Boo Buckets Returning to McDonald's Stores for Halloween

 

Boo Buckets 2022, Courtesy McDonald's Corp./Prnewswire

This year's buckets will hit stores on October 21, 2025.

McDonald's Boo Buckets are a popular Halloween tradition for kids of all ages. The jack-o’-lantern themed buckets originated in 1986 and became a must-have for kids and collectors alike. The 2025 collection will include five different designs: an orange pumpkin, white ghost, red Frankenstein, black cat and a green witch. Get one with the purchase of a Happy Meal beginning on October 21, while supplies last.

The original Happy Meal buckets were similar to the current buckets, but had lids. Over the years designs came and went, and the company got rid of the lids, opting for decorated handles. Much to the chagrin of parents, these buckets remained long after Halloween was over. You may still have one in your attic or Halloween storage bin. 

Halloween Happy Meals aren’t the only Halloween tradition the restaurant chain has. Each year, participating stores offer treat books that trick-or-treaters can redeem for menu items like ice cream, apple dippers and hamburgers. The treat books come in packs of twelve and are priced around $1.25. 

There’s nothing more popular than nostalgia, so you can expect to the Halloween Happy Meal buckets to fly off the shelves. If you want to get your hands on one of those buckets, run to the closest McDonald’s at 10:30 a.m. on October 21. You may also be able to see the availability of the buckets by using the McDonald’s app.