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THE COSTUME SHOPPE 1,000 Google Reviews — What They Taught The Costume Shoppe Guy Allan had technically finished his shift. But there was a couple in the store working through a pirate costume, and they were fun, and the puzzle of getting the look exactly right was worth solving. So he stayed. That couple — Nick and his partner — already knew they might be close to something. The whole team at The Costume Shoppe had been watching the Google review count climb for weeks. We were …

Every October, billions of people around the world say the same two words. Trick or treat. The phrase is so embedded in Halloween that most people have never stopped to ask where it actually came from. The answer isn’t Hollywood. It isn’t New York. It isn’t an American candy company campaign. The earliest known printed use of ‘trick or treat’ appeared in Alberta, Canada, in 1927. This year, that makes the phrase 99 years old. Next year, it turns 100. That milestone …

Community Cosplay Garage Sale in Calgary A Weekend of Creativity, Community & Giving Back Calgary’s cosplay community is coming together for something special this March, and everyone is invited. From March 6–8, The Costume Shoppe will be hosting its very first Community Cosplay Garage Sale, bringing local cosplayers, creators, collectors, and fans together for a weekend dedicated to creativity, connection, and community support. Whether you’re a seasoned convention veteran …