This store is so unique! Now slow down once you cross over Olentangy it is in the cut on the left. They have everything. Came in for a last minute mask and the were a lot of choices. read more

Costume Holiday House - His and hers masquerade masks! - Costumes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Noticed this while in the area, swung back when we could. Did some early planning for Halloween. Loads of adult costumes, for Halloween and just general dress-up fun. Decent kid's selection too. We got some ideas, and picked up a couple of small accessories. Excellent service. Decent prices. 10% off Yelp check-in. We'll definitely be back closer to Halloween, when they get more stuff in. Not that there weren't plenty of things to choose from now, but they said they will get more, and more trendy stuff. read more

They were a huge help with a Santa costume I needed to get on short order. Lots of options at many different prices!

Costume Holiday House has been offering great service and quality costumes, make-up, a HUGE theatrical inventory, mascots and unique gifts for decades! One of the BEST Ohio family owned businesses to support. read more

I've come to this store every year for at least 8 years for Halloween. The good people here have always had an answer for my questions. For example, last year, I needed a fake beard. Had no clue how to go about making one. Sure enough, they were glad to help me. And it worked. You can rent costumes for a fair price, if needed in a pinch. This store has been around for a long time. It's hands down the best Halloween store in Columbus, in my opinion. They have a lot to choose from. A variety of individual pieces. Plenty of makeup material and an enormous about of color combinations. Some great masks too. read more

Costume Holiday House - Costume. - Costumes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Recently my mother and I went looking for a Halloween costume. Rather than go to a big chain we opted to support a local business that had been there a while. Walking in there were the standard Halloween decorations as well as hundreds of costumes all very well organized. They also had a rental section in the back where you could take out some of their nicer pieces, which also seemed like a cool idea. I wanted to be Thor from the Avengers for Halloween, and they just didn't quite have what I was looking for. Not their fault though, as they can only have so many things in the store. What takes this place down a few stars for me was the interactions I had with some of the workers. After not finding what I wanted I tried on a zombie mask, and one of the workers was not very happy that I had done so, even though the masks were set up for customers to try on. After that happened the other workers acted cold and were not very receptive to our questions. I feel like customer service quality is something that is easily fixable and could really make a difference in this store. read more

We made the drive to bethel road as there were a few coupons in the weekly adds sent to the house that made the drive worthwhile (a 20% off kids and 15% off any items) You can only use one coupon per transaction so at the end we rang up in two separate transactions. My son had a blast here. This is one of the few costume stores open all year round. They have costume rentals, decorative things for your yard and of course the options change per the season you are in. My son found his costume (Lloyd from ninjago) and I found a few things for myself to wear for when I take him trick-or-treating. They do not let you try on face wear. They only let you try on the main part of costume and gloves but nothing that goes on your face. I guess that's a good thing to minimize germs. A little on the expensive side but the coupons helped and saved me almost $15 read more

I'm spoiled on Halloween costume shops. When I was growing up there was, when the season was right, a store called Fifth Avenue Halloween that sold everything from wax teeth to intricate vinyl masks to the tune of hundreds of dollars (I always wanted one of those!). In comparison, Costume Holiday House is sort of a let down. If you need a quick costume (or even just an idea for one), this is an okay place to be sure. While the options for women are almost exclusively on the "sexy" or even "wenchy" side of the border, there is a good variety of men's costumes. Unfortunately the variety is all that is good- the vast majority of the costumes and props here are of low quality. Ugly, shoddy, and cheap, this is not the place for any hardcore Halloween junkie- you should be making your own costume, anyways. There's a good range of costumes for kids, though, and there's not much point in blowing money on good costumes for those little buggers anyways. If I had kids I'd probably have to rate this place a bit better, because it'd be a good place just to let kids browse and maybe buy a funky dagger- like a fun, more imaginative toy store! All in all, though, this isn't the best costume destination in town. read more

Costume Holiday House - Costumes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I obviously love supporting local business and this place is the ultimate halloween shop. These guys are open all year around and work hard come October. I only found them this past year but I'm definitely always going to support them over the big chains that sell you cheap stuff at high prices. They have everything you're looking for; stop in sometime and check them out! The staff are awesome and super helpful. read more

Costume Holiday House - Costumes Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is no fly-by-night temporary Halloween store that sets up shop in an abandoned storefront. Oh no, this place is run by dedicated, knowledgeable costumers who are dedicated to their craft ALL YEAR ROUND!! Sure, they've got the cheapie costumes in clear plastic bags, hung up in rows with slutty women leering on the label. But they also have quality stuff, stuff you'd want to buy if you take your Halloween costume seriously. Their wigs are great. These are no nappy, tangly toupees that look like they've been run over by a truck: these are silky, nice looking wigs in a variety of great styles, even in the most obscure. Have you spent hours driving all over town, looking for a Rick James wig? They've got it. Are you interested in the "Biggest Afro in the World"? They have several. Lots of fun colors and styles to choose from, too. They will even cut your wig into the perfect style you need. Say you want to be Steve Perry, but you can only find an Elvira. The nice woman at the counter will trim your wig, give it bangs and choppy 80's layers, and, voila! You're the best Steve Perry on the block. They have real shoes in tons of fun looks! Platform ruby slippers! Patent leather boots- for men!! Check it out- you don't need any other Halloween store but this one. read more

This place is fabulous! The rentals are very reasonably priced, the quality is good and the accessories (and such) won't break the break. I have had great luck finding the most random things here and have a blast just browsing. It is a bit hard to find like the previous reviewer said, but once you find it, you will be pleasantly surprised. I find the prices at Costume House much more reasonable than Yankee Trader which is always nice when you need something quick and cannot wait to order and get something shipped. read more

I rented a dress for a high school dance here--no regrets! One of my favorite stores for exploring, fun finds, or when I'm looking for that specific something, for a costume or otherwise! Like I said, I rented a dress here for a school dance and also bought a red bow tie for "normal" events, but I've also made a lot of fantastic costume purchases here for Halloween and even picked up Santa/Elf suits for Christmas. Definitely worth checking out! I was devastated when I thought they'd closed, but finally relieved when I realized they'd just moved! read more

I went in on a whim, hoping that they would have what i needed for a last minute Roaring 20s Speakeasy party. Man- they had exactly what I was looking for and MORE!! Not only did they have a Tommy Gun (that makes clicking noises) but also a violin case, cigarette holders, flapper stuff, gangster stuff and more! I will definitely come here for Halloween and for other theme parties that I go to. Their selection is the best! From Pirates, fairies, mustard and ketchup costumes to adult 'sexy' costumes, makeup stuff AND costumes that you can rent! They seem to cover every genre. They have extensive Renaissance stuff in the back. They have a large hat collection here- from cheaper made to hats with more substance. If you are into Cosplay- they also have a small Steampunk selection. I was eyeballing a pair of goggles here that I might turn into a White/Black costume from Tekken KenKreet for my partner and I... Now if only i can find White's hat... hmm.... The staff was friendly and seemed to know where everything was (something I rarely find in ANY store I go to these days). I was in and out in record time and their wares seem decent. Store hours are good too- since how can I complain when I needed costume stuff in the middle of JUNE? They also have a website with a lot of their inventory posted on it. read more

The Costume House is the place to get your monster on. Whether your monster is grim grinning ghost, ghastly ghoul, zesty zombie, or a prickly princess this place has all your halloween needs covered. Here they have both generic and copyrighted character costumes. The smallish store is stocked to the ceiling with decent quality ware at a decent price. A few years ago I purchased a pinstripe outfit here for a Gatsby party--a one time thing-- yet even today the costume is still intact. I find the staff here pretty knowledgable and helpful. You can even rent costumes here. They have makeup for artistic types who can paint a face with FX effects. The counter for it is large and diverse. There are plenty items here for those that need inspiration or hunting for ideas. The staff can help out with that. read more

I was of the impression that if I needed a costume or stage makeup or costume accessories outside of Halloween, I was out of luck outside of ordering online. But I was wrong, guys! Because Costume Holiday House exists year round. It's easy to miss if you don't write down the address and make a conscious effort to look for it. I've been going to the Marshall's a couple doors down for years and never noticed this place until now. I was on a very focused mission for a masquerade mask (for a masquerade ball event, not just to be Phantom of the Opera or V for Vendetta-ish), so I didn't look around as much as I could have. But this was honestly the only place in town that even had masks. Even when I checked the other places I had yelped that were supposed to have them. Despite the fact that everyone going to this event was probably buying masks here, they had enough variety that no one at the event had my exact same one. And I consider that a win! Granted, pricewise this place is not a steal but at least it's also not super pricey. And when you need an item, you need it, and at least you don't go broke trying to put the finishing touches on a costume. I'll definitely keep Holiday House in mind for costumey type events! read more

How often you need costumes, props, or accessories outside of the Halloween season depends quite a bit on your hobbies and habits. Personally...let's just say that my needs can be surprising at times. When there is a need, CHH is one of the better places in Columbus to go look, particularly if you're looking for theatre quality costumes or props to rent, rather than purchase outright. Some of the gaps are annoying, and the quality of some items isn't as great as it could be, but they're a good resource to have year round. read more

What horrible customer service. The employees when I went don't know the merchandise. Bought a costume. Never out of the package. Went back to make an exchange. The guys says, "sorry, no exchanges, it says so on the bottom of your receipt." Duh, you don't get a receipt until AFTER you buy something. $50 lesson learned: don't shop here. Bad customer service; no return/exchange policy. read more

I was surprised by the selection considering I'm keen to ordering my costumes online. There were plenty of the slutty-bumblee bee's and police officer pre-packaged ensembles, but for people who take Halloween seriously, this could be a one stop destination as well. The selection of wigs is spectacular! I was on the hunt for a Sally Jesse Raphael style wig, and I found it. I couldn't decide between going w/ the "Billionaire" or the "Shirley" but ultimately put Donald Trump aside. The quality of wig is nice, too. Especially for the price. Almost all wigs were under $25, majority in the $10-15 range. Which is amazing since I couldn't find anything comparable online. For those going super crafty, face paints were a plenty, as well a props for whatever scary, murder, decade-esque, tv show, anime character you were trying to imitate. I wish there were more pet costumes, but other than that I found the kid/baby selection to be better than expected. 3 stars because it's basically a plastic package warehouse, and I'm just not into those types of costumes. read more

Fantastic customer service and products. I've purchased a lot of makeup there for costumes and such and the woman assisting is always helpful and nice! This is my go to place for future ideas and costumes read more

I absolutely love this place! The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable of what you want. Anytime I have makeup or wig questions, they are the first place I go. If you're looking to put together a the perfect costume, they will help you get there! read more

I've only been here twice, as I'm new to Columbus, but I LOVE this place! They have everything from costumes (for sale or rent), accessories, and even Ben Nye and Kryolan makeup! The staff is ultra friendly and willing to help with anything, as well! I'm so happy this place is open year round! read more

Great selection, and the staff is usually pretty kind. I've only been here a few times, and like most around Halloween. Last year when I stopped in the girls were super helpful helping me try on the fancier costumes. I love that you can rent things here if you are hosting, or just want a really nice costume. You should get here early if you want to rent something good! The selection was decent for Halloween, but we'll see this year now that they have moved to a different location. read more

This store has a new location (still on Morse, but in the Marshalls/MicroCenter strip mall). They have a decent collection of costumes to purchase and also those you can rent (if you dare). The staff is fairly helpful, but they have a horrible "all sales final" policy. If you're buying a costume for your kid or spouse, make sure you drag them with you and have them try it on, otherwise you're stuck with it anyway. I bought several items for different parties, most of which were fine (if a bit cheap looking), but one of the pre-packaged costumes was missing a piece when I got it home. When I went back, naively hoping they would be sympathetic, they basically just said, "sorry about your luck". Make sure you take everything out of the plastic and confirm that it's there before you buy it...or just get it online at a similar or lower price and have it show up on your doorstep a few days later. read more

I was an online costumer (from Ontario, Canada). Placed my order on Sept 27, 2011 (before 5pm) and received it on Sept 29, 2011 through UPS. Very fast shipping, they shipped out same day as i placed my order. The only downside was the UPS brokerage fee when it came to my door. My order was $54.79 CAD and UPS charged me $40.51 CAD for brokerage fee (Costume Holiday House also charged me $20-25 US for international shipping...) I was very happy with my costume, but the shipping cost was a lot to me. If u would like to place an international order, u should email them to check what other shipping alternative can they offer. read more

I have to give them at least four stars for the variety. On the other hand... I was there in December, and wanted to ask if they had a particular item elsewhere than where I was finding a limited selection on the shelf. There was another customer there who was apparently a "regular", and they were chatting with him. I tried to get their attention several times over a few minutes. When he left, another customer came in, and they continued to ignore me. Rather than make a scene, I left coolly left. They lost a sale that day, and any future visits from me, because they couldn't take the time to wait on me...even when there were two salespeople and only one other customer in the store each time. What a pity. read more

Great place for costumes that I have used for the last three years. Highly recommended and if you plan ahead you can get really good deals.

This store is my life saver all year round! I'm always looking for Ben Nye and Mehron makeup products, and most of the time they have just what I need. If not, they can usually order it for me. The staff is super friendly and helpful every time I go in. They have great wigs, too! read more

It seems like the staff are hit-or-miss when it comes to their attitude and knowledge. One time I went looking for help with drag-type makeup, and the girl I spoke to was very knowledgeable about actual theater makeup and did a great job helping me choose a palate. Another visit one of their staff was very friendly and sweet, and helpful about my requests for plus-size items. I've also had less than pleasant visits. While I appreciate your desire to help me, you have to be understanding if you just don't have what I need. I was looking for a distressed renaissance/pirate type shirt in a certain size, which I could get fake blood on (meaning rentals were out). The clerk kept showing me things that I had already indicated wouldn't work, and I kept explaining that I had to have that exact item as described. Finally i had to tell the poor guy I would just have to look elsewhere. He got so mad! I felt badly for him because I knew he wanted to help, but he has to understand that costume stores that are open all year round must be able to cater to people putting on real shows, meaning that sometimes we can't compromise. You just can't take that personally. I don't know if management had been putting pressure on staff to increase sales, but it certainly felt high-pressure. I've also had a nasty experience where I told them the theater company I was working with, and they immediately lost interest in helping me. Not sure what that was about, but it was awkward for sure. I will continue going there because it has the best makeup selection, but all my costume purchases have moved over to The Costume Vault. I've also noticed that The Costume Vault's makeup is better priced, but they don't keep full stock on the Ben Nye and Mehron...so if you can settle for Halloween-style cake makeup and prosthetics, definitely head to the vault first. read more