Attention Spooky Season Lovers: Spirit Halloween Is Opening Soon (2024)

While there's plenty to love about Halloween, one of the best parts of the holiday is all the planning that goes into it! Whether you're coming up with fun Halloween costumes or hosting a Halloween party that's made even more spook-tacular with creative Halloween decorations and Halloween snacks—if there's one place we know we can count on to get all of these October tasks done, it's Spirit Halloween!

Ree's quite familiar with the last-minute dash to the local Halloween store. "You dart into a costume shop on your way through the city one afternoon, and you have four minutes to grab something for your kids to wear on Halloween," she jokes. That could make anyone Hallo-scream! If you, too, find yourself running out of time this year, don't fret—Spirit Halloween has got you covered. While last-minute costumes (and both indoor and outdoor Halloween decorations) from the seasonal chain are available online year-round, anyone planning to shop in-store should know Spirit Halloween's store hours for 2024.

And this year, you're really going to want to pay a visit to your local store. Why? We'll let you in on a scary good secret: Spirit Halloween has a few tricks and treats up their sleeves—including a new lineup of industry-leading animatronics! And trust us, they're delightfully disturbing. So, keep reading for details on their newest products along with this season's schedule!

When does Spirit Halloween open?

It's no surprise that Spirit Halloween's physical stores don't stay open all-year-round. It's not that they necessarily just up and disappear, but the retailer is what you consider a "pop up" store. So, with that in mind—it makes sense that a pop up store that specifically prides itself on all things Halloween will only "pop up" during the season.

So, in 2024, Spirit Halloween will have 1,525 seasonal locations open in strip centers and malls across North America. Though exact dates (and times) vary by location, stores will begin opening their doors in early August. You can use the Spirit Halloween store locator on their website to find your local store's hours, address, phone number, and opening dates.

But there's one haunted store that opens before all the rest! To kick off another spooky season, Spirit Halloween’s annual grand opening celebration will return to their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on Thursday, August 1. Yep, that means you can go ahead and get started on your shopping for all things eerie so soon! Isn't that fang-tastic news? The beloved tradition includes a first look at new merchandise, carn-evil games, giveaways, and so much more.

How can I order online from Spirit Halloween?

Should you still decide to order your décor, costumes, party goods, etc. online, note that orders on SpiritHalloween.com must be in before 3 p.m. for economy and standard shipping. And if you're really, really down to the wire, make sure you get your same-day express shipping orders in before 12 p.m. All orders will ship out on the same or next business day, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.

How long does Spirit Halloween stay open after Halloween?

Again, dates can vary slightly by location but expect stores to close their doors by early November 2024. If you're a year-round Halloween person or just need a cute costume for any other occasion, the online store is open 24/7, 365 days a year!

What's new at Spirit Halloween in 2024?

Anyone brave enough to browse Spirit Halloween's collection will notice they're back and better than ever with a lineup of shriek-worthy animatronics. You'll find new and returning legendary characters both online and in-stores while supplies last. A spokesperson from the store says, "Halloween enthusiasts are upping their game when it comes to décor and they're starting their quest for their favorite animatronics earlier than ever... We are thrilled to introduce this year's lineup, featuring fan-favorite characters equipped with innovative technology, and we can't wait to see them come to life at incredible home haunts this fall."

Included in that launch are familiar faces like Emily and Victor of Corpse Bride, Deluxe Ghostface from the Scream franchise, Michael Myers from Halloween, and so many more. You'll also find chilling characters such as clowns, ghosts, monsters, witches and other creatures—all with their own special sounds, movements, and other effects.

Browse several new animatronics below and follow @SpiritHalloween on social media to stay up to date on more launches throughout the season. Happy haunting! 👻