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There will be pumpkins, candy corn, and parties galore next weekend—do you know where your costume is? As the countdown to Halloween winds down, here's a quick primer on Chicago Costume's six locations, which are all open now through the ghoulish holiday.

According to the shop's general manager Courtland Hickey, this year's hot costumes range from Medieval-style to VMA's-sleazy. There will be characters from Game of Thrones, Gatsby to spare, and—why break with tradition—sexy Disney damsels. Miley and Robin Thicke will show up at plenty of parties (run!), as will characters from Duck Dynasty and Despicable Me. So what are you waiting for? It's your job to play dress-up this time of year. Make your weekend shopping plans right now, using our map below. As usual, locations are organized from north to south. This map is scarily easy to use.


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Chicago Costume Warehouse

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This warehouse spot is open year-round. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. There's parking at the rear of the building. Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume

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This outlet is open year-round. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. You may be able to score street parking. Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume Pop-Up Wicker Park

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Call ahead for the hours of this pop-up location. This spot is accessible by the CTA Blue line (Damen stop.) Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume Pop-Up River North

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Call ahead for store hours. This pop-up is accessible via the Brown line (hop off at the Chicago stop) or the #66 bus.

Chicago Costume Pop-Up South Loop

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Call ahead for hours. This location is accessible by the Brown line (Adams/ Wabash station) or the Red line (get off at Jackson.) Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume Pop-Up UIC Campus

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Call ahead for the hours of this pop-up shop. It's accessible by the Blue line (Halsted stop.) Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume Warehouse

This warehouse spot is open year-round. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. There's parking at the rear of the building. Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume

This outlet is open year-round. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. You may be able to score street parking. Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume Pop-Up Wicker Park

Call ahead for the hours of this pop-up location. This spot is accessible by the CTA Blue line (Damen stop.) Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume Pop-Up River North

Call ahead for store hours. This pop-up is accessible via the Brown line (hop off at the Chicago stop) or the #66 bus.

Chicago Costume Pop-Up South Loop

Call ahead for hours. This location is accessible by the Brown line (Adams/ Wabash station) or the Red line (get off at Jackson.) Photo: via Chicago Costume

Chicago Costume Pop-Up UIC Campus

Call ahead for the hours of this pop-up shop. It's accessible by the Blue line (Halsted stop.) Photo: via Chicago Costume