Family Halloween Costume Ideas

Many families like to dress-up for Halloween as a unit. Family costumes that revolve around a particular theme are a fun, creative way to show your family spirit and unity. Here are some ideas for family Halloween costumes.

Star Wars Halloween Costumes

Star Wars Halloween costumes are popular year after year. To go beyond the usual Darth Vader and Obi Wan Kenobi costumes, consider dressing family members from a particular scene from your favorite Star Wars movie.

For example, the Dagoba training scene in The Empire Strikes Back has three characters, Luke, Yoda and R2D2. Three children could easily dress as these three characters. Alternatively, a father could dress as Luke Skywalker and carry his infant, dressed as Yoda, in a back carrier.

A newlywed couple could dress as Padme and Anakin from the wedding scene at the end of Attack of the Clones. Or, a large family or group of friends could dress as the main characters from the original Star Wars movies. This could include Han Solo, Chewbaca, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.

The Wizard of Oz Halloween Costumes

Families have been dressing as Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man for years, but The Wizard of Oz has many other options for family Halloween costumes. A mother could dress as the Wicked Witch of the West and her young children could be her flying monkeys. A couple could dress as The Wizard and Glinda the Good Witch. Two sisters could be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.

Popular Cartoons Inspire Halloween Costumes

Many families have done The Flintstones theme for Halloween costumes. But, there are many other family oriented cartoon characters to choose from. The Jetsons are often under-represented in Halloween costume attire. George, Janie, Judy and Elroy costumes would make a cute ensemble for a family of four.

For a more modern twist, consider the characters from Pokemon. Ashe, Misty and Brock are interesting costumes for three young Pokemon fans. Alternatively, a couple could dress as the bumbling villains of the Pokemon world, Jessie and James.

Classic Television Shows Inspire Halloween Costumes

Many of the old favorite television shows are filled with complete ideas for family-ensemble Halloween costumes. The Ingalls family from Little House on the Prairie would be perfect for a family with three daughters. Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura and Carrie could all dress in prairie inspired clothing.

Likewise, Happy Days is filled with costume ideas. A family could dress as the Cunningham family, which consists of the mother, the father, Richie and Joanie. The mysterious older brother named Chuck could be added for extra fun. A group of four boys could dress as the Fonz, Richie, Potsie and Ralph Malph. This would be particularly cute if there are red heads to play the parts of Richie and Ralph in the group.

Family Halloween costume ideas can come from any number of movies, television programs or books. Look to the popular movies like Star Wars and The Wizard of Oz for easily recognizable ideas. Likewise, cartoons and classic television shows can provide a wealth of family Halloween costume inspiration.