Best Halloween Costumes for Kids

Halloween is the ideal holiday for kids to express their creativity. They can dress up as anything from a movie character to their favorite food. For babies who are too young to trick-or-treat, parents can create a throwback costume from their own childhood. Need help deciding? Check out these 39+ Halloween costumes for kids and get plenty of inspiration.

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I have fond memories of my childhood Halloween costumes. Beyond the classic witch, ballerina, and Little Orphan Annie costumes, I sported a crayon outfit and an old lady ensemble back in the day.

The arrival of Pinterest and sites devoted to Halloween has upped the costume game since I was a kid. Below are my favorite Halloween costumes for kids, including plenty of DIY ideas (if you’re creative) or store-bought options (if you’re short on time).

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Halloween Costumes for Babies

Why should older kids have all the fun? These baby costumes range from the adorable to the hysterical. Grab your camera because you’ll want lots of pictures of your baby in these adorable outfits.

Old Lady Costume for a Baby

Nothing is cuter than a baby dressed as an elderly woman. The sweater and cotton ball hat really pull this outfit together!

Peeps Baby Costume

This crocheted Peeps baby costume would look adorable for Halloween. The outfit comes in multiple colors, so you can choose your favorite Peep.

Beanie Baby Costume

This would be the perfect DIY Halloween idea for a baby! Use felt to cut a heart and letters for this Ty Beanie Baby costume.

Cabbage Patch Dolls Costume for Babies

Where are my Cabbage Patch fans? I loved the dolls when I was a little girl. These Cabbage Patch costumes are hilarious, and I can’t get over those wigs!

Spaghetti and Meatballs Costume for Babies

Who knew a baby spaghetti costume could look this precious? I could picture a whole family Italian theme for Halloween to go with this little one.

Sushi Costumes for Babies

These sushi-themed costumes are so priceless! You can create a piece of nigiri or even soy sauce with these ready-to-wear onesies. The wasabi and ginger headband is the chef’s kiss!

Baby Scuba Diver Costume

A pacifier becomes a key accessory in this baby scuba diver costume. Use a 2-liter soda bottle to create a simple oxygen tank on the back. I love how a few small details transform an ordinary outfit into a deep-sea ensemble.

Pineapple Crocheted Costume

This might be the cutest pineapple I’ve ever seen! You can buy this crocheted baby pineapple costume and coordinate it with a Hawaiian family theme for Halloween.

Flamingo Halloween Costume for Toddlers

Make a big splash with this flamingo costume for toddlers! This little girl looks ready to trick-or-treat in style, from beak to toe.

Strawberry Baby Halloween Costume

This is the sweetest little strawberry onesie for your shortcake, and there are sizes available for older kids as well.

Baby Subway Sandwich Costume

This Subway baby costume is perfect for celebrating a child’s first Halloween. You can glue felt vegetable pieces to a cap to cover the baby’s head.

Ramen Noodles Costume for Babies

How about a ramen noodle costume for your little one? The hat is such a brilliant idea! You can even purchase coordinating shirts for older siblings or parents.

Snail Costume for Babies and Toddlers

There is something so precious and charming about this snail costume for kids. Use brown craft paper to assemble the shell and eyes.

Halloween Costumes for Twins and Siblings

As a twin mom, I’ve spent many years searching for the perfect costume ideas for twins. We’ve done traditional Harry Potter and Star Wars themes, but these sibling costume ideas are a little more off the beaten path.

Twinkies Costume

Celebrate your twins with the most appropriate food costume ever: Twinkies! The little treat bags add a finishing touch to the look.

Grinch and Cindy Lou Who Costumes

What a great pair this Grinch and Cindy Lou Who make! They look ready for a school play or at least a fun night of trick-or-treating.

101 Dalmatians Halloween Costumes

Isn’t this the cutest Cruella De Vil and dalmatian puppy?! (Poor little puppy.) That jacket on Cruella is pure perfection. This 101 Dalmatians theme would work well as a family ensemble, too.

Slinky Dog Costume for Couples

Everyone loves a good Toy Story tribute, and this Slinky Dog costume does the trick. These girls used their crafty skills to construct a life-size version of the classic children’s toy.

LEGO Costume Idea

My boys would’ve loved this LEGO costume pair. You can easily create this costume using spray-painted cardboard and Solo cups, along with a few real LEGO blocks on top.

Salt and Pepper Sibling Costume

Let’s not forget to add some spice to this party. This salt and pepper costume pair is the perfect combo for siblings, especially twins!

Aladdin and Jasmine Costume Pair

Aladdin and Jasmine appear to fly on their magic carpet with this homemade Aladdin costume. This is the perfect costume pair for boy-girl siblings, cousins, or friends.

Jellyfish Costume Pair

For a quick and easy handmade Halloween project, try making these jellyfish costumes. You can create your own design or find pre-made jellyfish costumes online.

Ketchup, Mustard, and Relish Costumes

Weatherman and Tornado Costume for Kids

The Weather Channel might have inspired this tornado and weatherman costume duo! The inverted umbrella and tornado made of tulle fabric complete this look. Too funny!

Grapes Costumes for Kids

This costume pair is literally a bunch of fun! These girls created their grape costumes using colored balloons and faux greenery. So creative!

Family Halloween Costumes

If you have a whole family that likes to get in on the fun, consider these amazing family Halloween costumes. The more, the merrier when it comes to a Halloween theme!

S’mores Family Halloween Costume

Okay, this family takes first prize! How fun is this s’mores family Halloween costume? Fortunately for the parents, this looks manageable to pull together.

A League of Their Own Costume for Families

“There’s no crying in baseball!” If you’re old enough to remember the movie, then you’ll appreciate this A League of Their Own family costume idea.

Mushroom and Snail Family Halloween Costume

There’s no doubt that anything cottage core is trending these days, and this snail and mushroom family costume nails it. It’s an easy one to pull together with a paper sack, cardboard, felt, and a few other craft supplies.

Inside Out Family Halloween Costume

Fans of the movie will love this Inside Out family costume. Colorful wigs and coordinating outfits help each character in the family stand out.

Mary Poppins Family Costume

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This makeup artist and influencer has the most adorable family Halloween costume ideas! My favorite is this Mary Poppins ensemble, complete with a little penguin.

Halloween Costumes for Older Kids

These kids turned ordinary ideas like weather and food into amazing Halloween costumes! If your child has a “dress-up” or theme day at school, these costumes might spark your imagination.

Rainbow and Cloud Costume for Kids

This rainbow and cloud costume looks so cheerful. The hanging lights add a nice touch at night on Halloween. This costume would also be perfect for a school play about the weather.

Tornado Halloween Costume

This tornado costume should win a prize for its creativity! The storm cloud hat is the perfect complement to the tornado body. You can use grey tulle fabric and fiber-fill stuffing to create this handmade costume for kids (or grownups).

Boy Rocket Costume

If you’re into optical illusions, this rocket boy costume takes the cake! What great attention to detail on the boosters!

Ballerina Jewelry Box Costume

As a young girl, I had a musical jewelry box, so I’m loving this ballerina trinket box costume! Kids might enjoy making a DIY costume with this photo as inspiration.

Monopoly Man Costume

Any Monopoly fans out there? Here’s a clever way to repurpose an old board game and make a unique Monopoly Halloween costume!

Butterfly Costume for Girls

This beautiful monarch butterfly costume would make a wonderful homemade costume. You can craft the wings from cardboard or foam board and acrylic paint.

Fisher Price Stacked Rings Costume

I love this Fisher-Price stacked ring costume as a nostalgic tribute to early childhood. Grab your inflatable inner tubes now if you want to make this DIY Halloween costume.

Spaghetti and Meatballs Costume for Kids

This little girl decided she really wanted a spaghetti and meatball costume, and her mom brought the idea to life! The fork sticking out of her meatball hat adds the perfect touch.

Popcorn Halloween Costume

For the movie-loving kids out there, try this playful popcorn costume. The popcorn container comes together easily with cardboard, paint, and red duct tape. Use spray foam or gap filler to add the popcorn.

Cup Noodles Costume for Kids

There are so many variations on the noodles trend, and I’m loving every single one. This clever Cup Noodles Halloween costume has such great attention to detail. Look at those carrots and peas, will ya?

Strawberry Girl’s Costume with Headband

The detail on this strawberry headband is impressive! I could imagine a little girl wanting to play dress-up with this headgear all year round.

Be sure to pin this post for later, as I’ll continue to add more great Halloween costume ideas for kids each year. If you end up choosing one of these costumes, be sure to tag me (@firstdayofhome) on Instagram or Facebook!

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