Show off every member of your family this spooky season with our family Halloween costume ideas. Come October 31st, nothing brings the family together quite like an in-sync spooktacular family Halloween costume. And, let’s be honest, Halloween costumes are so much more fun when the whole family can get involved.
With themes ranging from popular movies and TV shows to scary family Halloween costumes that are sure to freak out the neighbours, we’ve made it easy for the whole family to get involved. Whether you’re looking to buy last-minute outfits or create your very own DIY family Halloween costumes, we’ve got various spooky styles to give you all the inspo you need.
So, go forth and take your pick of the best family Halloween costume ideas below…
Actually, just quickly before we dive into it, fancy taking a look at a selection of our favourite Halloween cards? Featuring plenty of creepy (and cute) designs, they’re perfect for sending to loved ones this spooky season!
And, if you’re struggling with what to jot down inside, we’ve got a guide bursting with ideas on what to write in a Halloween card!
1. The Addams Family
If you’re looking for some seriously spooky and kooky family Halloween ideas, there’s simply only one option – The Addams Family! A fiercely loyal tribe (when they’re not trying to kill each other), their classically creepy outfits are perfect for dressing up the whole family.
Mum will make a freakin’ fabulous Morticia Addams, with a signature long black floor-length dress, while dad is, of course, Gomez Addams, dressed in his classic purple and black striped suit, bow tie, and moustache. Next, Wednesday and Pugsley Addams make the perfect outfits for the little ones. She just needs a black dress with a white collar and braids, while he can transform with a striped t-shirt and a pair of shorts.
This classic is without a doubt one of the best family Halloween costumes out there!
2. Alice in Wonderland
Why not lean into the madness this year and opt for Alice in Wonderland family Halloween costumes? For mum, think the heroine herself with Alice’s trademark blue-and-white dress, or the villainous Queen of Hearts with crown and staff. Dad can choose from the Mad Hatter complete with a signature top hat, teakettle, and bold makeup, while the kids can take their pick from the less-than-punctual White Rabbit, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee.
3. Toy Story
A super easy DIY family Halloween costume is the iconic Toy Story clan. With so many characters to choose from, even the largest of families can pull this Halloween costume off. And with the release of Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019), you now have even more characters to choose from, including Barbie & Ken. The parents of the family can rock Woody and Jessie, dressed in cowboy hats and jeans, while the kids can choose from the likes of Buzz Lightyear, Little Bo-Peep, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, and so many more.
If you’re looking for family costume ideas minus the spookiness, this might just be your best bet!
4. Hocus Pocus
The beloved cult-classic Hocus Pocus is near and dear to the hearts of many Halloween lovers. Luckily, with the right items, the whole family can dress up as the Sanderson sisters and co. for the spookiest night of the year. We first met Winnie, Sarah, and Mary when the original movie was released in 1993, and it now stands as a well-loved classic.
All you need to recreate the witchy trio’s outfits are jewel-toned capes, crazy wigs, and a classic tattered spell book. The remaining members of the family can then take their pick from Thackery Binx, Billy Butcherson, Max Dennison or Dani Dennison.
5. Pinocchio
Are you looking for father-son family Halloween costumes? If so, Geppetto and Pinocchio make an adorable choice. All dad needs is an apron, shirt, buckled shoes, and a big white tash, while son needs a yellow hat, black waistcoat, red dungarees, a bow tie and, of course, some puppet strings for dad to hold. If you want to save money and DIY your family Halloween costume, you can probably find all these clothing items already in your wardrobe.
(As a sidenote, we have a blog filled with loads of cheap Halloween party ideas if you’re sticking to a tight budget this year…).
And, if you have other family members that want to get involved in your family Halloween costume, other easy-to-do characters include Jiminy Cricket, The Fairy, The Fox, Figaro, Candlewick, The Coachman, and even Monstro the whale.
6. The Incredibles
It’s been nearly 14 years since Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles flew onto our screens, so what better superhero family to dress up as this Halloween? Gather your own little gang and transform into Mr and Mrs Incredible, Dash, Violet, and, if you have a baby, Jack Jack, too. All you need to complete this family Halloween costume idea is a lot of red spandex and some black eye masks.
7. Star Wars
Geek out on Halloween this year with our Star Wars family Halloween costume ideas. With a total of nine hit films (and counting), there’s no escaping the super-popular sci-fi flicks this Halloween, and these costumes are incredibly easy to DIY if needed.
Let dad release his dark side by dressing up like legendary baddie Darth Vader, or take inspiration from hero Luke Skywalker, complete with white robe and blue light saber. For mum, simply grab a white dress and style your hair in the iconic buns to transform into the heroine Princess Leia. Kids can take their pick from characters like Yoda, R2-D2, C-3PO, BB-8 and Stormtrooper. Finally, why not get the pooch involved with a Chewbacca costume?
8. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Look like you’ve just stepped out of Halloween Town this October with our Nightmare Before Christmas family Halloween costume ideas. There’s truly no better time than October 31 to bring this iconic Tim Burton film to life with the whole family.
The boys in the family can make Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, proud with some spooky makeup, his signature pinstripe jacket and bat-shaped bow ties. Meanwhile, the girlies can transform into Jack’s red-headed ragdoll love interest, Sally. All you’ll need is a patchwork dress, painted on body stitching, a long red wig and stand-out makeup, making this a super easy DIY family Halloween costume.
9. The Flintstones
Go stone age this year and dress your modern family up as the iconic television family: The Flintstones! Instantly recognisable, this family Halloween costume idea is sure to be a hit at parties or trick or treating. There’s no shortage of Flintstone costumes online, but you can also have a go at DIYing them yourself. All you need is Fred and Wilma for the grown-ups and super-cute Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles for the kiddos. Oh, and don’t forget about Dino for the dog!
10. Twisted Circus
Most of the family Halloween costumes on this list aren’t exactly scream-worthy, but if you’re looking for scary family Halloween costumes to creep out the neighbours, then Twisted Circus might be the one for you. Think creepy killer clowns, evil ringmasters, and crazy jesters. This is sure to be a big hit following on from the release of blockbusters The Greatest Showman and IT: Chapters 1 and 2.
11. Harry Potter
This popular franchise is well-loved by kids and adults alike, and with creepy characters like Voldemort and The Dementors to choose from, it makes a great option for this year’s Halloween costume!
Perfect for larger families, simply dress the whole gang up as wizards and witches, armed with wands and magical pets alike. And of course, we need Harry himself to make an appearance, so choose someone to wear a signature Hogwarts robe, some round glasses, and a glaring lightening bolt forehead scar.
12. Vampire family
Another fangtastic option for larger families, we’re thinking sharp teeth, capes with collars, and of course plenty of oozing fake blood!
Once you’ve got the base of your outfits sorted, it’s time to have fun with accessories! How about some red contact lenses for the adults, and some cute cuddly bats for any toddlers to carry around? Then, once the trick or treating is done and dusted, all that’s left to do is sink your teeth into your overflowing bucket of sweets…
13. Beetlejuice
Last but not least, we have Beetlejuice, an iconic, well-loved Halloween classic.
For this option, you’ll need to dress the whole gang up in black and white striped suits, then pop on some white face paint as well as plenty of dark shadowing around the eyes… And, if you’re really hoping to go all out, a few crazy white wigs wouldn’t go amiss!
Hopefully now you’re feeling inspired and full of ideas of what you and the rest of the clan can dress up for whilst trick or treating this Halloween!
Frighteningly funny or seriously spooktacular, share your love for all things spooky by pulling together the ultimate group Halloween costume this year.
And, for more insights and inspiration, be sure to check out the thortful blog. There, you can dive into our Halloween party ideas for adults, or see whether any of our adult Halloween costume ideas spark your interest!
