Holiday & Seasonal

A white front porch at dusk lit with warm string lights, paper lanterns, a glowing wreath on the door and candle lanterns on the steps.

Decorations sorted by holiday. For Halloween: inflatables for the yard — ghosts, haunted trees and pumpkin-head figures, most of them lit from inside — decorations that hang by the door or sit in a window, and themed pieces for the house. An inflatable's size is its inflated size, so measure the spot, height included, before you choose.

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What to check before you buy

  1. 01

    Measure the height, not just the lawn

    An inflatable is sold by its inflated height. Check it against the spot: a porch ceiling, a gutter or a low branch can stop a tall figure from standing straight. Leave room around the base for the stakes and tethers too.

  2. 02

    Plan where the power comes from

    The fan inside runs the whole time the figure is up. Measure from the spot to the nearest GFCI-protected outdoor outlet, use an extension cord rated for outdoor use, and set an outdoor-rated plug-in timer to switch it on at dusk and off at bedtime.

  3. 03

    Bring it down before bad weather

    Use every stake and tether that comes in the box. When strong wind, heavy rain or snow is on the way, unplug it and let it settle — inflatables are made for ordinary weather, not storms.

Common questions

Does an inflatable stay up when it's unplugged?
No. The fan is what keeps it inflated, so it settles to the ground when unplugged and fills again when you switch it back on. That is also how it packs away after the holiday.
Can I leave an inflatable running all night?
Check the instructions that come with it: some makers set a limit on how long it should run without a break. An outdoor-rated plug-in timer keeps it within that — on at dusk, off when you go to bed.
How do I store an inflatable after the holiday?
Let it dry completely, fold it loosely and keep it in a bin with its fan, stakes and tethers in a dry place. Folded while damp, the fabric can mildew.