Perhaps you've noticed the Halloween candy already stocked on store shelves, or even seen the first Christmas commercial of the season.
While the temperature may say summer, retailers are ready for fall.
Spirit Halloween popped up in West Hartford this week, and the manager says some of the company's stores opened as early as mid-August.
Still, the thought of cooler weather is scary for some.
“It’s been a long summer when you do hear people, they just don’t want to let go of it, but also last year was a long cold winter," said Peter Nogas of New Britain.
Others wish summer would never end.
“I love it! The more that we stay away from snow the better for me," said Prospect resident Michael Monahan.
There is a chill in the air of the local craft store aisles already stocked with boughs of holly.
“Seeing the Christmas commercials as well is a little depressing as well," said Monahan.
K-Mart's 2014 layaway commercial, which pokes fun at the idea of of airing Christmas commercials months early, has already started running again this year.
“With the warm weather it doesn’t seem like you’re in the mood for that yet," said Gauvin.
It won’t be long until you see snow shovels and salt lining the aisles. Hardware stores say they will bring out their winter gear next month.
Meanwhile, Halloween Spirit says being open early is also helping raise money for charity. Its "Spirit of Children" campaign allows shoppers to donate to children's hospitals.
Donations from the West Hartford store go to Connecticut Children's Hospital, while other store donations go toward a Halloween party for patients hospitalized at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital.
