Looking for family Halloween costume ideas that won’t break the bank in 2025? You’re in the right place. Whether you're heading to a mall event, trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, or planning a themed photo shoot, these affordable and creative costume ideas are perfect for toddlers, kids, and parents alike. Get ready to DIY your way to Halloween magic without spending a fortune.
Top Budget Family Halloween Costumes for 2025
1. Inside Out 2 Family Costumes
With Inside Out 2 hitting screens in 2025, it's the perfect time to dress up as your favorite emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anxiety, Envy, and Ennui.
🧡 What You Need: Colored shirts, basic face paint, DIY felt accessories
💡 Budget Tip: Use clothing you already own and create accessories with craft paper or felt
📸 Great for: Emotion-themed TikToks, photo ops, and school costume day
2. Bluey Family Costumes
Bluey remains a toddler favorite. Dress the kids as Bluey and Bingo, and parents as Bandit and Chilli.
💙 What You Need: Solid-colored hoodies, DIY felt ears, face paint
💡 Budget Tip: Grab supplies from a dollar store or repurpose pajamas
📸 Great for: Family photo sessions and mall Halloween events
3. Despicable Me Minions
Yellow shirts, denim overalls, and goggles make this costume fun and super easy for all ages.
💛 What You Need: Basic clothing, goggles (or cardboard DIY)
💡 Budget Tip: Reuse school overalls and use paper towel rolls for goggles
📸 Great for: Trick-or-treating groups and sibling sets
4. Wicked
Magical and dramatic, this Wicked-inspired costume set is perfect for families who love bold color, iconic characters, and a touch of Broadway flair.
🧹 What You Need: Black dress and green face paint for Elphaba; pink or sparkly dress, tiara, and wand for Glinda
💡 Budget Tip: Use old prom or dress-up clothes, and DIY wands or tiaras with felt, glitter, and glue
📸 Great for: Mall photo ops, musical-loving families, and dramatic Halloween entrances
5. Shark & Beach Crew
One kid in a shark hoodie, others as lifeguards, surfers, or swimmers—this punny costume set is always a hit.
🦈 What You Need: Gray hoodie with felt fins, towels, sunglasses
💡 Budget Tip: Repurpose summer gear and pool accessories
📸 Great for: Outdoor Halloween parties and trunk-or-treat events
6. Colorful Ghost Family
Transform basic white sheets into vibrant, fun ghost costumes with dye or fabric paint.
👻 What You Need: White sheets, fabric paint or dye, scissors
💡 Budget Tip: Use fabric markers for toddlers to draw their own faces
📸 Great for: Halloween home décor photo shoots and easy last-minute costumes
Halloween doesn’t have to come with a scary price tag. These affordable family costume ideas for 2025 are creative, fun, and easy to pull off. Whether you’re all about matching, pop culture, or silly DIYs, there’s something here for every family — and every budget.
