25 Creative Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids
Need a costume and running out of time? These creative last minute Halloween costumes for kids have some amazing ideas for you to try out!
A random day in October, 6.30 AM – The alarm is ringing incessantly and I want to hurl it across the room. I have been blogging up to the wee hours again and I’m seriously sleep-deprived.
It’s time for Miss P to get ready for school and I grumpily sleepwalk over to her room. As I drag lift her lovingly out of bed, she gives me that excited smile only a child at that time of the day can and she excitedly says, “Maaaa!! I know what I want to be on Halloween – Super Girl!”
This has been going on for a week. Every morning, it’s a different story. One day it was Elsa, one day Barbie and one day she wanted to be the Titanic. Yup! the ship. Cos “Mom, it was the strongest ship in the world. Unbreakable!”
But, it broke and sank, I sigh wearily and the idea is quickly dropped.
Like any good Mom, I ignored got busy with important stuff and forgot all about actually making the costume. Now, I find myself on the eve of Halloween, costume-less and panicking!
Since you are here and reading this post, I assume you are a woman after my own heart. High five, sister! But don’t worry; it is exactly for Moms like us that we’ve put together this list of really cool last minute Halloween costumes for kids!
We’ve chosen ones that require very basic supplies, are quick to make and still look impressive! So, let’s not waste any more time; let’s jump right into the list!
Note: When we talk about supplies, we’re not mentioning basics like glue, scissors, paints, brushes, Sharpies etc. Just specific supplies for the costume in question!
25 Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids
1. Felt Owl Halloween Costume
Owls are perfect for Halloween, but making an owl costume can feel intimidating. However, this felt owl tutorial from MOM ALWAYS FINDS OUT breaks it down to very easy steps that’ll make you want to start making one pronto!
Supplies: Felt in white, grey, black & blue
Time: About 2 hours, more if you’re not used to crafting with felt
2. DIY Itsy Bitsy Spider Baby Costume
We can’t ignore the littlest ones in this list of last minute Halloween costumes for kids! Baby costumes are the cutest, and we’ve got a great pick from Hello, Wonderful – a DIY Itsy Bitsy Spider Baby Costume. This easy, inexpensive DIY makes a darling stand-alone costume.
Supplies: Black onesie, black tights, black felt
Time: 1-2 hours
3. DIY Pizza costume
It’s really fun to dress up as food, and they’re usually recognizable without much effort. And one of the easiest among food-themed last minute Halloween costumes for kids is this DIY Pizza costume from U Create Crafts! It’s so easy; you’ll wonder why everyone else isn’t doing it!
Supplies: Brown/beige thick fabric, felt or thick fabric pieces in different colors
Time: 2-3 hours
4. Bird Costume for kids
One of the best parts of making last minute Halloween costumes for kids is that you end up with a gorgeous creaetion you can be proud of, much like this bird costume from Creative Bug! You can use any combination of colors; just get the paints and felt to match.
Supplies: Thick fabric, felt sheets in several colors, ribbon
Time: 2-3 hours; doing it as a group will take less time!
5. Despicable Me Minion Costumes
You can’t help it, the minion craze is still going strong! If your kids are in this phase, then these DIY minion costumes from One Creative Housewife are perfect. You can skip the optional DIY to make this costume really quick.
Supplies: Yellow hoodie, denim overalls, plain glasses, black pipe cleaners, black shoes
Time: Under an hour for the basic costume, an extra 30 minutes for the optionals
6. Homemade Mermaid Costume
If you’ve got a wannabe mermaid in the house, you must try out this no-sew, easy-to-make, homemade mermaid costume for kids from Mama Papa Bubba!
Supplies: Glitter foam sheets in complementary colors
Time: 3-4 hours
7. Easy DIY Cardboard Emoji Costume
What is cuter than an emoji? An emoji costume, of course! Send your cute kids off trick or treating with this adorable costume from Hello Wonderful that is guaranteed to win grins, smiles and hearts!
Supplies: Cardboard, yellow spray paint and markers
Time: 1 hour
8. Little Bandit Costume for Halloween
This bandit costume from Make It & Love It is among the easiest last minute Halloween costumes for kids, especially for younger kids! To make it easier, buy a black beanie and white bag instead of making them.
Supplies: Black and white striped T-shirt, black beanie, white muslin bag, black felt
Time: 1 hour
9. DIY Octopus Costume
All you need is a bunch of identical tights to make this adorable DIY Octopus Costume from Giggles Galore for your sea-loving creature! It’ll be ready in an hour and for less than $25!
Supplies: 4 pairs of tights, a matching long-sleeve shirt, a matching hat, cotton batting
Time: An hour; maybe less if you have someone to help!
10. Olaf Halloween Costume
If you’re looking for last minute Halloween costumes for kids under the age of 5, try out this cute Olaf costume from Crazy Little Projects! It’s a simple no-sew costume that’s easy to put together in a jiffy.
Supplies: White t-shirt, white pants, white cap, pipe cleaners, construction paper
Time: 1 hour
11. Flower Pot Costume
We’ve already featured a flower costume, so why not a flower pot? With supplies that you can count on one hand, this costume from Dukes and Duchesses is ideal for the very last minute when you don’t have much time or stuff on your hands!
Supplies: Large plastic tub, plastic flowers, t-shirt to match the flowers
Time: 1-2 hours
12. Donut Halloween Costume
This is one of those costumes that’ll make you go ‘Genius!’ This DIY Donut costume from Studio DIY requires very few things, but the result is surprisingly realistic – they’ve even put sprinkles! Tip: skip the donut ‘hole’ if you’re short on time.
Supplies: Inflatable pool tube, foam hair curlers, spray paint
Time: 1 hour (excluding drying time)
13. Pineapple Costume for Kids
We have donut and pizza, how about some fruit now? We’re talking about this lovely pineapple costume from Delia Creates! Trust us; it’s easier than it looks!
Supplies: Yellow and green felt, batting material, elastic
Time: 2-3 hours (depending upon your sewing skills)
14. Scuba Diver Costume for Kids
This costume requires a little more effort and time than the others, but it still comes under last minute Halloween costumes for kids! Design Dazzle gives easy instructions to make a scuba diver, with realistic flippers and an oxygen tank!
Supplies: Soda bottles, white Styrofoam, blue foam sheet, goggles, spray paint
Time: 2-3 hours
15. DIY Scarecrow Costume
Learn how to create a cute DIY Scarecrow Costume with the instructions from Where the Smiles Have Been! It works great for toddlers, kids, and adults & it’s so easy to make, especially with thrift store finds!
Supplies: Denim overalls, Plaid shirt, Scraps for patches
Time: 1 hour (more if you’re doing scraecrow face makeup)
16. DIY Snail Costume for Halloween
This snail costume from Oh Happy Day is anything but slimy! This is a costume with a great concept, yet very simple to execute. Just get LOTS of brown paper!
Supplies: Cardboard, brown paper, straps, Styrofoam balls
Time: 2 hours
17. DIY Unicorn Costume for Kids
This whimsical unicorn costume from Craftaholics Anonymous is cute, girly, whimsical, and colorful! Let your little one turn into a magical being for a day!
Supplies: Felt, wool, towel
Time: 3-4 hours
18. DIY Bubble Bath Halloween Costume
We love how clever this bubble bath costume from Giggles Galore is! And it is ridiculously easy, making it a worthy addition to our list of last minute Halloween costumes for kids!
Supplies: Latex balloons in pastel colors, white shirt, white pants, a rubber ducky
Time: 1-2 hours
19. DIY Paint Brush Halloween Costume
If you’re absolutely short of time and need a costume, like, right now, this one from Dukes and Duchesses is perfect! You need only basic supplies and an hour of your time!
Supplies: Poster board, foam board, brooms, craft paper
Time: 1-2 hours
20. 90s Cassette-Tape Costume
Oh Happy Day takes us back to the 90s with a cassette tape costume! Kids today may not know what it is, so this is a great opportunity to show them how we used to groove back in the day!
Supplies: Cardboard, clear plastic, Washi tape, canvas straps, colored paper
Time: 2-3 hours
21. DIY LEGO Costume for Halloween
Need last minute Halloween costumes for kids obsessed with Lego? Lovely Indeed has your back, and this Lego costume is surprisingly easy to put together!
Supplies: Cardboard box or flat cardboard sheets, spray paint, can lids
Time: 1-2 hours
22. DIY Easy Cheese Costume
Want a Halloween costume that’s not cheesy? Well, we think this one from Club Crafted is what you are looking for! Warning: it may cause massive cheese cravings!
Supplies: Yellow or orange dress or shirt/pants, poster boards, floral foam, headband
Time: 2 hours
23. DIY Stick Figure Halloween Costume
This is one of the most entertaining last minute Halloween costumes for kids that you can find! Mommy of a Princess shows us how to create these fun stick costumes that work for the whole family!
Supplies: Black long-sleeve shirt and pants, white electrical tape, black foam board, dowel rods
Time: 2 hours
24. Quick & Easy Rain Cloud Costume
Have you heard about making your own rain and sun? Well, with this costume from Make It Love It, you can make it a reality! It’s a fun costume that takes very little time and effort!
Supplies: Wide-brimmed hat, polyester batting, blue felt, blue yarn, black t-shirt and pants, boots
Time: 1-2 hours
25. Easy Andy Warhol Artist Costume
This has got to be the easiest among all the last minute Halloween costumes for kids! This Andy Warhol costume from Oh, Happy Day! requires nothing more than an all-black costume and a messy white wig!
Supplies: White wig, black turtle neck and pants, soup cans
Time: 1 hour
These last minute Halloween costumes for kids prove that you don’t need a lot of stuff or loads of time to create a fun, unique Halloween costume! You’ll find that most of the supplies are already lying around your house, and if not, a quick trip to the craft store can fix it! Get your child involved in the costume-making process; it might take longer, but it’ll be a great memory for the two of you. After all, isn’t that what holidays are all about!
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