Prepare for the spookiest time of the year with indoor and outdoor Halloween lights at Ace Hardware. Explore our range of essential Halloween lights from brands like Celebrations for holiday-worthy scenes this fall and help descend a spooky scene on your home for trick-or-treaters and family members alike.
Halloween String Lights for Indoor & Outdoor Decorating
Halloween string lights are often used for wrapping trees and railings or adding general accent lighting indoors and outdoors. Find a range of styles and colors designed for classic and spooky-themed displays alike:
- Bulb styles: Options may include C6, mini, G40, faceted, flicker flame, strobe, ribbon and connectable big seed cluster bulbs for different glow effects.
- Color palettes: Available colors typically include purple, orange, multicolored, orange/purple combos, warm white and cool white.
- Light counts: Strand counts may range from 15 to 250 lights, which can help scale coverage from a single window to a full yard.
Character-Shaped Pre-lit Halloween Lights
Character pre-lit lights swap plain bulbs for molded Halloween shapes, adding themed detail to porches, windows and yard displays.
- Shape variety: Character options can include pumpkin, skull, bat, witch hat, ghost, eyeball and ghost/witch combo strands for themed accents.
- Counts and colors: Strand counts often range from 8 to 120 lights in warm white, purple, orange or white.
- Placement: These lights are well suited for window displays and porch railings, and pairing with indoor Halloween decor can help tie a full display together.
Lighted Halloween Yard & Hanging Decor
Yard and hanging decor lights are larger-format pieces built as standalone displays rather than wrap-around strands.
- Display sizes: Pieces may range from small accents to large multi-foot yard displays, with some hanging styles offering up to 450 lights.
- Color options: Colors typically include orange, purple, orange/purple combinations, yellow and warm white.
- Setup: Yard staking, window mounting and porch or tree hanging are common setups.
These larger pieces can pair well with Halloween inflatables for a fuller yard scene.
Why Use LED Halloween Lights?
LED lights are becoming increasingly common—and for good reason. Simply put, LED Halloween lights are a good option because they can deliver bright seasonal lighting while using less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. They are also more durable, providing a long-lasting light source without breaking the bank.
How to Plan for Your Halloween Lighting Display
Decorating for the holidays is a lot of fun, but it does take some planning. Use this quick guide to map out your display before you start hanging lights.
| Planning Step | What to Consider | Helpful Equipment |
| Measure Your Space | Determine where you're decorating and how high you need to reach, so you can find the right number of lights. | Ladders for hard-to-reach exterior spots and step stools for indoor decorating. |
| Identify Your Power Sources | Locate your nearest outlet and avoid overloading any single one when planning cord runs. | Outdoor-rated extension cords, including orange extension cords that blend into decor; always check product ratings before outdoor use. |
| Gather the Necessary Equipment | Round up the extras that help you hang lights securely and manage cord runs more neatly. | Light clips for shingles, cable ties or outdoor-rated cord management for neat cord runs and timers and lighting controls to automate your display. |
How Many Halloween Lights Do You Need for a Yard Display?
The right count depends on the size of your space and the type of display you're building. Smaller porch accents may only need a single 15 to 25 count string light, while wrapping trees or building a full yard scene can call for 100 count strands or larger pre-lit yard decor pieces.
Can You Use Halloween String Lights Both Indoors and Outdoors?
Many Halloween string light styles are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, though checking the product label for a weather rating before installing outside is recommended. Pairing outdoor-rated strands with a weather-ready extension cord can help support a safer setup.
Shop Halloween LED Lights Near You at Ace Hardware
With a selection of Halloween LED lights available at Ace, you won't be left wanting this holiday season. Find the right supplies for a Halloween-ready light display inside and outside your home, then shop our selection of spooky indoor decorations and outdoor Halloween décor including pumpkin and ghoulish inflatables to complete spine-tingling scenes indoors and out!
