Scary! This Vancouver store already has its Halloween display out

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July beach vibes are not over yet but it seems like Spooktober is here for some already.

Boo-lieve it or not, if you want to get your spook on early, some stores in Vancouver are selling Halloween decor almost three months before scary season begins.

Twitter user @downtownjuliab tweeted pictures of creepy decorations on display at a Michaels Craft Store.

Oh Michaels pic.twitter.com/OuE05kLMfP

— Julia B (@downtownjuliab) July 18, 2023

So we took it upon ourselves to check it out. And they weren’t exactly difficult to find.

Called “The Halloween Bootique,” Michaels has dedicated an entire section of its store to fall decorations.

The Halloween Bootique at Michaels Craft Store. (Tanushi Bhatnagar/Daily Hive)

Michaels told Daily Hive that the campaign is actually fairly on schedule as it was set to kick off officially on the weekend.

“The 100-day countdown to Halloween begins on July 23, but we’ve already started with early drops of our seasonal décor and supplies for our customers who can’t wait to get in the Halloween spirit,” said Mandi Clark, lead trend and design expert at Michaels.

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While most of the section is still empty — hopefully to be filled closer to October — the specialty store is currently carrying witch essentials, some spooky toys, and fake pumpkins in all shades of fall, if you want to get your eerie on early.

Michaels is going to continue to add more to this collection through July and August.

“Michaels’ seasonal supplies and componentry began arriving in stores in early July, so Halloween lovers can celebrate for the months to come,” said Clark.

Vancouverites were not the only ones to spot this Halloween eagerness — customers across North America are noticing the early displays as well. Twitter user @OrianaNichelle confirmed that Halloween has indeed arrived at Michaels. A little too soon, perhaps?

eek! Halloween has arrived at Michael’s pic.twitter.com/3W1deXq2Bs

— Oriana Nichelle (@OrianaNichelle) July 13, 2023

While some are shocked by these early displays, others have already stocked up on their spooky supplies.

Eeeeee Michael’s came in clutch! I got so many cute Halloween decorations!! 🧡🩷💚💛💜🖤 pic.twitter.com/GdBh91SAzG

— 𝔍𝔞𝔡𝔢 ⛥ (@dolcedewaifu) July 17, 2023

And if you are worried that summer is over, you’re not alone:

Is Michael’s craft store actually putting out Halloween stuff in July!?

— Danyul (@burkie8912) July 18, 2023

Do you think it is a bit too early to start Halloween? Let us know in the comments.