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If your kid wants to dress up as a superhero, turn the world-saving into a family affair. Have your Earth’s Mightiest Heroes choose their favorite Avenger. Hawkeye represents here with a toy bow and arrow and a fully DIY super-suit.
And finally, becoming Scarlet Witch couldn’t be simpler—wear all black under a long red jacket. We also love the way this crafty mom showcased Scarlet Witch’s “powers” with red tulle. These DIYers have three boys, but if your super-crew needs some girl power, you can find Black Widow, Gamora and Captain Marvel getups.
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Perhaps your family thinks dressing up as heroes is so last year—maybe you’d rather masquerade as the bad guys. To put together simple bandit family Halloween costumes, just get a black-and-white striped shirt for every member of your crew. Throw on black gloves, a black hat and an eye mask, and clutch a big bag with a dollar sign on it. And if you’ve gotta have at least one law-enforcer in the bunch, pick up a kid-sized cop costume.
Get the tutorial from Sugar Bee Crafts.
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This has to be one of the best matching family Halloween costumes for families that have just gotten a little bigger. This family incorporated their newborn into their popcorn vendor costume perfectly. To make your own rendition, have Mom or “Pop” wear a front-of-body baby carrier. Wear old-timey red-and-white-striped aprons, making sure one is big enough to go around your baby as well. Complete the look by gluing some faux popcorn garland onto a hat just the perfect size for your little one.
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Next, read these Halloween quotes to get you in the spooky spirit.
What to look for when buying family Halloween costumes
When it comes to finding the perfect Halloween costumes for the whole family, the main factors to consider are price and creativity. DIY Halloween costumes are an affordable, sustainable alternative to buying a new costume every year, but not everyone, particularly parents of young kids, will have the time to put one costume together let alone two or more. Consider what you’re willing to spend on a set of outfits that might only be worn one night—although bonus points if they can be altered and re-worn again.
But don’t let price or time constraints hold you back. In the end, Halloween is supposed to be a fun holiday and the costume is a big part of the festivity. Try to go for a family costume that will spark that feeling, whether it’s characters from a show you all love or an inside joke.
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How we found the best family Halloween costumes
Finding a group Halloween costume idea that’s family-friendly, fun and affordable takes more effort than you might think. For suggestions, I started by combing through popular retailers like Amazon and HalloweenCostumes.com. I prioritized costumes that had wide appeal for kids, such as items or references they’ve likely been exposed to, and narrowed the list by choosing only the costumes that had the best quality, value and creativity.