Spirit Halloween was founded out of the observation of a trend on the verge of explosion.  Since the opening of its first store in 1983, Spirit has experienced tremendous growth.  In 1999 Spirit Halloween operated 63 seasonal locations throughout the United States and was acquired by Spencer Gifts LLC.  Since its acquisition Spirit has expanded its store base from 63 locations to over 700 for the 2009 season and is well positioned to become the leading national Halloween retailer. Spirit Halloween stores are situated in high visibility, high-traffic strip centers. The typical store opens around Labor Day weekend and closes in early November. Spirit Halloween is in 48 states and all major markets.  

In-Store Experience

Spirit Halloween’s specialty retail stores are the most comprehensive one-stop destinations for everything shoppers can imagine for Halloween. Through the vast merchandise assortment and memorable visual presentation, Spirit stores provide a truly impressive, unique and unforgettable shopping experience.  In addition to being a fun and interactive event for shoppers, the locations offer complete selections of costumes and accessories for infants/toddlers, children, ‘tweens, teens and adults.  A broad assortment of Décor and party goods complete the Halloween story.  A large portion of the selection is exclusive merchandise found only at Spirit Halloween.

Spirit of Children

In 2006 Spirit Halloween launched the Spirit of Children program to benefit child life departments within children’s hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the United States.  The goal of this program is to bring the outside world in so that pediatric patients can participate in and experience the fun and fantasy of Halloween. 

In 2007 the program expanded to include a fundraising component.  100% of the money raised in our stores throughout the Halloween season is donated to the child life departments at participating pediatric centers to ensure the children’s stay is as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.  The money raised by the Spirit of Children program is used by the hospitals and rehabilitation centers to purchase entertainment equipment such as TV’s, DVD’s, computers, books and arts-and-craft materials as well as furniture.

Our goal for 2009 is to raise $800,000 in merchandise and cash donations with celebrations hosted in 54 hospitals throughout the United States and Canada.  If you would like to learn more about the program please click here.

Click here to visit the Spirit Halloween website.