# Spirit Halloween 2026 pop‑up expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spirit-halloween-2026-popup-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-22T22:14:20.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 5.

In late July, Spirit Halloween announced a broad rollout of seasonal pop‑up stores across the United States, opening twelve locations in Louisiana and unveiling a flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, with a free outdoor festival to mark the launch.

A few days later, the company began the 2026 season at the New Jersey flagship, featuring new high‑tech décor and a limited‑edition Freddy Fazbear animatronic sold only in‑store. The scarcity of the animatronic spurred early resale at inflated prices, while additional pop‑up sites were slated to open throughout August, extending the brand’s presence nationwide.

By early August, the seasonal rollout expanded into Maryland and Michigan. In Maryland, the retailer began opening at least 21 locations in former retail spaces, including sites in Annapolis, Hagerstown, and Wheaton. In Michigan, operations commenced with a location in Portage, while further openings in areas such as Kalamazoo were scheduled for later in the month.

By mid-August, the company reached a scale of more than 1,550 locations across the United States and Canada. The 2026 season introduced a new in-store experience titled ‘Camp Harbor Lake’ at select sites, featuring an ‘80s horror-inspired theme and new animatronics such as the Trash Bandit and Willow Witch. The Canadian expansion included a new location in Victoria on Vancouver Island, situated in a former Forever 21 space. The seasonal product lineup features costumes based on franchises including Spider-Man, Toy Story, and Fortnite, in addition to classic horror and mythology themes.

Expansion efforts continued in New Jersey with the announcement of a new location at the Manahawkin Commons Shopping Mall on Route 72, situated near Regal Cinemas. The retailer has begun hiring for this site as part of its ongoing seasonal setup.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Spirit Halloween to open new store at Manahawkin Commons

Spirit Halloween is opening a new seasonal store at the Manahawkin Commons Shopping Mall on Route 72 in New Jersey, located near TJ Maxx and Regal Cinemas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spirit-halloween-to-open-new-store-at-manahawkin-commons

### 2026-08-18: Spirit Halloween opens 1,550 locations for 2026 season

Spirit Halloween has opened over 1,550 locations across North America for the 2026 season, featuring a new ‘80s horror-themed ‘Camp Harbor Lake’ experience at select stores.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spirit-halloween-opens-1550-locations-for-2026-season

### 2026-08-08: Spirit Halloween begins 2026 seasonal store openings in Maryland and Michigan

Spirit Halloween has launched its 2026 seasonal stores in Maryland and Michigan, with multiple locations already open or scheduled to open throughout August.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spirit-halloween-begins-2026-seasonal-store-openings-in-maryland-and-michigan

### 2026-08-01: Spirit Halloween launches 2026 season with limited Freddy Fazbear animatronic in New Jersey

Spirit Halloween's 2026 season opens in New Jersey, debuting a limited‑edition Freddy Fazbear animatronic sold in‑store for $499.99.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spirit-halloween-launches-2026-season-with-limited-freddy-fazbear-animatronic-in-new-jersey

### 2026-07-27: Spirit Halloween opens multiple pop‑up stores in Louisiana and New Jersey

Spirit Halloween opens twelve Louisiana pop‑ups in August and a flagship store with a free grand opening festival in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on August 1.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spirit-halloween-opens-multiple-popup-stores-in-louisiana-and-new-jersey

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