Family costumes need to survive a whole evening of trick-or-treating, fit every size, and not cost a fortune per person. These themes scale from a toddler to a grandparent.
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12 ideas
Haunted Family Portrait
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- Gray face paint — est. $5–9 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Vintage-style clothes — use something from your closet
- Empty picture frame optional — est. $15–30 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Mummy (Gauze Wrap)
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- Medical gauze rolls — est. $5–9 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- White long sleeves optional — est. $0–12 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Bedsheet Ghost
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- White flat sheet — est. $8–12 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Novelty sunglasses optional — est. $3–8 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Toddler Pumpkin
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- Orange onesie — est. $8–14 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Green beanie optional — est. $6–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Box of Crayons
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- Solid color t-shirt — est. $6–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Cone party hat — est. $2–4 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Black fabric marker optional — est. $1–3 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Tiny Superhero (Original)
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- Kids cape — est. $8–14 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Iron-on letters optional — est. $7–12 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Eye mask optional — est. $4–8 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Toddler Lamb
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- Lamb ears headband — est. $5–9 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Cotton balls — est. $3–5 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Pumpkin Patch Crew
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- Orange t-shirt — est. $6–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Straw hat — est. $6–12 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Green felt sheet optional — est. $5–9 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Bandana optional — est. $3–6 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Breakfast Table
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- Felt sheets — est. $6–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Hot glue gun optional — est. $8–12 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Solid color t-shirt — est. $6–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Beehive & Bees
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- Black and yellow striped shirt — est. $10–16 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Bee antenna headband — est. $3–6 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Bee wings optional — est. $6–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Monster Mash Family
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- Vampire cape — est. $8–14 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Gauze for mummy — est. $5–9 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Fake fangs optional — est. $5–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
Garden Gnome
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- Red felt gnome hat — est. $8–14 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Suspenders — est. $7–12 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
- Fake white beard optional — est. $6–10 · Shop on Amazon (paid link)
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FAQ
- What is the cheapest idea on this list?
- Haunted Family Portrait — its must-have pieces are estimated at $5–9 per person, and less if you already own some of them. Prices are rough estimates; check Amazon for current prices.
- Which one is fastest to put together?
- Bedsheet Ghost, at roughly 10 minutes of prep. It is rated easy.
- Can I do any of these tonight with no shopping?
- Yes: Mummy (Gauze Wrap), Bedsheet Ghost, Toddler Pumpkin, Box of Crayons, Toddler Lamb and more can be made from household items — each card shows what to use.