Halloween Candles & Lights

Spooky Halloween Candles and Lights

With a mix of safe LED designs, decorative holders and outdoor-ready string and solar lights, you can create displays that are equal parts spooky and inviting.

Styling with Candles and Candleholders

Classic Halloween taper candles in black, orange or gradient hues instantly bring drama to mantels, dining tables or sideboards. Pair them with a ghost-shaped Halloween candle holder or a branch-inspired black candelabra for a layered effect. If you’re aiming for subtlety, pumpkin candles add warmth while still carrying a festive theme.

Try floating Halloween candles, which can be hung using nearly invisible fishing line or battery-operated versions designed for safety. 

Check out our Halloween decorating ideas that show how candles can anchor different setups.

Halloween Lights for Indoors and Outdoors

Lighting is key when setting the stage for trick-or-treaters or party guests. Halloween string lights in festive colors wrap beautifully around decor. Purple Halloween lights and orange Halloween lights work nicely around banisters, mantels or outdoor railings, casting a festive glow. 

For front yards or porches, Halloween solar lights add seasonal flair without the hassle of cords, while Halloween projector lights create a full-on spectacle with moving shadows or themed patterns. 

Explore our full Halloween decor collection to pair some of these lights with pumpkins, lanterns and other seasonal accents.

Setting Up a Fun Halloween Light Show

Combine string lights, lanterns and projectors into a layered display. Outline walkways with solar lanterns and let string lights frame the doorway. Adding LED candles to windowsills or steps ties the look together while staying safe for kids and pets. 

Check out our Halloween entertaining supplies perfect for creating an ambience that thrills your guests.

Halloween Candles and Lights FAQs

How do I hang floating candles for Halloween?

Use clear fishing line or hooks to suspend lightweight LED tapers from the ceiling. For a no-flame option, look for battery-operated versions that flicker realistically.

How can I set up a fun Halloween light show?

Layer different types of lighting, projectors for movement, string lights for color and lanterns for shadow play. Mix heights and intensities to keep the display dynamic.

How should I style candles in my Halloween decor?

Group tapers in varied heights for drama, place votives in themed holders for subtle accents or use pumpkin candles as a centerpiece. Pairing them with lanterns adds dimension.

What’s the meaning behind lighting candles on Halloween?

Traditionally, candles were used to ward off spirits and guide loved ones home. Today, they carry both symbolic and decorative meaning, adding ambience to the celebration.

Find more seasonal inspiration in our Halloween decorating ideas, explore Halloween snack ideas for parties or shop our complete Halloween decor collection to create a setup that captures the spirit of the season.