Go Viral With These Quick and Easy Family Halloween Costumes That Are Sure to Make Your Squad Stand Out
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This year, ditch the solo ideas and break the internet with a viral-worthy family Halloween costume. From classic pop-culture phenoms to your favorite midnight snacks (you eat tacos at midnight, right?), there’s a range of group Halloween costumes. And the best part is that a clan of any size can take part, whether you’re rolling five or more people deep or just hanging as a duo.
Getting together and creating something a bit magical makes for a special Halloween anyway. Family costumes create memories that outlast the candy. It’s something to talk about through the years, reminiscing. “Do you remember that one year that we all dressed up as...?”
No matter if you get creative and opt for a DIY costume or just purchase prepackaged getups, these family Halloween costume ideas are sure to steal the spotlight. And don’t worry — we made sure to have costumes for every budget and level of crafting ability.
Breastfeeding Baby Shark Family Costume
If you’ve ever nursed a baby — especially one with budding chompers — then you totally get it. For moms of tiny tots, this costume is comfy for both you and the baby.
Just make sure you add the fake blood to a white shirt you’re willing to part with. Also, how cute is that baby shark?!
Instagram: @christyjclarke
Flying Broomsticks Family Costume
A definitely magical group, the family 0f The Rumpled Pumpkin is known for their adorable kiddo and puppy content, and they really got in the spirit of things with this Halloween theme. It has a very proper British magical family feel about it, and while most of us won’t be able to recreate this moving image, we can recreate the look with the help of an adorable red witch’s hat and our own cute kids.
Instagram: @rumpledpumpkin
Maverick Family Costume
When Reachel Bagley, color expert and stylist from The Cardigan Empire, isn’t helping people find their right shade or manage their wardrobe, she’s coming up with seriously creative themed family Halloween costumes, like this Maverick set from last year. She dressed her family in fun flight suits and navy gear that all fit together.
Instagram: @cardiganempire
Three Witches Family Costume
Have you ever seen a more gorgeous Halloween photo? Yes, it’s super aspirational, but I love how professional photographer Kathleen Galloway used simple matching witch costumes to create a harmonious tableau that practically sings enchantments through the image.
And if you happen to live in Southern California, you could get her to take your family’s pictures as well!
Instagram: @mrs.galloway
Monsters, Inc. Family Costume
We can’t get over Dad as Roz with this family. Rachel Ryan’s got an artistic eye, for sure, as evidenced by her skill as a nurse injector, helping people feel better about their appearance. So why not paint up her husband to be the office manager of scare floor four? The baby as Mike Wazowski, Boo, Sully, and Celia Mae round out the look.
Instagram: @rachelryan.np
Squid Game Family Costume
With the recent announcement of Season 2, Squid Game costumes are going to be incredibly popular. They’re also so easy to do. All you need is a red tracksuit to be a guard or a green tracksuit to be a contestant.
Instagram: @TheHustlingMama
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Stranger Things Family Costume
Joyce, Hopper, and the crew are ready for anything with this Stranger Things family costume from Hayley at ThriftyNerdyThriving.
How dead-on is that Hopper look? Once again, most of this is easily sourced, and thanks to Hayley’s eye for value, we know that this is a look within reach for many families.
Instagram: @ThriftyNerdyThriving
Loki Family Costume
Loki is never just one thing, so why not have an entire family of their variants? Captain Cash, host of the podcast, Hops and Box Office Flops, and fam are showing off in this set of costumes. Just look at the smiles on the little ones’ faces! I can feel their desire for mischief here. It could be a wild Halloween.
Instagram: @captcash
The Mandalorian Family Costume
Yes, this Mandalorian family’s parents, Evan and Faith Barbare, are professional photographers, so this picture is aspirational, but the costumes are much more doable.
Who doesn’t love The Mandalorian? This family has all the major characters, down to Grogu, aka Baby Yoga. This whole thing is just so dang cool, and if you live in the Columbia, South Carolina, area, you can hire them to do this sort of picture for you!
Instagram: @TheCameraDad
Game of Thrones Miniatures Family Costume
Cat Bowen, our parenting editor, dressed her children as Arya and The Hound for Halloween because the siblings could not be any more attached to one another while also constantly getting on each other’s very last nerve.
The Hound’s bald patch was done with a bit of false latex, but the costumes were store-bought. When Arya got a bit chilly, she wore a faux fox fur wrap. Her advice? Dirty it up a bit.
Instagram: @cattbowen
Finding Nemo Family Costume
We love this simple family costume idea. It just requires one piece for each person in your family, whether that includes young kids or even pets! Just get ready to fight over who gets to be Dory.
Instagram: @oliviamichelle.h
Rugrats Family Costume
Susie Carmichael and Chuckie Finster are arguably the most lovable characters from the classic show Rugrats. With a resurgence of the ’90s popping up everywhere, this is the perfect classic costume.
Susie’s top is a fun DIY project and can be paired with purple leggings to really nail the look.
Instagram: @monatalisa
Harry Potter Family Costume
The Harry Potter franchise has endless characters you can dress up as, so it’s fun for the whole family. Just choose your favorites!
Instagram: @jglassberg
Luck of the Irish Family Costume
This family Halloween costume idea is creative, colorful, and cohesive. Mom and Dad can be the rainbow and pot of gold, while the little ones can go as leprechauns.
Instagram: @narwhaldesignink
The Little Mermaid Family Costume
No matter how big your family is, there are enough characters from Disney’s The Little Mermaid for everyone to dress up as. There’s King Triton, Sebastian, and Scuttle, to name a few.
Instagram: @caligirlbrit
The Addams Family Family Costume
Dressing up as the Addams Family for Halloween will never go out of style, especially after the 2022 release of the Netflix series, Wednesday. It’s the perfect opportunity to channel all your crabbiness into a look that essentially forbids smiling.
Instagram: @adventureswithgabygaby
Star Wars Family Costume
Luke, Princess Leia, a Stormtrooper, and an Ewok: There are so many Star Wars costume options, no matter how big or small your family is.
Instagram: @ramiecall
The Lion King Family Costume
Mufasa, Sarabi, Simba, and Nala make for the perfect family Halloween costume. You can even add in Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki for those with families bigger than four.
Instagram: @robsquadmom
Black Panther Family Costume
You’ll be the most adorable family on the street dressed as the characters in Black Panther. Wakanda forever!
Instagram: @lauralacquer
Game of Thrones Family Costume
Got two or three little kids? Dress them up as Dany’s dragons and have your partner go as Jon Snow. We can at least pretend the GoT characters all lived happily ever after.
Instagram: @annawithlove
Dr. Seuss Family Costume
In the world of Dr. Seuss, there are tons of characters to choose from! Plus, with all the fuzzy bodysuits and sweatshirts, you’ll be nice and warm on a chilly Halloween night.
Instagram: @beautymarkbydaniella
The Incredibles Family Costume
Going as Disney’s superhero family has never been easier. These Incredibles outfits for the whole family are sold at most Halloween costume shops — and they even have one for baby Jack-Jack!
Instagram: @davidcampbell73
Super Mario Family Costume
You can pick and choose who gets to be which character, but no matter what, your whole family will look like they just arrived from the Mushroom Kingdom.
Instagram: @happygreylucky
Scooby-Doo Family Costume
You might not have the actual Mystery Machine to drive around in, but your family can solve the whodunnits on Halloween as the cast of Scooby-Doo.
Instagram: @dsinger22
Willy Wonka Family Costume
This group costume will definitely win the Golden Ticket on Halloween night. Thankfully, you’ll have tons of characters to choose from too, so no one will be stuck having to be an Oompa Loompa if they don’t want to be.
Instagram: @dietshampoo
Hamilton Cast Family Costume
Don’t throw away your shot this Halloween — Live out your Broadway dreams and dress the whole family as Hamilton characters. Mom and Dad can be Alexander Hamilton and King George III, while the little ones can dress as the Schuyler sisters or part of Hamilton’s squad.
Instagram: @jeenawilder
Toy Story Family Costume
A classic Disney costume can go a long way! We love this mom and dad as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, with their little Woody and Jessie. This is a simple one to DIY if you’d like to cut out your own shapes for Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, too.
Instagram: @sugarandchicshop
Mary Poppins Family Costume
A spoonful of sugar (and these cute costumes) makes the medicine go down! With these costumes, you’ll be looking “practically perfect in every way.”
Instagram: @ssgod9000
Little Red Riding Hood Family Costume
Why, Grandma, what a cozy costume you have! Channel a beloved children’s story with this Little Red Riding Hood group idea. Someone can play Grandma, the Big Bad Wolf, and your little one can be, well, Little Red!
Instagram: @reederfamilyfitness and @chachasmomy
Grease Family Costume
This Grease costume is so simple because you most likely already have a black leather jacket somewhere in your closet. Mom and Dad can be Danny and Sandy, while the kids can be the T-Birds or Pink Ladies.
Instagram: @nikamichaeli
Stick Figures Family Costume
Stand out in the crowd — literally. Dress up in all-white clothing and outline your limbs in black duct tape. Make a face out of a white poster board and cut holes for the eyes.
Instagram: @eduggan39
Fortnite Crew Family Costume
If your kid would classify themselves as a gamer, then they totally know who these characters are. Totally perfect for a DIY costume or a more formal route, your little Fortnite fans will be thrilled to dress as their favorite game this Halloween.
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Instagram: @themeleashow
Starbucks Family Costume
You can buy the barista apron online and then dress the little ones up as frappuccinos.
Instagram: @pdfarnam
101 Dalmatians Family Costume
These Dalmatian onesies are comfy and easy to slip on. The only question is: Who gets to be Cruella?
Instagram: @danidx11
Super Family Costume
Super family to the rescue! It’s easy to find a Superman — or Superwoman — costume for everyone in your family.
Instagram: @kathlynceleste
S’Mores Family Costume
For a sweet idea, the parents can be the graham crackers, and the kids can be the chocolate and marshmallows!
Instagram: @lularoeamandadanley
Taco Costume Family Costume
Taco night is the best night! Also, this little baby Sriracha is just too cute. We love that the avocado DIY costume is perfect for expecting moms.
Instagram: @savingamyblog
Mario Kart Family Costume
You’ll need to get creative, but once you finish, your family’s outfits will be the hit of the Halloween season. Now, try not to lose any balloons! If you’re not feeling creative, Spirit Halloween makes an inflatable version.
Instagram: @iamrenece
The Wizard of Oz Family Costume
Gather your gang to go see the wizard about some courage, a heart, and a brain. Parents can wear their regular clothes with a magical twist and throw in a baby lion costume — and you’re all set!
Instagram: @lenzie.fuentes
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