33 Brilliant Parent And Child Halloween Costume Ideas

You only have so many years to force (ahem...we mean lovingly persuade) your kids to dress up in a matching Halloween costume. (Bonus if you have a baby because they don't complain at all!) We love these awesome costume ideas for families, fathers/daughters, mother/sons, etc. They're anything but ordinary and just might help you bring home the win in that group costume category.

1. Going to the Movies

Via thisplaceisnowahome.wordpress.com

Would you like extra butter on your popcorn?

2. Minecraft

Via reddit.com

Don't fight over who gets to be the creeper.

3. Back to the Future

Via costume-works.com

The vest is spot on. The Doc Brown hair is perfect. And the car....it's just genius.

4. Alice in Wonderland

Why yes that is Neil Patrick Harris and his adorable family.

5. The Barista and Latte

Via costume-works.com

Don't forget the whipped cream.

6. Minions

Via today.com

Sure you could buy Minion costumes from the store, but these homemade ones stole our hearts.

7. Little Red Riding Hood

Via themarysue.com

When your little girl wants to be the Big Bad Wolf, then you roll up your sleeves and dress as Little Red.

8. Sushi and Chef

Via pinterest.com

Okay parental figure...be responsible with those chopsticks!

9. Ninja Turtles

Via asymca.org

No one remembers the female sidekick from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but this mom did. Kudos to you! (Psst: The character name is April O'Neil.)

10. The Classics

Why yes that is Neil Patrick Harris again, looking scary and oh-so awesome with his family in classic characters like Frankenstein and Dracula.

11. Wayne and Garth

You daughter won't have a clue who she is, but all your buddies are going to high five you for this costume.

12. The Empire State Building and King Kong

Via whattoexpect.com

Any mom can dress her child up as a monkey, but not every mom is cool enough to wear a building on her head at the same time.

13. Puppet and Marrionette

Via costume-works.com

Now that 1970s pimp outfit has another use this Halloween.

14. Curious George

Via thechive.com

This might be the best hat we've seen in quite some time for Man with the Yellow Hat!

15. Three Little Pigs

Via fromchapelhilltochickenville.blogspot.com

Little pig, little pig, let me in!

16. The Incredibles

Via freshlycompleted.blogspot.com

You'll never go wrong with superheroes.

17. The Not-So-Incredible Superheroes

Rachael Liska

These superhero parents are retiring, so our future is up to their youngins. We give this family major props for mixing up the traditional superhero costume.

18. Up, Up, and Away

Via laveney.blogspot.com

Hands down, one of the cutest parent/child costumes out there.

19. Buzz, Buzz, Buzz

Via pinkpistachio.com

Every bee colony needs a queen and a beekeeper.

20. Ratatouille

Via tumblr.tastefullyoffensive.com

Why just have a little rat for Halloween when you could be his chef? This Disney-inspired costume is easy to put together.

21. Scooby Doo

Stacy Tornio

Scooby Doo has endless character combinations. Find the right fit for your family.

22. Rainbow Brite

Via pinksuedeshoe.com

Can you name that little white puffy character?

Twink!

23. Ghostbusters

Via reddit.com

If there's something strange in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call?

24. Trolls

Via costume-works.com

You can't find a better family-friendly 70s costume.

25. The Hangover

Via costume-works.com

Use your own baby or borrow a baby...just get a baby!

26. Trophies Take the Gold

Via costume-works.com

Get some gold paint. And then buy some more. This costume is going to need it and it's totally worth it.

27. Hagrid and the Wizards

Via costume-works.com

We've seen Harry Potter done in many ways, but this is one of our favorites.

28. The Flintstones

Via cdn.instructables.com

Yabba dabba doo! Major bonus points if you can make the car, too!

29. The Munsters

Via modernkiddo.com

Why stop at just two? Pull together a whole Munster family!

30. Roasting a Marshmallow

Via themetapicture.com

It's the perfect costume for the parents who doesn't really want to dress up.

31. Batman and Robin

Via comicsalliance.com

There are a lot of villains out there to conquer.

32. Rag Dolls

Via abeautifulmess.typepad.com

You will have so much fun putting these together with your daughter.

33. Shark Attack

Via befickle.blogspot.com

It's not Halloween unless there's a little bit of fake blood.