The Brief Thousands of Halloween fans gathered Saturday for Spirit Halloween’s flagship grand opening. Spooky season arrived early in South Jersey as thousands of fans lined up Saturday morning for the opening of Spirit Halloween’s flagship store. What the event includedThe free event began at 8 a.m. with games, prizes, entertainment and food and drinks available from local vendors. Where is the Spirit Halloween flagship store? Spirit Halloween advised visitors to prepare for summer weather and said hydration stations and restrooms would be available.