Best Costume Shops in Philadelphia, PA
Looking for costume Shops in Philadelphia? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Costume shops for Halloween, theater, cosplay and parties, with rentals, makeup, wigs and accessories.
This guide lists 10 costume Shops in and around Philadelphia, spread across 8 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 5 link to their own website, 9 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Costume Shops in Philadelphia
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Masquerade Costume Store
- Address 1100 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Phone (215) 271-7104
- Website masqueradecostumecabaret.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 10 AM-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 AM-7 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM-7 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM-7 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM-7:30 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-3 PM |
2 Pierre's Mascots & Costumes
- Address 211 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Phone (215) 925-7121
Pierre’s Costumes is one of the world’s oldest full service costume and mascot manufacturers located in the heart of Old City Philadelphia. Our stock of rental costumes is well over a million pieces, making us one of the largest costume shops in the country. We continue to maintain a full-service professional costume house, designing and manufacturing on the premises with our traditional tailoring techniques. Pierre’s Costumes is one of the few places you can find such a range of costumes available to rent or purchase, mascots, hair-goods, make-up, and accessories all under our city block long roof.
Opening hours
| Mon | 10 AM-6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM-6 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
3 Party City
- Address 330 Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
- Phone (267) 807-0771
- Website stores.partycity.com
Party City Holdco Inc, commonly referred to as Party City is an American publicly traded retail chain of party stores founded in 1986 by Steve Mandell in East Hanover, New Jersey. The companies headquarters are in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. The company is the largest retailer of party goods in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company operates over 850 company-owned and franchise outlets in over 70 countries around the world under the Party City, Halloween City, Toy City, Factory Card and Party Outlet brands.
Opening hours
| Mon | 10 AM-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-6 PM |
4 Halloween
- Address 1329 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Phone (215) 732-7711
HalloweenCostumes.com is the largest online-only retailer of costumes in the world. With over 10,000 costumes and 3,500 exclusives, we have awesome products you won’t find anywhere else. Sounds great, right? Believe it or not, there’s even more to it than that! Yes, we have a whole lot of costumes, but the number isn’t what matters. What matters is that we make and carry all 10,000 of those costumes and accessories to be inclusive.
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12-6 PM |
| Wed | 12-6 PM |
| Thu | 12-6 PM |
| Fri | 12-6 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-4 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
5 D & J Costume rentals, Magicians clowns and Face painting
- Address 7516 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136
- Phone (215) 335-4591
- Website djclownco.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12-6 PM |
| Wed | 12-6 PM |
| Thu | 12-6 PM |
| Fri | 12-6 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-4 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
6 Lady Love
- Address 510 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Phone (215) 928-9707
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-7 PM |
| Sun | 9 AM-7 PM |
7 Davis' Trading Post
- Address 1 W Winona Ave, Norwood, PA 19074
- Phone (610) 461-9712
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-7 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-7 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-7 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-7 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-7 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
8 Party City
- Address 2201 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
- Phone (267) 807-0815
- Website stores.partycity.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 6 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 6 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 6 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 6 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 6 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 6 AM-9 PM |
9 The Kandy Store
- Address 634 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Phone (215) 925-1399
Opening hours
| Mon | 10 AM-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-6 PM |
10 JTF Elegance LLC
- Address 746 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
- Phone (267) 334-7018
- Website jtfelegance.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 10 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 10 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 10 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 10 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM-5 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
How to choose costume Shops in Philadelphia
- Check opening hours before you go. Many independent stores in Philadelphia keep shorter hours on Sundays and Mondays.
- Call ahead or check the website to confirm a specific item is in stock.
- Ask about return and exchange policies, especially for big purchases.
- Compare prices online and in store. Many local shops will price-match.
- Supporting local independent stores keeps money in the Philadelphia community.
Local tips for Philadelphia
Philadelphia has its own licensing rules that go beyond state law: the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections (L+I) issues contractor licenses, permits and trade licenses, so plumbers, electricians and contractors working in the city need an L+I license on top of any state registration.
SEPTA's subway, trolley and bus network covers most of the city, so check whether a business is near a Market-Frankford or Broad Street Line station if you don't drive. Street parking in Center City is limited and enforced by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, and local phone numbers use the 215, 267 and 445 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, Old City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philly, University City, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Which costume Shops in Philadelphia are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Masquerade Costume Store, Party City, Halloween, D & J Costume rentals, Magicians clowns and Face painting, Lady Love, Davis' Trading Post. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Philadelphia do these costume Shops cover?
The costume Shops on this list are located in ZIP codes 19074, 19106, 19107, 19136, 19144, 19147, 19148, 19149. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
Does Pennsylvania charge sales tax?
Pennsylvania's sales tax is 6%, with an extra 1% in Allegheny County and 2% in Philadelphia. Most clothing, groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
Are stores in Philadelphia open on Sundays?
Most chain stores are open on Sundays, often with shorter hours. Independent shops, and businesses run by Amish or Mennonite families, may be closed.
How can I find the best costume Shops near me?
Use the list above to compare locations and hours, then check each store's website or call ahead to confirm stock and prices.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.