15 Family of Three Halloween Costume Ideas
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Are you celebrating your baby's first Halloween, or is this the last hurrah before they're old enough to go trick-or-treating on their own? Either way, if you need family of three Halloween costumes, then you've come to the right place, especially with the holiday coming up soon. While we know it's a fun holiday, finding the right costume can be overwhelming, especially when there's a new family member in the mix. But stress no more — plenty of family of three Halloween costume ideas await!
Whether you're looking to go all in on a costume, planning on buying new outfits, hoping to DIY your costumes, or on the lookout for an easy, low-effort idea, there's plenty of inspiration you can take from these inventive family costumes for three.
From Disney characters to inanimate objects — like s'mores — you'll definitely feel ready to tackle this Halloween after seeing these costumes (even if it's only for Instagram). We promise you'll be taking home the "best group costume" award before the strike of midnight. And for the dog parents out there, know that it's just as easy to incorporate the four-legged member of your family into these costume ideas.
See our favorite family of three Halloween costumes ahead.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: "Jurassic Park"
Is there anything more ferociously cute than this mini dinosaur? Though there are now a staggering six "Jurassic Park" films in existence (with a seventh out next year), this family of three Halloween costume is a nod to the beloved 1993 original, which is a classic for a reason.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: S'mores
Does your family have a sweet tooth? To be this campfire classic for Halloween, your family of three will need a graham cracker, a chocolate bar, and a marshmallow. (The "pretend I'm a marshmallow" T-shirt is a shortcut, yes, but also funny.)
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: Farm Animals
This family of three Halloween costume idea offers parents an excuse to wear comfortable overalls and call it a day while their little one dresses up as their farm animal of choice. Bonus points for getting a bandana to stay on your pet.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: McDonald's Combo Meal
This McDonald's-themed family of three Halloween costume definitely requires some craftiness and a good amount of cardboard. But the end result? The happiest meal around.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: Bee, Beekeeper and Honey Bear
Sweet and simple! This adorable family of three Halloween costume — consisting of a bee, a beekeeper, and a bear — will leave everyone in the neighborhood buzzing with joy.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: Peanuts Characters
If your family turns on "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" the second the leaves change color, then consider dressing up as various Peanuts characters like Lucy, Linus, and Charlie Brown himself for your family of three Halloween costume. If you have a football to carry around, even better.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: "Luca"
Silenzio, Bruno! Dress up as the sweetest trio of sea monsters in this family of three Halloween costume inspired by Pixar's "Luca."
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: "Titanic"
It doesn't initially seem like "Titanic" would lend itself to a family costume idea for three, no. But if you add a cardboard door to the equation, then your Jack and Rose are all good to go on Halloween.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: "Lady and the Tramp" and Spaghetti
A "Lady and the Tramp" Halloween costume is creative, but adding a tiny ball of spaghetti takes it to a whole new level — and makes it a perfect Halloween costume for a family of three.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: Skeletons
A timeless choice: all you need are skeleton onesies for this classic Halloween costume for your family of three. And for the finishing touch, a little face paint goes a long way.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: Carl, Russell, and the House from "Up"
Creating a house for your toddler to wear may be next-level DIY, but it's definitely worth it to have a one-of-a-kind costume for a family of three. Also, if you have a golden retriever who needs a costume, Dug is always ready for an adventure.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: Moana, Maui, and Te Fiti
How far will you go to be the best-dressed family in the neighborhood? You'll need some faux tattoos, a green wig, and more to pull off this "Moana" costume for a family of three.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: Jack-o'-Lanterns and a Ghost
What's more classic for Halloween than a jack-o'-lantern or ghost? Plus, this simple costume for a family of three is effective with just printed sweatshirts. We love an easy, one-item costume!
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: "101 Dalmatians"
Embrace your inner villain this Halloween. We love this iconic "101 Dalmatians" costume for a family of three, starring an adorable dalmatian puppy, of course.
Family of 3 Halloween Costumes: The Addams Family
As you await the second season of "Wednesday," pay homage to the iconic Addams Family with your family of three Halloween costume. In this creative take, not only do Wednesday, Morticia, and Gomez all make an appearance, but a little craftiness makes it so that Cousin Itt and Thing are in the mix, too.
— Additional reporting by Melanie Whyte and Kelsey Garcia
Melanie Whyte was a contributing staff writer for PS. Based in NYC, she writes about LGBTQ identity, sex and relationships, pop culture hot takes, mental health, and home improvement. Her work has been featured by Refinery29, Real Simple, Apartment Therapy, Southern Living, Coveteur, NPR, and more.
Kelsey Garcia is the associate content director of PS Balance, where she oversees lifestyle coverage, from dating to parenting and financial wellness. Kelsey is passionate about travel, skin-care trends, and changes in the social media landscape. Before joining the PS team more than eight years ago as an editorial assistant, she interned at Elle and Harper's Bazaar, among other publications.
Alessia Santoro is the senior SEO editor at PS, where she guides SEO strategy and assists the brand's editorial team in maintaining and creating search-intended content across multiple categories including health, fitness, beauty, parenting, astrology, and more. Prior to shifting to SEO, she spent seven years as an editor on PS Family with focuses on parenting content, baby names, and family entertainment, and before that, she wrote for BuzzFeed's lifestyle team. When she's not wrestling with Google's various algorithm changes, Alessia can be found reading, drinking coffee, and snuggling at home with her husband, son, and two cats, Grey and Swayze.