Make this Halloween a family affair that no one will forget with matching Halloween costumes. No matter how big or small your family is, there are endless family Halloween costume ideas that you can consider. From Halloween costumes for parents and kids based on popular characters from smash TV shows and movies to silly costumes that the whole family will laugh at, there is something for everyone, and in this blog, we will share:
- TV and movie character costumes
- Creative costumes
- Family Halloween costume tips
TV and Movie Characters Family Halloween Costume Ideas
What we watch influences our lives in different ways, and during the Halloween season, it plays a huge role in the Halloween costumes we choose. Whether your family's Halloween costumes will be influenced by what is most popular right now or by your favourite family show, there are costumes out there waiting to be bought by you. Here are 3 family Halloween costume ideas based on popular media:
1. The Addams Family Costumes
The Addams family has been a worldwide sensation since the 1930s and their spooky theme has made them one of the top choices when it comes to Halloween costumes. With the latest Addams family-based series, Wednesday, captivating audiences, there is no better time to bring the family to life than now, and Spotlight has costumes for each member of the Addams family!
The Addams Family Gomez Costume
- Price: $95
- Sizes: M, L and XL
Bring Gomez to life with this costume, which includes a white pinstripe suit (jacket and trousers), a tie and his signature moustache to tie it all together.
The Addams Family Morticia Costume
- Price: $85
- Sizes: 8-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18 and 18-20
Dress up as the Addams family matriarch, Morticia. The costume includes her signature floor-length black dress and a long black wig. Complete the look with her classic dark makeup and add a rose as an accessory.
The Addams Family Wednesday Costume
- Price: $70
- Sizes in years: 3-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12 and 12-14
Although Halloween costume trends change each year, Wednesday Addams has been a popular choice over the years, as seen in a 2023 article from The Guardian. Consisting of a black dress with a white collar and cuffs, and a black wig, this costume leaves little to no room for questions because everyone will know who it is. Accurately depicting Wednesday’s signature look, this is the perfect costume for fans of the character.
The Addams Family Pugsley Costume
- Price: $55
- Sizes in years: 3-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12 and 12-14
This costume consists of a striped t-shirt, black shorts and black socks to bring Pugsley’s iconic look to life. The best part of this costume is that each item can be worn as part of a regular outfit throughout the year, so it won’t end up at the back of the wardrobe once Halloween is over.
The Addams Family Uncle Fester Costume
- Price: $90
- Sizes: M, L and XL
Dress up as one of the more eccentric members of the Addams family, Uncle Fester. This costume consists of a long coat and a bald cap. You can finish off the look by applying black eyeshadow to achieve Uncle Fester’s signature dark circles.
2. Bluey Costumes
A show loved by children and adults alike, the Australian show has stolen hearts everywhere with its meaningful messages and depictions of family. This Halloween, the family can dress up as the main family in the show: parents, Chilli and Bandit, and the kids, Bingo and Bluey.
Bandit Adult Costume
- Price: $100
- Sizes: XL
This costume of the loveable dad, Bandit, consists of a jumpsuit that has an attachable tail and a headband that depicts Bandit’s ears.
Chilli Adults Costume
- Price: $100
- Sizes: S, M, L
Dress up as everyone’s favourite cartoon mum, Chilli, with this costume that includes a jumpsuit with an attached tail and headband depicting Chilli’s ears.
Bluey Premium Kids Costume
- Price: $90
- Sizes: 18-36 months and 3-5 years
“The main character of the show, Bluey, is absolutely adored by children and for Halloween, your child can spread that Bluey love in this costume,” says Marylyn Ncube, a Love Coupons deal-finder. This costume consists of a comfortable jumpsuit that has padded paws that sit over the hands and an attached tail, as well as a detachable headpiece with ears and eyebrows.
Bingo Premium Kids Costume
- Price: $90
- Sizes: 18-36 months and 3-5 years
Bluey’s younger sibling, Bingo, is also adored by children. While one child dresses up as Bluey, the other can dress up as Bingo to complete the family look. The Bingo costume also consists of a jumpsuit with padded paws, an attached tail, and a detachable headpiece with ears and eyebrows.
Use Spotlight Halloween promo codes to save on Bluey costumes and accessories for the entire family, as well as Addams family costumes for Halloween.
3. Harry Potter Costumes
It is undeniable that Harry Potter is deeply ingrained in pop culture and the number of Harry Potter Halloween costumes seen each year is not going down! This year, the whole family can embrace the magic with BIG W’s range of Harry Potter Halloween costumes. Shop BIG W costumes and save with BIG W promo codes.
Harry Potter Adult Robes
- Price: $40
- Size: Adult standard
Represent your house by wearing a house robe. The robes for adults are ankle length, have attached hoods, inner lining with the corresponding house colours and have the house emblems. The Harry Potter robe costumes for adults are:
- Harry Potter Ravenclaw Costume Robe
- Harry Potter Hufflepuff Costume Robe
- Harry Potter Slytherin Costume Robe
- Harry Potter Gryffindor Costume Robe
Harry Potter Kids Robes
- Price: $20
- Size: 6+ years old
Similar to the adult robe costumes, the robes for kids are also ankle length with attached hoods, inner lining with the corresponding house colours and have the house emblems.
BIG W offers a range of Harry Potter, wizard and witch-themed accessories that can complete your family costumes starting at $5.
Creative Family Halloween Costume Ideas
If you want family Halloween costumes that aren’t based on characters from TV shows and movies, there are many options out there. Whether you want something funny or cute, you can easily get your hands on the perfect matching family Halloween costumes and save when you do with Costumes.com.au discount codes. Here are their most popular creative family Halloween costumes that the family can consider:
4. Burger Costume
- Adult costume price: $39.99
- Adult costume size: One size
- Code: FODCUAU22ONSI
The adult version of this costume is attached to a t-shirt with a relaxed fit and is lightweight. The burger design is highly detailed and the costume is perfect for earning laughs, especially when the whole family dresses up as burgers.
- Kid costume price: $29.99
- Kid costume size: One size for children 6+ years old
- Code: FODCUCU01STND
For the kids, the burger costume is a front panel only with a plain colour at the back. The tunic design and foam back allow for comfortable wear and a full range of motion, perfect for active kids.
5. Uno Wild Card Adult Costume and Uno Draw Four Card Child Costume
- Adult costume price: $59.99
- Adult costume size: One size
- Code: GCHCUAU03ONSI
- Kid costume price: $49.99
- Kid costume size: One size for children 5+ years old to teens
- Code: GCHCUCU02ONSI
The whole family will have to follow the rules of UNO this Halloween and whether or not a winner will be crowned depends on how well you play! Both these costumes for adults and kids come in a sandwich-style, with the front showing the main card design and the back showing the UNO logo. The shoulder straps and side ties provide a secure fit, and the foil print gives the costume a shiny finish.
Tips for Picking Family Halloween Costumes
Feeling a bit lost or overwhelmed at the thought of family Halloween costume ideas? No worries. In addition to the costume ideas, here are 6 tips to guide you:
- Choosing a costume for yourself can be hard enough, so coordinating costumes for the whole family can be quite overwhelming. To avoid unnecessary stress, start planning now.
- Consider the size of your family and shared interests when planning family costumes. You could make a fun activity out of it and involve everyone in the decision-making process.
- If you want brand new or cheap family Halloween costumes, you can browse and use our Halloween discount codes to save.
- If buying new costumes for each family member is not on the cards, you can improvise by adjusting your theme and going through clothes or costumes you already have to create something new and fun.
- If you want to score a Halloween costume and a day-to-day outfit in one, you can buy regular clothes because they are better quality than most Halloween costumes. Use our Fashion coupon codes to save on clothing for men, women and children.
- Another tip is to go the DIY route. Some cardboard, paint, glue and glitter can go a long way. If you don’t have those supplies around the house, check out our Stationery promo codes page for deals and retailers to shop from. Classic DIY costumes include:
- Robots made from cardboard
- Sheet ghosts
- Tissue or crepe paper mummy
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