Katy Area Halloween Costume Swap to Help Local Parents
KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
September 24, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
October nears as does fall vibes and the need to outfit Katy children for Halloween. To help local parents, Cinco Ranch Branch Library is once again hosting their popular costume swap.
Pictures credited in order to: Jenny Zaki, Bradley Schneider, and Erica Bridgewater
Cinco Ranch Library Opens Costume Swap Donations
Cinco Ranch Branch Library will help Katy area parents reduce waste while staying creative this Halloween season. A costume swap will allow families to “re-spook, re-wear, and re-scare” while not spending money on a costume children may only wear once.
“Participate in the swap and help keep costumes out of landfills,” says library staff. “Remember: Even if you do not find a costume you like this year, your donation helped another find a great costume.”
On October 3, 2026, Katy families can "shop" at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (2620 Commercial Center Blvd.) for costumes that were donated throughout September. Families who donated received a voucher to return with to the swap.
Those with vouchers can choose from gently used costumes ranging from wide range of sizes and styles starting at 10:30 a.m. Families without vouchers can join the fun at 11:00 a.m.
“Many costumes are made from polyester and plastics, which are not recyclable, so each year, thousands of them end up in the trash," says Janna Raven, Fort Bend County Libraries Regional Manager at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library.
This event is free and open to the public, even for Katy families who don't live in Fort Bend County.
Donated costumes are freshly laundered, free of any tears or damage and bagged with all accessories.
"Even if not everyone finds a costume they like this year, their donation helps someone else find a great costume," says Raven. "The response from our first costume swap last year was tremendous, so we’re looking forward to an even bigger event this year with lots of costumes of all sizes to choose from!”
Cinco Ranch Branch Library provides free events for children, teens, and adults. For more information on their first Costume Swap or any other events, visit their website or call 281-395-1311. They are also on Facebook.
