The Most Popular Halloween Costumes Your Child Will Beg to Dress As This Year

Wednesday

The 2022 Wednesday series wrapped a whole new generation up in the kooky, spookiness of the Addams family. Wednesday’s popularity skyrocketed after the series. While there’s always a classic Gomez or Morticia costume, kids are most likely to be fans of Wednesday herself or popular characters like Enid or Xavier. The good news is the show signed for a second season in 2023, so this may be a costume you can pass down for a few years.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Yes, these two are in their mid-30s, but that doesn’t mean your child wouldn’t look adorable as one of them. Pick up a friend who wants to go along for the couple, or just let your child dress like the one they love the most. Get a bejeweled leotard or bodysuit, with plenty of tips from Swifties online to help you make one, and join Chiefs Kingdom by purchasing a Travis Kelce jersey or repurposing an old one. You really can’t go wrong with these costumes because they are so versatile. And they’re sure to be a hit because we all need a good love story.

Ghostbusters

Those of us who are old enough remember who to call when there’s something strange in the neighborhood, and many younger fans caught on when Ghostbusters made a comeback with the movie “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” in 2024. The franchise attempted to revive itself back in a 2021 film, but it seems this is the year that kids are really catching on. Dress your kids as Ghostbusters and you and your partner like a marshmallow, and just see how fun Halloween can be.

Minions

The Minions are back in Despicable Me 4 and are likely to make their return to the Halloween costume scene. Or did they ever really leave? Plan on your kids being excited about them whether they’ve seen the movie or not. The good news is that if you can’t find the costume, it’s pretty easy to create on your own with just a simple yellow turtleneck, a pair of white-rimmed glasses, a yellow beanie and a pair of overalls.

Red

Is anyone ready for The Descendants to be back on the scene? If so, you’re in luck. Descendants: The Rise of Red was released in July of this year and is likely to inspire your kids in all ways. We chose Red as the most popular costume, but be on the lookout for others including the Queen of Hearts, Chloe Charming, Cinderella, Hook and Bridget.

Bluey

This show has remained a classic for years, and it’s easy to see why. The wholesome messages and fun characters make it a hit for kids. Most kids who watch Bluey range from 5-7, so expect your toddlers and up to be excited about it this year, and there’s even a Bingo costume to match it. If you’re looking for a family theme, this is a great one. Blue lives with her mom, dad and sister and interacts with uncles, aunts and people in the community, so you can add as many costumes as you need to fit your family.

Glinda or Elphaba

Wicked has been a successful show on Broadway for years now, but with the new motion picture coming out starring favorites Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, it’s likely to hit an entirely new generation. The story of connection and friendship is a good one, and costumes are easy to find. If you can’t find one or want to save money, Elpheba’s costume consists of a witch hat, black dress, and green face paint. Glinda simply needs a pale pink dress, a crown, and a wand that can be made with sparkly silver pipe cleaners.

Barbie or Ken

If you think the Barbie craze has faded, you may be surprised to find that this costume is still extremely popular. The great thing about a Barbie or Ken costume is that there are so many different versions that creating your own is easy. Expect Barbie to be popular for a few more years as more and more viewers appreciate the message of the movie. And who doesn’t love dressing up in pink and sparkles? If your kid doesn’t want to be like everyone else, have them be President Barbie, Writer Barbie, or even our favorite, Weird Barbie.

Beetlejuice

It seems all the old-time movies and shows are making a comeback, so plan to be nostalgic this Halloween when your kids choose the same costumes you love. For example, with the movie coming out in the fall, Beetlejuice will make a resurgence as a popular character. If you want to make it a group or family event, add Lydia Deetz or the new character Astrid to your roster.

Pokemon Characters

These are a hit every year. From Bowbosaur to Charizard to Pokemon itself, kids love to dress up as their favorite character. Some costumes are harder to find than others, so you may want to start early on these. Unless you’re an expert seamstress, they may also be hard to make on your own. This is another one that would be great for an entire family because there are so many characters to choose from.

Sonic

Another oldie but goodie brought back into the limelight is Sonic the Hedgehog. The video game plus the movies made this guy a hit, and there’s likely to be a ramp-up of advertising around him as the third movie comes out in December. Want to get the whole family involved? Add Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, or Sonic Prime.

Mario or Luigi

Mario and Luigi are characters that span decades, and this year is no different. This is a perfect costume if you have siblings or best friends who plan to go trick-or-treating together. If you can’t find the costumes in stores, just grab some jeans, suspenders, white gloves, fake mustaches, and a green or red shirt. The hat may be difficult to make, but you should be able to purchase that.

Add Bowser, Yoshi, Toad, and Princess Peach if you want to do a complete Nintendo theme for Halloween.

Optimus Prime

Transformers is a hit with almost all kids, and who doesn’t love the leadership and strength of Optimus? Even if your kids haven’t seen the movies, they’ve probably played with the toys or heard of them. These costumes are easier to find and also adapt to be a great group costume.

Huggy Wuggy

This costume is a bit disturbing to look at, but kids seem to love it. The costume itself comes with a blue onesie and gloves, with a wide-open smile for your kids to stick their heads through. If you can get through the initial shock, it’s a perfect costume for toddlers and older kids.