Lisa Freedman

Local stores Whether open all year long or just for the Halloween season, these stores offer an array of costumes for the entire family. Abracadabra Superstore19 W 21st St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-627-7523,abracadabrasuperstore.com).Like most Halloween shops in the city, Abracadabra prides itself on its unbeatable selection. Historically savvy kids can pick out a musketeer costume or medieval princess getup, in addition to the usual suspects ($35-$65 for most kids costumes). Frank Bee Costume Center3435 East Tremont Ave at Bruckner Blvd, Bronx (718-823-9792,frankbeecostume.com). This family business, which promises the "largest selection in the universe," has been at the same Bronx location since 1957. Their huge stock includes every pop-culture personality you can think (Angry Birds), as well as characters from movies like Cars andThe Smurfs. Some of the most popular picks this year are Captain America and the Green Lantern. Frankie Steinz580 Broadway between E Houston and Prince Sts, suite 309 (212-925-1373,frankiesteinz.com).Besides creating duds for movies and TV shows, Frankie Steinz offers a by-appointment service, making celeb-worthy getups for children (a little girl recently asked to be a dollhouse, complete with furniture). Custom orders must be placed by September (if you've missed this year's cutoff, keep Steinz in mind for next year). A selection of costumes—bowls of fruit, New York City skyscrapers—can be rented for $55 to $150. New York Costumes/Hallow