42 Fun and Easy Family Halloween Costume Ideas for 2023
101 Dalmatians
One Fancy CookieThose spots you're seeing? 100 percent real! Concepcion Wilkinson's whole family got into the Disney spirit with coordinating Cruella de Vil, Dalmatian pup, and Jasper the henchman costumes, and the results are totally paw-some.
See more at @one_fancy_cookie.
2Cookie Monster Family Costume
Arejay EncinasDoes your little one loves sweets? Dress them as the ultimate cookie connoisseur, while you and your partner go as the core ingredients of the ultimate bedtime snack.
See more at @arejay5.
3The Little Mermaid
The Overwhelmed MommyA whole new world of possibilities open up when it comes to Ariel and crew. With so many favorite characters to re-create, the movie is perfect fodder for a large family with several kiddos.
Get the tutorial at The Overwhelmed Mommy.
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4Complete Breakfast
Occasions by ShakiraGather the whole crew to put on a proper breakfast spread! Blogger Shakira of Occasions by Shakira posted this family Halloween costume pic to Instagram along with a great tip: "Take your costume photos the day before so you don’t have to worry about rushing on before trick-or-treating!" she says.
See more at @occasions.byshakira.
5The Addams Family
Sindia Gomez, @sindia.13 / InstagramPortrayed here by Instagrammer Sindia Gomez (@sindia.13) and her family, the Addams Family is creepy and kooky—and you might say an undying classic. In the wake of Netflix's hit series Wednesday, we expect this group ensemble to be more popular than ever this Halloween.
Beekeeper and Bees
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7Zombie Family
Collette Wixom, ministylehacker / InstagramWith old clothes and a few pantry items, your family can pull off a Hollywood-level zombie ensemble in no time! To get this look, Instagrammer Collette Wixom of @ministylehacker (with some help from her mom) shredded clothes using scissors and razor blades, stained them with coffee grinds, and attached grass using spray adhesive. For the fake blood, she used "three parts corn syrup, one part water, red food coloring, flour to thicken," she reports.
See more at @ministylehacker.
Dog Costume Theme
lauren.bessette / Instagram9Hocus Pocus
The Gray RubyThe Sanderson sisters rise once again in the Disney+ sequel (coming September 30, 2022). A new generation of fans is sure to be entranced, but no curses will be necessary to make everyone fall under the spell of these adorable looks for Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson. Round out the group with Billy and Dani from the original—and don't forget the salt!
Get the full tutorial at The Gray Ruby.
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10Farmer's Fall Harvest
Brie WilliamsSuffice it to say Country Living contributor Lauren Akins and her husband, country singer Thomas Rhett, go all out for October 31. For a Halloween bash at the family's party barn, Lauren dressed as a farmer and crafted ear of corn and apple bushel costumes for her daughters.
Get the tutorial for Willa's DIY Ear of Corn Costume.
To make Ada's DIY Apple Bushel Costume: For this cute-to-the-core ensemble, start with a peck bushel basket. Remove the bottom; add red ribbon suspenders. Next, use small red balloons (with uninflated green water balloon ties) to fill basket with “apples.” Top it with a red felt beret embellished with a green felt “stem” and “leaf.”
11Candy Land
Living After MidniteThe classic board game features dozens of delightful characters to re-create. Here, Jackie Giardina and her best friend Megan show us Princess Lolly and Queen Frostine (with baby Indy as a banana split), but parents can follow their lead and take inspiration from a variety of combinations.
Get the tutorial at Living After Midnite.
12Frappuccino Family
Stylish PetiteEveryone can be their favorite flavor with this sweet and easy DIY, which requires no sewing, and can be created for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Get the tutorial at Stylish Petite.
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13Top Gun
Brit + Co.Believe it or not, a Top Gun costume is actually one of the easiest to DIY—that's why it's such a popular choice year after year! Don a pair of aviator sunglasses, and you're halfway there.
Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.
14Superquilter and Yarn Girl
Brian Woodcock15Shark, Lifeguard, and Surfer
M Loves MMake some jaws drop with this family costume idea. One person dresses up as the unfortunate surfer, one person's a lifeguard, and of course, your child is the cutest shark ever!
Get the tutorial at M Loves M.
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16Hamilton
Priscilla WilsonWe are not throwing away our shot... at having the best family Halloween costume on the block! Celebrate your favorite musical with these perfect period looks.
See more at @mrsblinks.
17Ghostbusters
arejay5 / Instagram18Gauzy Ghosts
Brian WoodcockYards of chilling cheesecloth will transform your entire family into a pair of friendly specters. Rattle some (plastic) chains before collecting candy in a ghost pillowcase!
DIY Ghost Costumes: Start with a base layer of black clothing. Paint faces with white face paint and add black eyeshadow around the eyes. Drape and pin neutral cheesecloth, holding it in place with white safety pins and allowing it to trail on the floor a bit. Add a second layer of large, loosely woven, white gauze—we used door and window decorating material. Drape a plastic chain and vintage-inspired lock around the shoulders.
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19Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Rachel Hardage BarrettCountry Living Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hardage Barrett dressed her family up as the titular characters from Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and the result was beyond adorable. A clearly labeled bowl of porridge is key!
20Star Wars
Say YesMay the force be with you and your family this Halloween. This Star Wars costume with Princess Leia, Han Solo, and a pint-size Luke Skywalker is an instant classic.
Get the tutorial at Say Yes.
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Terri Robertson is the Senior Editor, Digital, at Country Living, where she shares her lifelong love of homes, gardens, down-home cooking, and antiques.
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