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The Best Halloween Inflatables

Joiedomi
🕚 Updated October 2022

Halloween is a spooktacular holiday that reminds us that scary can be silly and fun, so why not celebrate with inflatable characters? Take your trick-or-treating to the next level with one of our favorites to get you in the spirit.

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  Best Archway Unique Design Best Spider Best Ghost Best Pumpkins
 
  Joiedomi
Eight-Foot Halloween Inflatable Scary Tree Archway
GOOSH
5.2-Foot Halloween Outdoor Skeleton Unicorn
YIHONG
Eight-Foot Halloween Spider Decoration
GOOSH
Six-Foot Halloween Outdoor Colorful Dimming Ghost
Rocinha
Halloween Pumpkin Inflatable
 
Our SummaryWith built-in LEDs and terrifying characters, this light-up scary archway looks like the entrance to a haunted forest.This skeleton unicorn inflatable is bright and not too scary, so it's perfect for neighborhoods with young kids.This not so itsy-bitsy spider will light up your front yard with creepy Halloween fun.Brightly lit with varying LED colors, this spooky ghost is great for small spaces.If you have no time to carve pumpkins, just light up your front yard with this inflatable family of festive jack-o-lanterns.
Pros✓ Tall archway
✓ Comes with multiple characters
✓ Has bright lights
✓ Durable material
✓ Comes with 10-foot power cord
✓ Easy zipper
✓ Dazzling kaleidoscope LED projection lights
✓ Eight feet in length
✓ Made of weather-resistant material
✓ High-quality material
✓ Storage bag included
✓ Color-changing lights
✓ Set of seven pumpkins with a black cat
✓ Bright LEDs
✓ Sits low to the ground
Cons✗ Might not stay upright✗ Stakes are flimsy✗ Plastic stakes✗ Takes some time to inflate✗ Tie downs not included
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The Best Halloween Inflatables

An outdoor Halloween inflatable including two trees, three ghosts, bats, and a pumpkin.
Joiedomi

Buying Guide for Halloween Inflatables

A large spider with lights in its thorax sits in a driveway as a spooky Halloween surprise.
YIHONG

Why buy Halloween inflatables?

If you’re a huge Halloween fanatic, inflatables are probably the largest and most exciting decorations to get you in the celebratory mood. Inflatables are typically quick to blow, set up, and tear down with minimal effort to store away neatly. They take up far less space in your storage shed, garage, or attic than traditional yard decorations. Think about what characters you want in your yard, and you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood.

What should you consider in Halloween inflatables?

  • Size: One thing you’ll want to do before ordering your Halloween inflatables is to measure the space in your front yard or patio. How many square feet do you need to fill? Will there be ample space for your inflatable, the tethers that hold it down, and the fan needed to keep it upright?
  • Characters: The fun thing to consider when ordering your Halloween inflatables is finding your favorite spooky Halloween characters. If you love creepy spiders, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, creepy trees, unicorn ghosts, dragons, zombies, or black cats, you can find your favorites and go from there.
  • Quality Materials: When it comes to your Halloween inflatables, you’ll want to be sure you have a powerful fan and strong anchors to keep it from toppling. The more time you take to set it up properly, the less time and effort you’ll waste fussing with it. Also, you’ll want to find one made with thick, durable, quality polyester that can stand up against inclement weather.

What’s the best way to set up your Halloween inflatables?

First, find solid ground in your yard that will allow your inflatables to stand up steadily and not tip over. You’ll also want to be sure they’re not too close to trees or pokey shrubs that may puncture the fabric. Also, make sure there aren’t any burrs, sharp plants, or objects on the ground where you’d like to set up your inflatables. Lastly, ensure nothing is blocking the fan that keeps your inflatables upright.

Our Picks for the Best Halloween Inflatables

Best Archway

Joiedomi Eight-Foot Halloween Inflatable Scary Tree Archway

With built-in LEDs and terrifying characters, this light-up scary archway looks like the entrance to a haunted forest.

Pros: This is a great option to create a spooky entrance to your front porch or walkway. The eight-foot-tall archway includes characters of ghosts, tombstones, pumpkins, and more. It has an extra-long cord, ground stakes, fastened ropes, built-in sandbags, a plug with UL certification, and bright built-in LED lights. It holds up beautifully against the wind, rain, light snow, and falling leaves.

Cons: You may have issues keeping this upright. If so, check your zipper and your tethers.

Bottom Line: Want an entryway that will chill and thrill your neighbors? This scary forest archway has many characters and details that will keep every trick-or-treater on their toes.

 

Unique Design

GOOSH 5.2-Foot Halloween Outdoor Skeleton Unicorn

This skeleton unicorn inflatable is bright and not too scary, so it's perfect for neighborhoods with young kids.

Pros: This adorable light-up pink-haired skeleton unicorn will delight the kids in your home and your neighborhood. It’s made from high-quality, weather-resistant polyester, which will last if properly stored. It’s durable against rips and tears, and the seams are well-stitched for the best possible quality. The powerful motor in the fan keeps your cute unicorn upright, so you don’t have to worry about it flopping over. It also comes with a storage bag, stakes, and ropes to secure it on the ground. Zip up the bottom zipper to avoid air leakage, or open the zipper so you can deflate the unicorn quickly. This unicorn comes with a 10-foot power cord for your convenience.

Cons: The included stakes are flimsy but can easily be replaced with stakes from your local hardware store or online.

Bottom Line: Who doesn’t love a light-up unicorn inflatable? It’s an eclectic piece that’s cheeky and just a bit spooky. Plus, this inflatable is on the shorter side, so it doesn’t take as much effort to keep it upright.

 

Best Spider

YIHONG Eight-Foot Halloween Spider Decoration

This not so itsy-bitsy spider will light up your front yard with creepy Halloween fun.

Pros: Dazzle your neighbors with the bright kaleidoscope LED projection lights inside the spider’s abdomen. This spider is full of scary fun, creating a creepy atmosphere for Halloween. Like a real arachnid, it has eight crawly legs. And unlike a real spider, it reaches 8 feet in length. This massive spider is shockingly easy to set up. Use the included stakes and tethers to secure it, then turn on the high-power fan. This giant ol’ creepy crawly is made from durable weather-resistant polyester, which is easy to clean and store and stands up to wind and rain.

Cons: The included stakes are made of plastic. For more security, you’ll want to replace them with metal stakes.

Bottom Line: This wide, creepy spider covers a lot of ground, fully decorating your yard with one fun piece. The kaleidoscope lights are unique and bright without being too bright. And when properly anchored, this guy has no issue staying upright.

 

Best Ghost

GOOSH Six-Foot Halloween Outdoor Colorful Dimming Ghost

Brightly lit with varying LED colors, this spooky ghost is great for small spaces.

Pros: Boo! Instead of being made from…whatever ghosts are made of, this ghost is made of high-strength waterproof polyester, which protects against rips and tears. Its excellent stitching improves its durability and keeps it from tearing at the seams in high winds. In addition, this outdoor inflatable comes with a powerful-duty blower for continuous airflow to keep this spooky decoration upright. And it also comes with a storage bag, stakes, and ropes to keep it in place. The LED lights flow continuously to different color schemes so that you may think of him as a disco ghost.

Cons: This ghost decoration takes slightly longer to inflate than other inflatable yard decorations.

Bottom Line: This ghost inflatable is easy to set up and has lovely, bright lights to decorate your yard for Halloween. It also has red eyes to make it look even scarier. And it doesn’t take up a lot of real estate in your yard.

 

Best Pumpkins

Rocinha Halloween Pumpkin Inflatable

If you have no time to carve pumpkins, light up your front yard with this inflatable family of festive jack-o-lanterns.

Pros: Nothing says classic Halloween like a Jack-O-Lantern—and this decoration includes a whole family of them. The inflatable is 7 feet wide, from left to right, and comprises seven cute pumpkins and an inflatable black cat to help create the perfect Halloween atmosphere that’s not too scary for kids. The LEDs are super bright so you can see your decoration beautifully at night. Once it’s anchored to the ground, plug in the fan, and you’re good to go. It blows up in around one minute. Because it’s low to the ground, you don’t need to worry about it collapsing in high winds.

Cons: This inflatable pumpkin display does not come with tie-downs included.

Bottom Line: This may be an excellent option if you love scary pumpkins for Halloween. It comes with bright lights and a fan, but it doesn’t come with tethers.

Final Thoughts

Are you ready for Halloween? If you’ve already purchased all your candy, but your yard looks ho-hum, you may want to grab an easy-to-use Halloween inflatable. Keep it simple with jack-o-lanterns, or go all out with ghosts, skeletons, and spiders for a memorable holiday.

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Stacy is a freelance writer. She has created a variety of web and print copy, from lifestyle and dating advice to small business reviews and short stories. She has a degree in business and marketing and has worked for several years as a social media manager. Through writing creative fiction, satire, and advertisements, she developed a passion for the written word. She enjoys cooking and painting in her free time. Read Full Bio »
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