Trick or Tote: The Best Reusable Halloween Tote Bags Under $10

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Lines are bursting out of Trader Joe’s stores, and not just for groceries. Their viral Trader Joe’s Halloween mini-totes have shoppers treating them like limited-edition collectibles. At just $3 each, they feel like a trick and a treat rolled into one. They’re flying off shelves so fast that even scalpers are cashing in, listing them for triple the price. Plus, you need to head in-store to actually purchase one.

If you want a cute Haloween tote to hold your groceries or other belongings, but don't actuallu want to stand in line for one, fret not. We found the best affordable alternatives to the viral Trader Joe’s Halloween Mini-Tote — cute, reusable tote bags under $10 that’ll last long after the spooky season.

Top Reusable Halloween Totes for Under $10

Skull Tarot Card Canvas Tote Bag: $9.99 (29% off)

Tarot readings don’t have to be one-off encounters with a mystic. These tarot-inspired tote bags bring the magic into everyday life with colorful zodiac and personality-themed designs. The best part? There’s one for everyone. Cat lover? Check. Teacher? Check. “Cereal” killer? Absolute check.

‘Stay Positive’ Skeleton Tote Bag: $9.99 (17% off)

Sure, it’s Halloween-themed, but this message of optimism works any time of year. This Halloween tote bag features a cheerful skeleton reminding you to “stay positive,” making it the kind of bag you’ll keep on your side — well, your shoulder — all year long.

‍Horror Machine Tote Bag: $9.99

I’m getting chills just looking at this one. This horror tote bag lines up some of the most iconic horror legends ever to crawl out of the dark. It’s bold, graphic, and hard to top if you’re going for that menacing Halloween energy.

Halloween x Autumn Tote Bag: $8.99

This versatile tote features skulls layered over deep yellow and autumnal floral elements. It’s spooky enough for Halloween while also fall-themed enough to use all season long — a reusable canvas tote perfect for pumpkin patch trips or coffee runs. Cinnamon brooms and pumpkin spice lattes sold separately.

Zodiac Sign Tote Bag: $9.98

Another customizable tote, but this one keeps things cosmic. It features detailed depictions of each zodiac sign and its constellation. While we can’t promise the stars ever actually looked like that — ancient astronomers might’ve been a little generous —it’s still a fun way to show off your sign and keep your personality written in the stars (literally, on your tote).

Coraline Tote Bag: $9.99

Coraline might be my favorite horror movie of all time. The book kept me up at night when I was a kid, and the animated film brought that same eerie beauty to life for kids and adults alike. This Coraline tote bag pays homage to the film’s animated “other world,” but there’s no promise it’ll keep you safe from the Other Mother.

‍Dancing Skeletons Tote Bag: $9.99

This skeleton tote bag features dancing skeletons with an old-school Danse Macabre energy — only with a bit more of a party twist. Younger ones will love how much fun the skeletons seem to be having, while adults might shudder knowing the motif’s roots trace back to the bubonic plague.

Skeleton Motel Tote Bag: $9.98

This tote’s Halloween design riffs on mid-century roadside Americana. The retro lettering, vintage car, and the line “No Escape Since 1960” blend 1950s travel culture with classic B-movie horror tote aesthetics. It’s the perfect pick for Halloween lovers and cinephiles who appreciate good design with a sinister wink.

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