Top 18 Kids Halloween Costume Ideas in 2021
Do you need kids Halloween costume ideas that you can DIY or quickly buy?
Maybe your child has special needs and you need a costume for their wheelchair?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve got you covered!
No matter what your child’s unique abilities are, here are 20 super festive and fun Halloween costume ideas kids love!
Be sure to stick around from start to finish to find out if one of these costume ideas may suit your child’s needs. :-)
Strawberry Costume
If you need a berry cute costume idea, you can’t go wrong with being a sweet strawberry this Halloween.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a super easy n’ quick costume to do.
You simply need three things to get started…
- Yellow felt (to cut your seeds)
- Green felt (to cut your leaves around your neck)
- Red dress
You may also use a cute watering can prop to put your candy in too!
View the DIY tutorial at Country Living.
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Disney Frozen Princess Elsa Costume
What little girl doesn’t love Elsa from the hit movie Frozen?
This is a costume favorite and ongoing trend for those ‘princess’ fans out there.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Elsa’s costume is so easy to make with a tutu skirt and glitter snowflake cape.
Get the tutorial here at A Pumpkin & A Princess. (Princess Elsa image by A Pumpkin & A Princess as seen below)
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Batman Costume
The classic superhero everyone loves, Batman!
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Now your child can be a very popular superhero by easily making the batman logo out of black and yellow felt.
You can have your kid wear black leggings and a black long sleeve shirt.
Get the DIY tutorial here at Say Yes.
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Incredibles Car Wheelchair Costume
If your child loves Disney Pixar The Incredibles, this one is for you!
Do It Yourself (DIY)
For a budget-friendly option have your kiddo wear these cute Disney Pixar Incredibles PJs.
Not only will they look the part, but your child now has a set of PJs to wear all winter long.
Family Affair
Do you need a fun costume idea to dress up the whole family?
If yes, The Incredibles is SUPERtacular to do!
I don’t know about you, but being comfy and cozy while Trick-O-Treating, is the ultimate way to go.
Check out this fun n’ festive Incredibles sweatshirt hoodie you could rock out.
On A Time Crunch?
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Pickle Costume
Are you a Pickle fanatic?
This is such a hilariously fun group costume to do as a family, friends, or siblings.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
View the cute DIY tutorial at Oh Yay Studio.
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Unicorn Costume
Unicorns, unicorns, and more unicorns…the craze is still here!
As you may have noticed, the unicorn theme is a very popular trend for parties, food flavors, clothes, and you guessed it… Halloween costumes.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Let your child turn into this mythical creature by simply wearing a white hoodie and leggings.
The other bells and whistles you can easily put together yourself such as the horn, ears, mane, and tail by following this tutorial at Woman’s Day.
On A Time Crunch?
If you know trick-or-treating is going to be a chilly night, this adorable costume keeps your child warm.
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Star Wars Obi-Wan Costume
May the force be with your child trick-or-treating this year.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a great make-it-yourself costume that’s super easy to put together.
The lightsaber is a pool noodle!
How fun is that?
Get the tutorial on how to create this cool masterpiece at Delia Creates.
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Baby Shark Costume
Does your little one watch Kid’s YouTube?
If so, you probably have come across the obsessive hit song Baby Shark Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo, Baby Shark Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo…
With over 2 billion views, it’s one of the most-watched videos in the history of YouTube!
Now your little one can be the precious Baby Shark for All Hallows’ Eve.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
To get started you need a yellow hoodie and bottoms.
For more savings, you could opt for this precious yellow jumpsuit.
The rest is a breeze to do…
View how to make this inexpensive baby shark costume at DIY With Primary.
On A Time Crunch?
If the baby shark song isn’t already stuck in your head, it will be after your kid wears this costume because a sound chip is included.
Not sure if that is a good or bad thing?
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Godzilla Costume
It’s the KING of the Monsters!
Now your kid can be one.
My 7-year-old son LOVES anything Godzilla-related; movies, toys, and now a Halloween costume where he can be Godzilla all year round…I don’t think this thing will ever come off.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Do you have any black shirts or pants in your child’s dresser?
If you answered yes, then the majority of your costume is done.
For the final touch, wear a Godzilla mask.
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Cowboy and Cowgirl Costume
This is a great costume idea if your child wants to go ‘twinning’ with their sibling or a friend.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
These costumes are simple to put together and you may already have some of these items in your home.
Here is the DIY tutorial at Crafting Chicks.
On A Time Crunch?
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Fairytale Witch Costume
Who says a witch costume can’t be enchanting and charming?
Do It Yourself (DIY)
All you need is a pair of striped socks, a black tutu, a black shirt, and a spooky hat to make the perfect witch fairytale costume come to life.
Get the tutorial here at Chanel Moving Forward.
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Wheelchair Costumes for Kids
Does your child have adaptive equipment like a wheelchair?
There is an abundance of wheelchair costumes out there to fit your child’s needs.
For instance, the adorable Supergirl in the picture below is a classic superhero costume to ignite girl power!
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Magic Wheelchair is a nonprofit organization that makes incredible costume wishes come true for kids.
They create epic Halloween wheelchair costumes at NO cost to families.
Of course, you do not have to do anything yourself other than to apply for a free wheelchair costume here.
On A Time Crunch?
Shop these wheelchair costumes for kids.
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Minecraft Costume
If your trick-or-treater is a fan of Minecraft, now they can be their favorite character!
Perhaps the Creeper or Ender Dragon?
Do It Yourself (DIY)
All you need is flexible cushion foam, a long sleeve shirt, and a sword.
VOILA, you have the ultimate Minecraft costume.
Get the tutorial here at STL Motherhood.
On A Time Crunch?
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Swan Princess Costume
If your child likes ballerinas, this beautiful costume is a ballet fantasy come to life.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Take a peek at this easy DIY swan costume tutorial here Mer Mag Blog.
On A Time Crunch?
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Mario Brothers Costume
This is a FUN family costume idea, for siblings, or to do solo.
Be your favorite character from Nintendo, the ultimate video game that will forever rock our hearts.
The Princess, Mario, Luigi, or Bowser?
The game is the limit with the character you want to be.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
Do you need a fun and easy costume to make?
Get the Mario Brothers tutorial at See Vanessa Craft.
On A Time Crunch?
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Where’s Waldo Costume
Where IS Waldo?
This is a silly and cute costume idea where everyone will be looking to meet and greet you.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is one of the easiest costumes to put together.
All you need is a pair of jeans, glasses, a red and white striped shirt, and a red and white striped hat.
Get the DIY tutorial on how to make the Where’s Waldo hat (especially, if you like to crochet or want to learn) at Repeat Crafter Me.
On A Time Crunch?
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Marvel Avengers Costume
Is your child a fan of the Marvel Avengers?
If so, they may have already been gabbing your ear off about what superhero to be for Halloween.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
For the Captain America fan AND for the parent who does not want to sew, this is an easy no-sew costume idea to put together.
Get the tutorial here at In Honor of Design.
On A Time Crunch?
Pick your child’s favorite character!
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Scuba Diver Costume
If your child is a water bug, this costume will make them feel like they are going on an ocean adventure.
Plus, this is a great costume to twin out for siblings or besties.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you live near the water your child may already have a wetsuit on hand.
If so, have them wear their wetsuit along with this budget-friendly snorkel gear.
If not, no biggie.
View the easy-to-do tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.
On A Time Crunch?
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Thank You!
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And hopefully, this post inspired a fun n’ festive Halloween costume for your kiddo.
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