Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Walgreens' doors were usually locked tight, an old man began appearing with a mysterious shopping list. Employees watched curiously as he disappeared into the back rooms. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a crate of unusual candies. The old man smiled and asked for them all. When everyone looked on in surprise, he whispered, 'For my grandchildren’s sweet dreams.' Turns out, he was just a neighborhood Santa-in-disguise.

2. At midnight, when most pharmacies are quiet and empty, a strange sound started coming from inside Walgreens. It was like someone humming softly while shuffling boxes around. The humming grew louder, almost hypnotic. Then, out of nowhere, an elderly neighbor appeared, pushing a shopping cart filled with boxes. ‘Just helping myself to some cough drops,’ he said, grinning sheepishly. The next morning, everyone in town knew that Walgreens never truly closes—just takes a little break every now and then.’

3. At closing time, when Walgreens employees were already packing up for the night, a mysterious voice began echoing over the intercom: ‘Last chance for aspirin—just one pill left!’ Finally, an old lady appeared from behind the counter and whispered into the mic: ‘And don’t forget your Band-Aids!’ The voice cut off abruptly, leaving everyone laughing. Turns out it was just an elderly pharmacist having some fun with her co-workers before heading home.

4. At closing time, when Walgreens employees were already packing up for the night, a mysterious package appeared in one of the shopping carts on the parking lot. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be just an old teddy bear wrapped in brown paper. The next morning, someone had left a note with a smiley face and a cupcake outside the pharmacy door. It became known as ‘the Walgreens Bear Delivery Service’ among locals.