15 Family Halloween Costumes Everyone Will Want To Copy

I love family Halloween costumes.

Mostly because there is always at least one family member who clearly did NOT choose the theme. 

But when everybody actually agrees?

So cute.

You don't necessarily need everyone wearing matching clothes either.

I actually think family costumes look better when each person gets a different character from the same movie, theme or little Halloween world.

It gives everybody something of their own while still looking coordinated in pictures.

And because families come in every size, most of these ideas can easily be expanded or reduced depending on how many people you're dressing.

Let's get into some really good ones.

15 Family Halloween Costumes Everyone Will Want To Copy

1. Wizard of Oz family

@bakerfab4

Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion were basically made for a family costume.

If you have more family members, you can always bring in Glinda or the Wicked Witch too.

And yes, somebody should absolutely carry Toto.

2. Superhero family

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This one works especially well when everybody refuses to agree on the same character.

Let everyone pick a superhero and keep the costumes connected with matching capes or colors. 

Nobody said your superhero family had to come from the same universe. 

3. The Addams Family

@nicolehodge

A Halloween family dressed as the Addams Family?

It almost feels too perfect.

Morticia and Gomez are obvious for the parents, then you have Wednesday and Pugsley for the kids. 

If you've got extra people, Uncle Fester is waiting.

4. Toy Story family

@andifglr

Toy Story gives you SO many characters to choose from.

Woody and Jessie are cute for the parents, while the kids can be Buzz, Bo Peep, Forky or basically whoever they're obsessed with right now.

5. Pirate crew

@courtneybrown

I love a family costume that doesn't require everybody to wear the exact same thing.

With pirates, you just need to stay within the same general theme. 

Striped shirts, boots, pirate hats and belts can all be mixed differently.

Throw a treasure chest into the family pictures and you're done.

6. Beauty and the Beast

@authorxavierneal

This one can get ridiculously cute if you have little kids.

Belle and the Beast are obvious, but then you have Lumiere, Chip and even Gaston available.

I would definitely let the smallest child be Chip because come on. 

7. 1980s family

@laramartynec

Forget characters and dress as an entire decade instead.

Neon colors, leg warmers, huge hair and random retro accessories can make this one really fun.

The nice thing is nobody has to match perfectly.

In fact, matching too perfectly might ruin it.

The 80s were not exactly known for subtle fashion choices.

8. Jurassic Park family

@brandisue

Parents in Jurassic Park explorer outfits and children dressed as dinosaurs?

That's basically the whole costume.

And honestly, letting the kids run around roaring all night fits the theme perfectly.

9. Circus performers

@binners22

Every family member gets their own job at the circus.

You can have a ringmaster, clown, acrobat and whatever other performer makes sense for your family.

The ringmaster should obviously be whoever thinks they're in charge. 

10. Little Mermaid family

@crystalmclaughlin

If your house is currently going through an Ariel phase, just accept it.

Ariel, Ursula, King Triton and Flounder give you a really colorful family lineup. 

You can also add Sebastian if you need another character.

11. Space explorers

@athomewithaudrey

This is one of those family Halloween costumes where you can make the little kids the funniest part.

Kids become astronauts.

Parents become aliens.

Or swap it around and let the children be tiny astronauts while the adults walk around with green alien heads. 

Silver clothes and glowing accessories can make the pictures really good at night too.

12. Classic monster family

@brilhosat

Finally, actual Halloween monsters!

Pick Dracula, Frankenstein, a witch, mummy or whatever classic monster everybody wants.

Nobody has to match because spooky is the matching theme.

13. Alice in Wonderland

@mistyjames1

This one is perfect for bigger families because Wonderland has approximately a million characters.

Alice, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat are a good place to start. 

Then keep adding characters until everybody has one.

The outfits can also be really colorful, which makes the family photos extra cute.

14. 90s cartoon family

@kelseythornberry

If the parents want to get nostalgic, this is your chance.

Choose characters from your favorite 90s cartoons and make the whole family look like Saturday morning television came to life.

You can mix different shows too.

The children might have absolutely no idea who anybody is, but that's a problem for another day. 

15. Old MacDonald farm

@laurent

I saved a really cute one for last.

Parents can dress like farmers or scarecrows while the kids become little chickens, cows or other farm animals.

Overalls make the adult costumes extremely easy.

The tiny animal costumes will obviously steal every picture.

And if you have a baby dressed like a fluffy chicken, I'm sorry but nobody is even looking at the rest of you. 

Conclusion

Family Halloween costumes can be a little chaotic to organize but I think they're worth doing at least once.

Especially while the kids still let you choose what they're wearing. 

My favorites are probably the Addams Family for something actually Halloween-ish and the Old MacDonald idea if you have younger children.

But don't worry about making every outfit perfectly coordinated.

If everybody looks like they belong in the same movie, decade or weird little universe, you've done enough.

Take LOTS of pictures too.

Because next year somebody will suddenly decide matching with the family is embarrassing and the era will be over. :)

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15+ Barbie Halloween Costume Ideas For The Ultimate Pink Halloween

I don't think we are ever going to run out of Barbie Halloween costumes.

There are simply too many Barbies. 

Cowgirl Barbie.

Doctor Barbie.

Mermaid Barbie.

Astronaut Barbie.

There is basically a Barbie for every mood, which is very convenient when Halloween comes around.

And obviously, there is a LOT of pink involved here.

But not every Barbie costume has to be the same pink mini dress and blonde wig situation.

You can go retro, glamorous, chaotic or completely ridiculous depending on which version you choose.

So if Barbie is on your Halloween mood board this year, here are some ideas worth recreating.

15+ Barbie Halloween Costume Ideas For The Ultimate Pink Halloween

1. Barbie in the box

@coolestdiycostumes

If you're going to be Barbie, why not arrive in the actual box?

Make a giant pink cardboard Barbie box and stand inside it.

Is it practical for walking around all night? 

Not really.

Will the pictures be worth it? 

Absolutely. 

2. Malibu Barbie

@screen_serenity

This version is all sunshine and retro beach vibes.

Think pink swimsuit, huge sunglasses and a surfboard prop if you feel like carrying one around.

3. Astronaut Barbie

@vogue.co.uk

Pink and silver together make this one so good.

Start with an astronaut-style suit and add pink details, glitter or a Barbie name patch.

You don't need to wear the helmet the whole night either because I know that thing is coming off after twenty minutes.

4. Weird Barbie

@shelbyjohnson

Finally, a costume that gets better the worse you make your hair look.

Mess it up.

Wear clothes that absolutely do not belong together.

Add random marker-like makeup and look extremely pleased with yourself.

Weird Barbie is definitely for anybody who wants to join the Barbie theme without looking polished.

5. Cowgirl Barbie

@cheyscalese

This one is already such a cute Halloween costume.

Pink western clothes, cowboy boots and a big hat are the basics. 

Add fringe and rhinestones because being subtle would completely miss the point.

6. Disco Barbie

@susanmikaelian

Halloween is the right time to cover yourself in sequins.

A silver jumpsuit and huge platforms give this costume full disco energy.

And if you're wearing Disco Barbie, I expect you near the dance floor all night. 

7. Doctor Barbie

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Honestly, Barbie has probably had more careers than all of us combined.

Pink scrubs with a white coat and pink stethoscope make Doctor Barbie really easy to recognize.

This one is also pretty comfortable compared to most Halloween costumes.

8. Barbie and Ken

@caseyjordan7511

A couple costume without anything creepy involved.

Imagine that. 

Coordinate your Barbie and Ken outfits with lots of pink, bright colors or matching beachwear.

You don't have to wear identical clothes; you just need to look like you both escaped the Dreamhouse together.

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9. President Barbie

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Want to wear Barbie without dressing super girly?

Go for a sharp pink power suit.

Add polished hair, heels and a little presidential-style pin to make the idea clearer.

A tiny campaign sign could be fun for pictures too.

10. Original 1959 Barbie

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I LOVE this one if you want something less expected.

The black-and-white striped swimsuit makes the original Barbie instantly different from all the pink versions.

Add the high ponytail and dramatic cat eye.

Retro sunglasses would look cute too.

You can keep the entire costume very black and white and let the blonde hair finish everything.

11. Fairy princess Barbie

@warriorofkyoshi

Sometimes regular Barbie isn't enough.

You need wings. 

Wear a huge pink tulle dress with a tiara and iridescent fairy wings. 

Add as much shimmer as you can reasonably get away with.

Actually, it's Halloween.

There is no reasonable amount.

12. Roller Barbie

@cynthiaduffy14

Roller Barbie is fun until you remember you actually have to stand in roller skates.

If you're brave enough, go for the bright neon outfit and real skates.

If not, normal sneakers will survive and nobody is calling the Barbie police. 

13. Mermaid Barbie

@makayla7478

A pink iridescent mermaid tail with long Barbie hair?

So pretty.

Add a seashell-style top and shimmer on your makeup to bring the ocean thing together.

I think pearls in the hair would look gorgeous with this one too.

14. CEO Barbie

@karleykosmos

Barbie has entered the boardroom.

Wear a structured hot pink blazer with matching trousers or a skirt and carry a little briefcase.

Add heels if you're willing to suffer.

Personally, I would wear the cute shoes for the pictures and quietly change later. 

15. Budget Barbie

@rachelwinning

You absolutely do not need to spend a fortune to make a Barbie costume.

Wear the pinkest outfit you already own.

Pink top, pink skirt, pink dress...whatever you've got.

Add Barbie-style accessories and good hair and suddenly the costume makes sense.

Honestly, the confidence might be doing more work than the outfit anyway.

Conclusion

There really is a Barbie for everybody.

Even if you're not into the traditional super-glam pink Barbie look.

You can be an astronaut, doctor, CEO, mermaid or complete Weird Barbie disaster and still stay on theme.

I think Original Barbie is probably my favorite because the black-and-white swimsuit makes it stand out from all the pink.

But Weird Barbie would definitely be the most fun to get ready for.

No perfect hair required. 

So pick your Barbie, add more pink than you think you need and you're pretty much ready for Halloween.

Come on Barbie, let's go party. :)

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20+ Halloween 30th Birthday Party Ideas For A Killer Dirty Thirty

Thirty and Halloween?

Oh, this birthday basically plans itself.

You already have "Dirty 30" jokes waiting, black decorations make sense, costumes are encouraged and nobody can complain when you turn the house into a graveyard because it's literally the season for it.

I also think thirty is that sweet spot where you can still have a chaotic dance floor AND care deeply about whether your table setting looks cute. 

So we're doing both.

If your 30th birthday falls anywhere near spooky season, these Halloween birthday ideas are exactly the kind of dramatic celebration this milestone deserves.

Halloween 30th Birthday Party Ideas

1. Build a Black and Gold Balloon Entrance

@mpqevents

Start the party before guests even get inside.

A huge black and gold balloon arch around the entrance feels birthday-ish and Halloween-ish at the same time.

Add a number 30 somewhere so nobody forgets why they're actually there.

2. Create a Witch-Themed Cocktail Bar

@mizztlewis64

This isn't just a bar cart anymore.

It's an apothecary.

Use a black cauldron, purple lighting and drinks with dark sugar rims to make the whole area look witchy.

Give each cocktail a spell-inspired name too because half the fun is being unnecessarily committed to the theme.

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3. Get a Dirty 30 Tombstone Cake

@deboraheby

If ever there was a birthday made for a tombstone cake, it's thirty around Halloween.

Have "Dirty 30" written across the tombstone and surround it with little graveyard details.

It's slightly rude.

It's very cute.

I approve.

4. Wear a Masquerade-Inspired Birthday Look

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Your Halloween birthday outfit does not have to involve fake blood.

A dark outfit with an ornate gold or black mask can give you that mysterious birthday-girl look without needing a complicated costume.

Very little effort, maximum drama.

5. Make a Spooky Grown-Up Charcuterie Board

@rosebarry

A Halloween charcuterie board is the answer when you want themed food without everything being shaped like a cartoon ghost.

See: 17+ Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas You Need To Try

Use dark fruits, cheese, crackers and a few mummy or skeleton details.

People will actually eat it too, which is always my main requirement for party food.

6. Use Purple and Black for the Dinner Table

@octavierwilliam

Black and orange isn't your only option.

Check out: 20 Orange And Black Halloween Party Ideas That Look Spooky And Stylish

Deep purple looks SO good beside black candles and darker plates.

Add tiny spooky details if you want the Halloween theme to be obvious without covering the table in decorations.

7. Order a Custom 30th Neon Sign

@campingslayer

This is one of those birthday decorations that doubles as the photo backdrop.

Get a sign that says something like "30 Years in the Making" and hang it somewhere people will naturally pose.

Purple or orange lighting around it will push the Halloween vibe further.

Prepare to see it in every single Instagram story from the night.

8. Build a Haunted Forest Photo Booth

@tonya531

Twisted branches, dark fabric and purple light can transform one corner into a haunted forest.

Add fog around the ground if your venue allows it safely.

Guests already dressed in Halloween outfits will look ridiculously good against this backdrop.

9. Give Out Mummy-Wrapped Bottle Favors

@makeeventsinc

If you're giving adult guests bottles as favors, make them festive.

Wrap them mummy-style with gauze and tie a black ribbon around the top.

It's such a small change but looks much more intentional than handing everybody a plain bottle.

10. Make a Skeleton Hand Dip Display

@emspringr

This is exactly the kind of gross-looking food display Halloween allows us to get away with.

Shape or style your appetizer so a skeleton hand appears to be sitting in the middle of the spread.

Surround it with crackers and vegetables for dipping.

Will some guests hesitate before touching it? 

Probably.

More for everybody else.

11. Use Black Roses in Your Centerpieces

@porchdecorideas

Black roses look dramatic enough without much help.

Mix them with darker red flowers and gold vases if you want the dinner tables looking more romantic than scary.

Candles will finish everything nicely.

12. Create an Outdoor Bonfire Lounge

@rachelkilbride

Not every part of the birthday has to happen inside.

Set up chairs and blankets around a bonfire with pumpkins and string lights nearby.

It gives guests somewhere to escape the loud music for a bit.

And late-night conversations around a fire always hit differently.

13. Turn Liquor Bottles Into Potions

@mialaniinteriors

Your existing drink bottles can become part of the decorations.

Create potion labels and place them among herbs, jars and candles.

Just make sure the actual contents stay clearly identifiable for guests.

Cute labels are fun.

Mystery alcohol is not. 

14. Wear a Thirty and Thriving Witch Hat

@alcionerocah1

Birthday crowns are cute.

Birthday witch hats are better in October.

Get a little black hat or headband with "Thirty and Thriving" written on it so everybody knows who is supposed to be getting the most attention.

As if there was any doubt.

15. Make the Dance Floor Glow

@frankieburden1

You had a nice dinner.

Everybody got their pretty pictures.

Now turn off the normal lights and let the bad decisions begin. 

Use UV lighting and glow accessories to create a neon dance floor for the second half of the party.

This is where the elegant 30th turns into the actual Dirty 30.

16. Get a Candy Corn Ombre Cake

@lonalonso

Not every Halloween cake needs to be black.

Use orange, yellow and cream layers to copy the candy corn colors for something much brighter.

It's festive and very cute sitting against darker Halloween decorations.

17. Personalize Skull Shot Glass Favors

@getgathering.com

Mini skull glasses are one of those favors that actually make sense for a 30th.

Personalize them with names or your birthday date and set them out for guests.

They can use them during the party and take them home afterward.

18. Make a Birthday Graveyard Entrance

@zoeydiaz

Turn your yard into a fake cemetery using tombstones with funny birthday messages.

You can include your birth year, but use the actual year that matches the person turning 30 rather than copying an old example.

Add low lighting and atmospheric fog around the entrance for the full effect.

This is especially funny if you're leaning hard into the whole "RIP my twenties" thing.

19. Style Witchy Herb Place Settings

@ashleyhoffman

Sometimes the tiniest details make the dinner table feel finished.

Tie dried lavender or herbs together with dark string and place a bundle at each seat.

Add a dark candle and a wax-sealed menu card if you're going extra.

It'll look witchy without putting witch hats on the plates.

20. Have a Midnight 30th Birthday Toast

@keeshratau

Save one birthday moment for midnight.

Bring everyone together, fill the glasses and make a proper toast to entering your thirties.

It doesn't have to be emotional unless somebody wants to start crying.

Personally, I would rather clink glasses, eat more cake and continue dancing. 

Conclusion

A Halloween 30th birthday gives you so many directions to go in.

You can make it glamorous, creepy, witchy, neon, gothic or just fully commit to the RIP My Twenties jokes until everybody is sick of them.

The trick is mixing the Halloween theme with enough birthday details that the milestone doesn't disappear underneath all the cobwebs.

Because spooky season happens every year.

Your 30th only gets one night.

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