Kids Halloween Costumes Themes

Are you having trouble thinking what your kids Halloween costumes should be this year?  The following list of themes can help get your creative juices flowing and figure out what family Halloween costumes ideas you want to present to the family this year. 

Our favorite Halloween Costume Themes:

• 1920’s Costumes
• 1950’s Costumes
• 1960’s Costumes
• 1980’s Costumes
• 1990’s Costumes

Costumes that define an era are a fun way to celebrate Halloween with a group or family.  Everyone can take liberty to personalize their costume and be unique while fitting in with the group overall.  80’s and 90’s nostalgia Halloween costumes is a simple and easy choice for any millennial couple needing Halloween idea.

• Alice in Wonderland Costumes
• Animal Costumes
• Cowboy & Cowgirl Costumes
• Disco Costumes
• Disney Costumes
• Disney Princesses

The Disney line of characters is always a perfect well to draw an idea from for a younger child.  There is a plethora of kids Halloween costumes that mimic favorite characters from the different Disney branded movies and shows.  From Mickey or Minnie Mouse to Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast literally every character is available.  Ask your little one what Disney character they want to be for Halloween and plug it into the search bar and you are done for Halloween this year.  It is just that simple, works every time.

• Food & Drink Costumes
• Funny Costumes
• Harry Potter Costumes

The Harry Potter franchise of movies has spawned many costume options that fit in perfectly with the Halloween traditions.   One of the best things about buying your child a Harry Potter costume is it is something that they will want to wear throughout the year to play in.  The second they put on the cloak and grab the wand they get transported into Hogwarts and ready to resist the evils of the world.

• Historical Costumes
• Holidays & Occasions Costumes
• International Costumes

Embrace the day of the dead the Mexican holiday starting on October 31 and ending on November 2.  Exquisite face coverings with flowing black robes with bright colors and skeletons.  The day of the dead costumes really focus on the skeleton making them a stunning embrace for a Halloween costume.

• Movie Costumes
• Native American Costumes
• Pirate Costumes

The Pirates of the Caribbean movie series really helped bring new life to the pirate costumes available on the market.  With all of the fun accessories available for Jack Sparrow costumes you no longer need to be recognized as Captain Hook if you want to put on a traditional pirate outfit for the evening.

• Scary Costumes
• Sports Costumes
• Star Wars Costumes

There is a Star Wars character for every age, gender, and size person out there.  A few of the most popular Star Wars costumes are: Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Stormtroopers, Obi Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Jawa, and Emperor Palpatine.

• Storybook & Fairy Tales Costumes
• TV Shows Costumes
• Uniforms Costumes

Dressing up for Halloween to look like mom or dad is a great option.  If mom or dad is a firefighter, doctor or nurse, police officer, or any other profession that has a readily recognizable uniform it makes for an easy relatable option.  Make it a scary version with some Halloween costume accessories with some gore and blood.

• Video Games Costumes
• Wonderful Wizard of Oz Costumes

Dorothy with her red shoes, the wicked witch of east or the loveable scarecrow or scary flying monkeys are fun ways to celebrate this classic movie on Halloween night.

There are many more ideas and themes for kids Halloween costumes and ideas for family Halloween costumes that bring the whole family together for a fun night of trick or treating or passing out candy to the neighbors from home.