Life has been different these past few years. But with Halloween around the corner, I hope you are able to spend some time with your little ones trick-or-treating again. If you are going out whether it be a family get-together, trunk-or-treating, or full-blown trick-or-tricking these are all costume ideas that you can get for your little one for under $20.
These 10 budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas will be highly praised by everyone in the family.
Remember you have to be sure to shop early because they sell out quickly. The costumes are mixed by gender and size so be sure to read the details carefully.
I have not been asked to provide any reviews on these products. These are just some low-cost, adorable costumes that are available for purchase.
10 Costume Ideas:
#1- Toddler Jr. Firefighter Costume Infant Walmart.com
A super cute and easy costume idea for smaller kids. This firefighter outfit pairs easily with black tennis shoes.
For this costume, it includes the jumpsuit pieces and fireman hat headpiece. The ax or other pieces are sold separately. But since these costumes are so budget-friendly adding a few accessories still won’t break the bank.
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#2- Kid’s Full Body Cow Costume- Oriental Trading
Whether you have a silly kid who is looking for a fun costume idea or maybe when you just have a kid that really loves cows this a great costume.
One of my favorite kids loves walking around like he is Tarzan on all fours. That silly walking would be even better with this unisex cow outfit.
It is a one-piece jumpsuit that fits most children ages 5 to 10.
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#3- Girl’s Justice League Wonder Woman Costume- Oriental Trading
This wonder woman costume is my favorite for little girls. I am a huge comic book fan and know girls are underrepresented.
Wonder woman is an inspiring character with a wonderful story. If you have a little girl who loves superheroes this is the costume for them. It is available in sizes of small, medium, and large.
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#4- Girls Classic Pink Ranger Dino Halloween Costume for Toddlers- Oriental Trading
Keeping with the superheroes idea this has been an awesome year for female heroines. This pink ranger outfit goes the extra step.
The costume includes a skirted costume and a soft headpiece. Pair it with a pair of shoes and this is a great all-in-one costume. It is available for infants and toddlers up to 4T.
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#5- Girl’s Star War Clone Wars Padme Amidala Costume- Oriental Trading
If you have a fan of Star Wars then this is an amazing costume option. If you are unsure who Padme Amidala is she is the Queen of Naboo and married Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader). She is the mother of Luke and Leia.
This outfit is a jumpsuit set as well and comes with the belt that would be a holster. It does not include any sabers or other ‘weapon’ toys so it is still very family-friendly.
It comes is small, medium, and large. Also, pair it with white tennis shoes like the photo above and you have a quick Star Wars costume.
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#6- Child’s Banana Leaf Hula Skirt & Leis Set- Oriental Trading
Ready for a costume idea that is different from the superhero realm? Then this hula costume is just what you are looking for.
This costume is perfect for girls of all ages because most of the items are meant to be used as accessories. You can choose any color shirt for them to wear with their costume and add some cute sandals and you are set.
You get a 42″ lei necklace, one 16″ stretchy headband, two 6″ lei bracelets, and an 18″ skirt with a 25″ elastic waistband. If it is too big you can always adjust the waistband with a little sewing project.
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#7 Girl’s Turquoise Dance Craze Bolero Costume- Oriental Trading
Even if you don’t know what a bolero dancer is you know your little girl would absolutely love this unique outfit.
This Dance Craze themed outfit is exactly what the little dancer in your life would want for Halloween. It is for children ages 6 to 12.
The costume comes with the sequined jacket with the sequined dress/skirt. The site even features matching headband, leg warmers, and more.
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#8 Disguise Dinosaur Toddler Costume- Target
At some point in their life most kids, especially boys, have had an obsession with dinosaurs. So, if you currently have a dino-fanatic in your family this is the perfect choice for you.
It comes with the jumpsuit and headpiece. Be sure to try and pair it with green or white shoes to help it stay authentic to the character. This is a toddler set, so please remember to checck the sizes before you buy.
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#9 Rascal Pirate Costume – Party City
Does your kid dream of living a life at sea like their favorite pirate character? Maybe whenever they are playing make-believe they always choose to be a pirate.
Then this is your chance to make dress-up time great every time after Halloween by getting this pirate costume. It comes with a jumpsuit that has the vest and belt attached. The pirate hat is included.
It comes in sizes small and up. It is said to fit children up to 5 or 6 depending on their size.
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#10 Kids’ Marvel Captain America Jumpsuit – Target
Do you have a Captain America fan in your house? This costume is exactly what you need.
The mask and jumpsuit have awesome details that accentuate the look.
It does not come with the shield, but you can find a link to a low-priced shield here.
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#11 Hermione Costume from Harry Potter
This is a costume that can stand the test of time depending on your little one.
Harry Potter fans are often coming along at different times in their life.
But the BEST part is that you aren’t limited to this one character. If your little one has an interest in these characters there are plenty to choose from.
If your little is a fan then you know there are multiple “houses” for costume ideas and ideas for all genders.
This site offers all the extra add-ons if you wanted too as well such as headbands, wands, and more.
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#12 Minecraft Steve Halloween Costume Top
35% of children under the age of 15 are interested in Minecraft. Over 126 million users are playing Minecraft at a time.
This costume idea is simple but embodies the block spirit of Minecraft.
It is a simple costume and requires very little effort
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#13 Green M&M’S Costume Kit
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#14 Ultimate Banana Tropical Fruit Halloween Costume
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#15 Goddess Costume
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Hopefully, your little one can find some sense of normalcy this holiday season. I know it has been very different from schools closing early, virtual learning, and so much more.
I know that Halloween is the first chance to do something that seems like life is back to normal for younger kids. No matter what you choose to do you can save money with these budget-friendly options.
And because the learning never stops be sure to grab these two printable packs:
Halloween Printable Pack-This pack is great for the month of October featuring cute and friendly monsters you can teach everything Halloween with added learning. It has over 55 pages covering math and language concepts.
Pumpkins Printable Pack-While, pumpkins are a big staple of Halloween this unit study is all about how pumpkins grow. It works great during October, but it is fitting for any time of the year.
Stay safe and enjoy your Halloween.
Last Updated on May 1, 2023 by Kierra