The most frightfully fun time of year is once again upon us, which means you and your family have the ultimate excuse to get dressed up in a cute, creative and coordinated group Halloween costume.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, whether it’s with a group of friends or a small collection of close family, there is no shortage of amazing family Halloween costumes for this year’s festivities. To give you a jolt of inspiration to prepare for October 31, we’ve rounded up some of the trendiest family costume ideas that are guaranteed to secure you and your crew the title of best dressed on the block (and your Instagram feed).
Whether you need family Halloween costumes with baby for your little one's first trick-or-treating event (we also have rounded up our favorite baby costumes, too!) or even a maternity Halloween costume to show off your bump, you'll find plenty of cute family Halloween costumes ahead to suit a variety of interests as well as different family sizes.
How we chose the best family Halloween costumes
The best family Halloween costumes are comfortable, come in expansive size ranges and have an option for everyone in your family. That said, there are a few important factors that we considered when choosing the best baby Halloween costumes, including:
- Comfort: Look for costumes made out of soft fabrics (like cotton or polyester) to ensure that the outfit doesn’t irritate sensitive baby or toddler skin. And think ahead about the weather: It’s a good idea to make sure that your group costumes provide enough coverage (whether on their own or with some strategic extra layers) so that you’re not shivering as you approach your neighbor’s front porch to say “trick or treat!”
- Size ranges: You’ll want to make sure that there are enough options for everyone in your family — so everyone is comfortable and no one is left out of the fun!
- Safety: Costumes should fit everyone comfortably; for babies and toddlers, avoid anything with small parts or accessories that could pose a choking hazard. You might want to think twice about capes or long robes that might trip up your younger walkers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), all costumes should say “flame resistant” on the label for added safety.
Tips for choosing a family Halloween costume
Deciding on a Halloween costume that the whole family is excited about can be a bit of a challenge, especially when you’re trying to appease several age groups all with one theme. Here are some tips for pulling off an unforgettable family Halloween costume that’s fun, practical and crowd-pleasing:
- Recruit enough characters: Depending on your family size, you may need a theme that offers more or less characters for your family to dress up as. No one wants to feel left out or relegated to a less-important character that’s not as recognizable.
- Design it with bathroom trips in mind: The last thing you need is for your potty-training toddler to feel stuck in a costume that requires you to jump through hoops to get her out of it in time for her to make it to the toilet. Make sure that everyone’s costume unzips or unbuttons in all the right places so that bathroom trips aren’t a bust.
Whether you're looking for Halloween costume ideas for a big family or a duo costume to match your baby, this list has a creative solution to jazz up the holiday and fill your camera roll with unforgettable photos and memories. Check out the best family Halloween costume ideas below.