18 Fun and Creative Costume Ideas for a Spook-tacular Halloween

There’s a crispness in the air and the smell of pumpkin spice wafting from every coffee shop. You know what that means — spooky season is finally upon us! And in preparation, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween costumes of 2021 to get you and your family ready for Oct. 31, whether you’re heading to the pumpkin patch, visiting a haunted house, or spending the night trick or treating. Plus, we’ve paired the top discounts on Halloween costumes from popular brands as well. Don’t be afraid — we have some hauntingly good deals to help everyone look spooktacular!

Halloween Costumes for Babies and Toddlers

Sweet as Pie

Pumpkin Baby

Price: $37.99 from The Halloween Spot

Is there any costume more classic than a pumpkin for your little one’s first Halloween? Available for infants from 6 months to 1 year old, this costume is soft and cozy and comes with a hat to keep them warm if you decide to head out for trick-or-treating.

Baby Clown Costume

Baby Bobo Clown

Price: $17.06 from Halloween Mall

From the sweet ruffles around the collar, sleeves, and pant legs to the party hat and pom-pom details, this classic clown costume is cheap, easy, and perfect for babies and toddlers who are starting to show a goofy, fun-loving personality.

Dalmatian Costume for Toddlers

Toddler Paw Patrol Marshall

Price: $34.99 from Spirit Halloween

A dalmatian costume is a classic Halloween look, so why not kick it up a notch with one of their favorite “PAW Patrol" characters? They’ll love their fire marshal costume, and you’ll love having the cutest and bravest toddler in town!

Electrifying Pokemon Costume for Kids

Toddler Pikachu Costume

Price: $49.99-$74.99 from HalloweenCostumes.com

If your toddler is obsessed with Pokemon (who can blame them?), they’ll love this classic Pikachu costume. With its soft material and slip-on hood, getting them ready for trick or treating will be faster than saying, “I choose you!"

Fun Halloween Costumes for Kids

Just Add Water

Luca Costume

Price: $44.99 from HalloweenCostumes.com

Did your kiddo love the hit movie “Luca"? Are they like a little fish out of water? Then they’ll love flipping their fins in this brightly colored “Luca" costume, complete with shoe covers, a detachable tail, and a half mask.

No Scaredy Cats Here

Kids Catwoman Costume

Price: $31.39 from Halloween Mall

There’s no doubt about it — this famous cat burglar is bound to steal your heart! With a sleek black jumpsuit, a molded mask, and a utility belt, your girl will feel just like Gotham’s greatest antihero.

Happy Howl-oween

Kids Werewolf Costume

Price: $44.99 from Spirit Halloween

Ready for a classic monster costume with a modern twist? This werewolf costume comes with a plaid tunic, a faux-fur hood, furry gloves, and a tail that will have them feeling like a character straight out of their favorite horror movie.

Hogwarts-Ready

Harry Potter Gryffindor Robe for Kids

Price: $59.99-$74.99 from HalloweenCostumes.com

Need a spellbinding costume for your favorite little wizard? Look no further than HalloweenCostumes.com’s selection of Hogwarts robes. Don’t worry — there’s one for every house! And if you need help putting the finishing touches for your specific character, check out this list of ideas.

Cheap and Easy Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults

This Is the Way

Men's Mandalorian Beskar Armor

Price: $59.99-$99.99 from HalloweenCostumes.com

Slip on the Mandalorian mask and transform into everyone’s favorite bounty hunter. Complete with a cape, belt, mask, and boot tops, this costume is sure to make anyone feel like they’re from a galaxy far, far away. Don’t forget to bring Grogu with you!

Along Came a Spider

Adult Spider-Man Costume

Price: $54.99 from Spirit Halloween

Have your spidey senses been tingling this Halloween? Transform from Peter or Miles into the amazing Spider-Man by simply zipping up this brightly colored costume — no need to be bitten by a radioactive spider!

Feelin’ Foxy

Red Fox Costume

Price: $26.75 from Halloween Mall

Looking for a cheap and easy last-minute costume? This foxy Kigurumi-style costume features a soft fabric, a hood with pointed ears, and a super fluffy tail. It’s perfect for events where you want to simply snap up and go, like office Halloween parties or nights out on a chilly hayride.

Hauntingly Beautiful

Immortal Soul

Price: $38.99 from The Halloween Spot

Whether you want to complete the look as Elvira, a wicked witch, or even a vampire, this sleek, fitted gown is the perfect base for a number of fantastical fashions. The zig-zag hem and long, lace sleeves add the ideal amount of spookiness to an overall beautiful silhouette.

Two-Person Halloween Costumes for Couples

Peaky Keen

Blinding Gangster

Price: $68.99 from The Halloween Spot

If you’re like us, you’ve been obsessed with the Peaky Blinders’ aesthetic since the first time you saw Thomas Shelby stroll into the bar. Now with this classic costume combo, you and your sweetheart will be ready to party like it’s 1921.

Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts

Kids Ghostbuster, Baby Slimer

Price: $59.99-$104.99, $59.99-84.99 from HalloweenCostumes.com

Nothing strange here! Whether you’re dressing up as a family or it’s only for the kids, this cult-classic costume pairing is perfect for any Halloween festivity. Your oldest will love dressing up as their favorite unlikely heroes, and your youngest will stay cuddly and warm all throughout the night.

How Oz

Adult Dorothy Sequin Costume, Dog Basket

Price: $31.28, $20.67 from Halloween Mall

Want your favorite Toto to tag along? Pair your Dorothy costume with Halloween Mall’s adorable dog basket costume! And don’t worry about carrying them — Fido will be completely comfortable and able to walk with you along the yellow brick road.

We’re All Mad Here

Girl’s Wonderland Princess Costume, Mad Hatter Costume

Price: $30.99, $52.99 from The Halloween Spot

Taking a trip to Wonderland has never been easier — no rabbit hole necessary! Perfect for fathers taking their daughters door-to-door, candy-givers will love seeing this sweet and silly combination.

A Lovely Day for a Red Wedding

Lydia Deetz Costume, Beetlejuice Wedding Suit

Price: $59.99, $69.99 from Spirit Halloween

Say “I do" to a Halloween staple! Whether you’re newlyweds or simply love the movie, these Beetlejuice wedding costumes are fun, recognizable, and bound to be the life of the party. Plus, the red color is definitely a spooky standout.

Mystery, Inc.

Child Scooby-Doo Costume, Daphne

Price: $39.09, $23.05 from Halloween Mall

For moms and their kids walking around collecting Scooby Snacks, consider this fun cartoon combination! Want to dress up like other members of the gang? Halloween Mall has costumes for Shaggy, Velma, and Fred, too!