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Where To Donate Halloween Costumes

Posted on October 10, 2024 | Updated on September 30, 2025

Terina Ria

Three people in witch costumes trick or treating.

Witches three trick or treating. (Anastassiya Bezhekeneva/Getty Images)

Think of this as your Hey Salt Lake community bulletin board: A dedicated space for volunteer opportunities, resources, fundraisers, and other ways to help your neighbors.

Donate Halloween Costumes

Sugar House Coffee is accepting Halloween costumes for babies, kids, and teens through Tuesday, Oct. 15. Only full costumes, please!

Winter Coat Drive

Life Stone Counseling, A New View Counseling, and Flourish Therapy are accepting donations for Utah refugee families. The most needed items are adult coats and jackets, winter gloves, and snow boots. Gift cards are also accepted. Donations are open through Saturday, Nov. 30.

Spooky House Award

Nominations for the Spooky House Award in South Salt Lake are open! Residents can nominate themselves, a friend, or a neighbor with the best Halloween decorations on the block. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Brick Sorting Event

Volunteer to sort through bricks at the 5th Ward Meetinghouse on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. ICYMI, this historic building is being restored after it was partially demolished in error.

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