Spirit Halloween Stores Opening In Connecticut In 2020

CONNECTICUT — Halloween this year will fall a bit more on the tricky side as families in Connecticut navigate the usual treat-filled holiday amid a global pandemic.

Whether the coronavirus allows for the traditional door-to-door candy crawl or forces us to hold an improvised backyard treat hunt, no virus can steal the simple joy of dressing up in your carefully-selected annual Halloween costume.

To that end, Spirit Halloween stores will still be there to help with costumes and decorations that range from creepy to charming.

The company recently announced it plans to open its seasonal shops in 1,400 U.S. locations, including 16 stores in Connecticut. Each store sells costumes, Halloween décor, and accessories for children, teens, and adults.

In Connecticut, Spirit Halloween has locations in:

• Ansonia - Ansonia Plaza Shopping Center, 405 Main St
• Bristol - Bristol Plaza, 594 Farmington Ave
• Danbury - Danbury Plaza, 132 Federal Rd
• Danbury - Danbury Square, 19 Backus Ave
• Dayville - Four Corners Plaza, 736 Hartford Tpke
• Enfield - Brookside Plaza, 34 Hazard Ave
• Hamden - Marketplace at Hamden, 2335 Dixwell Ave
• Lisbon - Lisbon Landing, 160 River Rd Ste A190
• Manchester - The Manchester Collection, 169 Hale Rd
• Middletown - Middletown Plaza, 848 Washington St
• Milford - Milford Crossing, 1393 Boston Post Rd
• North Haven - N Universal Dr, 376 N Universal Dr
• Plainville - Connecticut Commons, 284 New Britain Ave
• Waterbury - Bernie's Plaza, 855 Lakewood Rd
• Waterford - Crystal Mall, 850 Hartford Turnpike
• West Hartford - Corbin's Corner, 1473 New Britain Ave

The world’s largest specialty Halloween retailer also is calling for people across America to apply for the many seasonal positions. Each year, the company employs 28,000 seasonal workers.

"We are less than a month away from our first store openings, and Spirit Halloween is on time and ready to go. We are excited to start welcoming our seasonal team members for Halloween 2020," Steven Silverstein, Spirit Halloween CEO, said in a news release. "It's been a challenging year, but a Saturday Halloween provides a great escape. We need Halloween now, more than ever."

Anyone interested in working for Spirit Halloween can apply at www.Work4Spirit.com.

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