Shop Pop Culture Halloween Costumes Ideas For Kids in 2023

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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