Spirit Christmas Opening 3 Illinois Stores For 2025 Holiday Season

The holiday spirit will soon swoop in and work its magic, transforming three Spirit Halloween stores in Illinois into Spirit Christmas pop-ups, its parent company said.

Spirit Christmas is an offshoot of Spirit Halloween. The stores' shift will take place in November, officials said.

Locations include:

• 2661 Plainfield Rd., Joliet (Joliet Commons)
• 336 Illinois Route 59, Naperville (Westridge Court Shopping Mall)
• 340 West Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale (Bloomingdale Court)

The Christmas stores are already in the Spirit locator maps. Like the Halloween stores, the Christmas-themed ones are popping up in former HHGregg, Party City, Bed Bath & Beyond, and JoAnn stores in the Chicago area. In Naperville, it's a former Bed Bath & Beyond, in Joliet a shuttered Party City, and in Bloomingdale a defunct HHGregg.

Willing to drive a bit for your jolly fix? Two stores will also open in Indiana.

• 3958 Illinois Rd., Fort Wayne (Parkwest Center)
• 1916 East 80th Ave., Merrillville (Merrillville Plaza)

Parent company Spencer Gifts LLC and Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC last week announced the opening of its 2025 season with 30 locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, nearly quadrupling its footprint from last year.

Spirit Christmas will feature an "all-new" Peppermint Village, an "immersive in-store experience" with festive decor, unique gifts, holiday apparel, and interactive displays designed to "spark joy and nostalgia."

"At Spirit, we believe the magic of the season does not end with Halloween—it transforms," said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Christmas. "Back by popular demand and with even more locations, Spirit Christmas is an extension of our sensory-rich, interactive holiday experiences. From our one-of-a-kind Santa photo experience to an exclusive collection of festive merchandise, we're thrilled to welcome guests back for another unforgettable season of magic and fun."

Spirit Christmas will also feature visits with Santa, hosted in partnership with Cherry Hill Programs, the industry leader in holiday photography. Families will be able to take part in interactive photo sessions, share their holiday wishes directly with Santa, and leave with professionally captured photos.

"We're excited to partner with Spirit Christmas to create a joyful holiday experience for families. Our collaboration brings together the excitement of holiday shopping with the magic of meeting Santa, ensuring guests have unforgettable moments to treasure for years to come," said Chris Landtroop, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Cherry Hill Programs.

Guests can reserve their spot today on SpiritChristmas.com powered by whereissanta.com and stop in to capture Santa Magic with Cherry Hill Programs beginning November 21.