They’re here, and NYC fans are already sprinting. By NYC fans we mean us, who literally ran from our office over to the SoHo Trader Joe’s once we heard the news that the viral Trader Joe’s mini tote bags officially dropped in stores today, October 8th, and they’ve done so in the spookiest of colors.
Each $2.99 mini canvas tote is available in four limited-edition Halloween styles: black with orange lettering, orange with black lettering, purple with green lettering, and a festive multicolored version featuring a black body, purple bottom, green handles, and orange lettering.
If last spring’s tote craze taught us anything, it’s that these bags won’t last long. During their last release, the tiny totes sold out in minutes, with some flipping on resale sites for as much as $1,900.
We made it to our local Trader Joe’s at 10am, and by the time we were tapping our phones to pay a line was forming of eager shoppers waiting to grab their own. A company rep told USA Today during the last drop:
Before we had the opportunity to promote them in any way, customers across the country found them at their neighborhood Trader Joe’s.
This time, Trader Joe’s says each store is receiving about 250 cases (with 50 bags per case), though quantities may vary. That means the hunt is officially on—especially in NYC, where lines tend to form early at the city’s busiest Trader Joe’s locations.
👜 Where To Find The Trader Joe’s Halloween Mini Totes In NYC
If you’re ready to score one, here’s where you can try your luck today:
Manhattan
- 72nd & Broadway – 2073 Broadway
- Chelsea – 675 6th Ave
- East Village – 436 East 14th St.
- Essex Crossing – 400 Grand Street (Cellar)
- Harlem – 123 W 125th St.
- Murray Hill – 200 E 32nd St.
- SoHo – 233 Spring St.
- Union Square – 142 E 14th St.
- Upper East Side – 405 E. 59th St.
- Upper West Side – 670 Columbus Ave
Queens
- Forest Hills – 69-65 Yellowstone Blvd
- Long Island City – 22-43 Jackson Ave
- Rego Park – 9030 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn
- City Point – 445 Gold St.
- Williamsburg – 200 Kent Ave
- Brooklyn – 130 Court St.
Staten Island
- South Shore – 6400 Amboy Rd.
- Staten Island – 2385 Richmond Ave
And don’t forget there’s a Trader Joe’s Pronto store—a grab-pay-and-go concept that allows shoppers to grab things they need in a hurry—at the former Trader Joe’s wine store in Union Square!
🎃 Why Everyone’s Obsessed
The Trader Joe’s mini tote has become a collector’s item for fans, combining everyday practicality with viral flair. The Halloween editions add a playful twist, perfect for seasonal grocery hauls, gifting, or just flexing your tote game.
Whether you’re team purple or going classic black, consider this your official alert: the tote mania has returned—just in time for spooky season!