Spirit Halloween Storms California, Hiring Thousands

LOS ANGELES, CA — It’s that time of year when the leaves start to change, Starbucks whips up pumpkin spice lattes and Spirit Halloween stores start popping up like mushrooms all across California.

The Spirit Halloween stores, ubiquitous reminders that the spookiest time of year is upon us, have begun opening up 1,360 locations across the country. For kids, Spirit Halloween is like dressup Disneyland with row after row of costumes.

The Halloween superstores began opening in August, with hundreds of locations already opened statewide. Stores will continue to open through November, and the company will hire 28,000 seasonal employees. Candidates interested in finding a seasonal position can find more information at Work4Spirit.com. Store employees receive a 30 percent discount on all merchandise.

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween enthusiasts spent close to $7 billion on Halloween essentials in 2015.

Store hours increase as the month progresses, according to the Spirit website. Be sure to check the hours before you visit. Looking for a screaming good deal? Click here to find a store near you and to print a Spirit Store coupon. Can't make it to your local store? Spirit orders can be placed online.

"We are excited to start welcoming new seasonal team members for Halloween 2019," said Steven Silverstein, Spirit Halloween CEO. "We pride ourselves on providing a rewarding work environment, including competitive pay, flexible schedules and opportunities for bonuses."

To find a complete list of Spirit Halloween stores in the U.S., visit the brand's website.

Patch Staffer Autumn Johnson contributed to this report.