Spooky Nostalgia for Halloween 2026

By Kat La Mantia | September 15 2026 | GiftPop CultureBlogAdultsChildren'sGeneralAll

The countdown to Halloween is on, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your assortments with spooky season newness!

Our newest Halloween gifts are all about nostalgia. From tarot decks inspired by Coraline and Rocky Horror to new deluxe editions of old favorites like Practical Magic and Interview with the Vampire, this year’s lineup meshes well with cozy collections, whimsigoth assortments, and seasonal displays anchored by beloved blast-from-the-past media. David Lynch fans can revisit the eerie world of Twin Peaks during their fall rewatch, while classics lovers can make Frankenstein the center of their Halloween party with seven frighteningly fun card games in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Cards. And Saw fans can even appreciate their favorite horrifying traps from a new perspective with Saw: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book.

For little trick-or-treaters, we have new gently scary titles from their favorite creators: Richard Scarry, Emily Winfield Martin, and even Ms. Rachel all have new Halloween stories for the youngest readers who enjoy pumpkins, costumes, and of course plenty of Halloween candy. For older kids ready to get hands-on with holiday crafts, Highlights’ new 3D Plus-Plus puzzle, Creepy Creatures Halloween, is the perfect way to spark their imagination with versatile puzzle pieces, glow-in-the-dark stickers, and hidden pictures that will keep them playing all day long. And for families who love to craft and decorate together, Wonder House’s Halloween stencil book makes it easy to add scary motifs to pumpkins, posters, and costumes for endlessly repeatable Halloween fun!

Shop our Halloween collections below and curate your perfect holiday mix!

 

9780789346681
Everyone’s favorite twitchy, witchy girl, Coraline Jones, leaps from the “Other World” into the realm of oracle with this charming deck, featuring exclusive artwork inspired by the iconic film.
$24.95 US
Sep 22, 2026
5-3/10 x 3-1/2
Cards
50 Pages
Rizzoli Universe

9798217192298
A deluxe trade paperback edition of the New York Times bestselling witchy classic.
$22.00 US
Jul 21, 2026
5-1/8 x 8
Paperback
320 Pages
Berkley

9781835416778
Let the outrageous fun of Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show guide your tarot practice with this decadently illustrated tarot deck.
$27.99 US
Oct 13, 2026
3-7/8 x 5-1/4
Cards
78 Pages
Titan Books

Unlocking the Secrets of David Lynch’s Masterpiece
9783791394237
Caught between what’s seen and suggested, this descent into Twin Peak’s off-kilter world tracks the signs, secrets, and spaces that makes the show unforgettable.
$40.00 US
Sep 15, 2026
7-1/2 x 11-1/2
Hardcover
200 Pages
Prestel

A Monster Deck of Card Games
9798217033782
From deep within the lab, seven frighteningly fun card games emerge! For players ages 12 and up, this fearsome deck of cards includes instructions for seven delightful twists on classic card games based on the world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
$23.00 US
Jul 14, 2026
3-15/16 x 5-3/8
Cards
60 Pages
Clarkson Potter

50th Anniversary Edition
9798217208852
The 50th anniversary edition of the spellbinding classic that started it all, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author. This dazzling special edition features a jacket with foil and embossing, sprayed edges, designed endpapers, a new foreword by Leigh Bardugo, an afterword by Christopher Rice, and never-before-seen bonus pages from Anne Rice's original manuscript.
$50.00 US
Oct 06, 2026
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
368 Pages
Knopf

9798217523597
Anne Rice: Interview with the Vampire (Cassette) tote bag
$22.00 US
Sep 22, 2026
Merchandise
Out of Print

Recipes from Hawkins and Beyond
9781984861627
Pull up a chair to the Stranger Things table and enjoy over sixty recipes from the denizens of Hawkins in this first official cookbook from the hugely popular Netflix series.
$37.00 US
Jan 13, 2026
8 x 10
Hardcover
224 Pages
Random House Worlds

Hidden Pictures Activity Book with 100 Plus-Plus Blocks and 50 Stickers, Glow-in-the-Dark Pieces and Puzzles for Kids 5 and Up
9781639625055
Puzzles that captivate. Creatures that glow. One box that makes Halloween unforgettable. Creepy Creatures Halloween: Build, Puzzle & Play is a Halloween activity set that combines 30+ spooky Hidden Pictures puzzles with 100 Plus-Plus pieces—including glow-in-the-dark blocks—so kids don’t just solve Halloween fun, they build it. From the trusted puzzle experts at Highlights and the award-winning construction brand kids already love.
$16.99 US
Jul 14, 2026
9 x 11
Hardcover
64 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 5-9 years

9789358563504
An interactive, sturdy Halloween stencil book that lets kids create ghosts, pumpkins, and spooky scenes through hands-on art, creativity, and imaginative play.
$12.99 US
Sep 01, 2026
8-1/2 x 11
Spiral Bound
20 Pages
Wonder House Books
Age 4-8 years

9798217233175
In this charming, lyrical board book, the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be celebrates all the whimsy, magic, and togetherness of Halloween—a unique, heartwarming gift that’s perfect for sharing with little ones year after year!
$9.99 US
Jul 28, 2026
7 x 7-3/4
Board Book
28 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years

9798217116911
It’s Halloween in Busytown, and something is afoot…all the pumpkins have vanished! Join Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat in this brand-new story as they try to save Halloween. This charming hardcover storybook includes two pages of full-color stickers for extra festive fun! Other Lowly Worm Saves titles:Lowly Worm Saves Christmas! (Fall 2025)Lowly Worm Saves Easter! (Spring 2027)Lowly Worm Saves Valentine's Day! (Fall 2027)
$12.99 US
Jul 21, 2026
9 x 9
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years

9781664352346
A sweet, rhyming, pun-based board book for children ages 2-5 that celebrates the power of love with a fun Halloween theme. Features bumpy, cut-out pages and embossing on each spread!
$9.99 US
Jul 07, 2026
7-3/4 x 7-3/4
Board Book
18 Pages
Tiger Tales
Age 2-5 years

9781536252262
Trick or treat, which will it be? A monstrously sweet lift-the-flap book from the acclaimed creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost.
$8.99 US
Jul 14, 2026
6-11/16 x 6-11/16
Board Book
18 Pages
Candlewick
Age 0-3 years