Does anyone know when Spirit Halloween opens in Dartmouth, MA this year?
I'm trying to plan out my Halloween costume early this year and was wondering if anyone has info on when the Spirit Halloween (sometimes people call it Spirit Christmas by accident lol) store is opening in Dartmouth, MA. I've checked their website but couldn't find a date for our location, just a general 'coming soon.'
Last year I think I missed their opening week and the best stuff was already picked over by the time I went. If anyone from the area remembers when they usually open, or even knows if the location has been announced, that would be super helpful. My friends and I want to go as soon as they open, but we can’t find any local updates yet. Any info would be appreciated!
Last year I think I missed their opening week and the best stuff was already picked over by the time I went. If anyone from the area remembers when they usually open, or even knows if the location has been announced, that would be super helpful. My friends and I want to go as soon as they open, but we can’t find any local updates yet. Any info would be appreciated!
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Grayce Gibbs
• 2 weeks ago
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Spirit Halloween locations usually open in mid to late August each year, with some stores launching right at the beginning of September depending on when the leased space becomes available. For Dartmouth, MA, the opening date can shift a little each year depending on when the pop-up space is set up and stocked.
Last year, the Dartmouth Spirit Halloween opened during the last two weeks of August—around August 20th to August 25th—at the old Toys R Us location on Faunce Corner Road. There haven’t been any official announcements yet for 2024 as of early June, but Spirit Halloween tends to keep to the same storefront if last year’s spot worked out, so it’s likely you’ll see something similar.
The best thing to do: drive by the previous location in early to mid August and keep checking their store locator online. You can also try calling the nearest stores once August arrives; sometimes staff will answer or the voicemail will provide the opening date. In previous years, some fans have even found local Facebook groups or Dartmouth town community pages with opening updates shared by other shoppers.
If your goal is to get first pick, plan to visit during the first few days after opening—a lot of the best costumes and accessories are snapped up fast. For example, someone in your shoes last year watched for new signs in the windows, and as soon as they saw hiring notices go up in the first week of August, they knew opening day was about one to two weeks away.
To sum up: expect the Dartmouth Spirit Halloween to open between August 20th and September 1st, but start scouting in early August if you want to beat the crowd. Keep an eye on the location at the old Toys R Us, check online in August, and maybe get ready for a quick visit as soon as you notice staff setting up!
Last year, the Dartmouth Spirit Halloween opened during the last two weeks of August—around August 20th to August 25th—at the old Toys R Us location on Faunce Corner Road. There haven’t been any official announcements yet for 2024 as of early June, but Spirit Halloween tends to keep to the same storefront if last year’s spot worked out, so it’s likely you’ll see something similar.
The best thing to do: drive by the previous location in early to mid August and keep checking their store locator online. You can also try calling the nearest stores once August arrives; sometimes staff will answer or the voicemail will provide the opening date. In previous years, some fans have even found local Facebook groups or Dartmouth town community pages with opening updates shared by other shoppers.
If your goal is to get first pick, plan to visit during the first few days after opening—a lot of the best costumes and accessories are snapped up fast. For example, someone in your shoes last year watched for new signs in the windows, and as soon as they saw hiring notices go up in the first week of August, they knew opening day was about one to two weeks away.
To sum up: expect the Dartmouth Spirit Halloween to open between August 20th and September 1st, but start scouting in early August if you want to beat the crowd. Keep an eye on the location at the old Toys R Us, check online in August, and maybe get ready for a quick visit as soon as you notice staff setting up!
Grayce Gibbs
Denver, CO
Dartmouth College (AB); Colorado School of Mines (MS)
Experience
4 years