Halloween Costume Ideas For the Family

34 Family Costume Ideas So Good, Everyone Will Want to Dress Up This Halloween

Oct 3 2019 by Rebecca Brown

They say that the family that plays together, stays together, and we're thinking that the same thing applies to the family that gets creative and dresses up together for Halloween! Young kids look cute no matter what they choose to dress up as for All Hallows' Eve, but when their parents put on coordinating outfits that fit within a theme, the final look takes the holiday to a new level. Whether you want to go for a classic story or dress as something more modern and current, we have 28 family costume ideas that are practically guaranteed to cue "oohs" and "ahhs" from your neighbours. Time to start planning.

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1. E.T. Crew

Nothing to see here . . . just Gertie and Elliot taking care of their best bud, E.T.

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2. The Perfect Hotdog

This hot dog is complete with all the essential condiments!

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3. Where the Wild Things Are

Max, King of the Wild Things, with his jungle friends.

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4. Alice in Wonderland

Perfect for two kids.

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5. Pizza my heart

Smart move as no one will be hungry!

6. Baby Shark

Do-Do-Do-Do-Do.

7. The family who bakes together

Donut compete with this family for best costume.

8. Don't be afraid

This team is ready to hunt ghosts.

9. The doctor is in

The magical world of Dr. Seuss.

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10. Argh

A family of pirates is intimidating.

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11. Commit to the nightmare

Tim Burton is rife for Halloween.

12. It's all in the effects

When in doubt, go for matching makeup effects.

13. SNL moments

Tom Hanks would be proud.

14. The Addams Family is always a good idea

This is a classic reinterpretation of the famous family.

15. Punishment fits the crime

It's always the young one that's the most guilty.

16. Parisian chic

Choupette really makes this costume

17. Up, up, and away

This trio is ready for an adventure.

18. The Little Mermaid

Go under the sea during your trick or treat stroll in Ursula, Sebastian, King Triton, and Ariel costumes.

19. Pokémon

Catch 'em all with a group Pokémon get up.

20. Peter Pan

Your squad will never grow up in matching costumes from their favourite storybook.

21. The Monster Mash

You'll be the family everyone fears when you don some terrifying threads. Have each member pick a specific monster, or dress everyone the same.

22. Alice in Wonderland

We love the Burtka-Harris's take on this beloved children's book.

23. Halloween From Gotham

Help protect the city that needs your family

24. Star Wars

The force looked strong with the Burtka-Harris family in Star Wars on Halloween 2015.

25. Batman's Nemeses

Who says you have to be the good guys on Halloween?

26. Stranger Things

Everyone loves Eleven. Get the rest of your brood on bored with an easy DIY costume from your top Netflix show.

27. Smurftastic

Grab some blue face paint and a white t-shirt, and your family costume is complete!

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28. Colourful Crew

This creative costume works no matter how many people are in your family.

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29. Lobster Boil

Though it isn't the most mobile costume, this pot of lobsters sure is adorable!

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30. Ghostly Gang

This crew took their afterlife personas to the next level, but a few white sheets will work just as well.

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31. Super Mario Family

Here's a family that really took time to create a special Halloween costume! With just about every character represented from the classic game, this Super Mario family is supercute.

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32. Jedi Family

Toss on Star Wars regalia, pick up a few lightsabers, and your family can strike the Jedi pose this Halloween. And this costume works for young Jedis of all ages, making it a really cool family costume idea.

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33. Alien Invasion!

It's as simple as picking up similar alien masks for the entire family, tossing on a hoodie, and you're ready for a Halloween adventure. Everyone will wonder what planet you're from!

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34. Meet the Flintstones!

Bamm-Bamm never looked cuter! This creative family dressed like the Rubbles for some Halloween fun with their little one.

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35. Aye Aye, Matey!

Simply dress head to toe in pirate garb, add some eye patches, and your family is ready for Halloween. And if you've got a little one, popping him in a parrot costume is a great way for him to enjoy the fun without the fuss or muss of a crazy costume.

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36. Cat in the Hat Characters

Yes, this family is running a race instead of trick-or-treating door to door, but their group costume is something special. With Thing One and Thing Two in the stroller, this would make an awesome family Halloween costume — especially if you've got twin tots!

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