Where to Get Your Halloween Costumes in Shenzhen

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, there are many great events going on that it's sure to be a night to remember. Finding the right costume though for such an important night can be difficult. We've put together this list of places you can go to find one that's just right for you.

Before we get there though, we thought we'd share a few costume ideas that are trending online in case you just don't know where to start.

1. The Cobra Kai outfit from Karate Kid is currently the #1 trending costume idea on Google.

2. We can debate why, but bats seems to be a more popular costume idea this year.

3. If you're in a group and looking for something a bit sweeter, M&Ms may work.

4. Going as one of the world's most loved beverages may not be a bad idea.

5. This Dungeon Master, or Executioner, costume for guys is a fairly easy one to put together.

6. If you're not worried about using your hands much on Halloween, Edward Scissorhands is an oldie but a goodie.

7. Looking for some heat on Halloween? Everyone loves a firefighter.

8. If you're thinking about dressing up as a cartoon character, this take on Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants may spark a few conversations.

9.  "Space Cowgirl" is another highly trendy costume idea online

10. And of course, you can't really go wrong with a tried and true zombie costume. Just grab some makeup and make yourself look pretty.

If that got you in the mood to start getting your costume together, then check out this list of places to find your perfect outfit for the night...

Where to Buy Halloween Gear

Shekou Walmart

Hours of Operation: 7:00-23:00. Phone: [phone]. Location: Nanhai Dadao and Dongbin Road, SHEKOU. Address in Chinese: 蛇口沃尔玛（深圳市蛇口南海大道和东滨路交汇处）

Carrefour (Houhai)

Hours of Operation: 8:00-22:30. Phone: [phone]. Location: Poly Culture Square -1 floor (Near The Kempinski Hotel). Address in Chinese: 家乐福保利店（南山区文心五路与海德一道交汇处保利文化广场负一楼）

Sungang Warehouse (Luohu)

Yes, I know this is far but if you're really into Halloween you may want to pay this place a visit. They have the widest selection of Halloween paraphernalia in town! Hours of Operation: 9-19:00. Phone: [phone]. Location: Number 10000, 1st Floor, Building B, Number 3, Baoan North Road, Luohu. (Pictured Above) Address in Chinese: 笋岗文具玩具礼品批发市场B栋1楼(罗湖区宝安北路1025)

Mao Yuan Wen Ju Dian (Shekou)

For those that couldn't make up their minds or just wanted to wait until the last minute, there's a stationary shop at #81 Hai Chang Street that sells various masks and other items that can be used to put together a fast and easy costume. Hours of Operation: 9am-9pm. Phone: [phone]. Address in Chinese: 蛇口海昌街81号

Of course, if these places don't work out for you, there's always Taobao... if you get to it early enough.

Events

If you're not sure which party to attend on Halloween, join our Zombie Crawl from 8pm on Saturday as we crawl through SIX VENUES, enjoy SIX FREE DRINKS, and enter TWO COSTUME CONTESTS for a chance to WIN up to 3,000rmb in prizes! We'll also have a few of our own little games and prizes just for our group to spice up the night! Welcome to join us to make new friends, or come with a group, but be forewarned... This deal is limited to only 25 people so don't delay! Admission is FREE with any purchase on EatForCharity! Click here for more details or scan the qr code below book your tickets.

FOR KIDS

Free Pumpkin Carving & Trick or Treating Party for Kids

Last year, ShekouDaily teamed up with the Nanshan International Cultural Exchange and Service Center to hold a free pumpkin carving event for kids. It was a massive success so we're doing it again this year. For health and safety reasons, we are not publishing our usual self-guided Trick or Treating Trail map; which we've done for the last six years in a row. Instead, we'll be leading two organized trick-or-treating groups from the pumpkin carving event to designated locations that have agreed to follow certain safety guidelines and prepare treats for the kids. Pumpkin carving goes on from 5pm to 7pm Friday October 30th and trick or treating goes out in two groups; one at 6pm and the other at 7pm. Registration is REQUIRED so sign up quick! Click here to sign up or for more info.

There are many more events planned for this Halloween as well. We've been publishing them as we get them in our official Wechat account so scan below if you're aren't already following us to check them out. We'll also send out a master list in a couple of days so keep an eye out. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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