Love these ladies!!! They are sooooo attentive and helpful and fun!!!!! You want to support this family business!!! We'll be back for Xmas :) read more

I've been to both locations of Joker's Wild, and I have never had a bad experience at either. The staff is amazing! They are very knowledgeable in terms of their inventory and what kind of things one might need to put an entire ensemble together. For a seemingly smallish place, they have an outstanding selection of both costume, themes, costume, accessories, and all at different price points. They're the only place around that carries a huge section of theatrical makeup - high-quality and far better than you would find in any pop-up Halloween shop or big box store. Highly recommended! read more

It's like The Garment District of the North Shore. Except smaller and strictly costume related. If you're looking for a REAL costume, skip the chain stores and head to Joker's Wild--they'll hook you up. Sure it's more pricey, but you get what you pay for. If you're looking for a Raggedy Andy costume prefixed in a plastic bag, then stick with Wal-Mart. read more

This place is amazing, any costume you could possibly want for any occasion you will find here! Stocked with more adult costumes than you will find anywhere else! I purchased amazing scary contacts here for Halloween 2017 (see pic). I will definitely return here, was so happy to come across this place. The staff is super friendly and helpful too! read more

Halloween 2010, I never plan on going out anywhere. I really can't stand Halloween - it's in the top ten amateur drinking nights of the year. And this does not sit well with me. This year we decided to go out - house party, slightly safer choice than a bar? I decided to wear one of my friend's outfits from the previous year. I needed a few extra things to "make the costume" in a few people's opinions - and so, out of my element (ie. in the suburbs) I rushed around trying to find accessories. I tried all the stores that I could find, and after a few calls, I ended up here, my last ditch effort for a few items. It was crowded, there was a cop at the door, and the line was pretty long. Two registers, it looked like, and only one open...? Weird choice for Halloween evening? I thought so. They have a variety of things that I haven't seen for purchase anywhere else. So, kudos, Joker's Wild. I was surprised that a place like this could exist in such a seemingly uptight area in Metro-Boston. I expect to see things like this in Cambridge and surrounding areas, not in North Reading. I found what I needed, waited in line for a fairly-very long time. All sales are final - which was written by hand on the counter. Not sure if this is a halloween rule, or an all the time rule. Either way, I wish I could have returned the stuff that I didn't use. Still wrapped up and untouched, it will be headed to goodwill shortly. read more

I can always count on these guys to have everything I want. And let's face it, what others would wear on Halloween, I'd wear to work or just when I'm out and about. Of course when fall hits and Halloween is right around the corner, this is THE place to go. Depending on where you live, there is another location in Danvers that is equally cool. They have everything in every color, style, and size for the most part. When they run out of certain things, they always order more so that everyone can get what they need in time. The run out of contact lenses (both theatrical and non) quite frequently, but restock ASAP. Their inventory is a little pricey, and I've found some of the same stuff at other places for cheaper but honestly you have to shop around to make sure you get what you want for how much you want to spend. So if you don't really give a shit about parting with your money like me, shop here. The counter ladies are generally nice and helpful, but sometimes even if it's not busy they can get stuck helping someone else find something and you'll have to wait a little while to pay for your things. Which is understandable, but I figured I'd get it out there. Since North Reading is a virtual Rt. 28 of restaurants, Wal-Marts, and small businesses that aren't the greatest, Joker's Wild really stands out among the mediocre area. read more

If the costume inventory was drab and cheaply slapped together, I think I would downgrade the three stars I've awarded Joker's Wild to at least, only two. Yes, this is a very convenient costume and theatre prop shop, with elaborate costumes and a boon of retro-themed garb for disco-revival nights and love-in reenactments. The store is a cosplayer's paradise, and offers bundles of top of the line factory-made outfits for Comic-Con, and a guaranteed wash-out of anything mass-produced by Rubies. The only drawback with their selections I have are the grandiose prices they tack on to many of their items. For this reason, I usually only window shop here, and generally try to firmly staple my pockets shut for a trip to Spirit Halloween or iParty if I'm anticipating a purchase of a full body costume. Aside from the highway robbery fares at this store, my overarching issue with this store is the unfriendly, highly paranoid staff that patrols the aisles. I enjoy coming in here to browse, generally at a bi-monthly rate of visit, and for every instance that I've just wanted to comb through outfits that are of particular interest, I've been heckled by one of the various Ren Hoek clones who seem to assume that I'm out to steal from them. I never realized that I gave off any aura of suspicious behavior, but after reading some of the other users' opinions on this store, I don't seem to be the only one who is subjected to unnecessary gaping upon entrance. I decided to run in, recently, to browse through some of their zentai masks, and found myself wandering about the store, and as I was about to leave, I was shadowed by the pruny, old bat from behind the counter. I don't object to heading back over here, but if any similar incidents occur in the near future, the laugh will be on Joker's Wild for dealing the wrong deck of cards to this customer. read more

This place is open year round and has an amazing, large selection of costumes that you can not find in run of the mill Halloween stores during October. However, the staff is on top of you the whole time and treats you like you might be stealing which is just annoying. Also, prices are high compared to other stores. Again, awesome selection though.If you don't find a costume or the perfect accessory here, then it probably doesn't exist. read more

I happen to be in LOVE with this store. I don't even live that close, but any costume needs I go there for and they have it all. Prices are the same as other Halloween stores that pop up this time of year. Costumes are already out of bags to try on. They pretty much have it all. I LOVE the store, the staff, the products, everything! CHECK THEM OUT! :) read more

This store is huge, and there's a wide variety of interesting costumes. With that being said, the prices are very steep. Also, the staff are not helpful. I was looking for a Bond girl outfit. When I explained this to one of the two workers, they said their "secret agent stuff" was out front. They showed me their police / cowboy section and insisted that the cowboy holster would work well. Both of them were playing on their phones. read more

Love Joker's Wild in North Reading. Especially love the staff, Julie and Alex!!!! They were such a big help and super friendly! THANK YOU Ladies dor all your Halloween Help! We will be back just because of you Julie and Alex you were amazing!!! read more

I live in Florida but come to Stoneham once in a while. Found this fun store that has all kinds of costume's , gag gifts and more. The staff are very helpful and can give honest advice if you're not sure what your looking for. Thanks again Joker's Wild read more

They definately have lots to choose from but a lot of it is starting to look old and the place smells very moldy. They have a pet pitbull that hangs out there, I'm not afraid of dogs, but not everyone is a fan. They also follow you around the whole time as if you're only there to rob them blind. This is VERY annoying. So, if you can get past the smell, the dog and the staff following you around the whole time, go here. read more

Awesome costumes but VERY overpriced. Who wants to spend $50 on a costume they might wear once? And the "no return" policy is BS when you have your receipt and a tagged, unopened product. read more

I go every year for kids Halloween costumes and never find anything but the adult stuff looks excellent.