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Costco offers deals year-round, but the seasonal holiday specials are always an added bonus to your annual membership.
Costco offers family-favorite deals year-round, but the seasonal holiday specials are always an added bonus to your annual membership. Check out some of these 2025 hot buys and elevate your entertaining game from creating a festive environment, offering special snacks, and finding unique and simple main courses to including a sweet holiday treat.
Tip: Many of the special holiday items can only be bought in person and are not available online. Sounds like a good excuse to grab a coffee and spend some time wandering the aisles of the one-stop shopping wonderland that is Costco. See you there!
Decorate your home
Transform your home into a welcoming guest-ready space with these hot finds.
Yankee Candle holiday assortment
I had to elbow my way past two other moms just to snap a picture of this sought--after item. Check out this Costco assortment of holiday-themed Yankee Candles. Each gift set contains six different 4.3 ounce candles in scents: White Spruce and Grapefruit; Balsam and Cedar; Sparkling Cinnamon; Sage and Citrus; Red Apple Wreath; and Christmas Cookie. Light them all, or divide between DIY gift baskets.
Build your own candle kit
Real fire not your thing? Check out Lego’s 433 piece Christmas Decoration Kit for ages 12 and older. This Lego kit lets you build your own centerpiece with a brick-built wreath and red candle included. Have fun creating and displaying this holiday item, and add building it to your holiday traditions.
Kids character Christmas sweaters
They won’t win an ugly sweater contest because these designs are too cute. Available in a variety of kid sizes from 5–16, these sweaters are surprisingly soft and not scratchy. Designs include Snoopy, The Grinch and Jack Skellington.
Whimsical holiday throw pillows
Kids will love these part-pillow, part-plushie, super fuzzy throws. Check out the Brentwood Originals Holiday Decorative Pillows in 3D shapes like red-and-white striped peppermints, gingerbread people or snowmen.
Holiday advent calendar for dogs
The joy of happy pups is part of the holiday spirit. Check out Bark’s Howly Jowly Howliday advent calendar for your four-legged family. Assembled especially for dogs, this calendar features eight toys and 16 treats, plus a special digital surprise.
Snacks and beverages
A holiday feast is fabulous, but at our house everyone gets hungry between meals too. Check out these options to tide you over till the dinner bell rings.
Canned coffee sampler
If you’re a parent around the holidays, it’s likely that you could use a little pick me up. La Colombe coffee workshop boxes contain 12 cans of cold coffee. Choose from four cans each of Caramel Cold Brew, Peppermint Mocha or Vanilla. All cans contain milk — just add ice.
Popping balsamic bobas
If balsamic bread dip was crossed with bubble tea, you’d get a jar of Balsamic Vinegar Pearls from Fine Foods Dittman. Each jar contains almost 25 ounces of long-lasting vinegar bubbles. Add them to your charcuterie, salads or even throw in a few as you cook those holiday specialties.
Turkey pesto popovers
Breakfast, lunch or pre-dinner samplers, these flaky filled croissant pockets are sure to please. La Boulangerie offers eight individually wrapped pockets with turkey, pesto and Swiss. Yum!
Seasonal meal ideas
Cook up something special with savory holiday sensations.
Swedish meatballs
All the meatballs, ready for your to enjoy at home. Each packages include 32 ounces of precooked traditional Swedish recipe meatballs by La Vie. This heat-and-eat includes 100 percent ground beef meatballs with gravy and a red berry sauce, which seems to be a mix of cranberry and raspberry with an apple juice, based on the listed ingredients.
Turkey brine seasoning
Take the guesswork out of brining with this gourmet spice blend by Rodelle. Each jar contains enough mix for two turkeys, but you can also use it on other poultry, pork or fish. Add the brine mix to boiling water, then allow it to cool before combining with your raw turkey. Spices include apple, cranberry, orange peel, sage, bay leaves and “exhausted vanilla.”
Filled flat bread variety
Spice things up a little with these spiced flatbreads by Bolani. These flavorful mixes are great to slice and dice into different-sized portions and mix with some vibrant turmeric rice. Choose from spinach, chicken tikki or spiced potato. Check the deli aisles to pair with savory yogurt or chutneys.
Prepared lamb shanks
If lamb is a holiday dish in your family, check out this preprepared option to enjoy this tradition without a lengthy cook time. Herbs de Provence Lamb Shanks by Ala Carte contain two large lamb shanks soaked in a sauce of lavender, honey, thyme, basil and Dijon mustard.
Desserts to keep it sweet
It’s time for a holiday treat!
Preassembled gingerbread manor
Create-A-Treat’s Pre-Built Gingerbread Manor Cookie Kit is a busy parent’s best friend. This gingerbread house solves the decades-old problem of getting your build to stand up. This kit won't present you with just a bunch of pieces — it comes fully assembled. Unbox and add your choice of jellies, gummies, frosting, sprinkles and mixed candies (included).
Dubai style chocolate mousse
Me: The viral Dubai chocolate trend couldn’t get any more decadent.
Costco: Hold my spoon.
Kicking things up a notch, Italian brand Mancuso enters the chocolate pistachio ring with their Dubai Style Chocolate dessert served in six 2.4 ounce portions at Costco. Rich chocolate and pistachio mix with an accent of kadayik crunch.
Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie
This exclusive pumpkin pie is the Costco hot dog of Thanksgiving. Always affordable. Always a great value. This monster of a pie is 58 ounces, more than double the average pumpkin pie. Don’t forget the whipped topping.
Lindt giant advent calendar
Admittedly, the guidance on how to consume a chocolate advent calendar the size of a teenager isn’t quite clear. This calendar is around five feet tall and filled with 24 full-size chocolate varieties. Not for the faint of heart, we suggest sharing this with friends or checking out the smaller Lindt teddy bear calendar, available online.
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