Best Halloween Costumes Ideas For Kids in 2023, Inspired By Pop Culture (2024)

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Updated Aug. 25, 2023

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Spooky season is just around the corner.

That means it’s almost time for spooky decorations, lots and lots of candy, and of course, Halloween costumes.

To partake in the annual trick or treating tradition, your kids are going to need a costume, right?

Best you start looking now rather than scramble on October 28th when you realize you still haven’t gotten everything you need!

Like always, there are so many great pop culture inspired costumes for kids and babies this year. Whether it’s their first Halloween or their tenth, whether they want to be a superhero or a doll or a Jedi, the perfect costume is waiting.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best pop culture costumes of the year, featuring old and new faves. Use the links to jump to the age group you’re shopping for, or scroll to see all of our picks.

  • Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for Babies
  • Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for Kids

Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for Babies:

  1. Marvel Avengers Spider-Man Girls’ Dress

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    This cosplay-inspired set includes a dress, leggings, and bow for a more casual but still clearly Spider-Man inspired Halloween look.

    amazon $31.99

  2. Grogu Costume Bodysuit for Baby

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    Does this costume make your baby the cutest baby in the galaxy? We sure think so!

  3. Disguise Disney Infant Ariel Costume

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    Out of the sea and ready to trick or treat — dress your little one like Ariel this Halloween, and turn it into a group costume by adding Ariel’s trusty sidekick Flounder.

    amazon $27.98

  4. Marvel Avengers Hulk Zip-Up Cosplay Coverall

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    Available in a range of sizes from newborn to 6, this zip-up onesie style costume will keep your baby comfy and cozy this Halloween.

    amazon $29.29 $27.19
  5. Buzz Lightyear Costume for Baby

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    Go to infinity and beyond with this adorable Toy Story costume! There are also baby costumes for Woody and Jessie, two more of Andy’s beloved toys.

  6. Star Wars Baby Ewok Costume

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    This soft and cuddly fleece jumpsuit comes with an attached scarf and hood to complete the cutest little Ewok look.

    amazon $39.41+

  7. Na’vi Costume Bodysuit and Beanie Set for Baby

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    This Na’vi bodysuit, inspired by the species from Avatar has a hidden secret: all of the little white dots on the onesie and hat glow in the dark!

  8. Boo Costume Bodysuit for Baby (from Monsters, Inc.)

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    Boo! Did we scare you? This costume, inspired by Boo’s monster disguise, is sure to make your baby the scariest tot around.

  9. Baby Bluey Costume

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    Dress your little one up as the title character from the kids show that’s all the rage right now, Bluey, and turn it into a family costume with dad Bandit, mom Chilli, and little sister Bingo.

    spirit halloween $39.99

  10. Baby Winnie the Pooh Costume

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    It’s impossible not to smile when you see this cheery Pooh costume, complete with a hood and hunny pot.

    spirit halloween $36.99

Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for Kids:

  1. Spider-Gwen Costume for Kids

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    This Spider-Gwen (or Gwen Stacy, or Ghost Spider… whatever your kiddo prefers) costume includes the hooded bodysuit plus a mask and gloves for a complete look.

  2. Spider-Man Costume for Kids

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    This detailed Spider-Man costume includes a mask with mesh eyes, gloves padded muscles, and unique “wings” made out of spiderwebs.

  3. Ariel Deluxe Costume for Kids

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    A new take on a classic The Little Mermaid design, this deluxe Ariel costume is inspired by Halle Bailey’s mermaid in the live action remake.

  4. Kids Skating Barbie Costume

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    Skate into the real world with this Barbie movie costume — it includes the romper, plus a visor, belt, knee pads, and elbow pads. Complete the look with a pair of skates.

    spirit halloween $39.99

  5. Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair Nevermore Academy Uniforms

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    Put together a best friends costume and dress up as these unlikely pals from Wednesday. As expected, Wednesday Addams is dressed in all black with pops of white, while Enid lets some color into her wardrobe. Complete the looks with a black braided wig for Wednesday and a blonde, pink, and blue wig for Enid.

    wednesday$31.65+

    enid
    $44.99

  6. Star Wars: The Mandalorian Adaptive Costume for Kids

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    This costume includes features that makes it easier for kids in wheelchairs, like a back opening that velcros shut, longer legs with a roomier circumference, and a flap opening for easy access if the child has a feeding tube. Take it one step further by adding on the wheelchair cover set to turn the chair into the Razor Crest.

  7. Ahsoka Tano Costume for Kids

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    With Ahsoka currently airing on Disney+, there’s no better Halloween than this one to dress up as the Jedi turned rebel spy.

  8. Ariel Adaptive Costume for Kids

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    Like the Mandalorian one above, this adaptive costume opens in the back and closes with velcro for easy on-and-off, plus it has the front flap opening for easy tube access. The skirt portion of this is also completely open in the back, and it’s ankle length to accomodate wheelchair users. Complete the look with the adaptive wheelchair wrap.

  9. Disguise Stranger Things Tween Eddie Costume

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    This costume set includes a Faux Denim Printed Jacket with attached Hellfire Club shirt so your child can dress like the new fan-favorite character from Season 4 of Stranger Things.

    amazon $24.32+

  10. Party City Harley Quinn Halloween Costume for Girls

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    Wreak havoc on Gotham City (or your own town) trick-or-treating in this Harley Quinn costume and complete the look with a pink and blue pigtail wig.

    amazon $29.69+

  11. Disguise Nintendo Super Mario Costume

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    It’s-a-me, your new favorite Halloween costume! This Super Mario set includes the all-in-one jumpsuit, hat, and mustache.

    amazon $26.48+

  12. Disguise Child’s Play Toddler Chucky Costume

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    You’ll be the scariest kid on the block if you go with this costume, inspired by the killer Child’s Play doll.

    amazon $24.99+

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FAQs

What will the most popular Halloween costumes be in 2023? ›

What Are the Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year?
Rank (2023)Costume Name
1Barbie
2Princess
3Spider-Man
4Witch
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Oct 24, 2023

What should I dress up for Halloween 2023? ›

Ariel from The Little Mermaid

Disney's run of new live-action versions of classic animated films brought us a dreamy reimagining of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey. You too can channel the mermaid princess this Halloween with just a few items you may already have hanging in your closet.

What's hot for Halloween 2023? ›

Of the most popular costumes for children, adults and pets, only two types made it onto every group's Top 10 list: ghosts and witches. Pop-culture characters such as Barbie, Spiderman, Batman and Mario are in fashion too.

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