Searching for kids Halloween costumes that are easy, comfortable and still look great in photos? These 50 ideas cover toddlers, boys, girls and siblings, and many are DIY costumes made from clothes already in the closet. Each idea includes a quick how-to.
DIY kids Halloween costumes (from clothes you own)
- Black cat: black outfit, felt ears on a headband, eyeliner whiskers.
- Ghost: white hoodie with felt eyes and a white tutu or pants.
- Pumpkin: orange shirt with a felt jack-o’-lantern face and green beanie.
- Superhero: any T-shirt, a cape from a pillowcase and a paper mask.
- Bumblebee: black and yellow striped shirt, pipe-cleaner antennae.
- Skeleton: black clothes with white tape bones.
- Crayon: one-color outfit and a paper cone hat.
- Farmer: overalls, plaid shirt and a straw hat.
- Scientist: a big white shirt as a lab coat and toy goggles.
- Chef: white shirt, apron and a paper chef hat.
Toddler Halloween costumes
- Little lion with a yarn mane hood.
- Baby shark in a gray hoodie.
- Strawberry with a red top and green felt leaves.
- Teddy bear in a brown onesie.
- Pea in a pod (green outfit and felt pod).
- Little astronaut in a white snowsuit.
- Dinosaur with felt spikes on a hoodie.
- Sheep with cotton balls on a white top.
- Owl with felt feather layers.
- Mini firefighter in a yellow raincoat.
Halloween costumes for boys
- Ninja in black with a red sash.
- Pirate with a striped shirt and eye patch.
- Knight with a cardboard shield.
- Astronaut or space explorer.
- Race car driver with a jumpsuit and patches.
- Mummy wrapped in gauze strips.
- Vampire with a cape and slicked hair.
- Zombie with torn old clothes and gray makeup.
- Robot from boxes and foil.
- Football or basketball player in team gear.
Halloween costumes for girls
- Witch with a purple tutu and striped tights.
- Fairy with wings and a flower crown.
- Princess in a favorite dress and paper crown.
- Butterfly with painted cardboard wings.
- Unicorn with a horn headband and rainbow tutu.
- Mermaid with a sequin skirt.
- Ballerina zombie for a spooky twist.
- Rock star with sunglasses and a toy guitar.
- Cowgirl with boots, hat and bandana.
- Astronaut or pilot.
Sibling and group costumes for kids
- Salt and pepper shakers.
- Cookies and milk.
- Three little pigs and the big bad wolf.
- Crayon box (each sibling a different color).
- Peanut butter and jelly.
- Superhero team.
- Pirate crew.
- Rainbow (each child one color).
- Farm animals.
- Planets of the solar system.
Kids Halloween costume safety tips
- Choose costumes short enough to avoid tripping.
- Add reflective tape and carry a flashlight or glow stick.
- Use face paint instead of masks that block vision (test it on a small patch of skin first).
- Check that costumes and wigs are labeled flame-resistant.
- Dress warmly underneath on cold nights.
Need more ideas? See our Halloween costume ideas, couples costumes, Halloween movies for kids and Halloween games.
FAQ
What is the easiest kids Halloween costume?
A ghost, black cat, pumpkin or superhero can be made in minutes from clothes you already own.
What Halloween costumes are best for toddlers?
Soft, warm one-piece costumes like a lion, teddy bear, dinosaur or strawberry are comfortable and photo-friendly.
How can I make a cheap kids Halloween costume?
Start with a solid-color outfit and add felt, paper, tape or face paint details.
