Costume Connections is an Austin, Texas 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization founded by three local moms who saw Central Texas families struggling to afford Halloween costumes for their kids. The program hosts weekly popup costume shops every October across the Austin metro, where families can browse and pick out free costumes for their children. Inventory is built throughout the year from community donations and partner organizations, then organized and prepared for the October events. Volunteers staff each popup, helping kids find costumes that fit and feel right rather than receiving pre-assigned outfits. The organization does not publish a permanent street address, so donation drop-off logistics and giveaway event locations are coordinated through costumeconnections.org. Watch the website or community channels in September for the current year's popup schedule and donation contact.
Costume Connections is not currently accepting donations. We could not reach this program on August 10, 2026. Its website returns "this site is not published or does not have a domain assigned to it," and its drop-off bin locations and popup shop schedule were only ever published there. The Texas 501(c)(3) registration dates to 2017 and we found no replacement site or active social page, so we cannot point donors anywhere. Confirm directly before making a trip. Use the directory to find a program that is still collecting.
Can I mail costumes to Costume Connections?
No. Do not mail costumes to Costume Connections. We could not confirm that this program is still operating when we last checked on August 10, 2026. Anything shipped there may not reach a recipient.
Is Costume Connections a registered nonprofit?
Costume Connections is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
How was this listing verified?
This listing is marked Community-reported and was last reviewed on August 10, 2026. That means the program was reported to us or found in secondary coverage and we could not fully confirm it through primary sources. Treat these details as a starting point and contact them first. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.