I’m all about family costume ideas for Halloween. See, we’ve discovered that the family that trick-or-treats together…has fun! And collects more candy, natch. When our entire family dresses up, the amount of candy we get is exponentially greater than when only the kids don a cute getup. People love answering the door to find a family that put forth a coordinated effort to make the night festive. They’re willing to reward your efforts with an extra fistful or two of goodies. Bring it on, I say!
Some years, my husband and I both go out with the kids. Other years, one of us stays home to hand out candy. Don’t worry. I’ve rounded up family costume ideas to fit your family situation no matter what the circumstances. Single parent ideas? I got you. A full brood roaming the ‘hood? Yeah, I’ve covered those bases, too. If you having serious sewing skillz, great. If you don’t, don’t worry. There’s something for every family in this curated collection of family costume ideas.
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Rainbow on a Rainy Day Costumes
Dress your kid up as an adorable rainbow, while you throw on your trusty rain boots and sunny macintosh to shield her from a DIY cloudy day.
Photo: Baby Bird's Farm and Cocina
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Peter Pan and the Lost Boys Costumes
Who says you have to grow up? Don this DIY Peter Pan costume while the kids act the part of the Lost Boys.
Photo: A Beautiful Mess
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Wizard of Oz Costumes
Follow the yellow brick road to candy, lots and lots of candy. Dorothy and the whole gang can travel the streets, er sidewalks, together.
Photo: Costume Works
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Care Bears Costumes
I have two words that I know will be music to your ears. No. Sew. These adorable Care Bear costumes involve not a single stitch or needle. You're welcome.
Photo: See Vanessa Craft
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Inside Out Costumes
Toddlers feel all the feelings. You might as well celebrate those big emotions with these costumes for Joy, Disgust, Anger, Fear, and Sadness.
Photo: Costume Works
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Flintstones Costumes
Yabba dabba doo! Go back to the prehistoric days with Fred, Wilma, and Pebbles.
Photo: Costume Works
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Little Mermaid Costumes
Go under the sea with Ursula, Ariel, and Triton in these Disney-themed costumes.
Photo: Craftiness is not Optional
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Where's Waldo Costumes
Hide in plain sight with Waldo and Wanda in this super simple red and white striped gear.
Photo: The Homes I Have Made
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Super Mario Bros. Costumes
Nintendo is re-releasing the classic 64 game system in November. Get ready for the big reveal with these Mario and Luigi costumes.
Photo: Costume Works
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Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Sweet Pea
You don't have to love spinach to love Popeye and Olive Oil. But, you can try to convince your own little Sweet Pea that it will make her big and strong.
Photo: The Patriotic Peacock
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Tacos and Hot Sauce Costumes
There might not be taco trucks on every corner (dang it!), but you can take a spicy fiesta to go in these traveling costumes.
Photo: Laraina Hase Photo
