30 Fun Family Halloween Costume Ideas

Scooby-Doo and the Gang

Carrie Haider Gatzke's kids dressed up as the Scooby Doo gang for Halloween, complete with a blow-up dog. This family Halloween costume comes together with regular clothes that your children can wear again and again.

Starbucks Frappuccinos

These matching family Halloween costumes, designed by Karla Bennett Moore, are cute (and caffeinated!) instead of corny. Her family dressed up as venti, grande, and tall Starbucks Frappuccinos.

Super Heroes

Matching family Halloween costumes can be fun, too! Samantha Goodenough dressed her husband and kids in Superman gear—because everyone deserves to be a superhero on Halloween.

Skeleton Soiree

With this clever DIY family Halloween costume, your undead brood will rock the graveyard! Accessorize with formal yet funky touches, such as a choker, top hat, tutu, or vest.

Lobster Bake

For this costume idea by Carrie Youngblood, two chefs are preparing to enjoy their little lobster.

Gardening Duo

Your child is the fruit (and flower) of your labors. Play up your role in their cultivation with this cute pair of Halloween costumes.

You can make the felt seed packet using store-bought letters and the flower's petals by stapling paper to a simple headband. Other family members can dress up as farmers (in overalls and straw hats) or more flowers.

Classic B.L.T.

Halloween costumes for family of five may seem tricky, but this one requires just the right number of "ingredients:" two slices of toast (parents) plus bacon, lettuce, and tomato (three adorably edible kids)!

The Flintstones

Aimee Rios' crew became everyone's favorite Stone Age family for Halloween. Mama Wilma is holding little Pebbles, who even has the right hairdo for the occasion.

Frozen

Do your little ones still sing "Let It Go" all day long? Dress them up as the characters from Frozen, such as Anna and Kristoff, in this adorable photo. Mom Jenny Santoso played along as Olaf the snowman.

Little Red Riding Hood

Morgan Medinger submitted this photo of a brother-sister duo playing out the popular Little Red Riding Hood story.

Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Swee'Pea

To recreate this family of three's Halloween costumes, designed by Lisa Adams, simply raid your closet for basic pieces, and add details to mimic Popeye and Olive Oyl. Your little munchkin can play the role of Swee'Pea.

The Wizard of Oz

No matter the size of your family, everyone can find a character in The Wizard of Oz to replicate. The dad in this photo even went as the Yellow Brick Road—how clever!

Movie Theater Concessions

This family-themed Halloween costume is simple but genius: Hannah Losiewicz's clan dressed up as movie theater concessions.

Peter Pan and Friends

Take a cue from this clever family of four's Halloween costumes. Lisa Jubb's crew dressed up as Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy, and Mr. Smee.

Star Wars

Cheryl Stewart Listi donned her Princess Leia costume to be a part of her family's Star Wars theme. Lightsabers make the idea even more fun.

Lego People

Heather Zito-Samuel submitted this picture of President Business and Lego Man having a blast in their getups.

Alice in Wonderland

For their Alice in Wonderland-themed costumes, Jamee Lynch Moore and her husband dressed as Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and their kids rocked Alice and White Rabbit outfits.

The Avengers

Erica Paredes made sure everyone in her crew was in costume to be part of The Avengers. Their youngest daughter was Baby Hulk.

Hot Dog and Classic Toppings

In another costume idea by Carrie Youngblood, a ballpark favorite come to life. Ketchup and mustard are doing a great job raising their mini hot dog!

Pirate and Parrot

Ahoy, matey! A pirate is nothing without their colorful parrot sidekick.

For the pirate, pair a loose white shirt and black vest with well-worn pants and boots, then tie a long scarf around the head as a bandanna. Finally, add finishing touches, like an eye patch and a fake scabbard.

Toy Story

To infinity and beyond! Deb Kovatch and her family dressed up as three beloved animated characters from Toy Story: Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear.

Sports Fans

Shawnna Kroeger is raising some serious football fans. We've got the whole gang here: a player, a coach, and some devoted cheerleaders.

Muppet Reunion

Colleen Nicole Johnson even got the grandparents and a few aunts to join her themed costume idea. We think everyone looks great as a Muppet!

Wreck It Ralph

Sara Wallace-Davis brought the Wreck-It Ralph game to life with these family Halloween costumes, complete with Calhoun, Fix-It Felix, Wreck-It Ralph, and Vanellope.

Halloween Heroes

Whipping up your own personalized superhero outfits isn't so hard! In this example, no-sew capes team up with felt-and-duct-tape masks, belts, and badges personalized with the initial of the family's last name.

Race Car Driver and Their Pit Crew

A parental pit crew supports a speedy young upstart who's on track to blow away the competition. The crew is outfitted in disposable coveralls from the hardware store, detailed with duct tape. The trophy and wrench get their shiny silver coat from aluminum foil. You can customize the car to fit over a variety of chassis (such as a stroller or wagon) or a driver who's on foot.

Flower Fairies

Help a trio of pretty pixies take flight! All you need for this set of costumes are floral headbands (glue fake flowers to a headband), flower wands (glue flowers and ribbons to the tip of a painted stick), gossamer wings, puffy tutus, and colorful leggings.

All-American Snack Cart

For this clever family Halloween costume, your stroller becomes an all-American snack cart, complete with the cutest hot dog on the block. Parents can coordinate with white button-down shirts, jeans, aprons, and paper servers' hats.

Band Mates

Need a family Halloween costume for siblings or cousins? Dress everyone in comfortable concert performance outfits like graphic tees, striped shirts, hoodies, dark jeans, and sneakers. Then, add some instruments, such as a toy guitar or set of drumsticks, plus some hats and hip shades. And make sure to gel some hair for a rocking crew of bandmates!

Family Farm

Farmers love showing off their favorite barnyard animals in this adorable costume idea. Adults can throw on some overalls or jeans, flannel shirts, boots, and straw hats.