Getting ready for trick or treating? Enjoy these Creative and Fun Family Halloween Costume Ideas and where to buy… Unique Halloween DIY Costumes and ideas for every family and size!

31 Family Halloween Costume Ideas

I had so much fun with this Halloween Costume Ideas round-up! Coordinating your family’s Halloween costumes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Check out this list for gobs of great themed costume ideas! From circus, gnomes and trolls to trophies, cookies and characters, your family will be Trick-or-Treat ready. There are so many creative costumes here whether you have a family of two or ten. Below I have given you some idea and then places you can purchase a similar costume!

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Toy Story from Frugal Coupon Living

It all started with the twins Toy Story Buzz and Woody Pajamas. From there the evolution of Hamm, Slinky Dog, Jessie, and Alien.  Alien Costume was purchased here. For the slinky dog, we bought dog ears, tail, a dog nose and paws. I also purchased brown pants and a brown shirt.  We wrapped a jump rope in aluminum foil for the slinky. For Hamm, we purchased pink pants, had a pink shirt, and purchased a pig kit with nose, tails and ears. My husband wore a Toy Story Shirt. I wore a Jessie shirt and purchased a cheap red cowgirl hat. I bought this bandanna kit earlier in the year for other reasons.

The Bible New and Old Testament (used for Church Trunk or Treat and Awana) from Frugal Coupon Living

I teach the girls at Awana and we had our own little Trunk or Treat where you dressed as a Bible Character. Unsure of how to stray from your Mainstream Mary and Joseph, the girls and I decided to be the Bible. Presenting my oldest (old testament) and her younger sister (new testament.) We used half size poster boards (in a back of 3) and Poster Letters (this pack). We had string in our home.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar from Frugal Coupon Living

This family costume started with the sweet Eric Carle caterpillar bunting set. We then added a bitten donut and a beautiful butterfly – blue wings and blue eye mask.

Family Trophy from Costume Works

A bit of a different trophy, but how fun is this Trophy Head Deer?  If you are going all out, grab this Gold Body Paint and a Gold Body Suit.  You will want gold spray paint to spray any accessories and clothing.

The Doughnut Makers and Little Doughnuts from Costume Works

I think this one is one of my favorite Halloween Costume Ideas, we might do it this year – check out this Doughnut Float! There are also Donut Costumes for Adults and Kids.

The Starbucks Family from Costume Works

If you are really into coffee, this one is creative and fun but takes some talent as it is hard to find a Starbucks Costume! This green apron and Starbucks patch might be helpful!

Minivan Stick Figures from Costume Works

If you love this Halloween costume idea, take a look at these glow man costume accessories!  Otherwise, wear black attire and some white duck tape and have fun!

The Laundry Crew from Costume Works

I mean if a mother ever needed a family Halloween costume idea, the laundry basket would be best, right? You will need a laundry basket and it would kind of be fun to have a Tide t-shirt!

The Christmas Story from Costume Works

What’s a classic Christmas Story without a pink bunny suit, one leg lamp, and oversized scarf?

LEGO Family Costume from Costume Works

Everything is awesome with this family Halloween Costume Idea – these LEGO Family costumes.

Frozen Family Costume from Costume Works

Need I show you more, the Frozen Costumes are endlessly available (order early for adult sizes, though, they will go more quickly- otherwise you might have to Let it Go!)

Monopoly Family Costume from Costume Works

This top hat is an easy costume, also consider this dollar sign chain!  If anyone is going to jail, these prison costumes are perfect!

The Flintstone Family from Costume Works

Meet this Family Halloween costume idea – the Flintstones! Many options for the Flinstones Family. These Stone Age Costume Sandals are fun!

The Incredibles Family Costume form Costume Works

This is an incredible family Halloween costume idea. It should be no struggle trying to find The Incredibles Costume for everyone in the family.

Three Amigos Family Costume from Costume Works

For a Three Amigos Costume a Oversized Black Sombrero and Mexican Blanket are a must!

Milk and Cookies Family Costume from Costume Works

You will need to be a bit craft for this family costume or make it easier this this adult costume set and these kid costume sets.

S’mores Family Costume from Costume Works

Be creative and make your own S’more Costume from a cardboard box but if you have a toddler, this costume can help!

Back to School Family Costume from Costume Works

These crayon costumes might help when planning this Halloween costume idea – pick them up in adult and kid sizes.

McDonald’s Family Costume from Costume Works

So many options here – choose among Ronald McDonald himself, the Fast Food Burger Thief, or a Cheeseburger! You might want some mustard and ketchup to go with that!

Up Family Costume from Costume Works

I love this UP Halloween Costume Idea! Family Costume, you will need some Thick Square Frame Glasses and a pack of Assorted Bright Balloons!  This is a cardboard doll house that might help you dress up like a house.

Road Signs Family Costume from Costume Works

I think this Orange Cone Costume is great, also consider these Tin Road Signs for creativity!

Toy Soldiers Family Costume from Costume Work

There are Toy Soldier options online but I think you could get creative and make your own. These green body suits are a great place to start.

Rainbow Family Costume from Costume Works

Body Suits are the best place to start with this rainbow costume. These rainbow fingerless gloves or this large rainbow hat could be a big help. Don’t forget your pot of gold!

The Breakfast Club Family Costume from Costume Works

This is a delicious family Halloween costume idea. I love how this family thought outside the box! This Bacon and Egg Costume Set is cheap and there is also a Waffle tee to make it easy!

Ghostbusters Family Costume from Costume Works

The perfect Halloween Costume Idea for a true family of the 80’s, these Ghostbuster Costumes will always be classic! Don’t forget Slimmer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!

Wizard of Oz Family Costume from Costume Works

Off to see the wizard? Grab a Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion costume! Don’t forget your ruby red slippers or Toto!

Pedestrian Crosswalkers Family Costume from Costume Works

Safety first this this Halloween Costume Idea. This costume is unique, this Black Body Suit will help you out!

Halloween Nerds Family Costumes from Costume Works

Either candy boxes, thick rimmed glasses or accessories from your own closet, this is an easy and unique costume.

Treasure Trolls Family Costume on Costume Works

Do you love the trolls movie? This family Halloween costume idea works. Try a nude body suit and this extra fun bright troll hair!

Garbage Family Costume on Costume Works

This one is a bit tough. It’s best to tackle your local Home Depot but these Pop Up Recycle Bins might help some. Also take a look at this Rubbermaid Recycling Container.

Moster’s Inc Family Costume from Costume Works

The cast includes Sulley, Mike, and Boo.  I love this Sulley Monster Mask.

Bee, Beehive, and Beehive Keeper Family Costume from Costume Works

So many things needed for this creative family set – A Beehive, a Bee and a Bee Keeper. This white Bee Keeper Hat, Bee Bug Eyes and Bee Headband are cheap and a great place to get started.

Lion Tamer Family Costume from Costume Works

So many cute little lions costumes to choose from. I think it would be creative to have the adults as the lions and the child as the Lion Tamer!  Should you go the other way, there are plenty of Ring Master costumes for adults.

Gnomes and Toadstools Family Costume from Costume Works

Last family Halloween costume idea. There are plenty of options for Gnome Costumes. You will have to get a little crafty creating the Toad Stool.  I love this Plush Hat!

 

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Create your own DIY Halloween Mason Jar Snow Globes. These homemade snow globes go outside the traditional winter craft and convert into a spooky Halloween Craft.

Halloween Mason Jar Snow Globe

We had so much fun with our DIY Hallwoeen Potion Bottles, that we wanted to share with you another creative craft for the October Season. Take a look at these DIY Halloween Mason Jar Snow Globes. By upcycling a few products, you likely have laying around these house, you can have this out of the box Halloween craft.

We had glue and small Halloween decor on hand and a few Mason Jars leftover from our Christmas Gifts last season.  At the Dollar store we picked up glitter and clear candle holders (plastic or glass is fine, grabbing a colored or mercury glass candle stick holder could be nice too!) We picked up Vegetable glycerin online.

Below our our step by step directions to make your DIY Halloween Snow Globes. You can step it up a notch. Consider spray painting your tops black. Add some Mod Podge and dip in glitter so your top shines too. Our decor was less spooky with a spider inside, but you could also add a skull or some bones for a creepier look!

Have fun and happy crafting.

Supplies:

• Mason jars of different sizes
• Plastic or Glass candle holders
• Metal spiders (or other Halloween decor)
• Glitter
• E6000 Glue
• Water
• Vegetable glycerin (optional)
• Craft sticks

Directions:

1. Carefully glue your spiders to the bottom or sides of jar or glue to a craft stick and let dry.
2. Fill the bottom of your jars with a couple teaspoons of glitter.
3. Carefully glue a jar to the top of your candlestick holder and let dry.
4. Fill your jars with water and a tablespoon of vegetable glycerin.
5. Screw the lids back on tightly.
6. Shake and let the glitter fall.

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A Halloween Preschool Craft perfect for the kids. Make a paper plate Frankenstein Monster with simple supplies. This is a kid-friendly, easy, October craft that can be done at home on a rainy day, in a pre-k classroom, or appropriate for any young artist – enjoy!

Frankenstein Halloween Preschool Craft

Are you a teacher of a preschool classroom or elementary school? We have an adorable, not-so-scary monster craft for you and your young artists. Chances are you have most of these supplies already on hand, just pick up some Apple Green Paper Plates.  We did this craft with a glue stick but if an adult is on hand, you could use a Hot Glue Gun to ensure a stronger hold. Hang on a window or bulletin board and enjoy!

Supplies:

• Apple/Lime Green Paper Plates
• Black Foam Sheets
• Black Vinyl Electrical Tape
• Glue Stick or Hot Glue Gun
• Googly Eyes

Directions:

1. Take your black foam paper and cut out Frankenstein’s Hair. This makes a perfect cutting exercise for little ones! Just have them cut out triangles. You can pre-trace with a pencil.
2. Once you have hair, take your glue stick and swipe it a few times on the back side of the black foam paper hair also suggest gluing around the edging of the plate where you will place the hair. To ensure a strong setting, have an adult use a glue gun.
3. Place the glued black foam paper hair onto your green paper plate.
4. Next use your glue stick (or hot glue gun) to place on your eyes. We used eyes that were the same size, but using different size eyes might create a creepier monster.
5. Once your eyes are set, take your black electrical tape and cut a piece long enough for Frankenstein’s mouth. Then cut that piece of electrical tape in half making a thinner mouth.
6. Tape the electrical tape mouth onto your green paper plate. We placed ours at an angle.
7. With your leftover electrical tape, cut the remaining tape into a bandage for Frankenstein’s head.

Now you have your own Paper Plate Frankenstein!

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Save old glass jars and containers to make these up-cycled DIY Halloween Potion Bottles. We love this creative Apothecary Halloween Craft to make the most Boo-tiful decor for the October season.

DIY Halloween Potion Bottles

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If you are anything like me, you save glass bottles & jars in hopes of making them into something new & exciting. I love a pretty mason jar, and even some salad dressing jars speak to me, so in no time I can have a decent collection of them begging to be up-cycled.

Halloween is one of the best times of the year to utilize those. You can make cute storage jars, fun character crafts on them, or in this case, some pretty potion bottles for decoration.
I had the Crown Royal bottle for a while, saving it for just the right project, because it’s such a pretty bottle, but let’s face it, not exactly the right theme to put out for just anything, so this was it. But, you don’t have to have a fancy bottle to make these. The taller one I used had been a bath salt I had made last fall, and the label was still on it, so I decided to just paint right over it, making it look more finished off, instead of trying to remove it and leaving a torn paper on the bottle instead. So, if you have bottles with labels, as long as the label is well fixed, paint right over it! Don’t hesitate to try to utilize things you may not have thought would work, sometimes the outcome will surprise you.

DIY Halloween Potion Bottles

Supplies:

• 1 or 2 glass bottles of your choice
• Metallic finished spray paints of at least 2 colors* – we used a silver and a gold
• Black acrylic paint or a black paint marker**
• Washi tape if desired – this is a way to get a more finished off look or a handmade label without too much work
• Buttons – anything metallic to Halloween color
• Baker’s Twine or string to attach buttons as needed
• Scissors
• Super glue

*I used a metallic silver, which by the lid looked like it would be shiny and reflective, but it was actually more matte, and I was happy it was – then I used a hammered finish one that is more of a pewter/ copper, to contrast that silver – Gold would work too, you just want more than one type

** If you are using the paint, you will need a plate, and a thin paint brush, water cup and paper towel.

To begin, be sure the bottles are nicely cleaned and dried, then, if you plan to actually use the bottles for storage, remove the lids from them when you paint so they don’t dry and tear the paint when opening them later.

You can go ahead and lay all pieces out to spray. (I left my lids on, since I knew they would only be for decoration.)

Spray the lighter shade of color on the bottles first, you want the darker one to be on top for contrast and you will use less of it.

Let them air dry for a good 20-30 minutes. After that time, check the spray paint to see how well covered the bottle is, if it needs any more coating, and if so, go ahead and spray it again. Then, give it another 20 minutes and check to see if it is dry.

Once the layer is well covered and the bottles are dry, you can use the darker colored spray paint. I shook mine up, but not as much as I normally would’ve, because I actually wanted it to come out a little uneven and maybe even chunky in a spot or two. It worked well, too. What you want to achieve is a light coat of it around the edges of the bottle, to look more like wear and discoloring than a full coat of paint. I tried to leave the label areas open, with the lighter color only on them, so that it would be easier to paint on and read later. This layer of paint only took one coat and I just very lightly went back and forth with the spray paint, hitting it here and there. Some of this is of course, your preference.

Now, let that coat fully dry.

While you are waiting on that, you can start arranging your buttons and deciding how you want to lay out the decorations on the bottles. I went with washi tape on the top, thinner part of the bottle, because I felt it was too skinny to try and paint any wording there or anything. The top curve of the bottle where it gets wider is the perfect place to make a focal point. So, think about adding washi tape there and your buttons.

Now, if your buttons are flat, then all you have to do is glue them on, unless you want to add the twine anyway, for looks. Otherwise, the baker’s twine is the way you are going to attach the buttons. Tying the twine through the back loop on each button and then letting it hang just a bit off the bow is perfect. I used a combination of both types of buttons.

So, once your bottles are dry, get your glue, your paint marker and your washi tape ready.

Look over the bottles and choose which side you like the best, and make that the front side of the bottle.

Add the washi tape wherever you decided to first, being careful to keep it nice and straight, and smooth it out nicely. It’s important to go slowly as you do this, otherwise if you have to pull it back up, it may tear the paint off the bottle, depending on how strong it is.

Next, you will want to add some nice lines here and there to represent labels on the bottles. You don’t have to add wording if you don’t want to, but the paint marker makes that easier for you if you aren’t good at hand-painting lettering. With the paint marker, you will need to shake it up a lot to get it started, and then using a scrap piece of paper, press down on it to bring the paint to the tip. I practiced on the paper first, to get used to the paint flow. It can tend to be uneven and you sometimes have to go back and press the tip down again when it dries up.

If you are using a paint brush, you obviously won’t have to bother with any of that part. Go ahead and paint on your lines – there is no right or wrong to this, I would just advise to go slowly and to follow the curves on the bottle or the label area and don’t over-do it. Less is sometimes more.

Let the paint dry once you’re done and then you can add the twine and buttons.

Measure out the baker’s twine around the bottle to be sure you have plenty to work with, figuring for the knots, and then cut that. Run the twine around the neck and tie a good knot to keep it in place, and then make a bow. Once the bow is done, go ahead and tie on any buttons you need to. Double knot them on the back and if you like, add a drop of glue so they won’t loosen. Then, glue on any buttons to the bottles themselves by adding a drop of glue to the back and then holding firmly in place for a minute to be sure they won’t fall off.

Now, set the bottles back from you a bit and give them a good once over – if they look completed to you, then you are all set! If they need any touch ups or additions of buttons or lines, go ahead and finish that off.

Happy Halloween!

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