Halloween has wrapped, and a new wave of holiday pop-up retailers is stepping in to take its place.

Spirit Christmas is leading that shift, and the timing is perfect. 

The company is rolling out Spirit Christmas stores for 2025 across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, taking over many of the spaces Spirit Halloween filled just a few weeks ago. 

Others will reopen inside large bankrupt retail spaces in 2025, giving empty storefronts a second life for the holidays.

Spencer Gifts tested the idea last year with a small group of stores. This time, the rollout is much bigger, with 30 locations planned and several already open.

Where New Spirit Christmas Stores Are Opening

Five stores are open now, and the rest will open within days as teams finish converting each location. They’ll remain open through the end of December.

If you’re wondering, “Where are Spirit Christmas stores opening?” the brand is focusing on twelve states:

Connecticut

• Manchester and Milford, both in former Joann Fabrics buildings

Delaware

• Christiana, in a former Joann Fabrics space

Illinois

• Bloomingdale, in a previous H. H. Gregg

• Joliet, in a former Party City

• Naperville, in a former Bed Bath & Beyond

Indiana

• Merrillville, in a former Joann Fabrics

• Fort Wayne and Lexington, in previous Big Lots spaces

Kentucky

• Lexington, in a former Big Lots

Massachusetts

• Dartmouth, in a former Christmas Tree Shops

• North Attleborough, in a former Bed Bath & Beyond

Maryland

• Waldorf, in a former DSW Shoes

Michigan

• Grand Rapids, in a former Joann Fabrics

• Novi, next to a Kohl’s

New Hampshire

• Salem, near a TJ Maxx

New Jersey

• Cherry Hill, Lawrenceville, Paramus, and Mays Landing, in a mix of former Bed Bath & Beyond and Joann Fabrics locations

• Rockaway, in a former Party City flagship

• Toms River, near a Lowe’s

New York

• Amherst, in a former Buy Buy Baby

• Bohemia, in a former Joann Fabrics

• Poughkeepsie, in a former Burlington

Ohio

• Mentor and North Canton, both in former Joann Fabrics buildings

Pennsylvania

• Bethel Park, Pittsburgh, and Whitehall, near larger anchor stores

• Erie, in a former Dick’s Sporting Goods

Spirit Halloween Replacement Stores Arrive for the Season

With every Spirit Halloween now closed, these new shops will act as Spirit Halloween replacement stores for the final stretch of the year. 

They’ll have ornaments, décor, inflatables, and stocking stuffers specifically for holiday shoppers.

The flagship location in Mays Landing, NJ, opened in mid-October and set the tone for the rest of the rollout.

Santa Photo Experiences Begin Soon

Some stores are already scheduling Santa photo sessions, but most will begin on November 21st. The hours will be:

• Fridays: 3 pm to 7 pm

• Saturdays: 11 am to 7 pm

• Sundays: 12 pm to 6 pm

Hours might vary slightly by location, so be sure to check the store locator to confirm.

A Cheerful Start to the Season

Whether you’re stopping in for ornaments, decorating ideas, or a photo with Santa, these shops make it easy to lean into the season. 

We hope your holiday prep comes with good company, warm cups of hot cocoa, and a bright few weeks ahead!

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