Holidays At Costco: Here Are The Best New Items You Can Buy In December

Prepping for the winter holiday season can feel exciting, magical, and absolutely money-sucking. Holiday spending predictions for 2025 stay high, weighing heavy on the shoulders of those fighting to make merry and not break the bank. Tariffs continue to impact family budgets, and as food costs keep rising, consistently using clever money-saving shopping strategies while prioritizing fresh foods might leave most shoppers exhausted by the holidays. However, special items hitting Costco shelves in December could take a little holiday-season blues away.

Costco might be known for its best-selling toilet paper and mysteriously cheap rotisserie chicken, but it has long been a provider of seasonal deals. From individual items members can "treasure hunt" for, to savings on big-ticket items online or in-store, Costco has dedicated plenty of resources to its seasonal shopping options, including gifts and festive food items. 

Even though tariffs have forced Costco to trim back on some seasonal offerings, the chain's buyers are putting their best foot forward when it comes to the stocking stuffers and grand old items on offer. Also, the return of some beloved seasonal items from years past might give stressed shoppers a bit of joy and financial relief to carry into the new year. The following picks are solid options for holiday entertainers, gifters, and all other Costco members looking for a decent December deal.

Cranberries are the iconic sweet-tart fruit of the winter holiday season. They make a festive statement, whether in the form of sauce, dip, cranberry cookies, or simply as a centerpiece bowl full of the bright little red fruit.

Costco members can scoop up holiday cranberries in dip form, depending on their location. For example, La Terra Fina Cranberry Jalapeno dip comes in a 31-ounce jar sold at Costco for $10.20. The unique dip is gluten free, and it also packs 2 grams of protein into each 2-ounce serving. For those looking to wash down a cheery cranberry snack with a cranberry-flavored beverage, Costco is also selling Poppi in Cranberry Fizz this season. A 15-count box of the merry flavor is $18.49. Each can of the prebiotic soda is non-GMO, Kosher, gluten-free, made with 4% juice, and has only 5 grams of sugar.

Costco's bakery deals can help save big money, even when it comes to cranberries. Costco's Kirkland Signature Cranberry Walnut Round Bread is made with whole grains, walnuts, and dried cranberries. The top of the loaf is scored for a dazzling bit of bread to share with a group for just $9.07. Online shoppers can also score a special deal on the Fresh Cranberry Splash Lighted LED Wreath. This 28-inch Noble Fir wreath is decked out with pinecones, twinkling LED lights, ribbon, and cranberry splashes; it costs $54.99.

Fish and other seafood have long been popular holiday-time meals, and this December, Costco may help put on the feast of the seven fishes for the cost of three. Costco's fresh and frozen sections are packed with special fish and seafood options that can delight a full extended family or a gathering of friends.

Americans spend a ton on shrimp every year, and this December, Costco is ready to meet the demand. A 4-pound bag of Kirkland Signature farmed, whole, head-on white shrimp (between nine and 14 count) is on sale for $27.23. De-headed Kirkland Signature farmed U-15 white shrimp sell for about $40 for a package of almost 3 pounds.

Online shoppers can also get deals on lobster tail in bulk. A package of 12 6-to-8-ounce North Atlantic lobster tails, uncooked and frozen, costs $249.99. Meanwhile, 10 pounds of Alaska Bairdi Snow Crab (portioned into five 2-pound bags), cooked and blast-frozen, cost $319.99. A 10-pound package of whole, head on, cleaned Branzino fish, uncooked and frozen, is going for $124.99.

For a sweet seasonal treat, Costco sells 20 ounces of Snack Factory White Chocolate & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps for $10.20. These treats offer a crunchy take on peppermint bark. A beautifully presented, 94-ounce statement jar of Spanish Zalea gourmet peaches in light syrup is $12.25. The peaches can be eaten after serving as a festive centerpiece.

Costco shoppers can treat young readers to a set of books and an electronic reader. ME Reader and ME Reader Jr. includes eight books and one push-button e-reader for $22.69 per set, featuring Minnie Mouse, Paw Patrol, National Geographic, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Marvel's Spidey & Friends. Older kids (or even exercising grownups) can benefit from a Suncast Sports Locker. These 80-inch-tall, 30-inch-deep, and 19-inch-wide lockers provide ventilated storage for workout gear, golf clubs, and other sports equipment for $289.99. The locker comes with a flip-up storage seat and can be connected to other lockers. Those looking to tidy up home interiors can do so with a Mesa Three-Tier Acacia Storage Shelf, for $44.25. Some assembly is required for this storage tower that could work in the bathroom, bedroom, or as a bookshelf.

The Tiki 25-inch Celebration Smokeless Fire Pit makes a cozy gift. For $232.99, Costco members can stoke the log or pellet-fueled flames before using the included weather-resistant cover to protect the pit from the elements when not in use.