Best Family Halloween Costume Ideas

The most spook-tacular time of year is once again upon us, which means you and your family have the ultimate excuse to get dressed up in a fun, creative and coordinated group Halloween costume.

Best Family Halloween Costume Ideas

No matter how you choose to celebrate, whether it’s with a group of friends or a small collection of close family, there is no shortage of costume options for this year’s festivities.

Best Family Halloween Costume Ideas

To give you a jolt of inspiration as you piece together your family’s Halloween-costume plans, we’ve rounded up some of the trendiest get-ups that are guaranteed to secure your family’s spot as the best family Halloween costume on your block (and your Instagram feed).

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

Deciding on a Halloween costume that the whole family is excited about can be a bit of a challenge, especially when you’re trying to appease several age groups all with one theme. Here are some tips for how to pull off an unforgettable family Halloween costume that’s fun, practical and crowd-pleasing:

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

– Recruit enough characters: Depending on your family size, you may need a theme that offers more or less characters for your family to dress up as. No one wants to feel left out or relegated to a less-important character that’s not as recognizable.

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

– Make sure it’s warm: Depending on where you live, Halloween night can be quite chilly. It’s a good idea to make sure that your group costumes provide enough coverage so that you’re not shivering as you approach your neighbor’s front porch to say “trick or treat!”

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

– Design it with bathroom trips in mind: The last thing you need is for your potty-training toddler to feel stuck in a costume that requires you to jump through hoops to get her out of it in time for her to make it to the potty. Make sure that everyone’s costume unzips or unbuttons in all the right places so that bathroom trips aren’t a bust.

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

Whether you're looking for Halloween costume ideas for a big family or a duo costume to match your baby, this list has a creative solution to jazz up the holiday and fill your camera roll with unforgettable photos and memories. Check out the best family Halloween costume ideas below.

Best Despicable Me Costumes

Minions Costumes Why We Love It If your little ones are obsessed with all-things Minions and the world of Despicable Me, look no further than matching Minions costumes this Halloween. It's easy for everyone to match — even the family dog can get in on the fun!

Best Space Jam Costumes

Tune Squad and Monstar Costumes Why We Love It Space Jam may very well have been a favorite movie that you enjoyed during your childhood, so why wouldn’t you introduce it to your children?

Best Space Jam Costumes

Not only is it fun for the whole family, but the classic Tune Squad and Monstar characters make for great Halloween costumes. They require minimal effort and you can layer warmer clothes underneath or on top if the weather calls for it.

Most Timeless Halloween Costumes

Family Pumpkins Costumes Why We Love It What cuter (and easier) Halloween costume is there than dressing up as a pumpkin?

Most Timeless Halloween Costumes

Get the whole family some matching jack-o'-lantern costumes for a cozy and cute evening trick-or-treating, passing out candy or watching movies at home. Bonus: You could wear these when you're lounging at home throughout the fall season just for fun.

Best Bee Costumes

Beekeeper and Bee Costumes Why We Love It What’s more adorable than your little one dressed up as a tiny bumblebee?

Best Bee Costumes

You might not look quite as cheek-pinch-worthy dressed up as an adult bee or a beekeeper, but this family costume is sure to catch some honey from neighbors eager to give out baby-friendly candy.

Best Flintstones Costumes

Fred, Wilma, Pebbles and Bam Bam Costumes Why We Love It Everyone’s favorite stone-age family is a tried-and-true group costume classic.

Best Flintstones Costumes

Not only are they super recognizable, but each costume comes ready to wear, and includes must-have Flintstone accessories, from Fred’s long blue tie to Wilma’s chunky white necklace.

Best Bathtime Costumes

Soap, Loofah and Ducky Halloween Costumes Why We Love It Rub-a-dub-dub! Bathtime fun is definitely something your baby or toddler knows well — and likely enjoys on a nightly basis.

Best Bathtime Costumes

Dress up as a bar of soap or a loofah and put your little one in the sweet rubber ducky costume. (Bonus: The duck costume is both machine-washable and features a snap closure for easy diaper changes!)

Best Rock, Paper, Scissors Costumes

Rock, Paper and Scissors Costumes Why We Love It It’s only a matter of time before your kiddos are using this time-honored game to decide who gets to do this or who gets that around the house, but for now, it’s a perfect costume for a family of three.

Best Rock, Paper, Scissors Costumes

You and a loved one can dress up as paper and scissors, and baby can wear a simple, no-fuss gray jumpsuit (which can easily be reworn after October 31 has come and gone!).

Most Clever Costumes

Ice T-Shirts and Onesie Why We Love It Stop, collaborate and listen — to this amazingly simple family Halloween costume idea. Snag two of these “ice” T-shirts for you and a loved one, bring in your little one, and you’ve got “ice, ice baby.” The cute bodysuit for baby completes the family get-up.

Best Monsters Inc. Costumes

Sully, Mike and Boo Costumes Why We Love It Pay homage to the Disney classic Monsters Inc. by dressing up as its most iconic characters.

Best Monsters Inc. Costumes

All your little one needs is a pink T-shirt, bodysuit or jumper to dress up as Boo, and you can snag one of these comfy Sully or Mike onesies. Other family members can join in on the fun by dressing up as additional characters from the film, like Randall, Roz or Celia.

Best Incredibles Family Costumes

Incredibles Family Halloween Costumes Why We Love It What better way to celebrate Halloween as a family than by dressing up as one of the most famous Disney families?

Best Incredibles Family Costumes

These costumes from The Incredibles provide options for just about everyone, from Mrs. Incredible to Violet to Jack-Jack. If you have a big brood, expand beyond the Incredible family with characters like Edna Mode or Frozone.

Best Baby Shark Costumes

Shark Family Costumes Why We Love It Doo doo doo! Celebrate your little one’s favorite song with these "Baby Shark" family costumes. It’s an easy way to get everyone involved on the spook-tacular holiday — just snag shark onesies for each family member and you’re set.

Best Scooby Doo Costumes

Velma, Daphne, Fred, Shaggy and Scooby Costumes Why We Love It Consider the mystery of your family’s Halloween costumes solved with these Scooby Doo costumes. Dress baby up in the sweet Scooby bunting costume and choose from the other iconic characters for you and any other family members.

Best Food-Inspired Costumes

Pizza, Hot Dog and Cookie Costumes Why We Love It Win Halloween by dressing up as your family's favorite foods. The cookie-themed, machine-washable romper for baby will be adorable long after Halloween has passed.

Best Ghostbusters Costumes

Ghostbusters and Baby Marshmallow Man Costumeі Why We Love It Who you gonna call?! These Ghostbusters costumes are classic Halloween go-tos that the whole family will love.

Best Ghostbusters Costumes

The one-piece Ghostbuster suit makes dressing up easy for you, and the baby Marshmallow Man costume for your little one is almost too cute. Plus, how fun is it to have a built-in theme song for your costumes?

Best Space-Inspired Costumes

Astronaut Family Costumes Why We Love It Launch into Halloween with these matching family astronaut costumes. The one-piece design makes them easy to wear while still creating a camera-worthy look. Also good: Baby's astronaut costume features a snap-closure for those inevitable diaper changes.

Best Wizard of Oz Costumes

Dorothy, Tinman, Lion and Scarecrow Costumes Why We Love It Everyone is sure to recognize this iconic Wizard of Oz family Halloween costume set!

Best Wizard of Oz Costumes

Whether you want to dress up as Dorothy or the Tinman, the costume options are essentially endless with this classic film theme. Even the family pup can get involved by going as Toto!

Best Skeleton Costumes

Halloween Matching Family Pajamas Set Why We Love It Is there anything spookier than a crew of skeletons on Halloween? These matching family pajamas are perfect for a chilly Halloween night full of trick or treating followed by a fun movie night on the couch devouring all your delicious candy.

Best Skeleton Costumes

Bonus: It’s an easy one-and-done costume, since you can buy your whole family’s costumes (including the family dog and your little one’s favorite doll!) from one place.

Best Safari Costumes

Park Ranger, Elephant, Tiger and Giraffe Costumes Why We Love It Designate the leader of your pack as a park ranger, then dress the rest of your crew as animals you’d spot in the Serengeti. It’s an extremely adaptable costume that works just as well for small families of two or three as it does for large families of six or more.

Best Under the Sea Costume

Lobster, Mermaid and Scuba Diver Costumes Why We Love It This Halloween, head down under — the sea, that is. The kids will look adorable as they explore the vast deep blue (er, your neighborhood) dressed as various sea creatures, from a cute lobster to a colorful mermaid.

Best Under the Sea Costume

The adult chaperoning the trick-or-treat route can own the more complicated scuba diver costume (or opt for a sea creature costume as well!).

Best Classic Children's Book Costumes

Where’s Waldo Costumes Why We Love It No one will have trouble spotting you and your crew at a Halloween parade when you’re dressed up in these matching red and white get-ups à la Where’s Waldo?

Best Classic Children's Book Costumes

Not only is this family Halloween costume theme ideal for colder weather, since it includes a hat, long socks and long sleeves, but it’s a relatively low-key costume — meaning the chances of a fussy baby are low, while the chances of rewearing some of the costume after Halloween is over are high!

Best Winnie the Pooh Costumes

Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit Costumes Why We Love It Everyone’s favorite classic storybook, Winnie the Pooh, makes for a sweet family costume that the entire family can enjoy.

Best Winnie the Pooh Costumes

If you’re expecting, your belly can even help the Pooh bear costume come to life without any extra padding. Round out the group with some of the other beloved storybook characters: Christopher Robin, Tigger, Eeyore or Piglet.

Best Family Costumes for Book Lovers

Book Nerds and a Bookworm Costumes Why We Love It Poke a little fun at your bookish ways with this clever costume perfect for a family of two or three.

Best Family Costumes for Book Lovers

Literary-loving parents make great book nerds; baby makes the cutest caterpillar you ever did see all snuggled up in the novelty swaddle. Bonus: The adult portion is an easy one to DIY with items from your own closet.

Sweetest Family Costumes

Pastry Chef and Sweet Treats Costumes Why We Love It There’s no sweeter costume for a tight-knit family than something dessert-inspired. All you need to do is “hire” a pastry chef and then pick any number of tasty treats to complete the group’s look.

Sweetest Family Costumes

There are certainly enough baked goods to go around, making this a costume that’ll work no matter your crew’s size!

Sweetest Family Costumes

There are certainly enough baked goods to go around, making this a costume that’ll work no matter your crew’s size!

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Best Family Halloween Costume Ideas

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Best Family Halloween Costume Ideas

The most spook-tacular time of year is once again upon us, which means you and your family have the ultimate excuse to get dressed up in a fun, creative and coordinated group Halloween costume.

Read more

Best Family Halloween Costume Ideas

No matter how you choose to celebrate, whether it’s with a group of friends or a small collection of close family, there is no shortage of costume options for this year’s festivities.

Read more

Best Family Halloween Costume Ideas

To give you a jolt of inspiration as you piece together your family’s Halloween-costume plans, we’ve rounded up some of the trendiest get-ups that are guaranteed to secure your family’s spot as the best family Halloween costume on your block (and your Instagram feed).

Read more

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

Read more

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

– Recruit enough characters: Depending on your family size, you may need a theme that offers more or less characters for your family to dress up as. No one wants to feel left out or relegated to a less-important character that’s not as recognizable.

Read more

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

– Make sure it’s warm: Depending on where you live, Halloween night can be quite chilly. It’s a good idea to make sure that your group costumes provide enough coverage so that you’re not shivering as you approach your neighbor’s front porch to say “trick or treat!”

Read more

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

Read more

Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume

Whether you're looking for Halloween costume ideas for a big family or a duo costume to match your baby, this list has a creative solution to jazz up the holiday and fill your camera roll with unforgettable photos and memories. Check out the best family Halloween costume ideas below.

Read more

Best Despicable Me Costumes

Minions Costumes Why We Love It If your little ones are obsessed with all-things Minions and the world of Despicable Me, look no further than matching Minions costumes this Halloween. It's easy for everyone to match — even the family dog can get in on the fun!

Read more

Best Space Jam Costumes

Tune Squad and Monstar Costumes Why We Love It Space Jam may very well have been a favorite movie that you enjoyed during your childhood, so why wouldn’t you introduce it to your children?

Read more

Best Space Jam Costumes

Not only is it fun for the whole family, but the classic Tune Squad and Monstar characters make for great Halloween costumes. They require minimal effort and you can layer warmer clothes underneath or on top if the weather calls for it.

Read more

Most Timeless Halloween Costumes

Family Pumpkins Costumes Why We Love It What cuter (and easier) Halloween costume is there than dressing up as a pumpkin?

Read more

Most Timeless Halloween Costumes

Get the whole family some matching jack-o'-lantern costumes for a cozy and cute evening trick-or-treating, passing out candy or watching movies at home. Bonus: You could wear these when you're lounging at home throughout the fall season just for fun.

Read more

Best Bee Costumes

Beekeeper and Bee Costumes Why We Love It What’s more adorable than your little one dressed up as a tiny bumblebee?

Read more

Best Bee Costumes

You might not look quite as cheek-pinch-worthy dressed up as an adult bee or a beekeeper, but this family costume is sure to catch some honey from neighbors eager to give out baby-friendly candy.

Read more

Best Flintstones Costumes

Fred, Wilma, Pebbles and Bam Bam Costumes Why We Love It Everyone’s favorite stone-age family is a tried-and-true group costume classic.

Read more

Best Flintstones Costumes

Not only are they super recognizable, but each costume comes ready to wear, and includes must-have Flintstone accessories, from Fred’s long blue tie to Wilma’s chunky white necklace.

Read more

Best Bathtime Costumes

Soap, Loofah and Ducky Halloween Costumes Why We Love It Rub-a-dub-dub! Bathtime fun is definitely something your baby or toddler knows well — and likely enjoys on a nightly basis.

Read more

Best Bathtime Costumes

Dress up as a bar of soap or a loofah and put your little one in the sweet rubber ducky costume. (Bonus: The duck costume is both machine-washable and features a snap closure for easy diaper changes!)

Read more

Best Rock, Paper, Scissors Costumes

Rock, Paper and Scissors Costumes Why We Love It It’s only a matter of time before your kiddos are using this time-honored game to decide who gets to do this or who gets that around the house, but for now, it’s a perfect costume for a family of three.

Read more

Best Rock, Paper, Scissors Costumes

You and a loved one can dress up as paper and scissors, and baby can wear a simple, no-fuss gray jumpsuit (which can easily be reworn after October 31 has come and gone!).

Read more

Most Clever Costumes

Read more

Best Monsters Inc. Costumes

Sully, Mike and Boo Costumes Why We Love It Pay homage to the Disney classic Monsters Inc. by dressing up as its most iconic characters.

Read more

Best Monsters Inc. Costumes

All your little one needs is a pink T-shirt, bodysuit or jumper to dress up as Boo, and you can snag one of these comfy Sully or Mike onesies. Other family members can join in on the fun by dressing up as additional characters from the film, like Randall, Roz or Celia.

Read more

Best Incredibles Family Costumes

Incredibles Family Halloween Costumes Why We Love It What better way to celebrate Halloween as a family than by dressing up as one of the most famous Disney families?

Read more

Best Incredibles Family Costumes

These costumes from The Incredibles provide options for just about everyone, from Mrs. Incredible to Violet to Jack-Jack. If you have a big brood, expand beyond the Incredible family with characters like Edna Mode or Frozone.

Read more

Best Baby Shark Costumes

Shark Family Costumes Why We Love It Doo doo doo! Celebrate your little one’s favorite song with these "Baby Shark" family costumes. It’s an easy way to get everyone involved on the spook-tacular holiday — just snag shark onesies for each family member and you’re set.

Read more