1570 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-2331
www.5greenboxes.com

Founded by an artist with a huge imagination, 5 Green Boxes is a fabulous place to find Halloween decorations. While there are typical theme decorations, in this shop you can also find many decorations that will make your guests think they've ended up in Wonderland. From creepy little wooden doll heads to beautiful metal sculptures, you'll have everything you need to fashion a macabre scene. 5 Green Boxes recently opened a third location in Union Station as well but the Big Store is probably your best bet.

Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.