Come one, come all! Join us on Thursday, August 1, 2024, to celebrate the Spirit Halloween Flagship Store Grand Opening.

LINEUP STARTS AT 7:00 a.m. with a special gift for the first 200 fans.

Lanyards and event-exclusive Spirit Halloween swag bags will be given to the first 200 fans starting at 7 a.m. on August 1. Line holding for lanyards is not permitted. Each attendee present in line will receive one lanyard and one Swag Bag while supplies last. For safety concerns, there is no camping on site, in line, and no overnight visitors are allowed.

OUTDOOR FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 9:00 a.m.

The Carnevil begins at 9:00 a.m. with games, special prizes, entertainment and food and beverages available for purchase from local vendors until the festivities conclude at 12 p.m. On-site bathrooms and a hydration station will be accessible for the duration of the event starting at 9:00am.

THE STORE OPENS AT 10:00 a.m.

The event emcee will ask attendees to line up for entry at approximately 9:30 a.m. and attendees will enter the Spirit Halloween flagship store based on their lanyard number after the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. If you do not have a lanyard, you will be allowed to enter the store on a first-come, first-served basis after all participants with a lanyard. Entry with a lanyard begins at approximately 10 a.m. and the store will be open until 8 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

The Carnevil is free to everyone – if you dare. Admission is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the designated areas. Click here to see a map of the area. There will also be overflow parking in the opposite area of the shopping center indicated on the map.

NO CAMPING OR OVERNIGHT GUESTS PERMITTED

Due to safety and health concerns, camping at Harbor Square is strictly prohibited at any time before and after the event. The earliest time attendees are welcome to arrive is 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, the morning of the event. Please plan accordingly. Overnight parking and camping are not permitted anywhere at Harbor Square.

For more information, follow @SpiritHalloween on social media.

Join us at our grand opening Carnevil on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and get into the Halloween Spirit early! Visit SpiritHalloween.com for all the latest animatronics, costumes, collector’s items, and merchandise! Looking for your local Spirit Halloween store? Visit our Spirit Store Locator after August 1 to find out where you can shop in your local area.

FAQ

• What is the flagship store's physical address?
  • It's located in the Harbor Square Mall at 6725 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
• How do the lanyards work?
  • Lanyards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 2500 attendees starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, August 1st. Line holding is not allowed, you and your entire party must wait in line and be present to receive a lanyard. The first two hundred individuals in line receive a special grand opening Swag Bag. At 9:30 a.m., attendees will line up for entry to the flagship store based on the number printed on their lanyard.
• What time does the event start?
  • The line for lanyard pickup begins at 7 a.m., please do not arrive before that time.
  • The outdoor activities, including food and beverages, will start at 9 a.m.
• How do I get into the store?
  • The store will officially open after the ribbon-cutting ceremony at approximately 10 a.m. and attendees will be allowed to enter based on their lanyard number and then on a first-come, first-served basis after all lanyard holders have entered the store.
• Will there be food and beverages?
  • Yes! Food will be available for purchase and hydration stations open starting at 9:00 a.m.
• Bathrooms?
  • Yes! Bathrooms and hydration stations will be available for you to use outside throughout the event.
• Where can I park?
  • Parking is available for free in designated areas only. Please see the parking map below. There is also overflow parking on site as indicated on the map.
  • Oversized vehicles must park in the designated overflow lot.
• Is camping allowed?
  • Due to health and safety concerns camping and overnight parking is prohibited at Harbor Square. This includes large campers, RVs, and Vans.
• Where can I stay overnight?
  • We recommend the following area hotels:
  • Hampton Inn Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic City NJ
  • Residence Inn by Marriot Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Egg Harbor Township, NJ