It’s that time of the year once again! Our neighborhoods transform into a parade of spooky decorations, adorable creatures, and miniature-sized superheroes or TV characters. Amidst the hustle and bustle of your own preparations, finding the right costume can feel like a true quest. So here are our top Halloween costume ideas to get you inspired!
When coming up with the right outfits, Moms want to solve it quickly and efficiently. This means that it has to be fun enough to spark their imagination, safe enough to ease your mind, and simple enough that you won’t be pulling an all-nighter with a glue gun and a pile of fabric.
So let’s get into it!
5 Halloween Costume Ideas For Children
Regardless of your choice, remember that crafting these costumes should be fun!
Feel free to get creative with colors and materials and, most importantly, involve your little ones in the process for a memorable Halloween craft activity.
Classical Halloween Creatures
Ghost Costume
Materials:
- White bedsheet or large piece of white fabric
- Scissors
- Black fabric marker or fabric paint
- White face paint
- Black eyeshadow
- Makeup brushes/sponges
Instructions:
- Take the white bedsheet and drape it over your child’s head to measure the appropriate length.
- Cut out two holes for the eyes using scissors. Make sure they align with your child’s eyes when the sheet is draped over them.
- Use the black marker or fabric paint to create a spooky mouth or any additional ghostly features. If desired, add additional spooky touches like ragged edges at the bottom of the sheet by cutting with scissors.
- Trim the bottom of the bed sheet if necessary, so it doesn’t drag on the ground.
- Apply white face paint all over the face, avoiding the eye area where the makeup will be applied.
- Using a brush, apply black eyeshadow around the eyes, blending outward to create a hollowed-out effect.
- Intensify the depth by adding layers of darker eyeshadow closer to the eye and lighter as you move away.
- Blend the edges well to avoid harsh lines, creating a gradient that gives the illusion of sunken eyes.
Witch Costume
Materials:
- Long black dress or skirt and top
- Black construction paper (for hat)
- Broomstick
- Green face paint (optional)
Instructions:
- Dress your child in a long black dress or a black skirt and top combo.
- To make the witch’s hat, roll the black construction paper into a cone and tape it to secure. Cut a larger circle with a radius equal to the base of the cone and a hole in the middle for the head. Attach the cone to the brim.
- Accessorize with a broomstick as the witch’s flying vehicle.
- Add some green face paint to give your little witch a classic look.
Movie and TV Famous Characters
Woody Costume (Toy Story)
Materials:
- Yellow plaid shirt
- Blue jeans
- Cow print fabric or paper
- Red bandana
- Brown belt
- Toy sheriff badge
- Brown cowboy hat
Instructions:
- Have your child wear the yellow plaid shirt tucked into blue jeans.
- Cut out cow print patches from the fabric or paper and attach them to the jeans with safety pins or double-sided tape.
- Tie the red bandana around their neck and put on the brown belt.
- Fasten the toy sheriff badge onto the shirt, and don’t forget the cowboy hat to top it all off.
Wednesday Addams Costume
Materials:
- Black dress with a white collar (or a white shirt under a black dress)
- Black stockings or tights
- Black shoes
- Black hair dye spray (temporary, not permanente) or wig
Instructions:
- Put your child in the black dress with a white collar, or layer a white shirt under a sleeveless black dress to achieve a similar effect.
- Pair the dress with black stockings or tights and black shoes.
- Style your child’s hair in two braids. If their hair isn’t dark, use temporary black hair dye spray or a wig to mimic Wednesday’s hair.
- For an added touch, encourage a deadpan expression to really channel the character’s vibe!
Extra: Lego Block Costume
This is one of the simplest and yet creative costumes there are! The required materials are easy to find and putting it all together doesn’t make too much of a mess at home.
Materials:
- Large cardboard box that fits over your child’s torso
- Six plastic cups or round containers
- Solid color spray paint (Lego block color)
- Strong glue or duct tape
- Sharp knife or box cutter
- Black pants and long-sleeve shirt (matching the box color)
- Sandpaper or nail file to smooth cardboard edges
Instructions:
- Cut off the bottom flaps of the cardboard box so your child can step into it easily.
- Cut holes for the arms and head with the sharp knife or box cutter. Make sure to smooth any rough edges for safety using the sandpaper or nail file.
- Glue the plastic cups or containers upside down in two rows of three on the front of the box to resemble Lego studs.
- Once the glue is dry, spray paint the entire box and cups in a bright, uniform Lego color. Allow it to dry completely.
- Dress your child in the pants and long-sleeve shirt that are the same color as the block before stepping into the Lego block costume.
We hope you’re feeling inspired by these practical and creative Halloween costume ideas that will make your child’s trick-or-treating adventure unforgettable. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute lifesaver or planning to craft a DIY masterpiece, we’ve got you covered.
For more inspiration during the Spooky season, check out Amazing Explorers Academy’s Halloween Activities!
