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HALLOWEENCOSTUMES.COM
HQ EXPERIENCE

Join us at HalloweenCostumes.com HQ on August 29, 2026, for a behind-the-scenes kickoff to Halloween season!

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The Experience

This isn't just an open house - it’s an opportunity to experience how we make Halloween happen. Tour the warehouse, walk through immersive scenes, meet our newest animatronics, and meet the team who bring it all to life.

Date

Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Location

HalloweenCostumes.com HQ
1985 Lookout Drive
North Mankato, MN

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

A Halloween playground with a camera roll problem. Expect sneak peeks, themed scenes, photo ops, and a few surprises.

Facilities
Explore the Facilities
Warehouse tours, new costumes, the latest animatronics, and immersive themed photo sets.
Makers
Meet the Makers
Meet the designers and creators, see prototypes and 3D printing, and catch live demos of how it’s made.
Seams
Behind the Seams...
How an idea becomes a costume - concept art, sewing, painting, and licensing
Screams
...Behind the Screams
How animatronics get dreamed up, sculpted, engineered, and brought to life.
SCHEDULE
CREATOR
EXPERIENCE
8:00 AM
Invitation only.
Early access and content creation before public doors open.
PUBLIC
EXPERIENCE
10:00 AM
Doors open! Tours, demos, meet & greets, shopping, and Halloween fun!
FAMILY &
FRIENDS
2:00 PM
Bring your family and friends to experience HQ together.
KICKOFF
PARTY
7:00 PM
Including a costume contest, entertainment, prizes, and surprises - details will be sent to your inbox!
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FAQ
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Why are you doing the HQ Experience?

For us, Halloween has always been about more than costumes - it’s creativity, storytelling, and making memories.

Every year, thousands of you ask to visit our headquarters. This year, we’re finally opening the doors.

Thanks for being part of the Halloween community - we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

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Owner & CEO

That’s the hope! This is our very first HQ Experience. If it’s as much fun as we think it’ll be, we’d love to make it a Halloween tradition.
The public event opens at 10:00 AM and runs through the afternoon, with kick-off party that evening starting at 07:00 PM. Detailed on the full timing goes out with your event updates (so add us to your contact lists!).
Absolutely encouraged, but not required. This is a Halloween party, after all - come in costume if you’d like, or come as you are. Either way, you’re in for a treat. FYI - there will be a costume contest!
Yes, we will send out the RSVP card soon. Sign up for event updates now, so we can save you a spot and send the details as they drop!
Admission details are coming soon. Sign up for event updates to be the first to know.
HalloweenCostumes.com HQ in North Mankato, MN. The full address and parking info will go out with your event updates.
Absolutely! The whole day is built for Halloween fans of every age.
The 8:00 AM Creator Experience is by invitation only, so our content creators have dedicated time to make their magic happen before the doors open to the public. If you are a content creator, let’s talk!
Please do - that’s kind of the whole point. Bring your camera, and tag #MonsterMemories so we can see your day.
Yes! You’ll be able to shop costumes and Halloween goods on-site during the public event.
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READY TO COME BEHIND THE SCREAMS?

Halloween’s starting early - and we saved you a spot!

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