5 Places to Find Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Halloween is less than a week away, and the costume aisles at big retail stores may look like war zones. Costumes and masks tossed everywhere as people hunt for the perfect costume.

If your little Dracula still needs a set of fangs, or you are scrambling for a costume to wear to a last-minute party, Patch has a few suggestions to help out. 

Long Island Costumes on Motor Parkway in Hauppauge is in full-fledged Halloween mode with costumes you can buy or rent. As a year-round costume shop, it has an extensive rental selection ranging from fairy tale characters to pirate and Old West costumes for a party. It's a great option for a one-night event.

At the center of town, has more than 400 types of Halloween costumes for children, men and women in stock. This store carries a full range of accessories including make-up, wigs and jewelery in addition to party supplies.

If you are willing to risk the crowds, Party City on Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset has aisles dedicated to costumes and masks for children, teens, men and women. As a major retail store, it can get a bit crowded during the evenings and weekends but has plenty of options for those willing to wade in.

Halloween City has sprung up in the former Circuit City Shopping Center in the Smith Haven Mall plaza. The store has a selection of last-minute Halloween decorations, treat bags and costumes for the everyong, even the baby of the family.

Spirit Halloween, a national chain of Halloween costume retailers, has opened a shop inside Smith Haven Mall. If you are already out shopping, it's a convenient place to grab last-minute costumes and accessories.