Seasonal & Holidays

Spirit Halloween Stores In Bay Area Opening Soon

This year, the popular Halloween outlet also is helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

BAY AREA, CA – Little ghouls and goblins will soon rejoice because Spirit Halloween stores, which operate in cities across California every September, are about to open for the season. The popular costume purveyor also sells accessories and decorations for Halloween.

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween enthusiasts were expected to spend close to $7 billion on Halloween essentials in 2015.

Spirit store hours increase as the month progresses, according to the Spirit website. Be sure to check the hours before you visit. Looking for a screaming good deal? Click here to find a store near you and to snag a Spirit store coupon code.

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Can’t make it to your local store? Spirit orders can be placed online.

This year, Spirit is also participating in the "Spirit of Children" program, which focuses on making hospitals less scary for kids and their families. Customers are encouraged to donate when shopping and donations to Spirit of Children stay within local communities, according to a Spirit spokesperson.

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“Spirit encourages customers to help make a difference in a child's life this Halloween season by donating at their local Spirit Halloween or spreading awareness via Facebook and Instagram by using #SpiritofChildren in their photos,” Spirit representatives said in a statement.

By Autumn Johnson/Video embed courtesy Spirit Store via YouTube/Logo courtesy Spirit Halloween store

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