Plus, a Heights House Parlor seasonal celebration.
 
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👻 Get in the Halloween spirit

Raleigh has five spooky Spirit Halloween stores in 2023
Costumes in a store.
Play dress up at Tilted Stage to find the perfect costume. | Photo by RALtoday
Remember the Stein Mart at Falls of Neuse Road, the Bed Bath & Beyond on Glenwood Avenue, or the Tuesday Morning at Buck Jones Road?

They’re all gone but still here in spirit because they’ve been transformed into Spirit Halloween stores. This year, the spooky shop has five seasonal locations in Raleigh, and even more in its surrounding areas.

Let’s pull the mask off and learn more. Spirit Halloween finds temporary leases and moves into retail spaces that would otherwise be vacant. This is why there are so many — to the point it’s become a meme — and they might be in different locations next year. Did you know? The chain is owned by Spencer Gifts LLC, you know, that quirky novelty store from the mall.

Prefer to shop local? These stores have a scary selection of new and pre-owned costumes:
  • The Tilted Stage Costume Shoppe | 6602 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 6 | From full mascot wear to period pieces, this spot has intricate costumes to rent or purchase.
  • Children’s Orchard | 2865 Jones Franklin Rd. | Shop kid’s costumes for up to 70% off the retail price.
Or, browse through local thrift, vintage, and consignment shops for out of the box ideas.
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 11
  • History at High Noon: “Latinísimo” | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 12-1 p.m. | NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | Free | Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with cookbook author Sandra A. Gutierrez.
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Photography Walk: “Top Tips for Photographing Fall Color” | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh | $30-$40 | Practice your photography skills with nature photographer Mary Louise to get ready for the season and foliage change.
  • The Uproar, a Halloween sketch comedy show | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Theatre Raleigh Studio Theatre, 3027 Barrow Dr., Raleigh | $15 | Laugh along to comedic sketches from a young and diverse group of artists in the Triangle.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Second Annual Barktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 13 | 2-7 p.m. | West Street Dog, 400 W. North St., Raleigh | Free | Bring your pup to this fall event featuring live music, complimentary mini massages, beer specials, and more — and don’t forget to donate to Wake County Animal Center.
  • Foodie Friday at Dix Park | Friday, Oct. 13 | 5-8 p.m. | Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Dr., Raleigh | Free | Bring your appetite to grab bites from Crave Food Truck and Jacked Penguin Ice Cream while listening to Joe’s Cousin One Man Band.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Oak City Yoga will hold its grand opening celebration for its new studio at 303 N. West St. during the first weekend of November. Located between Five Star and 42nd Street Oyster Bar, the permanent space will host yoga classes and offer wellness services like massage and acupuncture.
Legacy
  • Former Cary Mayor Koka Booth has died at 91 years old. Serving as mayor from 1987 to 1999, Booth helped bring a YMCA and conference center to the town. You may also recognize his name from Koka Booth Amphitheatre, which was named to honor the former mayor.
Try This
  • Join the Heights House Parlor for a terrifyingly sophisticated Halloween night on Tuesday, Oct. 31 to sip specialty themed cocktails, grab bites from two local food trucks, and have your fortune read by tarot card reader Jameela Dallis. Tickets are $10 and include a welcome mini cocktail.
Concert
  • See You Tonight, we mean, see you Thursday, Feb 1, 2024 at DPAC, Scotty McCreery. The NC native country star will take the stage with special guests Anne Wilson and Greylan James in Durham. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.
Seasonal
  • From fall festivals to live music events to a Zombie Walk & Prom (and more), Fayetteville is celebrating cooler temps and fall feels with a calendar full of things to do this October. See these top October picks + start planning.*
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Seasonal
  • These Halloween-inspired earrings from Eleven + Jane will spook up any outfit. Add a ghostly touch to your look with the Cowboy Up Ghost Earrings.
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  • The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.
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The Wrap
 
Cat George in a black turtleneck sweater

Today’s edition by:
Cat
From the editor
Last year, I went as Janis Joplin — the queen of rock ‘n’ roll — for Halloween and purchased the majority of my stellar fit from Uptown Cheapskate and TrunkShow. Though I haven’t decided who to be this year, I know I’ll be going the thrift route again because I love searching for treasures. If you have any fun ideas, let me know.
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