Halloween Costume Theme Ideas for Twin Boys by Age Group

If you are looking for Halloween costume ideas for twin boys that go beyond the traditional pirate or superhero, you may want to consider using a theme. By dressing your boys using a theme, you'll have more flexibility to create perfect trick-or-treating outfits than if you dressed your children in identical costumes. Plus, your twin boys can express their individual personalities by helping to pick out costume accessories.

This article will give you a few Halloween costume theme ideas for twin boys based on age group from infants to big kids. If you're crafty, enlist your boys' help to create the costumes at home. If you'd rather purchase the costumes ready made, check the links in each section for online Halloween costume retailers.

These theme Halloween costume ideas can be adapted to work for big brothers/little brothers.

Halloween Costume Theme Ideas for Twin Boys: Infants
This cute stage usually encompasses your children's first Halloween. Create a picture perfect moment by using one of these fun and creative themes.

1. Dress one twin boy as a monkey and the other twin boy as a banana. This jungle theme costume idea will keep your boys warm on a chilly Halloween evening.

2. Dress both boys as peapods or pumpkins. If you have triplets, these Halloween costume theme will work as well. You can use some variation with the pumpkins by giving them different expressions and different shaped costumes.

3. Dress one boy as an elephant and the other boy as a peanut. These adorable combination will bring smiles to everyone on Halloween!

Where to Buy Guide for Twin Boy Infant Costumes:
BuyCostumes for an infant banana costume for about $20
Spirit Halloween for an infant monkey costume for about $18
Amazon.com for infant peapod costumes for about $18
Halloween Express for infant pumpkin costumes for about $20
BuyCostumes for an infant peanut costume for about $15
Zoogster Costumes for an infant elephant costume for about $20

Halloween Costume Theme Ideas for Twin Boys: Toddlers and Preschoolers
If your twin boys are in the 2-5 year old age group, they will probably have some interest in their Halloween costumes. These themes are sure to delight your young trick-or-treaters with just the right amount of boyish whimsy.

1. Dress both boys as firehouse hounds. Vary the costumes by using different colors of fur, different length of dog ears or tails, and even different hound breeds. A variation on this theme is to have one child dress as a firehouse hound and the other child to dress as a firefighter.

2. Dress one boy as Kermit-the-Frog and other as his best buddy, Fozzy-the-Bear. This classic duo may even win you a Halloween costume contest prize. Ribbit!

3. Dress your twin boys as cute and cuddly peacocks. This combination can also work for triplets. Use this zoo inspired Halloween costume theme idea to keep your children warm on a chilly night. Vary the peacock colors if you want some difference between the costumes.

Where to Buy Guide for Twin Boy Toddler/Preschooler Costumes:
Celebrate Express for dalmation costumes for about $40
InFashion Kids for firefighter costumes for about $20
ECrater for Kermit-the-Frog for about $17
Clicket from Fozzy-the-Bear for about $30
Babystyle for peacock costumes for about $48

Halloween Costume Theme Ideas for Twin Boys: Big Kids
Children aged 6 and over have definite opinions on their costumes. If you're tired of seeing Power Rangers and vampires, suggest some of these cool ideas to your older boys. They can customize these costumes with accessories and face painting for added coolness.

1. Choose Old West Sheriffs as a Halloween theme idea for older boys. Go a step beyond the classic cowboy and promote your kids to town sheriff. Make custom name sheriff star badges.

2. Dress one boy as a knight and the other boy as a dragon. Older boys can make this costume theme idea gory with fake blood. If both boys want to be knights, have them do a little research and choose a historic knight to portray.

3. Dress your older twin boys as Gold Rush prospectors. This fun costume theme may just win a prize at a school costume contest for creativity. Go for all the accessories - gold nuggets, panning equipment, and gold claim certificates.

Where to Buy Guide for Twin Boy Big Kid Costumes:
Zoogster Costumes for Old West Sheriff for about $30
Costume Craze for a variety of knight costumes starting about $20
Costume Craze for dragon for about $30
The Halloween Store for a fun take on prospectors with Yosemite Sam for about $15