Select Spirit Halloween Stores No Longer Opening In Chicago
Spirit Halloween Opens This Week in Chicago: Seven Locations to Get Your Spooky Fix
Get ready to embrace the spooky season, Chicago. Friday, August 2nd, select Spirit Halloween stores will open their doors, and lucky for Chicago, there are seven different locations across the city. For many Halloween enthusiasts, this much-anticipated arrival marks the unofficial start of fall. However, there's a bittersweet twist this year, as three of the usual Spirit Halloween locations in Chicago will not be opening their doors.
Spirit Halloween Locations Opening 2024:
Three Chicago Spirit Halloween Stores May Not Return This Year
While the return of Spirit Halloween is a cause for celebration, some residents might find themselves disappointed by the absence of three local stores. This surprising change means that some Chicagoans will need to travel a bit further or turn to online shopping to get their Halloween fix.
List of Store Locations Potentially Not Opening This Year:
- North and Kingsbury Center on N Kingsbury St, Chicago.
- S State St, Chicago.
- S Western Ave, Evergreen Park.
For those who can't make it to the open locations, remember that Spirit Halloween's online store offers everything you need to create a hauntingly memorable holiday.
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When Do Most Spirit Halloween Stores Open in 2024?
Spirit Halloween stores generally begin to open towards the end of summer. According to their website, official opening dates are usually confirmed by August 1, although specific dates can vary by location. For those eager to start their Halloween shopping early, the Spirit Halloween online store operates year-round, offering a wide selection of costumes, decorations, and accessories.
What Are Spirit Halloween's Hours in 2024?
Traditionally, Spirit Halloween stores have operated from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with slightly reduced hours on Sundays, closing at 9 p.m. This year is expected to follow the same schedule, offering plenty of time for last-minute costume shopping and early Halloween preparations.
Spooky Season Is Upon Us
For more than 40 years, Spirit Halloween has been a fixture in strip malls and shopping centers throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada, with over 1,500 locations. As summer winds down, the arrival of Spirit Halloween stores signals that Spooky Season is fast approaching.
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