"I love Halloween. Maybe because the holiday sparks a little creativityâfrom pulling together the perfect fall recipe roundup to adding a little festive fall home decor. Plus, Iâve always loved planning a creative Halloween costume for myselfâand now for my kids. Our team at The Everymom also loves Halloweenâsome of our editors have even been dreaming up family Halloween costume ideas since their babies were in utero.
Other editors with older kids were just lamenting about how our youngest children now insist on picking out who or what they are going to be for Halloween. While itâs fun to see what they come up with, weâre secretly still hoping a coordinated family Halloween costume isnât off the tableâand this roundup is a great place to start for some inspiration.
Keep scrolling for a ton of creative family Halloween costume ideas (with adorable inspo photos!) that include throwback movie references, recent pop culture ideas, and some staple classics. Plus, it includes costume options that are both affordable and cute, with some DIY tips to make them unique. Check out these fun Halloween family costume ideas for your crew below!
Group Family Halloween Costumes
Whether planning a mommy and me costume or a costume for a family of four (or more!), these creative family Halloween costumes are great for a group.
1. Under the Sea
The ocean opens up so many possibilities for family costumesâincluding pets! Families can be inspired by Disneyâs live-action The Little Mermaid or the original animated version.
2. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
The Eras Tour has dominated our feeds for over a year as well as watching the budding romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. While Taylor and Travis were a major costume in 2023, with the coupleâand The Eras Tourâstill going strong, this one will be another popular costume in 2024.
3. Inside Out 2 Family Costume
The summerâs hottest family movie is sure to inspire plenty of group Halloween costumes in 2024. Kids can choose their favorite characters from the original movie like Joy, Sadness, or Angerâor be inspired by Inside Out 2âs new emotions Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, or Ennui.
4. The Heeler Family from Bluey
Everyoneâs favorite Aussie pup Bluey is sure to be a popular toddler costume this yearâand is a perfect costume for families of four! Have a bigger group? Muffin costumes for babies and toddlers debuted this year, too!
5. The Minions from Despicable Me
For one of the easiest DIY family Halloween costumes, grab some yellow beanies and overalls to create a group costume inspired by one of the summerâs other movie hitsâDespicable Me 4.
6. Star Wars
With so many characters to choose fromâfrom the original Star Wars movies to the Mandalorian series on Disney+âyou can find a costume everyone in the family is excited about.
7. Toy Story
The announcement of Toy Story 5(!) at this yearâs D23 event had many Disney Pixar fans ecstatic. Although the movie wonât be out until 2026, fans of the previous four movies can still choose their favorite characters from the franchise for a fun group costume with Buzz, Woody, Rex, Slinky, and Bo Peepâor add Jessie, Bullseye, and more from the later films!
8. Classic Disney
If your family is more of an OG Disney fan, consider dressing as the classic characters this Halloween. Think Mickey and Minnie, Goofy and Pluto, Donald and Daisy, or a combo of everyone!
9. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Family Costume
Since its release in 1988, Beetlejuice costumes have been creepy classics for Halloween. However, this September, the long-coming sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrived! Some of the original cast, like Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine OâHara, will be reprising their roles. Not to mention, Jenna Ortega joined the cast! Look for Beetlejuice family costumes to be popular in 2024.
10. The Addams Family
The Addams Family is another popular group Halloween costume. The â90s movies starring Christina Ricci brought the original 1960s characters to a new generation. Then in November 2022, Wednesday took over our TV screensâwith many little ones learning Jenna Ortegaâs memorable dance number. With a confirmation of season two of Wednesday already in the works, the momentum will keep going for Addams Family costumes this year.
11. Disney Villains
Sometimes, itâs good to be bad. Whether your kids have been watching the new Descendants: The Rise of Red movie on repeat or your family was thrilled by the announcement of Disney Villains Land coming to The Magic Kingdom, a family Disney Villains costumeâthink Cruella de Vil, Ursula, Jafar, and moreâcould be a fun family costume!
12. Hocus Pocus
Youâll want at least a family of three for this Halloween movie-inspired family costume. Start with the Sanderson Sisters, then branch out to Billy Butcherson, Binx the cat, and more!
13. Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters group costumes are not only readily available but also totally adorable. Plus, any additional family members can dress up as the ghosts theyâre catching.
14. Frozen Family Costume
This beloved Disney movie gave us so many characters to choose from for a family Halloween costumeâor if you have an Elsa-obsessed todler, an outfit perfect for any day. With this yearâs announcement that Frozen 3 is in the works, the Frozen fandom will continue for many Halloweens to come.
15. Peter Pan
From Tinker Bell to Mr. Smee, families can choose their favorite Peter Pan costumes inspired by the original animated characters or lean more into Hook vibes (Rufio faux-hawk anyone?).
16. The Madrigals from Encanto
Another sure-fire family costume winner: the Madrigal family from Disneyâs Encanto! It will just be hard to choose which characters to be because they are all so great.
17. Moana and Moana 2
With Moana 2 coming to theaters this Thanksgiving, we anticipate this family costume will be popular for years to come. Especially with how cute a baby Hei Hei costume isâas Maui would say, youâre welcome.
18. A League of Their Own
Many â90s kids may have the Rockford Peaches on their Halloween costume bucket lists. Inspired by the 1992 movie A League of Their Own, a family costume could include baseball players, coach Jimmy Dugan, and little Stillwell Angel in a sailor suit.
19. Mario Kart
Like A League of Their Own, Mario Kart also came out in 1992, making it a fun throwback and a timely costume thanks to last yearâs Super Mario Bros. movie. Repurpose your kidâs push car for Mario, Luigi, or Princess Peachâs ride.
20. Paw Patrol
Little ones looove Paw Patrol, so why not dress up like your kidsâ favorite TV characters and channel Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Ryder, and even Mayor Humdinger with a fun family Halloween costume this year?!
21. Super Heroes
Whether Marvel or D.C. Comics heroes are your familyâs favorite, there are so many characters to create a truly epic squad. If youâre looking for a timely 2024 family superhero costume, consider Deadpool & Wolverine.
22. Top Gun
Grab a Hawaiian shirt and a faux mustache to be Goose from the original movie or Rooster from the 2022 sequel. A bomber jacket and aviator sunglasses or a navy uniform for kids or adults will celebrate the epic return of Maverick.
23. Welcome to the Circus Family Costume
The circus theme gives so many costume options for your family. Youâll need a ringleader, but trapeze artist, strongest man (or woman), performing lions (perfect pet costume?), and more are all other fun ideas for the rest of the family.
24. Outer Space Family Costume Idea
Last yearâs non-human âbiologicsâ headlines may have inspired some out-of-this-world family costume ideas, but the outer space trend isnât going anywhere. Plus, strollers and wagons can be DIYâd into spaceships for easy trick-or-treating transportation.
25. The Wizard of Oz or Wicked
With so many characters, The Wizard of Oz is a quintessential group costume. This yearâs release of the movie version of Wicked might inspire new Elphaba and Glinda renditions of the classic costume.
26. Classic Halloween
For a timeless and easy family Halloween costume, dress each family member as a different Halloween icon like black cats, bats, ghosts, witches, pumpkins, or skeletons.
27. Construction Zone
Many toddlers are all about construction equipment, making it easy to create a DIY family costume with bulldozers, reflective vests, and more!
Family Costumes With Baby
Whether youâre planning a costume for your babyâs first Halloween, paying homage to a pop culture reference that your little one wonât understand (yet), or coming up with a creative costume based on your toddlerâs latest obsession, check out these family costume ideas with a baby or toddler.
28. Harry Potter
Itâs been more than 20 years since the original books came out, and Harry Potter costumes are still going strong, especially now that some original fans are having kids of their own. In 2024, we anticipate some Harry Potter tribute costumes for Professor McGonagall to honor the late Maggie Smith.
29. Up
Few movies are as heartwarming as this Disney Pixar film, making Up costumes a favorite family Halloween costume year after year. Toddlers are perfect for crotchety Carl Fredrickson or eager do-gooder Russell. Those who love a DIY Halloween moment can craft a cardboard house, add balloons, and other whimsical touches.
30. Mary Poppins Family Costume
With so many iconic characters, this family costume needs a Mary but could also include Burt, children Jane and Michael Banks, or suffragettes. Plus, a baby in a penguin costume is too cute!
31. Sesame Street
There are enough Sesame Street characters for the whole family to be involved, but the littlest ones love the show the most. From Big Bird to Elmo to Bert and Ernie, the gang can be all together. For a creative take, dress your little one as Cookie Monster with parents dressed as chocolate chip cookies. Or give a little Elmo a prop with the emotional support post that went viral earlier this year.
32. The Princess and the Frog
Princess Tiana and a little frog make the perfect âMommy and Meâ costume with a baby. Or add more family members in on the fun with characters like Louis the gator or Mama Odie.
33. Jurassic Park Family Costume
So many little kids love dinosaurs. Parents can complement their dino costumes by dressing up as the original characters from the 1993 version or 2022âs Jurassic World: Dominion. Itâll be a hit for the kids and fellow parents who will appreciate the movie reference.
34. Lilo & Stitch
Ohana means family. And this family costume couldnât be sweeter with your baby or toddler dressed as little Stitch.
35. Duck, Duck, Goose
A costume perfect for families of three, this creative take on the popular preschool game includes two family members dressed as ducks with oneâperhaps the babyâas the goose! Also works with pets.
36. Family of Gardeners With a Flower
For a cute DIY family Halloween costume, dress baby as a flower in your garden with parents and grandparents as the gardeners in coveralls and hatsâand if youâre feeling really inspired, turn your stroller into a flower patch like this family did!
37. Farmer Family
The assortment of cute farm animal costumes for littles goes on forever. Parents can wear a pair of overalls and a straw hat to create an easy farmer or scarecrow costume to complement the ensemble.
38. Gnome Family Costume With Baby
Find inspiration right in your own backyard. This cute and creative family costume could come together with flowers, garden gnomes, fairies, and butterflies.
39. Chefâs Kitchen Costume With Baby
While parents might have been watching the restaurant kitchen drama The Bear, kids might be more excited about a Disney Ratatouille-themed family costume. Whatever theme you choose, this costume is adorable for a family of three. Plus, a chefâs hat or apron makes an easy DIY costume for the parents.
40. Starbucks Baristas
Barista costumes have become super popular and a quick Etsy search will uncover many adorable Starbucks costumes from âTallâ newborn baby options to âVentiâ adult options.
41. Bee & Beekeepers Family Costume
The perfect costume for a family of three, parents just need to buy or DIY a beekeeperâs hat to coordinate with their little bee.
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Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
A Halloween enthusiast and mom of two, Kathy is passionately committed to sharing the honest, helpfulâand often humorousâstories of motherhood, as she navigates her own everyday adventures of work, marriage, and parenting. She honed her creative and strategic skills at advertising agencies in Detroit and Chicago, before pivoting from marketing to editorial. Now instead of telling brand stories, sheâs sharing her own, with articles published across popular parenting sitesâincluding hundreds of stories on The Everymom.