Kids Halloween Costumes That are Easy to Make

You can also make a Halloween costume using items that your child probably already has, and then adding some additional items. This will give your child a unique looking costume and also save you some money – which you can always spend on more Halloween treats for your little ones!

Here are some costume ideas to get you started:

Cowboy/Cowgirl

For this costume your boy or girl will need jeans and a casual t-shirt. It is ideal if they have a western style shirt to wear. Consider adding a cheerful red bandana, or even a pink bandana for girls. A cowboy hat and toy guns (or squirt guns) can be found at most toy stores.

Pirate

This costume is great because your child will need dark colored pants and a light colored shirt. Tie a scarf around the top of their head – use a large scarf. Draw a mustache on them using an eyebrow pencil. Purchase an eye patch at a costume store and maybe a fake sword.

Tourist

For this costume your child will need a souvenir t-shirt from any destination and a camera to hang around their neck. It is great if you can add a map of the destination to their costume, you can probably get a free map by calling the Chamber of Commerce in the location of the destination your child is pretending to be a tourist.

Hippie

This costume is fairly easy. Your child will need a pair of jeans, preferably that flare out at the bottoms. Also a large t-shirt that you can draw a peace sign on using a permanent marker. Use makeup pencils to draw flowers on your child’s face or use body glitter to add a little magical touch.

Witch

For this costume your child will need dark colored clothing, skirt or pants. Purchase a witch hat from a costume store. Consider giving your child a broom to carry while trick or treating.

Harry Potter

To be Harry Potter a child can wear casual clothing, just as Harry does to Hogwarts school. Purchase a pair of costume glasses that are black rimmed and round. Draw a “z” on your child’s forehead in a red makeup pencil.