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This year, if you are unsure about what to dress your child up as, try these 23 Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids that are unique, fun, popular, and some that are really affordable to do.
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Pin RecipeHalloween is always so much fun. You get to dress up as your favorite characters and go door to door, collecting candy just to say, “Trick or Treat!” This year, if you are unsure about what to dress your child up you might find some great inspiration below. I have gathered a handful of costume ideas that are unique, fun, and popular, and some that are really affordable to do.
(Need some decorating inspiration too? I’ve got you covered: 19 DIY Halloween Decoration Ideas.)
Fun Halloween Costumes For Kids
You will find costumes for all ages below to fit your needs. Lots of really cute costumes to choose from! Owl, scarecrow, witch, candy bar, Minions, and so much more.
1. Cat Burglar
Grab some black clothes and a little face paint, and you will have one unique and fun cat burglar costume ready for your kid to head out and trick or treat in!
2. Giraffe
Animals on kids are always a huge hit. Here is a giraffe costume idea you might want to make for your little one. Easy and affordable!
3. Minion
With Despicable Me 3 just being released a while back, I could see a DIY Minion costume being very popular this season. Save some money and make a DIY version.
4. Bumblebee
This bee costume doesn’t take much to make, and is bee-yond adorable for a little child to wear!
5. DIY Cactus
A DIY cactus costume is super easy to make and works great on kids or adults. If you have a green long-sleeved shirt handy, it won’t cost more than a few dollars to make.
6. Frankenstein
Check out this DIY Frankenstein Halloween costume. A quick costume to make that is a timeless classic idea.
7. Laffy Taffy
Here is a DIY Laffy Taffy costume that is super sweet. Best of all, it is a no-sew project. Just grab some fabric and get to work.
8. Scarecrow
Mercy, this DIY scarecrow is absolutely darling. Overalls, some patches, and an easy tutorial for a hat are all you need for this unique one-of-a-kind costume.
9. Owl
Another cute one for a little girl or even a boy is this homemade owl costume. This is really great to use up scrap fabric you might have lying around.
10. DIY Candy Bar
Create a DIY candy bar that your child can dress up as to go to a party or trick or treat. This is a good costume for adults as well.
11. Solar System
Let your child’s costume be out-of-this-world fun. Check out this DIY solar system costume idea, that is really a breeze to do and fun.
Creative and Affordable Halloween Costumes For Kids
12. Tube Man
No Sew Inflatable Tube Man is such a silly and fun idea, and it isn’t that hard to make. Your child will stand out, I am sure, from other kids out trick or treating!
13. Spaceship
This spaceship costume is creative and fun and really a pretty affordable costume to make at home. Your little guy or girl will look absolutely awesome in this costume.
14. Cotton Candy
Who doesn’t want to look as sweet and tasty as cotton candy? This cotton candy tutorial is a breeze, and this costume works for anyone in any age range.
15. Witch
Make a last-minute witch costume for your little girl to dress up as. A fun witch hat, tutu, and some black clothes, and you’re set to take Halloween by storm.
16. Greek Goddess
I love this Greek goddess costume — a really chic look on a little girl. Something to make her feel like a princess for the night.
17. Olaf
Have a newborn or little baby? Check out this DIY Olaf onesie that can be made in under an hour for a cute and easy costume.
18. Lego
Is your little guy or girl obsessed with LEGOs? Here is a LEGO costume that is really quirky and different, and I am sure any little boy or girl will love it.
19. Mummy
Transform your kiddo into a walking mummy this Halloween! Super easy and a great last-minute costume idea that is very affordable.
20. Poop Emoji
Learn how to make a poop emoji costume for your kiddo. This is one popular emoji, so I am not surprised there is an easy tutorial on how to make it a costume.
21. DIY Racoon
Whip up this DIY raccoon costume in a hurry for a cute and easy costume idea that isn’t much to make. They have a free printable mask to make the costume extra adorable.
22. Fred and Wilma Flinstone
Here are Fred and Wilma costume ideas from the Flinstones you can create that would be fun for siblings to wear.
23. Baby Owl
Check out this $5 owl costume that uses felt and glue to transform into a little owl ready to head out and trick or treat for the evening.
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I hope you enjoy these exciting Halloween Costumes for Kids! If you give it a try, please share your experience in the comments below. Don’t forget to tag me on social media @allthingsmamma and use the hashtag #allthingsmamma.
