Halloween is a fantastic time for families to get creative with dress-up. There are countless ways to coordinate family costumes, from elaborate ensembles to last-minute ideas, all perfect for getting into the trick-or-treating spirit.
Here are 27 coordinated family Halloween costume ideas:
Goldilocks and the 3 Bears
Craft bear heads out of paper mache for each family member and have one person wear a bright yellow wig as Goldilocks.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Costumes from A Beautiful Mess
‘Mary Poppins’ Costumes
Vintage-inspired outfits with candy-striped suits and black umbrellas capture the charm of “Mary Poppins.”
Mary Poppins from Make It and Love It
Pacman Costumes
Dress the adults as Pacman and the kids as ghosts for a playful, interactive twist on the classic game.
Pacman from Watch Out For The Woestmans
Clown Costumes
Simple clowns can be created with face paint and colorful accessories, while more elaborate versions can include themed makeup and costumes.
Send in the Clowns from Kickcan & Conkers
‘Jurassic Park’ Costumes
Dress as characters from “Jurassic Park,” including Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler, with dinosaurs for the kids.
Five Things: Halloween Traditions from Cupcakes and Cashmere
Pokemon Costumes
Create costumes of your favorite Pokemon or characters like Ash and Misty, using easy templates or store-bought outfits.
Happy Pokemon Birthday from Where’s My Dream Life
Disneyland Tourists
Use your Disney memorabilia to dress as tourists, adding accessories like fanny packs and mouse ears.
Halloween Family Costumes Disneyland Tourists from Say Yes
‘Wizard of Oz’ Family Costumes
Use items from your wardrobe and add classic touches like a painted funnel hat for the Tin Man, straw for the Scarecrow, and glittery red shoes for Dorothy.
Wizard of Oz Family Costume from Costume Works
‘Stranger Things’ Costumes
Reimagine “Stranger Things” with a punny twist, such as dressing as Dr. Seuss characters with a touch of the show’s elements.
“Stranger Things” Punny Halloween Costume from Thinking Closet
Lisa Frank Costumes
Channel Lisa Frank with a gumball machine costume for the mom, and rainbow unicorn and white tiger for the kids.
Lisa Frank Halloween Costumes from Theresa Burdine via Pinterest
Classic Costumes
Coordinate in black-and-white classic Halloween costumes, like ghosts and cats.
A Classic Halloween from Pink Pistachio
The Incredibles
Easy to put together with red outfits and felt details, these superhero costumes are perfect for the whole family.
The Incredibles from Freshly Completed
‘Where the Wild Things Are’
DIY these adorable costumes with wigs and horns to recreate the beloved book.
Where the Wild Things Are from Tried and True
Care Bears
Cozy and cute, these costumes can be made with matching sweatpants and hoodies adorned with appliques.
Care Bears from See Vanessa Craft
Rag Doll Costumes
Use vintage clothes and red yarn for wigs to create classic rag doll looks.
Rag Doll from A Beautiful Mess
‘Harry Potter’ Costumes
Simple black robes and Hogwarts house scarves or ties can turn your family into Harry Potter characters.
Harry Potter from Jen Gilday Interiors
‘Scooby Doo’ Costumes
Recreate the gang from “Scooby Doo” using thrifted clothes and accessories, with a Scooby Doo costume for one member.
Scooby Doo from Yellow Pear Photography
Cavemen Costumes
Animal print fabric and paper mache accessories can create fun, prehistoric looks.
Cavemen from The Little Red House
‘Willy Wonka’ Costumes
Swap traditional roles by having kids dress as Willy Wonka or Oompa Loompas, with adults as Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, or other characters.
Willy Wonka from Mitch and Mickey
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Costumes
Simple white shirts and printable masks make quick and easy costumes inspired by the book.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid from Living Locurto
‘Toy Story’ Costumes
Dress up as characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, or get creative with other characters from the film.
Toy Story from Krazy Kingdom
‘Star Wars’ Costumes
Use bathrobes and craft supplies to make your own Jedi and Sith costumes, adding store-bought lightsabers for effect.
Star Wars from Ashley Ann Photography
‘Peter Pan’ Costumes
Characters like Peter Pan, Wendy, and Captain Hook offer a range of options for all ages.
Peter Pan from Bombshell Bling
Corny Family Costumes
Embrace a farm theme with costumes for corn, other crops, farm animals, and farmers.
Corn Farm Family from She Always Loved Larking
Family of Bees
Kids can dress as bees while adults can be beekeepers, with a pregnant mom dressing as a hive.
Family of Bees from Do It Yourself Divas
Where’s Waldo Costumes
Red-and-white striped shirts, beanie hats, and black glasses make for an easy, recognizable costume.
Where’s Waldo from The Homes I Have Made
Doughnut Costumes
Adults can dress as bakers and kids as various doughnuts, choosing their favorite flavors.