A trip to HomeGoods always promises to be a magical thing, especially during the fall when seasonal goodies await. You don’t need to go with a list, but simply an open mind as to what kind of must-have treasures might be waiting. Ahead of fall (as early as late summer) and into the season, new deliveries of autumn-themed items arrive weekly and are quickly placed on shelves, only to be quickly whisked away by whichever shoppers find the best items first.

And this year, the pickings already seem to be even better than last year’s, with pumpkins and candles and pillows already calling our names. Remember: Each location might vary in delivery days and inventory, so you might want to make multiple trips to your local store to ensure you don't miss out.

Here are the best things to buy at HomeGoods for fall 2024.

8 Things Our Editors Always Buy At HomeGoods

　　 Home Décor

Artificial Greenery and Fall Florals One of the first things you’ll notice at HomeGoods once fall items have hit the store is the greenery and florals. It has a good seasonal selection of faux plants, branches, and florals for autumn, which can be used for arrangements that will last all season long and completely transform a space. Go for a fall-inspired wreath for your front door, or bunches of autumn branches for your indoor and outdoor pots and vases. 

Faux Pumpkins HomeGoods offers perhaps the largest and best selection of faux pumpkins of all styles, sizes, materials, and colors—especially if you shop early in August and September. We’re particular fans of the elegant glass-blown-style pumpkins, rustic burlap pumpkins, and classic orange “realistic” pumpkins to bulk up our indoor and outdoor autumn décor. 

Decorative Pillows Perhaps the quickest and easiest way to update your living room and bedrooms for fall is by switching out or adding decorative pillows. HomeGoods has no shortage of options for seasonal pillows in many different designs, including spooky Halloween pillows, turkey-adorned Thanksgiving pillows, colorful autumn-inspired pillows, and pillows with cheeky fall sayings on them. Add to your sofa or bed for an instant autumn refresh. 

Cozy Candles Who doesn’t love the smell of autumn in the air? Candles can be hard to find and expensive, but HomeGoods offers an impressive selection of scents and designs that will complement your taste and home style. Plus, at more competitive prices than other stores, you won’t feel bad about filling your home with the smells of crackling firewood, apple cider, and cozy patchouli as much as you please. 

　　 Kitchen Items

Catchall Trays and Candy Bowls This might be the most tempting aisle in all of HomeGoods, since you can simply never have enough trays, bowls, and ramekins—especially adorably themed ones. Plus, it is an easy hosting trick to always have out a little bowl of candy, nuts, or other snacks for guests. 

Pumpkin Cookware Do you need a Dutch oven shaped like a pumpkin? Or a baking sheet that makes miniature jack-o-lantern pound cakes? HomeGoods says “yes.” Options are aplenty, and this year we’re already seeing new renditions of pumpkin-shaped cookware gracing the aisles ahead of fall. It will make fall hosting even more fun. 

Mugs and Pottery HomeGoods has always boasted the year-round mug and pottery collection of our wildest dreams, from classic blue-and-white patterns, crisp white staples, and holiday themed mugs that will make your morning coffee and tea feel even cozier for fall. Luckily, they often are reasonably priced, which makes snagging a small set for every season totally doable. 

　　 Themed Decorations 

String Lights and Garland For those who like to go all-out with fall décor, whether Halloween or Thanksgiving, a string of themed twinkle lights, adorned with glowing mini pumpkins string lights and twinkling orange maple leaves, are festive and fun to be draped indoor and outdoor. 

Halloween Decorative Items If you’re looking for anything from a life-sized skeleton for your yard or ghostly decals for your windows, HomeGoods is a treasure trove of all things Halloween-themed. Right now, the selection is already brimming, and you’ll barely walk five feet without spotting a spooky decorative item to stock up on before the season officially starts. 

Thanksgiving Turkey Ware If you’ve been looking for a Turkey Tom to grace your tablescape or front porch, HomeGoods is the place for Thanksgiving enthusiasts to look. While perhaps not nearly as plentiful as skeletons or pumpkins, turkey décor—whether serveware or life-sized decorative renditions—can certainly be found at your local location.