Spirit Halloween Store Open In Escondido

ESCONDIDO, CA — Halloween is around the corner, which means Spirit Halloween stores have opened in towns across the country, including a location in Escondido.

The seasonal retailer sells costumes, accessories and decorations for the holiday. Spirit Halloween also accepts donations at its stores as part of the annual "Spirit of Children" program, which provides funding for children in hospitals.

Since 2007, Spirit of Children has raised $55 million to provide Child Life funding for art, music, aquatic and pet therapy programs as well as the purchase of educational items and toys used for distraction during medical procedures. According to the retailer's website, 100 percent of every dollar donated supports Child Life funding in 141 partner hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.

Spirit Halloween locations in San Diego County:

• Carlsbad: 7660 El Camino Real, next to Gelson's Market
• Carmel Mountain: 11610 Carmel Mountain Road, near The Baked Bear and Athens Cafe
• Chula Vista: 1177 Broadway, Suite 13, former Goodwill
• Clairemont: 4711 Clairemont Drive, Suite A, across from Burlington Coat Factory
• El Cajon: 415 Parkway Plaza, in parking lot near Best Buy & Home Goods
• Escondido: 1343 E Valley Parkway, Vallarta Supermarket center
• La Mesa: 8745 Broadway, near Cricket Wireless
• La Mesa: 8790 Grossmont Blvd., near Ross & Sherwin-Williams
• Mission Valley: 980 Camino de La Reina, former Mattress Firm
• National City: 1117 Highland Ave., across from Price Breakers
• Oceanside: 461 College Blvd., near T-Mobile & Ross
• Oceanside: 3764 Mission Ave. #109, former Fallas
• Poway: 12666 Poway Road, former Rite Aid
• San Diego: 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107, former Tuesday Morning
• San Diego: 3619 Midway Drive, former Performance Bikes
• San Marcos: 561 Grand Ave., former Staples
• Santee: 235 Town Center Parkway, Suite M, Home Depot Center
• Vista: 802 S Santa Fe Ave., former Walgreens
• Vista: 1744 University Drive, between Aldi and PetSmart
• Vista: 1924 Hacienda Drive, Suite 1962 & 1964, near Dunn Edwards & North Park Produce

Looking for a screaming good deal? Print a coupon for 20 percent off a single item. Can't make it to your local store? Spirit Halloween orders can be placed online and the coupon code is good for purchases.