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25+ family Halloween costume ideas

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Because dressing up isn't just for kids!

By Cassandra Stone and Diva Anwari Updated September 27, 2024

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Halloween can be just as fun and magical as any other fall or winter holiday. Putting together family Halloween costumes is just the tip of the iceberg. You can also celebrate all month long with scary movie marathons, spooky dinners or, even, by buying that Costco-sized bag of candy (for yourself, not the trick-or-treaters!).

But, of course the whole dressing up part is a major part of the fun! So, if you’re in the market for the best family Halloween costumes, you’re in luck. Instagram is prime real estate when it comes to creative Halloween costume ideas for every member of your family (even the four-legged ones).

Make trick-or-treating all the more fun with coordinated costumes for your entire family! From of-the-moment pop culture references to tried-and-true classics, we’ve got you covered.

29 adorable family Halloween costumes, according to Instagram

1. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Primary’s Costume Concierge can help you make any costume dreams a reality–for free! Along with their collection of awesome basics you can not only pull off Will and the entire Banks family, but they’ll coach you through creating any look you and your crew can scheme up.

2. Blast off in 3…2…1…

So many different ways to pull off a space themed family costume! If you’re feeling crafty you can DIY a Space shuttle to wear, or if you’ve got a little one, outfit their wagon! Astronaut costumes are easy to come by and make a great addition to the costume box. We’re fans of the styles from Melissa and Doug and Great Pretenders which are both machine washable. And if you want one that comes complete with a helmet, check out this set up!

3. Wrestle-mania

Seriously, this is perfect in any combination. You can find a cache of fantastic options here in sizes for the entire family.

4. This family is in a New York state-of-mind

Love to see the creativity! A Statue of Liberty costume can work for babies to adults as well as King Kong, and the rest you can easily pull together!

5. Under the Sea, Disney-style

From Ariel and King Triton to Sebastian and Flounder, everyone can get in on the Little Mermaid action! (We also love this affordable and well-made mermaid costume which will last well past Halloween.)

6. Cruella and her beloved Dalmatians 

Luckily you don’t need 101 kids to pull this one off. But with tons of different ways to style Cruella and her spotted pups, there may be 101 ways to do it.

7. Zoinks! Jinkies! A family mystery adventure

Any costume that incorporates a wagon is a win in our book. A few painted pieces of cardboard can transform it into The Mystery Machine, and this adorable collection of stylish costumes from Taylor Joelle takes care of everything else!

9. It’s a Mario Party!

With so many characters to choose from, the Super Mario clan is any easy choice!

10. Corpse bride, but make it cute

11. A ‘Yabba Dabba Do’ Halloweek

Got a tiny Bam Bam or Pebbles on your hands? Consider everyone’s favorite prehistoric fam, The Flintstones!

12. An easy-peasy Halloweenie (family PJs are the BEST)

We’re big fans of matching Halloween pajamas–especially ones that can double as Halloween costumes! Right now, Old Navy has some great skeleton jammies for the whole fam to get you dressed up without breaking the bank.

13. A Victorian vampire family is ALWAYS in style

Another option with endless interpretation! Some great options here and here, but no matter what you choose, please do add a pearl choker dripping with blood for the full effect.

14. Old MacDonald had a farm, alright

If you’ve got a plaid shirt, you’re halfway there. And while there’s a ton of baby chick costumes out there, we love this snuggly number from Pottery Barn Kids that catches them mid-hatch.

15. The cutest ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ ever

From Sally and Jack to Zero and the Oogie Boogie there’s a Nightmare Before Christmas star for everyone–including your pup!

16. A ‘Greased Lightening’ gang!

If those faux leather leggings you bought last year just don’t get enough use, consider building your family’s costume around them and rock that Sandy 2.0 look like you mean it. (You’re the mom. You call the shots.) Some Rydell High sweaters and a T-Birds jacket and you’re good to go!

17. Family love, to infinity and beyond!

Whether they’re solo or rolling with a crew, there’s so many great Toy Story characters to choose from! Woody is easy enough to DIY, but this one costs less than $40 bucks and is ready to go with boot covers and all! More of a Buzz Lightyear kid of kid? No problem.

18. An absolutely ‘Pooh’-tiful Halloween idea!

Sweet and simple enough to DIY–and super cute if you’re rocking a bump!

19. Because parents love ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ just as much as kids do

Keep it casual with snack related tees, or go all out with full food costumes. For the star, we’re smitten with this officially licensed Very Hungry Caterpillar, complete with a warm and cozy hood.

20. The force will be with you always in these costumes!

Decades later, Star Wars is still a top family Halloween costume choice. There’s endless options to choose from, but the styles from Chasing Fireflies and Little Pretenders are durable and not itchy!

21. Those baby sharks aren’t as harmless as they look (this family NAILED it)

Dress your baby shark and throw on some lifeguard gear, or just let them go it alone in this hilarious shark attack costume.

22. Spots!

A onesie that doubles as a costume? Winning!

23. ‘Under the sea’

You can’t go wrong with any of the lovely sea creatures “under the sea.”

24. Wild things? You’ve got ’em.

If there’s a cuter, more snuggly costume than Max, we can’t think of it. This one from Pottery Barn is admittedly pricey but it’s just too perfect–and can sometimes be found via resale shops.

25. Barbie, Barbie everywhere

Barbie will no doubt be a hot theme this year, and with all the different styles to choose from, it’s not going to be boring!

26. ‘Turning Red’ crew

Okay, but we love this whole family get-up!

27. Gotta catch ’em all!

Is there a group costume with more options than Pokemon?

28. Family game night

If you’re crafty, this would be an incredible one to DIY. But if you’re not, NBD. We found Twister, Monopoly and a somewhat creepy interpretation of Operation.

29. Avocado Toast

Top some toast with a fried egg and some avocado and what have you got? The most millennial brunch themed family costume around!

A version of this post was published September 16, 2021. It has been updated.

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