Imagine back when we were kids and Halloween was a mere few days away. At that point, if we realized we didn’t yet have a costume, our parents probably had to run out to a fabric or craft store to figure out how to create a last-minute costume we’d love—cue the stress.
Thankfully, nowadays we can basically wait until the last minute and still get the perfect costume with ease—and with Amazon, we don’t even have to worry about rush shipping!
Plus, Halloween costumes can bring joy to your little ones well beyond October 31. Your kids may be trunk-or-treating, having parades at school, or going around the neighborhood this Halloween, but playing dress-up is a fun activity for imaginative kids every day of the year. So go ahead and buy the costume. It’s worth it for a fun Halloween, and it will come in handy in the dress-up drawer for months to come.
If you’ve been waiting to make your Halloween costume purchases this year, here are some adorable options that should arrive just in time. Just be sure to double-check, as inventory and shipping changes each day!
Babies
Little Bee Costume
We love the plush details on this cozy bumblebee costume for babies.
Baby Dinosaur Sweatsuit Costume
Looking for a Halloween costume that your little one can wear all year long? This dinosaur sweatsuit is perfect.
sizes 3 - 18 months
Baby Narwhal Costume
Your little one will look so cute as the "unicorn of the sea" in this cozy narwhal costume.
Baby Bunny Costume
This full-zip hoodie romper is an amazing, easy choice for little ones and newborns. Plus, the long ears are incredibly cute.
Baby Leopard Costume
We love the cute turquoise details on this baby leopard costume, from the booties to the attached blue bow.
Hershey Kiss Infant Costume
Why not dress your little one up as a Halloween candy that's as sweet as they are? This costume is all treat and no trick.
Baby Black Panther Costume
Are you part of a family of Marvel fans? Continue the tradition with this baby Black Panther costume.
Baby Deer Costume
This fawn costume has such exciting details, including two attached antlers, and even little hooves on the footed feet.
Baby Pumpkin
An instant classic, this comfy baby pumpkin costume is a great tradition to bring back year after year.
Toddlers & Big Kids
Unicorn Costume
The tutu and wings on this unicorn outfit will make a beloved Halloween costume for the books.
Astronaut Costume
What little one doesn't love the idea of blasting off into space? This astronaut costume will fulfill those dreams.
sizes toddler to big kids
Fire Chief Costume
We love all of Melissa & Doug's Halloween costumes, and this fire chief option also comes as a dress-up set with an astronaut costume, easily delivered from Amazon.
Make it a sibling or family costume and dress as Dalmatians.
Harry Potter Children's Costume
If your kids are in their Harry Potter phase (does it ever end?), then this Hogwarts robe is an easy costume.
Size S still available before Halloween.
Frozen Elsa Costume
Question: Will Frozen ever decrease in popularity among preschool-age kids? Answer: probably not.
Sizes 4-6T still available before Halloween.
Olaf Costume
Everyone's favorite snowman is great on his own or as part of a Frozen-themed family costume.
Witch Costume
Witch costumes are a classic at any age, and this version makes it fun with purple and black details.
Size 2T
UPS Driver Costume
If your kiddo is as big of a fan of waiting eagerly for packages as you are, then this UPS driver costume is a great choice for them.
Star Wars Yoda Costume
Take Baby Yoda to a different level with this cute hat and robe combo costume. Plus, this is a mom's moment to be Princess Leia.
Lion Kids Costume
From The Lion King to The Wizard of Oz, this lion costume can emulate any famous ferocious feline.
Paw Patrol Skye Costume
Paw Patrol is a cultural phenomenon, so your little one will love this Skye costume.
Sizes 2-6T still available before Halloween.
Lightyear Costume
Whether channeling the original Toy Story Buzz or the characters in this year's movie Lightyear, this Space Ranger costume works for both!
Rockford Peaches Costume
Girls can play ball, too! Round out a baseball family costume with this Rockford Peaches outfit.
This article was originally published in 2020 and has been updated for timeliness.
