17 Halloween Lanterns That Will Light Up Your Holiday

Technically, mini pumpkins aren't lanterns, but they're a Halloween-themed light source, so they count in our book. Each set comes with 20 adorable battery-operated pumpkins, so feel free to get a few and drape them across the front door or fence throughout the whole month of October.

Available in three configurations—wings up, wings out, and upside down—these bat-shaped Halloween lanterns are as spooky as they are charming (and perfectly on-theme, may we add). They're made of durable resin, highly detailed, and hang from a durable chain. Like the previous lights, these are battery operated and can stay lit for up to six hours.

If this orange is a little too on theme, this flameless lantern also comes in midnight blue. Both come with Halloween-friendly silhouettes of crescent moons, witches on broomsticks, and haunted houses that you can swap in and out.

Hear us out: This may not be a Halloween lamp, but it's jet black and boasts an orange glow, so we're throwing it on the list. It's also versatile enough to use year-round. The glow comes from a very real-looking artificial flame, which also feels appropriate for Halloween.

As the eeriest Halloween lantern on the list, this set of faceless witches is the optimal front yard decoration. There's need to buy anything extra to keep them standing on windy days because they are designed on a metal yard stake, which secures them snugly in the ground. The best part, however, are the heads, which are battery operated-lights that flicker for six hours.

If you're having a Halloween bash, this set of colorful themed lanterns is a must. Simply hang them from the ceiling, turn on the bulb inside (it's LED), and enjoy the scene. The set comes with four different images: bats, jack-o'-lanterns, witches, and skeletons, so your guests will be in for a spooky treat (or trick!).

There's a lot happening here: From the stack of jack-o'-lanterns to the glitter swirling around, this house-shaped lantern with acrylic walls is easily one of our favorites. It's less than a foot tall, so you may want to snag two or three.

There's no rule stipulating that all Halloween decorations have to feature pumpkins and witches. In fact, we're all for a nontraditional Halloween feel, like these garden lanterns that, when lit, create a magical glow on the floor around them. They're sold in a set of two.

Back to regularly scheduled programming: These perfectly Halloween-themed lanterns can hang from hooks flanking the front door or sit next to each other on the porch. They can also rest on a coffee table and light the room for the party.

This adorable Halloween decoration is a bit more complicated than simply flipping a switch because there are two parts: the metal silhouette, which sticks into the ground, and a light projector that creates a massive shadow. If you want something a bit spookier than a puppy, go with jack-o'-lanterns, spooky gothic manor houses, or witches brewing a stew.

Similar to our Best Deal lantern pick, this one has a loop so you can suspend it from a hook. It's not very spooky, but it's black and orange, making it a good Halloween decoration in our opinion. Just switch it on and enjoy the flickering faux flame.

Okay, how sweet are these miniature matching LED lanterns? They may not be your long-term decorations (they're a bit delicate), but for less than $15, we'll take them for a year or two. Whether you snag a metal wire to hang them up or arrange them on a table to create some moody ambiance, you'll love the result.

Out of context, this telephone booth can look enormous, but rest assured it's only 11 inches tall. It's creepy, it's cute, and it's ideal for Halloween, so if you want to minimize your spend on decorations this year, you can't go wrong with this fabulous find.

Another lantern that looks as good hanging as it does sitting on a porch or tabletop? This ruby red find from The Holiday Aisle, whose decorations are always equal parts cute and on theme. It comes empty, so be sure to snag an LED candle to pop inside.

We're a little spooked by this collection of literal hand-held candles because, well, just look at them. Each set includes one black or white hand, mounting screws, and a three-inch diameter LED wax-like candle. All you need to scare the pants off everyone who sees them are two AA batteries.

This colorful Moroccan-inspired lamp is another option that works year-round but can lean Halloween if you add the right spooky decor. Simply switch it on and let the faux flame do the talking.