Spirit Halloween Is Officially Open in Missoula

I know we're still in the middle of summer here in Montana, and the weather certainly isn't making it feel like fall yet.

But I'm going to say it anyway.

Embracing the Season: Halloween Is Just Around the Corner

Halloween is coming.

It's one of my favorite holidays of the year, and apparently, I'm not the only one getting ready. Halloween decorations have already been showing up at stores like Costco and Home Depot for the past couple of weeks.

Your Halloween Headquarters: Spirit Halloween Opens in Missoula

Now the big store is open. Spirit Halloween is officially open, giving Missoula Halloween fans plenty of time to get ready.

Located at 1212 Longstaff, right off Russell Street, near Boyce Lumber.

If you're a Halloween person, you know exactly what happens when you walk into a place like this.

You start with one idea.

Then you see something else.

Then another thing catches your eye.

Before you know it, you're walking out with a completely different Halloween plan than the one you had when you walked in.

That's actually one of the best reasons to go right now.

The shelves are being stocked, there's plenty to choose from, and you have a better chance of finding what you want before the popular stuff starts disappearing.

A Creepy Cabin Experience: Montana's Spookiest Theme

One of the displays that immediately caught my attention.

It looks like a creepy Montana cabin scene.

You've got log cabins, woods, a canoe, and, because this is Halloween, a skeleton in the canoe.

It immediately reminded me of Friday the 13th and that classic horror-movie feeling of being somewhere deep in the woods where you probably shouldn't be.

Which, honestly, is a pretty effective Halloween theme for Montana.

We already have the mountains, the forests, and the remote cabins.

All you really need to add is a creepy soundtrack and a skeleton in a canoe.

Get Ready for Halloween: Why Planning Now Works

And here's another reason I like checking out places like Spirit Halloween.

You don't necessarily have to go in knowing what you're looking for.

Just walk around.

You can get ideas for costumes, decorations, parties, and even things you could do around your house for Halloween.

Sometimes seeing everything laid out in front of you is enough to spark an idea you hadn't even considered.

Why We Love Halloween: Ideas and Inspiration Await

So, yes, I realize we're still dealing with summer temperatures.

But Halloween is coming.

If you're like me and it's one of your favorite holidays, now is a pretty good time to start getting ready.

Spirit Halloween is open in Missoula, and if you want the best selection, I'd say go sooner rather than later.

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Because before you know it, we'll be talking about pumpkins, costumes, haunted houses, and wondering how Halloween got here so fast.

Montana Duo or Couple Halloween Costume Ideas.

Pro-Tip: When selecting a costume, It would not be the worst of ideas to test the thing for practicality. Can you sit down or peel out of it for bathroom breaks? These things we did not consider to the great amusement of co-workers. It is another reason not to choose those big “Sweaters for Two”. You're welcome. B&C

Gallery Credit: Brian Lee and Chris Wolfe