Where there’s an empty retail space, there’s the potential for a (temporary) Spirit Halloween store.
The iconic shop, which just got a spoof on the SNL season 50 debut, tends to sneak into abandoned buildings and assemble all of its creepy, kooky goodness during spooky season. One day, your deserted Duane Reade could be just that. The next, it could be aisles of costumes, wigs, and Halloween decor. (Ahh, bliss!)
Sometimes, it can be difficult to track down this Halloween store, so we thought we’d make things easier for your October shopping needs. Have a look at the Spirit Halloween locations by borough, according to the retailer’s website, and start brainstorming how you’ll wow your trick-or-treaters and party-goers this year.
Oh, and in case you haven’t heard, the Spirit Halloween costume predictions have just landed, if you need creative inspo. (Anyone else thinking about going the Beetlejuice route this year?)
Manhattan
- Chelsea: 270 7th Ave.
- Midtown East: 225 East 57th St.
- Upper East Side: 1279 3rd Ave
Brooklyn
- Sheepshead Bay: 2981 Ocean Ave
- Downtown Brooklyn: Atlantic Center Mall, 625 Atlantic Ave.
- Brooklyn Heights: 168 Montague St.
Queens
- Astoria: 32-87 Steinway St.
- Elmhurst: 88-01 Queens Blvd.
- Forest Hills: 113-25 Queens Blvd
- Glendale: 8000 Cooper Ave.
Bronx
- Kingsbridge: 171 west 230th St.
- Gateway Center at Bronx Terminal Market: 610 Exterior St.
Staten Island
- Heartland Village: 2271 Richmond Ave.
- Hylan Commons: 2530 Hylan Blvd.
Before you venture to your local store, visit the Spirit Halloween website for more details.
We’ll be sure to keep this page updated as more locations continue to pop up this October. In the meantime, we hope you take a good look at the best Halloween events in NYC and start marking your calendar. There’s plenty of spooky, scary fun to enjoy.