I just ducked my head in here looking for golden/yellow face paint. Apparently it 's universally…read moreaccepted that no one should ever have a yellow face, because every other color was represented EXCEPT gold (at multiple stores too). I don't think this store is here year round, based on signage and store set-up. Oh, and also based on the fact that no sane person wants to purchase such disgusting, disturbing items during the other 11 months of the year. Seriously, what are we, as a human race, thinking? Why do we do this? It's difficult for me to understand, but hey, free candy right? Back to the store, it's HUGE! At least the building is. The spirit of Halloween is exemplified as you walk in and are hit with the horrifying feeling of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. There are only a few racks of temporary shelving inside a giant box store and the voices of meandering customers echo eerily through the large amounts of unused space. Oooh....spooky. They did have a pretty good collection of ghoulish masks, hideous decor, and skanky costumes despite the 'late hour'. So, if you're getting desperate for a last minute idea for that big party...it's worth a shot. Just don't try to find golden face paint. It's not there.

Call me old fashioned, but I was kind of shocked at the narrow selection of costumes, most of which…read morewere tailored in a stripper chic style, for adults, young adults, and to a certain extent, children. Shaking head. Do yourself a favor, re-tailor some old clothes or dresses, and be awesome.

Serena was beyond unpleasant. She was rude, cutting me off from speaking, and being very snippy…read morewith me when I was placing my order. Today is my wedding and I notified older of this and she still made the decision to be disrespectful and nasty. Terrible customer service of all days.

Geez, so I went in to the party store with ten minutes to spare, immediately got in line, crawled…read moreup to the front. I didn't know exactly what type of balloons I wanted off the top of my head, so I told the cashier that she could help the next person in line 1st while I hurried and picked a balloon. So then I asked, " do I just come back to you? " And she told me no and that I had to get back in line again. I looked over and the line was even longer than it was the first time I stood in it. So I left...

You like theater? You like musicals? You like experiences where you can bring the whole family? If…read moreyou said yes, to any of these three questions, then I have the place for you, it's Hale Center Theater. Hale has world class facilities with some of the best local talent. They have big comfy chairs for to watch in their main theater which is in the round. You like snacks? They have concessions you can purchase on your phone at intermission. You need to go to the bathroom? They have plenty. You need to park somewhere. They have lots of ample parking. I suggest you check out their season well in advance and find the shows you want to go to. Buy your tickets months in advance so you get a great view of the action, but most seats are great views anywhere you sit. So what are you waiting for buy your next ticket to a Hale performance today.

What a beautiful theater! I recently went to watch A Christmas Carol last week. Presented by this…read morelocal professional performing group in its 39th year! What a venue. The props and the lighting were all modern and the best of technical equipment. We were on the smaller side theater. I heard the main room is judge and lovely.

There's something very eerie about Zurchers. Perhaps it's the off-white, windowless abyss in which…read moreits housed. Or maybe it's the general feeling of unease as you walk into a gigantic, dated, building, unsure of what's going to meet you on the other side. OR MAYBE it's the fact that I've never met a single employee who doesn't act like they dread being there. Look, I get it, I've worked retail and it's reliably soul-sucking, but you think you'd at least catch someone on the occasional "good day", right? Not so at Zurchers, which is pretty ironic considering it's a party store. Shortly after you enter, you will realize you're more or less standing in a Party City doppelgänger. Yes, Zurchers is your one-stop (local) shop for all things party and party-adjacent. They have just about everything the heart desires from Donald Trump's cardboard cutout to generic, "you did it!" basketball trophies. What else does one need? In all seriousness, spin the decorations wheel of excess and Zurchers will provide endless gifts. Holidays, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, costumes, divorces (no? just me?) it's all at your disposal. This includes a front section that is set up based on the current Holiday. Right now, for reference, you've got all your Halloween material. A lot of it is repeating inventory, just offered in multiple colors and variations. Ergo, you find yourself looking for napkins, and what do you find? Napkins in 10 variations of color. All of this makes Zurchers really accessible in terms of finding what you need, but it's all extremely overwhelming and excessive. Not to mention, it's low quality. You can't really fault them for this, as most of it's going in the trash after the fact, but the vast majority of their inventory won't be great for longevity. Therefore, if you're looking to have a super elegant event, you're probably not Zurchers target demographic. But if you're on a budget, or simply just don't have the desire to break the bank, you know what's up ;) A few things of note, before we have the dreaded (BUT IMPORTANT) balloon talk. You can actually rent things out here, although I've never done it myself. Mainly it's just food machines: popcorn, snow-cones, cotton candy- but also a helium tank if you're so inclined. Which you might be BECAUSE: The balloon setup is a bit unclear. Here are some important things about balloons, that they won't tell you upfront. Number one, don't be deceived- there are a lot more options than what you see behind the counter. They have an entire aisle dedicated to balloons, where you'll find everything from a basic colored balloon, to all kinds of numbers and letters. Do some exploring before you commit. Number two, BEFORE YOU BUY BALLOONS, make damn well sure that they will be able to blow them up for you. As evidenced by other reviews (and I've had this happen myself) they will often NOT be able to blow up your balloons with helium, rather, they'll have to blow them up with air. And in some cases, they won't be able to blow them up AT ALL. Make sure you get clarification BEFORE you spend your money. And if they say "I think we can." Don't take their word for it, get someone who knows. NUMBER THREE: oftentimes, they have big balloon orders that take priority over walk-ins. That means if you catch them at the wrong time, they can be very busy. Be prepared to wait if you unluckily catch them fulfilling orders. OR you can always place your orders conveniently online. That way, you can bypass most of the aforementioned balloon BS. Follow the balloon rules, and you'll be iight. Know that there's nothing of extreme value here, and you'll be just fine.

My order was 1.5 hours late! I would do zero stars if that…read morewas an option. You need to get new employees here before they put you out of business. The girl that has long dark hair and long eyelashes that worked on July 18 during the hours of 4:15-4:30 needs to be fired. (She wasn't even wearing a name tag, go figure). I made an order of 40+ balloons for a party for pickup at 3pm. I had a million other events and was running late. When I arrived at 4:30 the balloons were not even ready. When I explained my situation that I needed all the employees to help get these out asap, this girl (I explained above) said in the snarkiest tone "we're going as fast as we can" and proceeds to go slow. I then said "well I paid for these to be done and picked up at 3pm so this is not ok". She ROLLED HER EYES! ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I was shocked. The two boys on the shift I think were Martin and Spencer if I'm remembering correct were trying to hustle but she was going so slow and not helping them. I even reached over the counter at one point to help the boy hold the bag open that he could not do by himself and she wouldn't help with. And she says to me "we've got it ". I said I am just helping calm down. Such an unpleasant experience. I'll never order balloons from this location again. Unless you've got new employees

I cannot go in here as much as I would like, because I need to eat, feed pets, pay bills, etc…read more I always find something when I pop in here, the pricing is great, selection is amazing, the place is clean (which is not always the case with resale) and the staff are adorable. Plus they have the largest selection of waistcoats/vests I've ever seen in my life and it is jaw dropping. What a treasure.

Pib's is my go-to for all my outfit needs! Seriously, I should just start wearing a pin that says…read more"I got it from Pib's" everywhere I go. So much of my wardrobe is comprised of their clothes and I'm proud to say so! Not only do they offer a wide variety of vintage clothing, but their new styles are just as cute and freshly rotating. Not to mention, the year-round Halloween section is a must-see, since you never really know when you'll need a good costume!