Will the shops in town be open during the event? September 03, 2024 03:35 Updated Most of the shops will be open during the event, some may close an hour or two before the rest of the event does. Related articles What are the hours of the event? How often is the main pumpkin lit? How much are photos with the big pumpkin? What are the event dates? Where is the Spirit of Halloweentown gift shop located?