Shelby Slade, Arizona Republic
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Halloween is still months away, but soon Spirit Halloween stores will be popping up around the U.S. in preparation for spooky season.
Across the United States, 1,500 Spirit Halloween stores were expected to open in 2024, according to a news release from the company.
"Opening over 1,500 retail locations is no small feat, and much of the magic we create for fans each year is thanks to the passion and dedication of our associates who bring the Spirit Halloween experience to life," said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween, said in the release.
Here's what to know about when and where Spirit Halloween stores will open in Arizona.
When is Spirit Halloween opening in Arizona?
Spirit Halloweenhas announced its flagship store in EggHarborTownship, New Jersey, will open Thursday, Aug. 1, with aspecial grand opening celebration.
The company did not respond to USA TODAY's queries about when other stores would open. However,job descriptionsfor store manager and sales associate say work starts on or about Aug. 1. TheSpirit Halloween sitesuggests returning to the site on Aug. 1 to find your local store.
The Spirit Halloween website indicates that some Arizona stores would open in August, while others are just listed as coming soon.
Hope you aren’t afraid of clowns: See Spirit Halloween’s 2024 animatronic line
Here is where Spirit Halloween will open in metro Phoenix:
Avondale: The store at 10100 W. McDowell Road opens in August.
Chandler: The stores at 1988 N. Alma School Road and 4140 S. Arizona Ave. open in August. Stores at 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. and 5955 W. Ray Road were listed as "coming soon."
Gilbert: The store at 3841 S. Gilbert Road opens in August. The store at 2793 S. Market St. was listed as "coming soon."
Glendale: The stores at 6030 N. 43rd Ave. and 5870 W. Bell Road open in August.
Mesa: The stores at 1738 W. Rio Salado Parkway, 1045 S. Gilbert Road, 1652 S. Val Vista Drive and 6952 E. Hampton Ave. open in August. The store at 1111 S. Longmore was listed as "coming soon."
Peoria: The stores at 10310 N. 91st Ave. and 7759 W. Bell Road open in August. The store at 9069 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway was listed as "coming soon."
Phoenix: The stores at 5013 N. 19th Ave., 4519 E. Thomas Road, 10 E. Dunlap Ave., 7333 W. Thomas Road, 10845 N. Tatum Blvd., 2810 W. Thunderbird Road, 12863 N. Tatum Blvd., 1510 E. Bell Road and 4250 W. Anthem Way will open in August. The store at 7333 W. Thomas Road was listed as "coming soon."
Scottsdale: The store at 9159 Talking Stick Way was listed as "coming soon."
Surprise: The store at 15357 W. Cactus Road was listed as "coming soon."
Tempe: The store at 5000 Arizona Mills Circle was listed as "coming soon."
Here is where Spirit Halloween will open in Arizona:
Apache Junction: The store at 3003 W. Apache Trail was listed as "coming soon."
Bullhead City: The store at 2350 Miracle Mile opens in August.
Kingman: The store at 3140 Stockton Hill Road was listed as "coming soon."
Oro Valley: The store at 11955 N. Oracle Road opens in August.
Prescott: The store at 3250 Gateway Blvd. opens in August.
Sahuarita: The store at 750 W. Calle Arroyo Sur opens in August.
Show Low: The store at 161 East Deuce of Clubs was listed as "coming soon."
Tucson: The stores at 605 E. Wetmore Road, 5555 E. Broadway Blvd., 2032 E. Irvington Road, 5975 E. Broadway Blvd., 3820 W. Ina Road, 6401 Marana Center Blvd. and 9600 E. 22nd St. open in August.
Yuma: The store at 1721 S. Fourth Ave. was listed as "coming soon."
New decorations at Spirit Halloween
The "Carnevil" is coming to town this Halloween season with Spirit Halloween's 2024 lineup.
Creepy clowns, a raucous ringmaster and popular horror properties abound, Spirit's animatronic props this year are a mix of ornery original characters and beloved figures from classic horror cinema.
While the collection was previewed in June, not all products will be available for sale until August, when the Carnevil officially opens in stores. Early shoppers will be pleased to find there is no shortage of options, including some side oddities and return favorites to round out the main attraction.
USA TODAY reporters Mike Snider and Mary Walrath-Holdridge contributed to this article.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: When does Spirit Halloween open in Arizona? What to know
