DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids {Disney, Animals, Fantasy, & More}

Halloween is our chance to dress like our favorite characters, put ourselves in another’s shoes, and just have fun. Deciding on who to be and what to wear can be difficult. These DIY Halloween costumes for kids make the decisions easier and more affordable.

DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

Pinocchio Costume

He wanted to be a real boy, and now real boys want to dress up like him. Pinocchio is a classic tale; this tutorial helps the whole family get in on the fun.
Get the Tutorial: Pinocchio Costume

DIY Wreck-It Ralph Costume

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Little Girl Dressed as Von Sweets from Wreck it Ralph — Photo Credit: See Vanessa Craft

Step into the world of video game characters with a little help from some arcade classics. These DIY Halloween costumes provide some ideas for dad as well.
Get the Recipe: DIY Wreck-It Ralph Costume

DIY Lilo and Stitch Family Halloween Costumes

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Little Girl Dressed as Lilo Holding a Stitch Doll — Photo Credit: DIY Inspired

There are so many Stitch fans out there. This costume idea for kids lets them get into their luau bests for a night of treats and pranks, just the way Stitch would want it.
Get the Tutorial: DIY Lilo and Stitch Family Halloween Costumes

DIY Kids Buzz Lightyear No Sew Halloween Costume

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Child Dressed as Buzz Lightyear — Photo Credit: Fun at Home with Kids

Take your Halloween costume ideas for kids to infinity and beyond with this fun and easy Buzz costume DIY. The best part is, DIY Halloween costumes allow you to customize the costumes.
Get the Tutorial: DIY Kids Buzz Lightyear No Sew Halloween Costume

DIY Peter Pan Costume

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Little Boy Wearing a Peter Pan Hat Sitting on the Ground Outside — Photo Credit: The Nesting Spot

We aren’t done with the cheesy lines just yet. Your child can be ready to go to the second star to the right in this Peter costume. It is super simple to make and can be adjusted to bigger kids as well.
Get the Tutorial: DIY Peter Pan

DIY Elf Fairy Costume

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Young Girl with a Twig Crowd with Leaves Intertwined and Fantasy Makeup — Photo Credit: Cuckoo 4 Design

Not all DIY costumes need to be Disney; we can head into the world of fairies and magic with some DIY Halloween costumes for kids that utilize fantasy characters.
Get the Tutorial: DIY Elf Fairy Costume

Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Little Girl Wearing a Red and White Dress, a Red Hooded Cape, and Holding a Picnic Basket — Photo Credit: HGTV

Bring the storybook to life with this adorable DIY girls costume. Bonus points if you have a dog who can play the role of the Big Bad Wolf.
Get the Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf

DIY Mermaid Costume with Cricut

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Young Girl Wearing a Mermaid Tail Costume — Photo Credit: See Kate Sew

One of the best parts of DIY Halloween costumes is that you can adjust the colors and materials to create something completely unique.
Get the Tutorial: DIY Mermaid Costume with Cricut

Flower Fairy

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids Close Up of a Flower Crown — Photo Credit: Nonpareil Home

Bring some fresh flowers and beauty to your costumes with these DIY Halloween costumes for kids. Get them involved and allow them to pick out the flowers you use in the costume.
Get the Tutorial: Flower Fairy

Unique Sad Clown Costume

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Young Girl Wearing White Face Makeup with Black Diamonds Around Her Eyes — Photo Credit: Cuckoo 4 Design

Not all kids want to be superheroes and fairies. Some want to be on the creeper side of the spectrum. This sad clown can be creepy or fun; it can be whatever you want.
Get the Tutorial: Unique Sad Clown Costume

No-Sew Halloween Spiderweb Cape

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Young Child Wearing a Spider Web Cape — Photo Credit: Delia Creates

Not all of these DIY Halloween costumes for kids will require sewing skills. Some of them will simply be cutting fabric in the right ways.
Get the Tutorial: No-Sew Halloween Spiderweb Cape

Easy DIY Deviled Egg Costume

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids Close Up of an Egg White Costume Sitting on a Wooden Surface — Photo Credit: Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

This costume tutorial is for an adult costume. However, we can’t forget that we are in control of the sizes here. Change this fun breakfast costume into a family costume with a bit of creativity.
Get the Tutorial: Easy DIY Deviled Egg Costume

DIY Dorothy Costume

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Young Girl Wearing a Dorothy Costume Standing Outside — Photo Credit: Andrea’s Notebook

The world of Oz is a magical one. We can bring a piece of that into our real world with this fun DIY costume. You can even include a small basket with a small Toto.
Get the Tutorial: DIY Dorothy Costume

Full DIY Head-In-A-Jar Tutorial

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids a Young Boy Wearing a Headless Costume Making it Look Like His Head is in His Hands — Photo Credit: Chaotically Yours

These costumes help us make unique costumes that won’t look like they came off a rack with a hefty price tag. Instead, save a buck or two and have some fun with your kids using these DIY Halloween costumes for kids.
Get the Tutorial: Full DIY Head-In-A-Jar Tutorial

More Halloween Ideas

DIY Halloween Costumes For Adults | Kids aren’t the only ones who can save a few bucks on their costumes. Adults can make some DIY costumes for themselves as well.

Spooky Halloween Crockpot Recipes | Don’t forget, Halloween seeps into all aspects of life. That includes making some spooky food.

Halloween Recipes for All Ages | You don’t even have to have a crockpot to get in on this action. There are plenty of creepy foods you can make.

25 Pumpkin Drinks for Kids for Fall and Halloween | You can even make drinks that the kids will absolutely love, but that take advantage of the flavors of the season.

12 Downloads for your Halloween Playlist | You will need some music to get you in the mood while you DIY and set that crockpot. Luckily, we have just the playlist.

DIY Halloween Costumes For Kids {Disney, Animals, Fantasy, & More}