When it comes to originality and cleverness, Halloween separates the amateurs from the greats. Children’s costumes are especially recognized as the most anticipated aspects of Halloween season. We’ve compiled a list of the funniest children’s Halloween costumes guaranteed to steal the show during a night of Trick-Or-Treating.

Famous Movie Characters 

This costume theme is always a show stopper! Pay homage to your favorite films by reincarnating classic characters this year. We have some ideas for you! 

Hannibal Lecter – “Silence of the Lambs”

Everyone’s favorite cannibal! This instantly recognizable costume is sure to give everyone a good Halloween scare.

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Edward Scissorhands 

Another classic 90s movie character brought back to life. This fun costume is sure to give the adults great laugh while gently startling other young trick-or-treaters. Learn how to make Edward’s signature face scares here.

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Audrey Hepburn –“Breakfast at Tiffany’s”

This costume is perfect for the toddler too fabulous for her own good. Consider visiting a thrift store to build this costume at an economical price.

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Wilson the volleyball – "Castaway"

Who said characters are limited to people?! The world’s most beloved volleball is also the world’s most clever baby costume. 

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Prince – "Purple Rain" 

Scooter optional! Turn your little one into a music legend for the night…. Maybe find an “Apollonia” to accompany him.


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Family Group Costumes 

There’s power in numbers! Who says kids should have all the fun? Check out these hilarious family group costumes that will get everyone involved in this year’s pumpkin day festivities!

Dr. Evil and Mini Me – “Austin Powers”

World domination takes team work! This is the perfect father/son costume duo!


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Milk and Cookies 

This group theme is simple yet effective. Who can resist everyone’s favorite snack?

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Michael Jackson ….Through the Years 

The possibilities are endless. Channel MJ as a young Jackson 5 member or the glory days of “Thriller”. 

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The Queen of England and her royal guards 

In a house full of boys, the queen always reigns supreme. Make sure to take your Oath of Honor before guarding the queen!

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Alice in Wonderland

With a wide array of beloved characters to choose from, the possibilities are endless for this fun group theme.

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Pun Costumes

While Halloween is famous for thrills and scares, pun themes are always pure entertainment! See how quickly others can guess these “punny” costumes.

When Pigs Fly

Check out a slew of adorable pig costumes for all ages and add a set of fluffy wings.

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Party Animals

Simply pair party hats with animal ears to create this adorable play on words costume.

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Like Father, Like Son

This costume is dynamic. Find a matching Dad-And-Son getup to wear on Halloween or any other day of the year.

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Smart Cookie

You probably have the necessities for this costume on hand in your home. There’s even a group costume opportunity by swapping out the glasses and graduation cap for a black eye and boxing gloves. Then you’ll have one “tough cookie”.

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This year’s Halloween will be one for the books! Be sure to share your family’s Halloween costumes with Frontier on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #FrontierHalloween. 

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