20 Best Father-Son Halloween Costumes That Any Guy Would Love
It'll make for a great holiday memory!
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To all of the dad and son duos out there: Have you ever tried coordinating your costumes together for Halloween? If your answer was yes, then you're doing things right. If your answer was no, well, then now is your time! Getting to dress up with your best friend for Halloween is one thing, but getting to do the same with your dad or son is another. That's why this list of father-son Halloween costumes is so much fun—because you're the ultimate dream team!
Of course, kids love putting on a costume no matter what (often no occasion needed). But it can create lasting memories when the man your son looks up to most joins in on the fun. And is there anything cuter than a big pumpkin holding a tiny pumpkin? Nope, there simply is not. These ideas include adorable baby Halloween costumes, costumes for older kids, and options that any type of dad can get behind. Plus, you don't have to wait for when your local Spirit Halloween opens! There are so many easy DIY costume ideas that you can craft together. Coordinate with a mother-daughter Halloween costume for Mom and the girls, and you'll have a great family Halloween costume together as a group. First place in the neighborhood costume contest, here you come!
Read on for more Halloween ideas:
Ladd Drummond and the Boys Costume
Everyone knows that Ladd Drummond is a favorite dad around here! Assembling the look he and his boys have is pretty easy. Just put together a set of cowboy boots, blue jeans, flannel, and cowboy hats. Extra points if you add riding chaps and work gloves!
Toy Story Costume
Simple but recognizable. What more could you ask for? Once you step out in your Pizza Planet driver and green alien Halloween costumes, everyone will know that you're referencing the famous Toy Story franchise.
Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.
Superman Costume
Can you think of anything more mighty and adorable than a matching Superman costume? Dad can easily sport a blue button down shirt and tie (like Clark Kent himself), while the little guy can either do the same, or find an actual Superman costume. Both, however, should definitely throw on the iconic red cape!
Ryder & Pascal (Tangled) Costume
A fan-favorite movie amongst many households, Tangled has some great inspiration for costumes. So, why not dress as the two most lovable characters from the movie? It doesn't matter who dresses as what character, because both are adorable either way!
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
Favorite Animal Costumes
Everyone has a favorite animal, so a super easy idea would be to go just as that. Things get even funnier when Dad and his son's animal choices are polar opposites!
Pirate Costume
Argh! No one is messing with you and your son when you're dressed as these intimidating pirates! You'll give every other father-son duo a run for their money when you show up with your plastic swords, eyepatch, and pirate-y banter.
Pinocchio Costume
Mister Geppetto is the sweetest adoptive father to Pinocchio. He made the boy what he is today! This costume can be gathered together from clothing items you might already have at home, so all you have to craft are the show buckles, hat, and the wooden marionette piece.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Incredibles Costume
You know what it means to be a super dad just like Mr. Incredible! The little one will love getting to wear the jumpsuit and tiny eye mask. Plus, he can continue to use the black rain boots year round!
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Robots Costume
"Beep-boop-bop!" How cool is this DIY robot costume? The kids will be the most colorful bots on the street, and all you really need are a bunch of boxes and spray paint!
Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party.
Alien and Pupa Costume
Just the word "pupa" is creepy-cute. You can make this costume inspired by the show Solar Opposites in a few different ways: Buy your son a smaller version of the alien, dino, or monster costume that Dad is wearing or if Dad doesn't want to fully suit up, he can also just wear an outfit made up of the same colors.
Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman Costume
Any fans of The Legend of Sleepy Hallow out there? Give the neighborhood a real spook by dressing up as Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Space Costume
Now, here's a costume that is out of this world! 😂 Have Dad attach planets to a dark blue shirt to represent the galaxy while your little one can suit up in NASA gear. This blogger DIYs the NASA look, but there are also plenty of astronaut costumes you can order online.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
Mickey Mouse and Fan Costume
He is dad's number one fan, no matter the holiday! All you need to do for this costume is assemble the pieces. Plus, you can reverse the roles if your kiddo wants to go as Mickey and have dad as the fan!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
Peter Pan Costume
Peter pan and John Darling are the cutest duo. John's outfit is extra fun to wear with the top hat, big round glasses, and umbrella. And what kid doesn't want to dress as the flying boy who never grew up?
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Pumpkin Costume
You can't beat a classic! Round pumpkin costumes tend to be plush and comfy enough for even the most finicky children. You can sew together a vine collar using triangles of green felt if your costume doesn't come with one. The accent of color adds a realistic touch.
Top Gun Costume
Top Gun has had a well-deserved resurgence in popularity this year, so this look will be instantly recognizable. Fly into everyone's hearts as the famous aviator and his tiny companion. Plus, aviator glasses look cool on any dad.
Get the tutorial at Brit+Co.
Where the Wild Things Are Costume
Your wild boys are about to look a bit wilder! You can choose to build the monster costume for both of you, or one of you can go as the monster king and the other as Max in his onesie.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Mad Hatter and Ace of Spades Costume
This costume can be a group look or a father-son outfit, and there's no sewing needed! The Ace of Spades is perfect if your son doesn't want to look too out there this Halloween. All you need is an ace shirt and dark pants. This look is great for a chilly Halloween because you can layer a dark long sleeve underneath and pair it with black gloves.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Wreck-It Ralph Costume
Wreck-It Ralph is essentially a Disney kids classic at this point. Dad will love that all he needs is brown overalls and an orange shirt (which he probably already has). Fix it Felix gives your son an excuse to break out his play tools!
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Ghosts Costume
You can't get a more classic costume than a pair of bedsheet ghosts. It's simple, inexpensive, and charmingly vintage. All you need is a couple of old top sheets and a pair of scissors. Pin the sheets to their shirts or wrap rope around their waists to ensure the sheet stays. And remember to cut the sheet so it's not dragging on the ground!
Micaela Bahn is a freelance editorial assistant and recent graduate from Carleton College, where she majored in English literature. She loves running, photography, and cooking the best new recipes.
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