Getting the family outfitted for Halloween? There’s plenty of costume inspiration to be found in this year’s crop of family films. Check out these six sources of great ideas for all ages.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: This adorable foil turkey pan will have your hero in a half-shell clamoring for more candy and pizza. Thanks to Crafts by Courtney for this super tutorial on everyone’s favorite mutant green reptiles!
The Lego Movie: This movie roared into theaters with its “Everything Is Awesome” tune, and parents everywhere were hooked. Don’t be surprised if you find costumes that are a bit more boxy this Halloween! We were a step ahead of the game and created a Lego Flash costume per our son’s request last year. This Lego Star Wars costume offers a great tutorial for that notorious yellow head and provides a great foundation for future costume ideas as well!
Muppet’s Most Wanted: Everyone’s favorite green puppet and his adorable swine sidekick hit the big screen this year in Muppet’s Most Wanted making them some of the most coveted costumes this season. Whether you opt for the homemade route or purchasing a set from the costume store, this pair is certain to snag its share of oohs and ahhs.
Maleficent: The Disney hit may have seemed a bit dark for the younger crowd, but Maleficent makes a perfect costume this Halloween for all ages. Check out this great family costume of Disney villains from The Craft Patch.
How to Train Your Dragon 2: Toothless and Hiccup made their second big-screen appearance and this simple sweatsuit costume brings your own little dragon to life. Thanks to the Tried & True Blog for this great tutorial and family costume idea!
Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue: You’ll be the hero this Halloween with a Blade Ranger helicopter costume from Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue. Made from recyclable materials and some paint, this costume idea is simple to put together and creates a great opportunity for photo ops and candy collection!
Samantha Schultz, blogger-professor-freelancer, started blogging more than six years ago and continues to grow her online presence with her family blog, The Peanuts Gang, and her work with Fandango. When she's not writing or chasing her two boys around, you can usually find her looking for adventure and wasting countless hours catching up on all things pop culture.
