Family Halloween costumes can make such lasting memories! So if you’re looking for a unique family fun Halloween, check out these family Halloween costume ideas that include funny costumes, Disney family costumes, and some unique DIY family Halloween costumes that can be created on a budget.
The best family Halloween costume is the one that your kids will be talking about for years to come, so let them help with the planning. The homemade family costumes are some of my favorites when my boys were young and loved to play along. {giggle} I hope you enjoy these tutorials and free patterns. You might also like these couples costumes, and group Halloween costume ideas.
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Family Halloween Costumes
I know how hard it can be to find the perfect family Halloween costumes. Especially when your kids get older and have their own agenda on what to wear. {snicker} So I’ve created something to help you out.
If you’re looking for a specific costume then you can click the DIY Costume Finder button above to be taken to the Tip Junkie Halloween Costume Pattern File Box. There you will find costume ideas listed in alphabetical order with direct links to the pattern to DIY or costume to buy if I couldn’t find a free pattern online.
1. Beach Family Halloween Costume by tpcraft
2. Bandit Family Halloween Costume Theme by sugarbeecrafts ~These bandits make the best Halloween family costume. You just need one police officer and lots of black and white striped shirts!
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid ~ White t-shirt. Check. Hand drawn characters. Check. That’s all you need to quickly throw together these awesome family Halloween costumes.
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Family Cosplay by comoconfamily
DIY Family Halloween Costumes
5. Space Family Costumes DIY by tellloveandparty ~Unique family costumes that use clothing you already have or have thrifted, lots of duck tape, and silver paint.
6. Planet Family Halloween Costumes ~ A great DIY tutorial to teach you how to make out of this world adorable planet costumes from t-shirts, beanie hat, and hula hoops. It’s easy to make these family Halloween costumes!
Food Halloween Costumes
7. Sweets Family Halloween Costumes~ If you are looking for one or a whole family worth of costume ideas this post is great! Who doesn’t like sweets? Turn each member of your family into their favorite with a little felt! Cute, creative, and these handmade family costumes are not too difficult to make!
8. Sweet Treat No-Sew Costumes by kristen duke photography
9. S’mores Family Costume Idea by smittcamp ~ For family themed Halloween costumes with baby and toddlers, this S’mores idea uses a wagon decorated as a campfire. Clever!
10. Taco Family Halloween Costumes by larainahase ~ This no longer links to a working blog post, but this idea is amazing!
Disney Family Halloween Costumes
Disney family costumes make easy Halloween costumes as there are groups of characters and one for each family member. Here are some DIY costume ideas and free patterns from creative moms.
11. 101 Dalmatians Family Halloween Costumes by our everyday art ~These adorable dalmatians are Disney family costumes that are easy to make. Even the Cruella de Vil can be made at home!
12. Despicable Me and Maternity Family Halloween Costume by running with scissors ~Your kids will get a kick out of these awesome family Halloween costumes, and you can always add extra minions to the family {wink} (This no longer has a functioning link, but I wanted to share this awesome idea!)
13. Finding Dory Family Costumes ~ DIY by brit.co ~I love the use of the umbrella for these unique family costumes.
14. “Frozen” DIY Family Costumes for Halloween by alphamom
15. Incredibles Family Costumes ~ The Incredibles are one of my most favorite Disney family costumes! Felt icons were added to red sweatpants and red shirts. Print the free pattern to make your own icons.
16. Incredibles DIY Family Halloween Costumes by whiletheysnooze
17. Little Mermaid Family Costume by trumanandamyweston ~These costumes might take some work to find and put together but they definitely make awesome family Halloween costumes!
18. Mary Poppins Family Costumes ~ Let’s go fly a kite with the Mary Poppin’s gang! There’s a tutorial for Bert, Mary and this cute little dancing penguin. They are the most adorable handmade family costumes.
19. Minon Depsicable Me Family Costumes Easy No-Sew DIY Cheapby harvardhomemaker ~Homemade family costumes that are no-sew are always a huge hit with this mama! {high fives}
20. Monsters University Family Costumes DIY by momendevors ~Unique family costumes for fans of the Monster University families.
21. Peter Pan
Off to Neverland with these best ever Peter Pan and the Lost Boys costume ideas. There’s something for everyone. You could even add the family pet and they are great family themed Halloween costumes with baby and siblings.
- Peter Pan Family Costume by steveandkalina
- Lost Boys Peter Pan Family Halloween Costumes by a beautiful mess
22. Planes Themed Family Halloween Costumes – Mommy En by mommyenvy ~ (This no longer links to a running blog. Although you can be creative with this idea)
23. Toy Story Family Halloween Costume by mamaswhat (This no longer links to a working blog post. But this sounds like an awesome idea for a family costume!)
Star Wars
These Star Wars costumes are seriously amazing! It’s a perfect theme for a large family and they are the best family Halloween costume for Star Wars fans. The tutorials include Princess Leia, Darth Vader, R2D2, Jedi Knights, and Yoda.
24. Star Wars Family DIY Costumes DIY
25. Star Wars Family Halloween Costumes by sayyes
26. Star Wars Family DIY Halloween Costumes by momendevors
Storybook and Fairy Tale
Storybook and Fairy Tale characters also make great family Halloween costumes because of their couples and groups of characters. Here are some popular characters from books and nursery rhymes that your family might enjoy dressing up as. They are perfect for Halloween ideas for family of 3 and more.
27. Alice in Wonderland Family Costume by nikkiikkin ~Because of the unique and fun characters, Alice in Wonderland makes great halloween ideas for family of 3 or more.
28. Alice in Wonderland Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum Family Costume by thermomcreative
29. Tweedle Easy Family Costumes by sewwoodsy
30. Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Family DIY Costumes by thekirbybunch ~A cute Goldilocks is the key to these awesome family Halloween costumes.
31. Little Red Riding Hood Family Costume by thermomcreative ~Homemade family Halloween costumes easily made from clothes you already have.
32. Monster Family Costumes DIY by tellloveandparty ~Frankenstein and family will easily win the best family Halloween costume contest. I just love it!
33. Old MacDonald Family Costume by kellyskorner blog ~ For easy family themed Halloween costumes with baby, Old MacDonald is perfect. There are so many cute baby animal costumes, and farmers make easy homemade family costumes for mom and dad.
34. Three Little Pigs Family Halloween Costume by fromchapelhilltochickenville
35. Wheres Waldo Family Halloween Costumes by sayyes ~ Where’s Waldo makes great family themed Halloween costumes with baby.
36. Winnie the Pooh Family Costumes ~ An easy group costume made from fleece because it’s stretchy and doesn’t need to be hemmed.
TV Character Costumes
38. Addams Family Costumes by loft 3 photography
39. Blue’s Clues Cartoon Family Costume ~ My son was absolutely addicted to Blue’s Clues when he was little. So, choosing to make Blue’s Clue’s costumes was a no-brainer. Super easy homemade family costumes!
40. Care Bear Family Halloween Costumes No-sew by seevanessacraft ~Easy homemade family costumes with a bit of nostalgia.
41. Jake and the Never Land Pirates Family Costumes DIY by momendevors
42. Scooby Doo Family Halloween Costumes by yellowpearphotography ~For those who love a good classic, Scooby Doo is one of the best family Halloween costume.
43. Paw Patrol Family Costume DIY by the optimista
44. Phineas and Ferb DIY Family Costumes by sugarbeecrafts
Video Game
45. Angry Birds DIY Family Costume by sugarbeecrafts ~These angry birds are unique family costumes that will have everyone grinning.
46. Pokemon Family DIY Costume by wheresmydreamlife
Thanks Ladies! I just adore your DIY Halloween costumes. Feel free to share your I was featured on Tip Junkie badge on your blog, Facebook, or Instagram. You earned it! {knuckle bumps} I’m honored to have the opportunity to feature your homemade Halloween costumes.
If you love these Halloween crafts then you’ll find a THOUSAND more just as
creative over on the Tip Junkie Halloween site!
What Did I Miss?
Leave a comment below. I’d love to know what Halloween costumes you are making or are planning to wear this year. I also take requests, so if you’re looking for a specific pattern or idea let me know in the comments. I’ll be happy to find it for you and add it to this list for fellow Tip Junkie’s.
I have more DIY Halloween Costumes here…
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