Trending Children’s Costumes Halloween

Trendy Children’s Halloween Costumes to fit every budget!

San Diego Children, get ready to gear up for Halloween with these sought-after costume ideas

Calling all goblins, ghosts, ghouls!

Read along as we explore the most trendy Children’s Halloween Costumes! Whether you’re improvising on a budget, or you’re a Halloween fanatic with the drive to go above and beyond, take a look at some of this year’s Children’s Halloween costumes that are sure to be the life (or death) of the party.

DIY Costumes

Sometimes the most magnificent of ideas come from right inside your own home! If you're unfamiliar with the term "DIY", it simply stands for Do it Yourself. For all you crafty parents out there, DIY’s are right up your alley.

DIY Fidget Spinner

If you live in 2023 odds are, you've seen your fair share of Fidget Spinners. Although they have no clear purpose, you can be assured they'll make an appearance in almost any direction you turn your head. Whether you're 5 or 55 you can’t deny they’re the hot topic of 2023! Although the thought of making your child into a fidget spinner may sound like a daunting task, all the necessities for this fun costume will most likely be hidden somewhere deep in your garage.

What you need:

• 3 Frisbee’s

• Hot Glue

• Cardboard

• Scissors or Xacto Knife

• ½" Wide Dowel Stick

• Center Hole Puncher

You can find the step-by-step process on how to make this unique costume in the link below.

Found at Hello Wonderful  

Family Fun Costumes

The best way to get into the Halloween spirit is to combine family forces and rock the costume world together. One of the most versatile costumes that can be enjoyed by the whole family, is the well famed Emoji. Oh the Emoji, whether you want to be a tall glass of wine but your child wants to be a monkey, you can rock different looks while still managing to complement one another.

Emoji Costume found at Spirit Halloween

Disney go-to’s

Alright, so you couldn’t convince the kiddos to hop aboard the fidget spinner train. Luckily for you, you can never go wrong with a little Disney action! The best part of being a child is having the ability to binge-watch Disney movies without feeling guilty about it. With that being said, your child probably has a few Disney favorites up their sleeves. With these notable movies comes some pretty noteworthy costumes!

Here are a few ideas your little princess might be interested in:

Moana

It’s no surprise that Moana was a fan favorite among, well, pretty much everyone! We have no doubt that this sassy yet adventurous costume will have everyone singing the night away. You can find this darling costume on Etsy. 

Descendants 2

Sweet or Sour, we are confident your little one will find her niche in the land of witches and fairies, while dressed as her favorite Disney princess. You can find an assortment of these costumes on buycostumes.com (link below)

Buy Descendants at Buy Costumes

Star Wars

Don’t think we forgot about all the little princes out there. To spice up the night with a little superhero action, take a step into the dark side with these Star Wars costumes. If you have children, it is inevitable that the force was strong within your household at least once this year. If you’ve been struggling to find the perfect Star Wars costume, look no further. You can check out the wide variety of Star Wars attire linked below.  

Star Wars Costume- Found on  Ebay

[Updated] Favorites from the Past. Trick or treating, dress-up, carving pumpkins, haunted houses; Halloween appeals to the child in everyone. There are plenty of costume options for children but the issue is usually getting them to agree on one they like. Disney and animation films reign supreme this year and include so many ideas for costumes! Although adults have a good time on Halloween as well, this particular holiday is truly children-centered, focusing on imagination and thrill. Choosing the costume should be the most effortless detail in the grand scheme of planning.  

Disney

Classic Disney costumes are fair game because who doesn’t love a good Disney film? From Pocahontas to Ariel, Disney is especially trending in upcoming Children’s costumes this year. With Disney creating live-action versions of the beloved films we grew up with, it’s hard to shy away from the always popular Disney inspired costumes. Cinderella was released this year. Hint hint. A different option that will certainly switch up a typical Disney prince's costume is costumes like this girly fairy godmother number from Target.  

Minions

It might be obvious that a Minions costume is a no-brainer this year because children are going crazy over the adorable, giggling characters. Not only can you find a Minion costume EVERYWHERE but also the DIY factor is just so simple it hurts. Denim overalls, a yellow long-sleeve shirt, and black rounded glasses complete the look. If opting for a ready-to-wear look, Target has a minion costume that’s a steal. 

Frozen

Frozen is still on most children’s radar and does not seem to be leaving our lives anytime soon. This costume is available at Amazon, Party City, Halloween Spirit, or any other common Halloween location. It’s hard to turn down Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff. This Olaf costume from Kohls is way too adorable to not consider.  

Hotel Transylvania 2

Hotel Transylvania 2 came out this year and dominated the screen. You may think to yourself, "When will vampire costumes stop trending?" Maybe soon, but not this year. This means you can break out any old vampire costumes, use them again this Halloween, and not be judged! Mavis Dracula has a specific look but most likely won’t cost very much to put together. To compile her look all you need are striped socks, black lipstick, a black wig, vampire teeth, and a black dress and you’re good to go. CostumeExpress.com has a Mavis Dracula costume that you will wish came in your size. 

Pan

For older children who have grown out of the Frozen phase, the recent movie Pan can foster some inspiration. This costume idea is pretty versatile because there are so many characters to work with. Captain Hook, the mermaids, the Lost Boys, Wendy, and of course Peter Pan are all fair game. With so many easy options, there is flexibility in what children choose to portray. Halloween Costumes has a Captain Hook costume that won’t disappoint or break the bank. 

Inside Out

A favorite of this year is Fear, Joy, Sadness, Anger, and Disgust from the Disney Film Inside Out. All of the characters have their own color theme going on so matching the color costume to the character is what’s necessary when putting together this costume. This idea is a fun one for a group of kids or even adults because this is a film that adults tend to enjoy as well, no shame. Elope on Amazon.com even has an "Anger" hat if your child doesn’t want to commit to wearing a full-on mask.  

Superheroes

Superheroes are a popular costume for adults and kids alike. Superhero costumes are invincible to style trends because they are iconic. Most Halloween stores offer at least common heroes such as Spiderman or Batman and it’s no secret children love to feel strong with the semi-convincing fake abs most of the costumes offer. This Wonder Woman costume from Party City is cute and powerful! 

It cannot be stressed enough that there are several options for children when it comes to Halloween. Going for the basic witch or pumpkin costume is always a safe option but opting for the newest pop culture costume is sure to be a hit.

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