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The latest numbers<\/a> show that the average person who celebrates Halloween will drop around $289 this year. But that includes everyone \u2014 even those without kids. For parents? That number skyrockets to a jaw-dropping $445 per family. Yep\u2026that adorable costume, the neighborhood candy stash, and the pumpkin patch selfies all add up fast.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0You Could Win Tickets to See Chicago Live in Concert At Buddy Holly Hall<\/a>Where the Money Goes<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how that $289 average breaks down across the U.S. \u2014 and yes, it tracks pretty closely with what\u2019s happening right here in the Hub City:<\/p>\n $58 on costumes (for both kids and adults)<\/p>\n $57 on decorations (because your neighbor\u2019s yard skeletons aren\u2019t going to outdo themselves)<\/p>\n $51 on party supplies<\/p>\n $51 on tickets for haunted houses, corn mazes, or other events<\/p>\n $50 on candy for trick-or-treaters<\/p>\n $23 on miscellaneous items<\/p>\n A second poll<\/a> came in just a hair higher, putting the total closer to $296, and found that even our pets are getting in on the fun \u2014 with an average of $33 going toward tiny ghost costumes and pumpkin sweaters.<\/p>\n Lubbock Families Feel the Pinch<\/p>\n Here in Lubbock, where family-friendly events like the Pumpkin Trail at the Arboretum<\/a>, and countless trunk-or-treats<\/a> keep the calendar full, it\u2019s easy to see how parents are racking up receipts. Between candy for the whole block, matching costumes, and maybe a haunted hayride or two, it\u2019s no wonder local families are feeling the strain.<\/p>\n