Trader Joe’s Halloween Mini Tote Bags Are Making a Spooky Comeback This Fall

Fans of Trader Joe’s who missed out on the retailer’s wildly popular mini canvas totes earlier this year are in luck: the cult-favorite bags are officially returning, just in time for Halloween.

A spokesperson for the grocery chain confirmed to Today that the pint-sized totes will be back on shelves starting October 8, 2025. These special-edition releases will embrace the spooky spirit of the season with festive new colors and designs. (Today)

The bags will remain priced at just $2.99 each—a detail longtime shoppers will appreciate, especially since the totes have been known to sell out quickly and even appear for resale at inflated prices online.

This Halloween edition will feature four options:

• A solid black tote

• A solid orange tote

• A solid purple tote

• A multicolor style blending black, orange, green, and purple

According to USA Today, the Halloween totes mark the first seasonal update to the Trader Joe’s mini-bag craze, which first went viral on TikTok earlier in 2024 and caused lines at stores across the country. The chain had to restock multiple times due to overwhelming demand. (USA Today)

Shoppers hoping to snag one of the Halloween versions are encouraged to check with crew members at their local Trader Joe’s, since availability may vary by location.

As Delish notes, these mini totes have become more than just grocery bags—they’ve become collectible items, frequently shared on social media and styled as lunch bags, makeup pouches, or everyday carryalls. The Halloween colorways are expected to fuel that trend even further. (Delish)