Halloween is a magical time for kids, filled with costumes, candy, and endless fun. However, as parents, we know that life can get busy, and sometimes you find yourself scrambling for a costume at the last minute.
Don't worry; we've got you covered with these 10 creative and fun last-minute Halloween costume ideas that your kids will love!
1. Mummy
All you need is an old bedsheet or some white fabric and a roll of gauze bandages. Wrap your child in the fabric, leaving gaps for the eyes, and wrap the gauze around for that authentic mummy look. It's a classic costume that's a breeze to put together.
2. Bubble Wrap Superhero
If your kid wants to be a superhero, grab some bubble wrap and help them transform into a "Bubble Wrap Superhero." Wrap the bubble wrap around their clothes, create a cape, and add a mask. They're ready to save the day, one pop at a time!
3. Smarty Pants
Got a smarty on your hands? Dress your little Einstein in oversized glasses, suspenders, and a bowtie. Attach small, empty Smarties candy rolls to the pants for a playful twist on this brainy "Smarty Pants" costume.
4. Solar System Explorer
For aspiring astronauts, create a "Solar System Explorer" costume by painting a cardboard box to look like a spaceship. Add planets and stars to it. Your child can wear this box as a backpack while they embark on an interstellar adventure.
5. Weather Kid
Let your child decide the weather for the day with a "Weather Kid" costume. Dress them in blue and glue or pin small weather icons (sun, cloud, raindrop, lightning bolt) to their outfit. Don't forget a cardboard cutout of a sun hat!
6. DIY Garden Gnome
For a whimsical twist, turn your child into a garden gnome. Grab a red hat or create one from construction paper and pair it with a blue shirt, brown pants, and a fake white beard. They'll be the cutest gnome in the garden.
7. Mini Artist
Is your little one a budding Picasso? Give them a "Mini Artist" costume by adding paint smudges and splatters to an old white t-shirt and apron. Don't forget to hand them a small paintbrush as their trusty accessory.
8. DIY Ghost
The classic "DIY Ghost" costume is still a hit with kids. Grab an old white sheet, cut holes for eyes, and let your child be the spookiest (but friendliest) ghost around.
9. DIY Gumball Machine
For a sweet costume, attach small, colorful pompoms to a red shirt, add a coin slot and twisty knob with felt or construction paper, and your child becomes a "DIY Gumball Machine."
10. Book Fairy
The book fairy costume is a charming and whimsical choice, perfect for book lovers and those who believe in the magic of stories. To craft the skirt, take old book or newspaper pages, roll them into cones, and affix them to a ribbon slightly longer than your child's waist. For the wings, create a fan-like structure by adhering a few pages together. Print or reproduce the cover of your child's favorite book on sturdy paper and attach it to the fan-shaped pages. Punch two holes in the spine and thread a wide rubber band through them to serve as straps for wearing the wings.
💡 If you want to use the cover or the inside pages of our My Friends and I book for your wings, just drop us an email, and we'll be happy to send you either of them.
💡💡 Encourage your child to use their "My Friends and I" book as an accessory, allowing their friends or spooky characters to sign it during trick-or-treating or Halloween events!
Last-minute Halloween costumes can be a blast to put together, and they can inspire your child's creativity. Plus, they'll have a blast coming up with their own unique twist on these DIY costumes. So, embrace the spontaneous spirit of Halloween and let your kids shine in their creative, last-minute ensembles! Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
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Photo by Daisy Anderson.