It’s Official — Five Below Is Coming to Bangor!

The rumors are true!

With 2026 underway, there are sure to be some new businesses popping up here in the Greater Bangor area, and one in particular, is headed our way.

"Hot prices. Cool stuff". That's the tag line of the Five Below chain.

Five Below is an American chain of specialty discount stores that prices most of its products at $5 or less, plus a smaller assortment of products priced up to $25.

They are set to open a new location at 480 Stillwater Avenue, in Bangor, at the site of the old Party City store.

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Founded in 2002, they are primarily aimed at tweens and teens, but feature a wide variety of products. There are over 1,700 stores located across 44 states in the U.S.

The best way to think of it, would be a different take on the "Dollar" stores that seem to be everywhere these days.

One glance at their website gives you an idea of what they sell:

  • Fitness
  • New & Now
  • Room
  • Toys & Games
  • Tech
  • Beauty
  • Style
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Candy & Snacks
  • Pet Supplies

Currently, there are 4 Five Below stores in the State of Maine:

Mallside Plaza- 198 Maine Mall Rd
South Portland

Marketplace at Augusta-80 Steven King Drive
Augusta

Topsham Crossing-131 Topsham Fair Mall Road
Topsham

Elm Plaza-30 Elm Plaza
Waterville

The company is accepting job applications for the Bangor store at fivebelow.com, according to the sign posted on the front of the building.

We found a fun YouTube video of a shopper taking a look around a Five Below, to give you an idea of what they are all about!

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