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Halloween Costume Swap

Discover a unique way to get ready for Halloween at this community costume swap. Donate your gently-used costumes for all ages, including pets, and find a new-to-you outfit for the spooky season. Accessories are also welcome, making it a comprehensive exchange for all your costume needs.

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What to Expect

Community costume exchange for all sizes

Event Details

Duration

2 hours

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Abington Free Library

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families, budget-conscious individuals

Vibe

Community-oriented, resourceful, festive

Energy Level

Low

Budget

FREE

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: FREE
  • Accessibility: https://www.assabetinteractive.com/accessibility-statement.htm?utm_source=ai_application&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=abingtonfreelibrary
  • Pets: Pet-friendly (for costume donations)

Tips & Advice

  • Donate your costumes by Sunday, October 6th, to ensure they are available for the main swap event.
  • Even if you don't have a costume to donate, you are still welcome to attend the swap event to find one.
  • Consider donating accessories like hats, glasses, and wigs to complete someone else's costume.
  • If you can't make the October 10th event, remaining costumes will be available at the Children's Desk until October 20th.
  • Focus on donating complete, gently-used costumes to make the swap more successful for everyone.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Donation drop-off available until October 6th
  • Remaining costumes available after the event until October 20th

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of costumes are accepted?

They accept gently-used and complete costumes for children, teens, adults, and pets. Accessories like hats, glasses, and wigs are also welcome.

Do I need to donate a costume to attend the swap?

No, you do not need to donate a costume to attend the swap event. Everyone is welcome to find a new-to-you costume.

What if I can't attend the main swap event?

If you cannot attend the event on October 10th, remaining costumes will be available at the Children's Desk until Sunday, October 20th.

Are homemade costumes accepted?

Please no homemade costumes; they are looking for gently-used and complete costumes.

Can I donate accessories?

Yes, accessories such as hats, glasses, and wigs will be accepted for donation.

Tags

community eventfamily friendlytrick or treatcostume contest

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Sep 3, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Halloween Events Near Me editorial team