We know itâs still summertime, but we couldnât wait to share our costume predictions for Halloween 2023. So many memorable moments have happened already this year. Taylor Swift and BeyoncĂ© returned to the stage. Hit new movie releases cued up nostalgia like Barbie and Super Mario Bros. Not to mention the steadily rising popularity of the kidsâ show favorites Ms. Rachel and Bluey (likely on repeat in many of our homes). So Halloween 2023 is shaping up to be full of fun and timely costume ideas.
From TV shows to pop culture moments to the classic costumes that will never go out of style, thereâs plenty of Halloween costume inspiration to be found. While it may seem early (weâre not over summer yet either), it never hurts to start tossing ideas around. Because, as we all know, weâll blink and the next thing we know weâll be prepping for Thanksgiving dinner.
If youâre as excited as we are for Halloween, we wanted to present you with a little treat. Weâre sharing 30+ of the best Halloween costume ideas for kids and families we predict will be popular this year. Read on for all the spooky (and fun!) inspiration you could want.
2023 Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids and Families
Pop Culture Costume Ideas
Wednesday & The Addams Family
In November 2022, Wednesday took over our TV screens. Kids and parents alike got to enjoy the Netflix series, with many little ones learning Jenna Ortegaâs memorable dance number. And we know there are plenty of kiddos ready to embody the morbid character. Or, if your kid preferred Wednesdayâs colorful werewolf friend, Enid, that could be a great costume option as well.
Ms. Rachel
Not only do littles love Ms. Rachel, sheâs a parent favorite as well! This will be an adorably easy costume to put together for a kid (or mom!). Simply reach for a pair of overalls, a top, and a headband and call it a day.
âBlueyâ
With the Bluey season 4 release date set for early 2024, plus new episodes from season 3 recently hitting Disney+, we know Bluey and her family will be popular costume ideas again this year. Grab this one early if your family is in their Bluey era.
Barbie
With the release of the new Barbie movie this year, weâve seen Barbiecore take over everythingâhome decor, accessories, and of course, fashion. We couldnât be more excited to see little Barbies walking around in pink this Halloween season.
âAcross the Spider-verseâ
Spiderman has been inspiring kidsâ Halloween costumes for years, but we expect even more this year with the popularity of the movie Across the Spider-Verse. Superheroes are a great go-to, and we expect to see a lot of Spidies out and about this season.
âThe Little Mermaidâ
The character Ariel has been capturing the hearts of viewers since 1989. But we know this yearâs live-action revival will re-spark the love for the movie with plenty of mermaids trick-or-treating this year. Plus, this costume idea is perfect for families!
Super Mario Bros.
Weâve known and loved them for decades, but the brothers are without a doubt getting a revival this Halloween after the release of the new movie. This is a great option for a family or siblings costume. Thereâs of course, the two brothers Mario and Luigi. Then we have Princess Peach and Bowzer or a mushroom for additional costume ideas.
âPaw Patrolâ
For any kiddos who prefer the other most popular group of dogs on TV, a Paw Patrol costume may be in order. Plus, the pups are back with a new movie out on September 29, mere weeks before Halloween.
âTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesâ
Another great option for a family of four is the ever popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, especially with the 2023 release of the new film, Mutant Mayhem. Everyone in the family can be one of the four turtles. If you do have more members to include, you could incorporate Splinter, April, and Rocksteady.
âEncantoâ
With rumors that Encanto 2 is officially in the works, weâre sure kiddos are reviving their love for the animated film. Plus, the cast is perfect for a large family costume.
âBeetlejuiceâ
Since its release in 1988, Beetlejuice costumes have been creepy classics for Halloween. However, this year a long-coming sequel was confirmed for expected release in Fall, 2024! We canât wait to see some of the original cast like Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine OâHara reprise their roles. Not to mention Jenna Ortega joining the cast! Look for this to be an even more popular costume in 2024, but weâre keeping it on the list of Halloween costume prediction this year, too.
Taylor Swift Eras
If thereâs anything we learned this year, itâs that dressing up like Taylor Swift is fun. As people prepared to attend the Eras tour this year, many dressed in themed outfits based on their favorite album. We happen to think taking this idea into Halloween would be adorable, with each family member embodying a different era.
Pop Stars
If your family isnât full of Swifties, thereâs sure to be a pop star or musical group your kids or family love. Use Halloween as an excuse to unleash some inner star power.
â70s Hippies
Flower power has made quite the revival in pop culture recentlyâthink shows like Daisy Jones and the Six. Because of this, we think there will be some totally groovy hippies promoting peace & love this Halloween and weâre all for it!
â80s & â90s Nostalgia Costumes
Thereâs no better place to draw inspiration from than our favorite pop culture moments from the â80s and â90s. From â90s movies like A League of Their Own and Clueless to our favorite â80s toys like Cabbage Patch Dolls, parents can relive their youth with the sweetest costumes for little ones.
Pickleball Players
Pickleballâs popularity grew even more in 2023, so if your family canât get enough of this addicting gameâor youâd like to poke a little fun at itâconsider pickleball player costumes. We love this costume because itâs highly DIY-ableâthink tennis whites, sweatbands, and paddlesâperfect for a last-minute Halloween costume option.
Tribute Costumes
Tina Turner
Without a doubt, 2023 has gifted us with some pretty great moments, and, of course, some not-so-great. This year we witnessed the passing of pop star Tina Turner. As a tribute, we anticipate seeing some little rock stars out trick-or-treating this year. If you ask us, this Halloween costume idea is âsimply the bestâ.
The Queen
We happen to think thereâs nothing cuter than LOs dressing up as old people, and this way they can honor the late Queen Elizabeth II while doing it. This is a great costume idea for any fans of the royal family, and would be even better if thereâs a corgi dog in the household!
Elvis
Honoring The King is always a classic on Halloween. The Elvis movie was also nominated for eight awards at the 2023 Oscars, making this tribute costume timely too.
Classic Halloween Costumes
âGhostbustersâ
You truly can never go wrong with this classic Halloween costume. Ghostbusters costumes are not only readily available but also totally adorable. Plus, any additional family members can dress up as the ghosts theyâre catching.
âHocus Pocusâ
Halloween means one thingâHocus Pocus season. If your kiddos couldnât get enough of the sequel Hocus Pocus 2 last year, itâs only right to dress up as the infamous Sanderson Sisters in honor of the most beloved Halloween film.
âHarry Potterâ
A classic we see year after year comes from our favorite world of wizards. You simply canât go wrong with dressing up as Harry Potter or one of his friends. Again, this is a great option for a little witch or wizard to pull off on their own, or it can be part of a group ensemble.
âThe Wizard of Ozâ
Following the yellow brick road will always lead to this timeless Halloween costume. With so many great characters like Dorothy, the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and the witches. Donât forget to include the family dog as Toto!
âStar Warsâ
Families have been dressing up as Star Wars characters for decades, but everything got a little bit better with the introduction of Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian series. This costume idea is perfect for siblings and families too.
Disney Princesses
You can never go wrong with Disney classic characters! For little ones in their princess eras, theyâll likely find themselves drawn to certain characters. Luckily, thereâs never a shortage of Disney princess costumes. These will always be available at major retailers, but would also likely be found secondhand for a budget friendly costume option.
Disney Villains
While princesses were a usual go-to, weâve actually seen the Disney villains rise in popularity over recent years. We think we have productions like Cruella, Malificient, and The Descendants to thank for that. Donât be surprised if your little ones want to forgo the typical Disney protagonists and opt for something a little more sinister.