67 Creative Family Halloween Costumes That Everyone Will Love
You'll win the "Parent of the Year" award for 2023 with these clever group costumes.
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Halloween costumes are already fun, but a family costume takes the fun to the next level. These group Halloween costumes are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're a family of two, a trio, a foursome, or more, there's sure to be a family Halloween costume idea here that everyone can agree on. From groovy '70s costumes to classic scary costumes, we've rounded the best family Halloween costumes for 2023.
Some of these are DIY costumes if you're feeling crafty, but if you'd rather keep things simple with a store-bought set, we've got ideas for you as well. Some of these costumes can even be pulled together last-minute if October 31 sneaks up on you again this year.
By the way, let's not forget Fido, who's definitely part of the family. We've got some adorable dog and owner costumes for you to include your furry friend in the fun. And if the kids can't be convinced to participate in a family Halloween costume, don't sweat it: we've got plenty of ideas for couples costumes as well.
Whether you're looking for family costumes to match with your toddlers, kids, tweens, teens, or all of the above, we've got plenty of suggestions. Here are the best family Halloween costume ideas we've found for 2023.
'Good Clean Fun' DIY Family Costume
Trust us: crafting this family Halloween costume is way more fun than household chores.
Get the Mop Baby costume tutorial.
Cat in the Hat
When in doubt, go for an easy onesie costume like these parents are wearing! There's nothing cuter than having a toddler dress as Cat in the Hat.
There are more than enough Toy Story characters for your whole crew to grab a look. Someone can go as Woody seen here, but then there's also Bo Peep, Buzz and the Aliens, which come in kids and adult sizes.
'The Addams Family' Halloween Costume
Your family will be creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky if you dress as the Addams Family for Halloween. You can go as Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and Pugsley.
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'The Incredibles' Family Costume
Another costume idea that's practically made for families is The Incredibles. Your crew can go as Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Dash, Violet, and Jack-Jack.
Hot Dog, Ketchup and Mustard Family Costume
For a quirky costume for three, pull together this easy DIY getup. All you need is some felt, plus red and yellow dresses or shirts.
Get the DIY Hot Dog costume at Studio DIY.
'The Little Mermaid' Family Costume
If your little one is obsessed with all things Little Mermaid, you can all dress as characters from the movie. In addition to Ursula, you can find great family costumes for King Triton, Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder, Sebastian, and more.
Under the Sea Family Halloween Costume
If you'd prefer a more unique take on the trendy under-the-sea costumes, why not DIY your own deep dive-worthy getups?
Octopus costume: Cut legs (and waistbands) from 3 pairs of stockings. Stuff legs with polyester filling. Stitch legs closed and cut two vertical slits in each leg. Glue suction cups to backs of legs. Weave legs through waistbands (3 legs each). Knot pink tulle strips (2" x 12") to third waistband to create tutu.
Fish costume: Print out our templates for scales, mouth, and fins. Remove strings from a hoodie. Run a 14-gauge wire through the string channel. Twist ends together at opening and shape mouth of fish. Trace mouth templates onto orange craft foam and cut. Glue to hood with Fabri-Tac adhesive. For scales, trace template onto fabric and cut. Glue scales to sweatshirt. Trace template for fins onto tulle netting and cut out. Tack top fin into hood seam and tack under arms and side of sweatshirt for side fins. Cut circle larger than googly eye out of black craft foam. Glue eye to foam and glue foam to hood.
Scuba Diver costume: Paint two 2-liter soda bottles. For scuba pack, cut 2 lengths of nylon strap for belt. Sandwich ends in between two 8" by 10" pieces of black craft foam. Add plastic belt buckle by threading ends of strap through belt buckle. For respirator, cut bottom out of small yogurt container and paint container. Cut hole in side and attach plastic hose connector. Attach 2 more connectors to bottle tops. Glue bottles to foam pack and attach rubber hose from bottle to respirator.
For a low-effort costume, put the whole family in green t-shirts or dresses and add these inexpensive antenna headbands and glasses. It's an easy costume that's truly out-of-this-world.
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Family Costume
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Family Costume
Another easy costume for a family of four is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo. This graphic T-shirt and mesh shorts set is comfortable for kiddos, and don't worry, there are plenty of TMNT costumes for adults available on Amazon as well.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Family Costumes
Another easy family Halloween costume? A family of mice, of course. This set comes with a Mickey Mouse ears-style headband and a bow tie, Minnie-style mouse ears, two pairs of white gloves, and two foam noses. Order two kits and you've got a family Halloween costume.
Family Weather Costume
Feeling crafty? This family weather costume idea from Studio DIY couldn't be cuter.
Get the DIY Family Weather Costume tutorial at Studio DIY.
Party Animals Family Costume
Another costume that couldn't be easier to pull together is this punny costume: party animals! Everyone gets a party hat and animal ears — you can also put your crew in animal-print tees or sweaters if you want to go the extra mile.
Get the Party Animals DIY Halloween Costume tutorial at Studio DIY.
Bluey Family Costume
Shrek, Fiona, and Kids Family Costume
You and your partner can go as Shrek and Fiona, and the kids can don a pair of Shrek ears to go as the ogre children.
'Ted Lasso' Family Halloween Costume
If your family binge-watched all of Ted Lasso, why not make it the family Halloween costume? You've got plenty of characters to choose from: Ted, Rebecca, Keeley, Roy, Coach Beard, Jamie, and of course, the rest of the Richmond team.
'101' Dalmatians' Cruella de Vil and Dalmatians Family Costume
You can dress as the iconic Cruella de Vil and put the rest of your crew in adorable dalmatian onesies that'll keep them toasty while trick-or-treating.
Pasta Family Costume
This one requires some crafty skills, but it's still very approachable. You and your ravioli are sure to get tons of compliments for this unique costume! Plus, there are a ton of pasta shapes so you can make as many as you need for your family.
Get the DIY Pasta Costume tutorial at Studio DIY.
'Harry Potter' Family Halloween Costume
You'll look like you came straight from Hogwarts if you and your fam take on Harry, Hermione, Voldemort, and the Sorting Hat.
Get the Harry Potter Family Costume tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
'The Mandalorian' Family Halloween Costume
Pay tribute to The Mandalorian by dressing up as the main characters — complete with a baby Yoda, of course!
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