Pittburgh Spirit Halloween Stores Open 7 Weeks Prior To Halloween

PITTSBURGH, PA — America's largest Halloween retailer is back in business for spooky season having reopened in some long-dead retail spaces.

Spirit Halloween's 1,500 stores across the country are where people shamble to for Halloween costumes, decorations and exclusive animatronics that come in handy if you're planning a spooky celebration. The seasonal pop-up store is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Spirit's parent company is Spencer Gifts, the mall retailer known for its gag gifts and adult toys.

Here are some Spirit Halloween locations around the area. All are up and running to serve your ghoulish seasonal needs:

• Pittsburgh: Eastside Village next to Petland.

• The Waterfront, West Homestead: Next to the Pennsylvania Wine Cellar.

• Bethel Park: Former Toys R Us, Oxford Drive.

• The Block Northway, Ross.

• West Mifflin: Next to Fitness 19.

• The Mall at Robinson: Former Sears.

• North Fayette: Next to Bob's Furniture, Quinn Drive.

• Monroeville Mall: Former Fitness Equipment.

• Wexford: Former Rite Aid, Rout 19.

• Frazer: Former JC Penney, Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills.