Find everything you need for Halloween in Camberwell Junction

Halloween is creeping ever closer, which means it’s time to think about decorations, sweet treats and, of course, who (or what!) you’ll be dressing up as.

Whether you’re getting the kids ready for trick-or-treating, hosting a Halloween dinner, or simply looking for an excuse to have fun with a costume, Camberwell Junction has plenty of local traders to help you get into the spooky spirit.

Find a costume with character

Every good Halloween costume needs a little imagination. Start with a great idea, raid the wardrobe and add a few suitably spooky finishing touches.

For costumes, accessories, face paint and craft supplies, Kmart is a great place to start, while Kidstuff has plenty of fun options for little witches, wizards, superheroes and monsters.

If you’re after something a little more unexpected, head to Market 755 and rummage through its collection of pre-loved, vintage and small-brand clothing. You never know what strange and wonderful costume inspiration you might unearth.

And for those who like a costume with a little more mystery, Salvos is well worth a browse. A vintage coat here, a dramatic dress there, and suddenly you’ve got the makings of a very convincing Halloween character.

Set the table for a Halloween feast

Halloween is a great time to grab your cauldron, summon your inner chef, and brew up some devilishly good dishes that make dinnertime a little more interesting.

You could keep things simple with a grazing table, homemade pizzas or a big shared feast, then add a few Halloween touches to the presentation. Anything from black napkins, candles and carved pumpkins to dishes with appropriately dramatic names.

Start with fresh fruit and vegetables from Camberwell Fresh Food Market, then pick up meat from Commercial Butchers or Golden Rooster.

Fuel your guests with deli bites from Coltivare or Nick & Sue’s and fresh fish and seafood from Fish Pier and Kingfisher Seafood.

And if your Halloween gathering calls for something to wash it all down, Coles Local, Woolworths and Dan Murphy’s have drinks and party essentials covered.

Bake something a little creepy

Halloween is the perfect excuse to give your treats a spooky makeover.

Turn a batch of cupcakes into tiny monsters, decorate biscuits as ghosts and bats, or cover brownies in crushed chocolate biscuits to create a miniature edible graveyard. If you’ve got the kids involved, put all the icing, sprinkles and lollies on the table and let them loose.

For ingredients and baking basics, head to Coles Local or Woolworths. The Source Bulk Foods and Sweetie’s Fruit & Nuts are also great options for stocking up on sweets, baking ingredients, and snacks.

DIY your Halloween decorations

Keen to get crafty? Halloween is the perfect time to unleash your creative side and turn your home into a haunted hideaway.

Grab some cardboard and black paper and create a swarm of bats for the wall. Cut out spooky shapes for the windows. Make a Halloween banner. Or turn an ordinary table setting into something suitably eerie with candles, pumpkins and a few homemade touches.

Officeworks Camberwell is a great place to stock up on paper, cardboard, markers and other craft supplies, while Paper Republic Camberwell is another stop for stationery and paper goods.

For the younger DIY-ers, Kidstuff has plenty of creative activities to keep little hands busy while you work on your own Halloween masterpiece.

And if you’re creating a Halloween table deserving of centre stage, Wheel&Barrow at Camberwell Place has entertaining and homewares pieces to help set the scene.

Treat yourself

Of course, we can’t forget the most important part of Halloween: the treats.

You’ll find plenty of sweet temptations at The Chocolate Box, Coles Local, Woolworths, ALDI and The Source Bulk Foods to stock up the lolly stash for trick-or-treaters or your Halloween gathering.

Fill your cupboards with chocolates, lollies and spooky snacks – just remember to keep your trick-or-treat stash somewhere safe from sneaky hands.

Get Halloween-ready at Camberwell Junction

Costumes? Tick. Dinner? Sorted. Decorations? Done. Treats? Well, hopefully there are still some left.

If you’re planning a full Halloween celebration or just want to get into the spirit on October 31, Camberwell Junction has plenty of local traders to help bring your plans together.

Find a costume, pick up party food, get creative with decorations, and make sure the lolly jar is fully stocked.

Then all that’s left to do is decide who gets to answer the door when the trick-or-treaters arrive.