It happens every year: one minute you’re dodging sweltering subway platforms, and the next, Spirit Halloween is taking over your local vacant Rite Aid.
Whether you’re planning your costume months in advance (we respect the dedication) or just want to browse this year’s over-the-top displays, visiting Spirit Halloween has become as much of a late-summer NYC tradition as our daily iced coffees.
And while Halloween is still months away, several NYC locations are already open right now, with several more slated to open before the end of August.
Known for transforming empty storefronts into Halloween superstores, Spirit Halloween packs its seasonal shops with everything from costumes and spooky décor to animatronics, accessories, and enough fake cobwebs to blanket the five boroughs.
The only catch? Figuring out where your nearest location is can be trickier than snagging a good spot at the Village Halloween Parade.
To save you the search, we’ve rounded up every confirmed Spirit Halloween location opening across New York City in 2026.
👻 Spirit Halloween stores open in NYC right now
As of August 3, the following Spirit Halloween locations are already open in New York City:
Brooklyn
- Bay Ridge: 515-521 86th Street (Former NY Company)
The Bronx
- Kingsbridge: 171 West 230th Street Suite 202 (Former Party City)
Staten Island
- Staten Island Mall: 2655 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1322 (Former All Star Elite)
🎃 Spirit Halloween stores opening later this August
Manhattan
- Midtown East: 999 3rd Avenue (Former IKEA Planning Studio)
Brooklyn
- East Flatbush: 2265 Ralph Avenue (Former Party City)
Queens
- Jackson Heights: 85-10 Northern Blvd. (Former Rite Aid)
- Rego Park: 9606 Queens Blvd. (Former Rite Aid)
Staten Island
- Richmond: 2795 Richmond Ave. (Former Telco)
Secret NYC Tip: Store opening dates can shift quickly based on build-outs. Always double-check the official Spirit Halloween store locator before making the trip!