Halloween is the one night where adults and children alike dress up and play a character.
The Havin' a Party store in Canarsie has been swamped with customers picking up last minute costumes.
The Avenue L store offers rows of outfits, ranging from wigs, masks to full outfits, for both children and adults.
News 12 hit the street to ask patrons what they plan to wear for Halloween.
A resident says he plans on dressing up as rapper turned actor Ice Cube from the lauded movie Straight Outta Compton.
Other popular costume choices include a pirate, cat woman and batman.