Celebrating "Summerween" in Arizona

As retailers and advertisers continue rolling out seasonal products earlier and earlier, hoping to add weeks to the holiday buying season, a new "holiday" was born. If you've been enjoying the fun early and celebrating Summerween—a combination of Summer and Halloween—you're not alone.

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READ: Arizona's Hottest Halloween Costume Ideas

Arts and crafts stores and big retailers like Walmart and Target rolled out Halloween decor in late August this year.

Starbucks brought back their Pumpkin Spice latte earlier than ever, on August 22nd. It only makes sense that the ultimate retail icon of the spooky season, Spirit Halloween, should return soon, too.

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As is tradition, the retailer takes up residence in abandoned storefronts across the land. It's time to welcome back to everyone's favorite Halloween mecca, Spirit Halloween to Arizona shopping centers across the state.

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The LIST of Spirit Halloween Stores coming to Arizona in 2024

Here's the list of stores coming to locations across Arizona this year. Some stores opened in August, but others will open as the season continues.

    • Apache Junction: 3003 W Apache Trail
    • Avondale: 10100 W. McDowell Road
    • Bullhead City: 2350 Miracle Mile
    • Chandler: 
      • 1988 N Alma School Road
      • 4140 S Arizona Avenue
      • 3111 W Chandler Boulevard
      • 5955 W Ray Road
    • Gilbert:
      • 3841 S Gilbert Road
      • 2793 S Market Street
    • Glendale:
      • 6030 N 43rd Avenue
      • 5870 W Bell Road
    • Goodyear: 1400 N Litchfield Road, 270
    • Kingman: 3140 Stockton Hill Road
    • Mesa:
      • 1738 W Rio Salado Parkway
      • 1045 S Gilbert Road
      • 1652 S Val Vista Drive
      • 6952 E Hampton Avenue
      • 1111 S Longmore
    • Oro Valley: 11955 N Oracle Road
    • Peoria:
      • 10310 N 91st Avenue
      • 7759 W Bell Road
      • 9069 W Lake Pleasant Parkway
    • Phoenix:
      • 5013 N 19th Avenue
      • 4519 E Thomas Road
      • 10 E Dunlap Avenue
      • 7333 W Thomas Road
      • 10845 N Tatum Boulevard
      • 2810 W Thunderbird Road
      • 12863 N Tatum Boulevard
      • 1510 E Bell Road
      • 4250 W Anthem Way
      • 7333 W Thomas Road
    • Prescott: 3250 Gateway Boulevard, 306
    • Sahuarita: 750 W Calle Arroyo Sur
    • Scottsdale: 9159 Talking Stick Way
    • Sierra Vista: 2200 El Mercado Loop, 1182
    • Show Low: 161 E Deuce of Clubs, 161
    • Surprise: 15357 W Cactus Road
    • Tempe: 5000 Arizona Mills Circle
    • Tucson:
      • 9610 E 22nd Street
      • 605 E Wetmore Road
      • 6310 N Oracle Rd
      • 5555 E Broadway Boulevard
      • 2032 E Irvington Road
      • 5975 E Broadway Boulevard, Suite 115
      • 3820 W Ina Road
      • 6401 Marana Center Boulevard, Suite 303
      • 9600 E 22nd Street

If you can't find your store, search the Spirit Halloween website.

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Sources: Better Homes and Gardens | Country LivingFacebook Spirit Halloween | Spirit Halloween

Top 11 Horror Movies Filmed in Arizona - Campy or Creepy? You Decide!

Giant spiders. Killer rabbits. Vampires. Mummies.

Arizona has provided a rich backdrop for some of the creepiest horror flicks ever created. From campy and fun, to downright terrifying, here are the top 11 horror movies filmed in Arizona.

We're not judging their cinematic qualities. We're diving into their IMDb ratings and we'll let the rankings decide. Do you agree with this list?

Gallery Credit: Val Davidson/TSM

The 7 Best Places to See Fall Colors in Arizona

Who says you have to travel all the way to Vermont to experience fall colors?

Stay right here in the Southwest. The color and texture of autumn in Arizona can be found all across our state. A short road trip may be all you need to see the beauty of and majesty of changing leaves.

Gallery Credit: Val Davidson

The Hottest Trending Halloween Costumes for Arizona

If you're stuck for ideas, here's a list of some of the hottest trends for this year's Halloween costume ideas.

Gallery Credit: Val Davidson