DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids They’ll Love!
Halloween was my favorite holiday when I was little! This collection of 75+ DIY kids Halloween costumes are so cute, you’ll just have to make one. This is a great list that includes costumes for babies, girls, and boys.
Welcome to the spellbinding, spook-tacular world of DIY Halloween costumes for kids, where the only limit is your imagination (and maybe the amount of glitter you’re willing to vacuum up later).
Who says you need a Hogwarts degree to conjure up some magical costumes? Not us!
Let’s be honest: having kids is great, but having kids during Halloween? That’s like hitting the jackpot in the cute department.
There’s something about miniature mummies, tiny superheroes, and little witches that beats adult costumes hands down.
It’s the time of year when your little ones transform into anything from ferocious lions to intergalactic explorers, and let’s not forget the classic ‘cute-but-spooky’ tiny ghost.
Now, if you’re anything like me, ‘last minute’ is your middle name when it comes to costume planning. Fear not, fellow procrastinators!
Many of these over 75 DIY kids’ Halloween costumes are so ingeniously simple, you can whip them up quickly.
We’re talking about costumes that use everyday items like hoodies, felt, and those random bits and bobs from your child’s wardrobe – because who has the time to hunt down a full pirate outfit the night before Halloween?
Whether you’re a crafting wizard or someone who breaks out in hives just thinking about a glue gun, these DIY costume ideas are here to save your holiday.
From adorably spooky to downright awe-inspiring, these creations are guaranteed to be the talk of the town (or at least the talk of the playground).
So, let’s dive into this treasure trove of over 75 DIY Halloween costumes for kids. Will your little one channel their inner superhero, or maybe take a walk on the wild side with an animal costume?
The possibilities are endless – and endlessly adorable.
Scroll down to find the perfect costume that matches your kiddo’s personality (and your crafting comfort level).
Get ready for a Halloween that’s less about the fright and more about the delight. After all, isn’t Halloween just an excuse to play dress-up with more candy?
Let’s get crafting and make this holiday a memorable one for your little monsters!
DIY Baby Halloween Costumes
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Hedwig Baby Owl
This is a great no-sew costume idea. Gotta love that, right? Plus, it is good as a stand alone costume or as part of a Harry Potter family of costumes.
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shrimpsaladcircus.com
Fisher-Price Stacking Toy
This costume is not only comfy, it is super easy to make with a onesie and paint! It's a gender neutral idea which means you can make it for a boy or girl!
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spotofteadesigns.com
Tiger Baby
Tara shows you how to make this tiger costume for your baby and toddler! This is a really comfortable costume since all you use are black baby clothes and felt.
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deliacreates.com
Baby Butterfly
For this costume you'll want to adapt it to fit what you already have on hand, like a dress, tights, and cap. You'll be interested to know how Delia made the wings, and you can customize those with any paint colors you like.
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happiestcamper.com
Cactus Onesie
No worries here, this cactus can't hurt you! Not with yarn and felt on green footed pajamas. All you need is the help of a hot glue gun.
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Megan Kapple
Sock Monkey
If you're wanting to turn your little into a sock monkey, this post has some great ideas for how to do it!
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shrimpsaladcircus.com
Sophie the Giraffe
The base of this DIY costume is all things you may already have for your baby: a footie onesie, a bonnet, and two mitts. It is amazing what you can do with spray dye!
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makeit-loveit.com
Baby Lamb
Oh my word, this costume is cute! Who knew cotton balls could look adorable? They're glued to a onesie, and the rest is really easy.
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www.costume-works.com
Garden Gnome
A plaid shirt, pants, and overalls are a good base for this baby Halloween costume – then you just have to make the hat and beard.
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prettylifegirls.com
Ice Cream Cone
If you like super darling kids costumes, you're going to love this ice cream cone costume! I love the pom-pom cherry on top.
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The Costume Cafe
Sushi and Soy Sauce
While these baby sushi costumes are listed for sale, you can use them as inspiration to create felt versions of your very own. These are perfect for twins. Now which one is going to be soy sauce?
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www.saltycanary.com
Luke & Leia
Here is another twin idea. Of course, you could also do just one of the costumes for your baby – and one for yourself!
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www.merrimentdesign.com
Sunshine and Rainbows
Life isn't always sunshine and rainbows, but this costume is! Kathy shows you how to make it with felt. Perfect for the little sunshine in your life!
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DIY Girl or Boy Costumes
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Amy Weir
Scuba Diver
Learn how to make a fun and inexpensive DIY scuba diver Halloween costume for your children this fall! Plus, it is a great dress-up outfit for years to come.
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wherethesmileshavebeen.com
Fall Scarecrow
Looking for a costume that will last through the school day (including the Halloween parade)? Christine says her son wore this scarecrow costume to preschool and it was intact at the end of the day!
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spotofteadesigns.com
Mighty Minions
This is another easy DIY from Tara. I love when a Halloween costume can be made from everyday clothing items! This one can be made into a family costume as well.
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Amy Weir
Planets in the Galaxy
Why not be a planet for Halloween this year? Hula hoops make easy rings for Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune!
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Sttiched By Crystal
Rain Cloud
This quick and easy costume is great for kids or adults! There's no sewing involved, and you can make it with a variety of hat styles.
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tikkido.com
Weeping Angel
Doctor Who fan? This weeping angel costume may take a bit of time but the results are so worth it! The secret is foam core wings.
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www.5minutesformom.com
Batty Bat
This is an easy costume to make! This is a great choice because it is comfortable and will keep your child warm while trick or treating.
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deliacreates.com
Pineapple or Apple
How sweet is this little fruit Halloween costume for kids? In this post, Delia shows you how to make a pineapple and an apple costume.
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inchmark.squarespace.com
Gumball Machine
This ingenious Halloween costume uses a clear bowl to hold the gumballs! And yes, those are real gumballs. This is such a cute idea. I love it!
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www.creativegreenliving.com
Bumble Bee
Your kid will love buzzing around all night with this inexpensive, no-sew costume idea! Carissa shows you how to make it the easy way.
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dukesandduchesses.com
Candy Corn
Three pieces of felt is all you need for this sweet costume! If you're looking for something inexpensive and last minute for your child to wear, this is a great idea.
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www.nelliebellie.com
Simple Mummy
It is amazing what you can do with a clearance set of white sheets! This DIY mummy costume for kids is a classic, and really easy to make with this tutorial.
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littleladoo.com
Pretty Owl
You can make this pretty owl costume for your child even if you have zero sewing skills. Who, who, who wouldn't look great in this costume? I kind of want to make it in my size.
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thefrugalnavywife.com
Fred and Wilma Flintstone
Felt is the main thing you need for these costumes, and the sewing is very simple. I love that necklace on Wilma and the tie on Fred!
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www.craftinessisnotoptional.com
Olaf the Snowman
Whether your little loves the movie “Frozen” or not, this snowman costume is super cute! I especially love the fleece hat with the carrot nose.
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www.costume-works.com
Peppy Pinata
It takes awhile to make this cute pinata Halloween costume with pajamas and felt, but the awesome results are worth it.
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homemadeforelle.com
One Fish Two Fish
If you are not a crafty person but still want to DIY a costume this year, this Dr. Seuss version is the one for you! It's instantly recognizable, and you can make it with paper or felt.
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Stitched By Crystal
Tasty Cheeseburger
Looks good enough to eat. Bonus? It is a no-sew costume! If you are looking for a really easy and adorable last minute idea, this cheeseburger is the one.
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brepea.com
Furry “Animal”
Bre started out with the intention of making a lion costume. It wasn't in the cards when the colors she found didn't work. No problem! This is the resulting bear, dog, lion, who knows what furry animal!
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dukesandduchesses.com
Paint Brush & Palette
Broom bristles make for a perfect paint brush! This is a really easy DIY Halloween costume. Randi made it for a total of $3.
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mypoppet.com.au
Fried Egg
Isn't this an egg-cellent costume idea? I like that the fleece will keep your child warm on a cold Halloween night!
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twokidsandacoupon.com
Mr. Roboto
When I was young, we made several costumes out of cardboard boxes. I love this version of a robot using Amazon boxes from Kim. This is a great way to get a costume your kid's going to love, and on a budget.
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spotofteadesigns.com
Pete the Cat
Here is a third comfy costume from Tara – Pete the Cat. Is your kid a Pete fan? Then they'll love this idea for a costume!
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www.countryliving.com
Lego Box
Turn a plain box into a Lego for an easy and budget friendly costume. With glossy spray paint and round boxes, construct a Lego Halloween costume that can't be beat.
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DIY Girl Halloween Costumes
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ohhappyday.com
Rainbow Costume
Cardboard, white balloons and paint are the main parts of this easy DIY Halloween costume! It makes for a super light costume idea.
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www.anightowlblog.com
Magnificent Maleficent
Let your sweet little girl bring out her villainous side with this Maleficent costume. This is a good costume for warm weather areas.
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mypoppet.com.au
Poison Ivy
Grab some ivy vines at the craft store to make this costume. Doesn't she look too sweet to be a villain?
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craftinessisnotoptional.com
Rainbow Dash
This My Little Pony costume is darling, and can be worn any time of year just for fun. I love DIY kids Halloween costumes that are also fun for regular dress up play!
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craftaholicsanonymous.net
Unicorn Hoodie
Start with a comfortable hoodie and stretch pants for this costume. Don't the yarn mane and tail on this unicorn look great?
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anightowlblog.com
Dorothy & Toto
Wizard of Oz costumes are always in style. Dorothy is easy to recreate with a white and light blue look. And of course you have to have the shoes and basket!
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simpleasthatblog.com
Glinda and Wicked Witch of the West
Here are two more Wizard of Oz ideas for costumes – Glinda the good witch and the wicked witch of the west! Combine these with the Dorothy costume above if you have a family of girls.
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Cindy Hopper
Beautiful Butterfly
This beautiful butterfly costume is perfect for a coloring loving girl! Your child can get involved in making this outfit by coloring the wings on their own.
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craftsbyamanda.com
Doll in a Box
You won't find this doll in any store. Turn your child into their very own doll with this upcycle box Halloween costume for kids.
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jamiliajean.com
Sweet Troll
I think the best part of the costume, besides the nude leotard, is the hair. If your child doesn’t have hair that you can mold like this, use a wig.
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mypoppet.com.au
Mysterious Raven
Is your child a Teen Titans fan? Then she will love going as Raven for Halloween this year!
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dukesandduchesses.com
Skein of Yarn
Do you have a crafty kid? This yarn skein costume made of pipe cleaners may be something they'd like to try. I absolutely love the dowel rod knitting needles.
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Girly Clown
This clown costume would be perfect for kids of all ages – up to teens! In fact i'd love to adapt it to adult size. The combination of pom poms and colorful tulle gives me all the feels.
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www.5minutesformom.com
Deer or Fawn
This kids costume is all about the ears and makeup! I love the white dots and shading on the nose.
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www.brepea.com
Happy Hilda
Whether your child likes the graphic novel series or the Netflix TV show, they are going to love this Hilda costume!
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makeit-loveit.com
Magical Mermaid
Mermaids are always popular – what little girl doesn't love glitter and sparkle? Learn how to make this Halloween costume with spandex and sequin fabric. It's great for the holiday but also for dress up.
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www.costume-works.com
Cotton Candy
Can you believe this cotton candy girls' costume is pillow fill with pink paint? How fun and easy to make.
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www.simplifycreateinspire.com
Bo Peep
Isn't this an adorable DIY Bo Peep from Toy Story? Holly's inexpensive and simple to create Toy Story 4 Halloween costume ended up being a total hit.
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Steve Carrell
Sassy Superhero
Learn to make a DIY superhero costume for kids – the easy way! This costume is budget friendly and simple for anyone to do.
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www.costume-works.com
Simple Smurfette
A blue bodysuit, paint, a wig and a dress! You can easily create this DIY costume without having to purchase too many things.
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DIY Boy Halloween Costumes
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raisingwhasians.com
Wreck-It Ralph
Looking for fun Disney themed costumes for the whole family? You'll love this no-sew Wreck It Ralph theme. It's really easy and fun for the kids.
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www.anightowlblog.com
Brave Lion
This darling lion is a great no-sew costume for boys. All you need is a yellow shirt, yarn for the mane and eyeliner for the face!
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makeit-loveit.com
Wild Weatherman
This no-sew boys Halloween costume is so creative! What a good way to use a broken umbrella too.
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www.repeatcrafterme.com
Where’s Waldo
If you loved Where’s Waldo? when you were younger like I did, now you can recreate the look with a crocheted hat.
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www.deliacreates.com
Star Wars
Find out how to make TWO boys Star Wars Halloween costumes on this post: Anakin and Obi-Wan.
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intheplayroom.co.uk
Daring Dragon
This cape costume is an easy sewing project (even for the inexperienced sewer). This is a dragon, but the idea can be adapted to make a bunch of different costume ideas.
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tikkido.com
Peter Pan’s Shadow
This is such a creative costume idea! This post also shows you how you would make a regular Peter Pan costume.
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wildinkpress.com
Army Man
This army man Halloween costume is amazingly easy to put together – with thrift store materials and spray paint.
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www.creativegreenliving.com
Fly Fisherman
Easy and no-sew are two words you want to see for a DIY Halloween costume, and this fisherman is both! Great if you are scrambling at the last minute.
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www.costume-works.com
Arthur the Aardvark
Make a super cute Arthur costume in memory of the kid's favorite animated show that ended this year. As a fellow nerd, I've always loved Arthur's cute glasses.
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moneywisemoms.com
Stick Figure
Whether you're planning ahead or doing it last-minute, see how easy it is to make a stick figure costume for Halloween! This is so simple, your child could definitely help you make this one.
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Kathy Beymer
Bull in a China Shop
I grew up with four brothers, so I'm very familiar with this saying! Every parent has at least one time thought their child was like a bull in a china shop. Turn this timeless expression into an adorable Halloween costume with this easy tutorial.
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adventuresofmel.com
Hungry Garfield
Unless Halloween falls on a Monday, this Garfield costume is great! It is complete with an empty lasagna pan.
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www.anightowlblog.com
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Use green footie pajamas or a green outfit and add felt, felt, and more felt for this easy costume!
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www.creativegreenliving.com
Toothy Shark
A shark costume is an easy and inexpensive idea for Halloween. You probably already have everything you need!
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Popeye with Spinach
The ingredients for this boys Halloween costume come from the thrift store and craft store – and all of it on a budget.
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sayyes.com
Care Bears
These Care Bears costumes are easy to put together starting with solid color pajamas. They'll be so comfy while trick-or-treating!
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ohhappyday.com
Jar of Sprinkles
Sprinkles make everybody smile, right? Can you guess what those sprinkles actually are? Balloons!
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