Grownups and Kids Alike Will Love These Family Costume Ideas
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It's hard to get the whole family to agree on something and coordinating Halloween costumes with everyone in the house is no exception. That doesn't change the fact that dressing up with your favorite group at a Halloween party can be pretty darn fun! You can show everyone that your fam can be both creative and cohesive by all dressing in an iconic group costume this year.
If you have movies, TV shows, and books that are family favorites, turn those obsessions with The Wizard of Oz, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or Stranger Things into a costume everyone will love. These DIY Halloween costumes are as easy or as involved as you'd like them to be. (If you're really pressed for time, check out these last-minute Halloween costumes that can be pulled together quickly.) One great thing about these group costumes is that they can all be easily modified to fit your family size. If you're looking for a cute mother-daughter Halloween costume, dress up as the insanely sweet bubble bath and loofah! If you have a bigger family, a father-son Halloween costume might be Star Wars characters or superheroes. After all, there are plenty of ways to get the whole crew in on the festive fun!
Find Halloween costume ideas for everyone:
Birds of a Feather Costume
Oh, now this is an adorable Mommy and Me costume if you ever saw one. "Birds of a feather" is a saying made literal in this unique idea. You'll need some vibrant, solid colored clothing, and feather material from a craft store to complete this look.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Woody, Hazel, and Little Pip Costume
Halloween is truly the time to express your interests and let your creativity shine—no matter how obscure! So, anyone whose a fan of the Swedish book, Woody, Hazel, and Little Pip, this is your chance to do what you've been waiting for. Even if you aren't privy to this book specifically, let this be your sign to catch up *or* build up the courage to go with a group costume that's niche to your own family!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
80’s Rock Costume
Having a sibling rocks. So much so, that going for an '80s rock vibe for the brothers and sisters in your fam makes so much sense. Cardboard is your friend here, but so are shiny and fluorescent clothing!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Tortured Artist Costume
Any artistic families here? If so, you and your crew will absolutely love this tortured artist costume idea. Have everyone pick their favorite tortured artist, then have them dress as one of their favorite pieces by them. Afterward, you'll need to be sure to get an iconic shot just like this.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Little Lamb Costume
Okay, these Mommy and Me costumes are simply getting better and better. 🥹 Who doesn't love a recreation of a classic children's tale? Plus, sprucing things up with pretty and pink clothes makes this process all the more fun.
Get the tutorial at PMQ for Two.
Toy Story Costume
It hardly gets better than getting to channel a family favorite movie. So, take your family to infinity and beyond with Toy Story character costumes like Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear. They're simple to replicate too!
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Crocodile Rock Halloween Costume
It's no secret Elton John makes for one of the most fabulously fun costumes! (You can thank his eclectic fashion sense for that.) This one is a family twist that takes on one of his most popular tunes. While one person dresses as the star himself with a flared suit and square sunglasses, the others can go as a crocodile and piano.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Vintage Clowns Costume
Who said clowns have to be scary? This rendition leaves plenty of room to play around with fun colors and patterns! It's even more fun if everyone in your family picked out their own fabrics for this DIY event.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Goldilocks and The Three Bears Costume
Chances are, you have almost everything you need to create this look. You'll just want to grab clothes from your closet... but in order to completely make this classic fairytale come to life, you'll need a few more accessories and a crafty person at hand.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Chefs Costume
Furry friends are family too! This one is a doggone hilarious idea. While you and your partner dress as chefs, your pups can go as a lobster and butter! You might even convince young kiddos to join in. 😂
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
KISS Costume
Feeling metal? This KISS band costume will turn you into just that. Learning how to DIY the T-shirts and apply their iconic makeup is easier than you may think.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
Dolls Costume
Go ahead and get your gang all dolled up for Halloween. (Literally!) It's totally up to you if you want to go a more creepy or cute route—just make sure everyone else is on board.
Get the tutorial at Chris Loves Julia.
'Sandlot' Costume
You'll be killing them, Smalls, when your fam goes out and rocks this amazing Sandlot costume. All you'll need are some baseball shirts and accessories for the boys and a swimsuit and cat eye sunglasses for your Wendy Peffercorn.
Get the tutorial at Chris Loves Julia.
No-Sew 'Alice in Wonderland' Costume
Not everyone knows how to sew, which is why this Alice in Wonderland look is so great. Learn how to create these fun characters with items from your closet and easy DIY elements like a clock purse and iron-on ace of spades t-shirt.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Three Blind Mice
Your family trio will look incredibly adorable as the Three Blind Mice. You simply need a gray outfit to start. From there, some easy DIY magic will help you make the mouse ears and tails.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Monster Mash Costume
The ultimate boo crew awaits you! Transform your family into the spookiest crew on the block when you dress up as classic monsters like a mummy, vampire, witch, werewolf, and more.
Get the tutorial at Chris Loves Julia.
Disney Villains
It's okay to be a little bad on Halloween. In fact, no one will bat an eye when you go as these recognizable Disney villains. You might receive a few looks, but trust that they'll be looks of awe.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
'Star Wars' Kids Costume
Whether you have three young kids, three slightly older kids, or your family is just made up of three people—this Star Wars themed fit is for you. You may have to fight over your favorite character, though.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
The Beatles Costume
Let the Beatlemania begin. This Halloween, it might be a good idea for you and your family of four to dress up as John, Paul, Ringo, and George. Bonus points for performing one of their famous songs!
Get the tutorial at Chris Loves Julia.
Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane Costume
The legend of Sleepy Hollow is composed of the Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane. (Aka, two staple Halloween figures.) Everyone will be wondering who's inside that pumpkin head, so you can have a little fun with that, too!
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Shark Attack Costume
This costume is so cute and clever! It features a baby shark, its victim, and a lifeguard. If you live by the beach, head over for the perfect photo op.
Get the tutorial at M Loves M.
Cinderella Costume
Cinderella will be ready for Halloween in no time thanks to a little help from this seamstress mouse. We love this unusual choice to complement a Cinderella costume, down to the DIY button purse!
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Candyland Costume
Calling all Candyland fans! A sweet night awaits you and your family in your original Candyland character costumes. Everyone is present and accounted for, including Plumpy, Lord Licorice, Queen Frostine, Mr. Mint, and Princess Lolly.
Get the tutorial at Chris Loves Julia.
Nightmare Before Christmas Costume
Lock, Shock, and Barrel make the perfect trio costume! Plus, it's the perfect excuse to watch this classic animated movie with the whole family.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Inspector Gadget Costume
Go-Go Gadget Halloween costume! Fans of the '80s cartoon Inspector Gadget will get a kick out of this one. It would make a great father-daughter costume, too!
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
'Where the Wild Things Are' Costume
Time to get wild, fam! Dress up as your favorite monsters from this classic kids' book. They're the funkiest, comfiest outfits.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Row Houses Costume
Turn your whole family into adorable dutch row houses. All you need is cardboard, paints, glue, and tape. Plus, shoes to match each pretty pastel house!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Wizard of Oz Costume
This DIY Tin Man is so easy! Wizard of Oz is great for any sized family because there are so many characters: The lion, witch, Toto, Glinda—the list goes on!
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.
Harry Potter Costume
Calling all Potter heads! This fun family costume lets you dress up as your favorite characters and cast a few of your own spells with faux wands.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
'The Day the Crayons Quit' Costume
This blogger dressed the kids up based on the beloved children's book, but you can create bigger adult versions too! Let everyone pick their favorite color, and get crafting.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Rainbow Ghosts Costume
Don't dress up as any old ghosts this year—go for pretty pastels! Ghost sheets are the easiest to make with a pair of scissors and some fabric dye.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Hamilton-Inspired Costume
Hamilton-themed pun costumes—sign us up! Alexander Hamilton? More like Alexander Camelton!
Get the tutorial at The Thinking Closet.
Ice Ice Baby Costume
If there's a little baby in your family, incorporate the little one into the punniest family costume! "Ice Ice Baby" should, of course, be playing while you craft.
Get the tutorial at The Thinking Closet.
'Nutcracker' Costume
Put on your own Nutcracker play, then use the costume for trick or treating! Everyone gets a lead role as either a ballerina, knight, or rat king.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Muppets Costume
Get your creative juices flowing with this funky costume set. The kids will have so much fun crafting these giant masks from tag board, felt, foam, and faux fur!
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
'20s Flappers Costume
Kids of all ages will love dressing up as these 1920s characters and testing their old-timey accents! Plus, it's a family costume that parents can get behind too.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
'Pinocchio' Costume
Jiminy Cricket, aren't these costumes cute! Pinocchio makes a great family costume idea because the story has characters of all sizes.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Rainbow Costume
Give everyone a chance to represent their favorite color in this family rainbow. You can simply dress up as the color, or choose a character who always wears a single color.
Get the tutorial at Loft 3 Photography.
Lego Batman Costume
Calling all Lego Batman lovers! These coordinating Batman, Batgirl, and Robin costumes were modeled after a set of beloved Lego mini figures from The Lego Batman Movie. So super cute!
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
'80s Pop Icons Costume
Your kids may not know who these icons are, but boy will they look cute. Have fun dressing up in the dramatic looks of David Bowie, Prince, Madonna, and more!
Get the tutorial at Loft 3 Photography.
'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' Costume
This family used a mix of homemade and store-bought costumes to create a Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory dream team of Willy Wonka, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Mike Teavee, and an Oompa Loompa. This version of Violet after her transformation into a giant blueberry is guaranteed to get big laughs!
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
Super Mario Costume
This fun family costume is easy to piece together using a few store-bought pieces that your kids may already have, like denim overalls, a red shirt, and a pink tutu.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Hungry Hippos Costume
Anyone who grew up playing Hungry Hungry Hippos will eat this idea up! This colorful family costume is easy to DIY with baseball caps, foam sheets, and ball pit balls.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
Bubble Bath Costume
Bath time has never been cuter than with you as a pretty pink bubble bath and your little one as a fluffy loofah. Get another family member—or even a pet—in on the fun by dressing them up as a rubber ducky.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
Fruit Snacks Costume
Trick or treat? Definitely treat! Turn your little one's favorite snack into a fun Halloween costume using felt pieces of fruit and a hot glue gun.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Costume
Welcome to Halloweentown! Honor the cross-holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas by dressing up as the Pumpkin King Jack Skellington, his sweetheart Sally, and the Mayor. Now this is Halloween.
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
Moon and Stars Costume
This adorable DIY moon and stars ensemble is too cute! All you'll need to craft this costume are some paints, stencils, and cardboard.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
Lost in Space Costume
Prepare for takeoff! Embrace an outer space theme for Halloween this year—your family will look out of this world!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
Disney Puns Costume
This tutorial uses clever wordplay to put a foodie twist on your favorite Disney characters. Your neighbors and friends are sure to do a double take at your Minnie M & M, Taco Belle, and Prince (Lucky) Charming costumes!
Get the tutorial at The Thinking Closet.
School Supplies Costume
Get smart this Halloween by dressing your family up as school supplies like a pencil, eraser, and sheet of notebook paper. This fun costume is easy to throw together using clothing you already own, plus a fabric marker.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
Stick Figure Family Costume
We've never seen a costume quite like this before! Use black tape, poster board, and all-white outfits to create this clever costume that's sure to make heads turn.
See more at @eduggan39.
In-N-Out Costume
Show everyone what a hamburger's all about this Halloween by paying homage to the beloved West Coast burger chain In-In-Out. This tutorial has tips on how to make burger, fry, and burger flipper costumes.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Little Red Riding Hood Costume
My, what adorable Halloween costumes you have! Pay tribute to one of the most famous fairy tales of all time by dressing your family up as Little Red Riding Hood, her sickly grandmother, the Big Bad Wolf, and the hunter.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Costume
Welcome to Mickey Mouse's Clubhouse! This adorable family costume features mom and baby as Mickey and Minnie and dad as Mickey's No. 1 fan.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
'The Wizard of Oz' Costume
You're off to see the wizard! Anyone with a brain and a heart will love this magical family costume—especially the Teeny Tiny Tin Man!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
'Star Wars' Costume
The force will be with your family this Halloween when you dress up as Leia, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and R2D2. Don't forget your lightsabers!
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Stranger "Things" Costume
Put a Seussian twist on everyone's favorite Netflix series by dressing up as Eleven and her "stranger things"—aka those unforgettable Dr. Seuss mischief-makers Thing 1 and Thing 2! This one's a thinker, but true fans will see what you did there.
Get the tutorial at The Thinking Closet.
Family Weather Costume
The forecast looks good for this costume! You and your family will shine this Halloween when you dress up as the sun, the rain, and a beautiful rainbow.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
Where's Waldo? Costume
Here's Waldo! You may not be able to help standing out in the crowd with this cute family costume, most of which can be sourced from your own closet.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
'Alice in Wonderland' Costume
We're all mad here! Fall down the rabbit hole this Halloween with Alice, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter.
Get the tutorial at Make It & Love It.
'The Addams Family' Costume
Creep out your neighbors this Halloween by dressing up as Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and Pugsley. Whether you're creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, or altogether ooky, the Addams family is the perfect vibe for you this Halloween!
Get the tutorial at Loft 3 Photography.
Barnyard Gang Costume
Farm animals are always a fun pick. So why not dress your child up as their favorite barnyard buddy (in this case, a little piggy) this Halloween? To complete the costume, break out your overalls and go as your little one's farmer friends.
Get the tutorial at M Loves M.
Dominoes Costume
Your Halloween game will be strong this year with this easy DIY dominoes costume! All you need to pull this look together are some black T-shirts and white iron-on fabric.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Wreck-It Ralph Costume
Go from villain to hero this Halloween when you dress up as Wreck-It Ralph and his friends Fix-It Felix, Vanellope von Schweetz, and Nicelander Mary. Your friends and neighbors won't know what hit 'em!
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Birthday Party Costume
If you have an October baby in the family, this festive birthday party costume might be perfect for you. There are so many possible combinations for this one: You could go as confetti, a party hat, a cake, or a stack of gifts.
Get the tutorial at A Joyful Riot.
Dr Pepper Costume
This costume is perfect for a doctor... or anyone who loves Dr Pepper (like Ladd Drummond!). All you need are some scrubs for you and red chili pepper costume for your little one.
Get the tutorial at The Thinking Closet.
Peter Pan Costume
Sprinkle on some pixie dust and fly your family to Neverland this Halloween! This group costume, which features Peter Pan and siblings Wendy, John, and Michael, involves just a little DIYing and a few everyday pieces.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Artists and Their Masterpieces Costume
Get in touch with your artistic side this Halloween by dressing up as famous artists and their masterpieces, including Vincent Van Gogh and Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, Andy Warhol and The Marilyn Diptych, and Pablo Picasso and Girl Before a Mirror. This family costume is a masterpiece in and of itself!
Get the tutorial at Loft 3 Photography.
Daniel Tiger Costume
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! You and your family will look grr-ific in your matching Daniel Tiger costumes this Halloween.
Get the tutorial at M Loves M.
Family Circus Costume
If you've ever dreamed of running away with the circus, now's your chance! There are plenty of adorable options for this family costume, including a tightrope walker, a strong man, a clown, and a lion tamer and baby lion.
Get the tutorial at Make It & Love It.
"Tangled" Characters
Any tangled fans out there will love this adorable costume. If you're a family of three, dress up as Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and Pascal!
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
Rock Paper Scissors Costume
Rock, paper, scissors, shoot! Everybody wins with this fun and easy costume that works for friends and family alike.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Circus Animal Cookies Costume
Halloween is a time to indulge your sweet tooth—and that can apply to costumes too! This tutorial will show you how to dress up as your kiddos' favorite treat: Circus Animal Cookies! This costume looks cute at any age, but especially cute on babies and toddlers.
Get the tutorial at A Joyful Riot.
'Care Bears' Costume
Start practicing your Care Bear stare now and you'll be ready to shine by Halloween time! These no-sew costumes are easy to create using felt, pipe cleaners, and a few other crafting materials.
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
Gone Fishing Costume
Attention, anglers! Check out this creative costume that you can make with items you already have. Fishing hats, vests, and lures will all come in handy.
See more at See Vanessa Craft.
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