
Fall has arrived, and that means the ghouls and goblins
can't be far behind. Mechanicsburg, and many of the surrounding communities, do
Halloween right, with parades, parties, and, of course, the best part for the
young and the young at heart: trick-or-treat night. All of these great activities
may have you searching for the perfect costume in Mechanicsburg Halloween stores.
Lucky for you, there are quite a few here in town and more just a short drive
away.

- Party City -
This large chain has a location at 85 Gateway Drive in Mechanicsburg. They
carry a large selection of party, wedding, and event supplies all year
round, they really outdo themselves at Halloween. With a wide selection of
pre-assembled costumes for children and adults as well as all the pieces
you need to create a costume of your own, they’ll have everything you need
to host a scary good Halloween party. Visit their website for money saving
coupons and promotional sales.
- Gift Horse Costumery - This
little hidden gem is one the professional style Mechanicsburg Halloween
stores, and it’s the place to go for a more unique costume to fit your
personal sense of style. They offer personalized service and will work to
fit you in the costume of your choosing. They are located at 6590 Carlisle
Pike and are open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
- Masquerade - Located at 501 N.
Market Street, adjacent to the Northside Elementary School, this shop
caters mostly to theatrical houses. However, if you are so inclined, they
can provide you with a professionally designed costume tailored to fit any
event.
- Spirit
Halloween - This seasonal costume
shop has two locations now open just outside Mechanicsburg, one at 3500
Capital City Mall Drive in Camp Hill and the other at 3515 Gettysburg
Road, also in Camp Hill. This chain of stores does only one thing,
sell Halloween costumes and accessories, so you know they do it right.
They have a huge selection of adult and children's Halloween costumes,
decorations, and just about everything else you need to celebrate
Halloween with style. They also offer online shopping with delivery
guaranteed by the big night. Visit their website for promotional sales and
codes.
- Christa's Costumes - You
will find this shop just a short trip across the river at 2920 Herr Street
in Harrisburg. As a small privately owned business, Christa's will create
the costume of your dreams from scratch, based entirely on your desires
and needs.
- Target - Located at 6416 Carlisle Pike, your local Target store has a large selection of Halloween costumes and accessories. This department store offers you the advantage of being able to do your grocery shopping and your costume shopping all in one place.