Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

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Didn’t have time to pick up a Halloween costume for your kid this year? Don’t panic. First of all, it’s a scientific fact that anyone under the age of 12 is probably too distracted by giant mounds of candy to care about what they’re wearing. Secondly, there’s a simple solution. Here are 13 last-minute costume ideas that are ridiculously easy to pull off.

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Peter Pan’s Shadow

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Minions

All you need for this adorable costume are overalls, a yellow shirt and hat, and some black gloves.

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Superman

Does your little guy own a pair of superhero pajamas? Put ’em on underneath his Sunday best and there you have it—a superhero in disguise.

Stick figure last minute Halloween costume idea for kids

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A Stick Figure

White clothes + electrical tape + a paper plate + marker = hilarious (and super easy) DIY Halloween costume.

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Dracula

The only time it’s OK for your kid to dig around your makeup bag. Red lipstick, brown eye shadow, face powder and hair mousse should do the trick.

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A Hershey’s Kiss

Grab all the tinfoil you have to fashion a hat, then tape some string to make a strap and stick a big Hershey’s sign on top. Done.

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A Zombie Baseball Player

Time to bring out the Little League gear. Make it more Halloween-y by adding some scary scars and zombie makeup.

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A Mummy

Tear an old sheet intro strips, tie around your kid and there you have it—a totally spooky (and adorable) costume.

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A Fairy Princess

Oh go on, let your kid wear her prettiest dress for Halloween. Team with a tiara and some glitter makeup for a happily ever after.

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A Ghost

Hey, it’s a classic for a reason. Grab a white bed sheet, cut out two holes for eyes and you’re ready for a night of trick-or-treating.

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Wayne and Garth

A black tee and hat for Wayne; a blonde wig, drumsticks and checkered shirt for Garth. “Party time, excellent!”

Time machine or Frankenstein Halloween costume

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A Time Machine or Frankenstein

Tinfoil to the rescue yet again. Cover a box in foil, add some dials and there you have it. Or grab some green makeup from the drugstore to create a spooky monster.

Cute pirate last minute Halloween costume idea

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A Pirate

Draw on an eye patch, grab a stripy shirt and you’re good to go.

13 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

Peter Pan’s Shadow

Minions

Superman

A Stick Figure

Dracula

A Hershey’s Kiss

A Zombie Baseball Player

A Mummy

A Fairy Princess

A Ghost

Wayne and Garth

A Time Machine or Frankenstein

A Pirate

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13 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

Peter Pan’s Shadow

Minions

Superman

A Stick Figure

Dracula

A Hershey’s Kiss

A Zombie Baseball Player

A Mummy

A Fairy Princess

A Ghost

Wayne and Garth

A Time Machine or Frankenstein

A Pirate

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