Get a head start on all things spooky!

A YouTuber named Gage Pelaggi, posted some video of his visit to the Spirit Halloween store in Bangor recently, to take a look at some the hot trends for Halloween 2026.

They have a great lineup this year, like the animatronics in the CarnEVIL, decorations, costumes, masks and more.

As we get closer to the spookiest day of the year, it's time to start thinking about what you want to wear on All Hallows' Eve, so with that in mind, the news is out that all 5 Maine locations of Spirit Halloween are open.

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For 2026, Spirit Halloween has five locations across Maine, and they are all open daily from 11am to 7pm

Here are the Maine locations:

Bangor — 663 Stillwater Ave.

Waterville — 180 JFK Plaza

South Portland — 364 Maine Mall Road

Auburn — Auburn Mall

Biddeford — 101 Shops Way

Spirit Halloween is the largest Halloween retailer in North America, with more than 1,500 seasonal locations across the continent. Shoppers can find everything from costumes and accessories to decorations, props and animatronics for Halloween fans of all ages.

Whether you’re shopping for the kids, putting together a costume with friends or looking for something spooky for yourself, there are plenty of options. Spirit Halloween also carries officially licensed costumes inspired by movies, television, video games and some of the biggest pop-culture favorites.

Some of the big costume trends for Halloween 2026 include:

K-Pop Demon Hunters: Costumes inspired by the hit animated phenomenon are expected to be everywhere this Halloween.

Wicked: Elphaba and Glinda continue to be popular choices, thanks to their instantly recognizable witchy looks.

Horror and sci-fi: From classic horror icons to creepy monsters and futuristic characters, these Halloween staples never seem to go out of style.

Classic franchises: Beloved favorites from franchises like Toy Story and the Super Mario universe are still great choices for kids and adults alike.

Superheroes: Spider-Man and other Marvel-inspired characters remain popular costume picks.

And it’s not just costumes!

Spirit Halloween is also known for its massive selection of animatronics, props and decorations. The stores themselves have become part of the Halloween experience, with elaborate displays and interactive animatronics designed to give shoppers a few good scares along the way.

Stephen King's Bangor

Thousands of King fans visit Bangor every year, and it seems all of them go to his house on West Broadway. (Yes, that's on the list.) But the city features many landmarks that appear in some shape or form in one or more of King's stories.

Gallery Credit: Jeff Tuttle

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