8 Unique Halloween Costumes for Kids

Clever kids' costumes galore!

September 20, 2022

By: Samantha Lande and Jessica Butler

Let Your Child's Individuality Shine in These Cool Costumes

Every year there are certain costumes that you’ll see everyone sporting — the superhero of the moment, the classic cat, or a Disney character. But sometimes, you want to stand out in a sea of the same and don a costume that’s unique. We scoured the web to find some pretty unique threads that are perfect for Halloween.

Crash Test Dummy

After all the testing these dummies go through to keep drivers and their families safe, they definitely deserve some Halloween candy. With this novel Morphsuit costume, we can almost guarantee laughs and smiles from neighbors while trick or treating. Complete the look with a toy steering wheel (this one's under $10!) and let the Halloween festivities begin.

BUY IT: Amazon, $32.95

Gnome Riding a Snail

Your child can hitch a ride on a snail — a gnome's favorite method of transportation. This inflatable costume makes dressing up for Halloween a breeze and it also provides an awesome illusion with convincing dangling legs. Don't forget to name your slimey buddy before you head out in search of candy.

BUY IT: Amazon, $32.99

Traffic Cone

Safety is a priority for parents on Halloween. Luckily, this costume shares the same sentiment. The bright orange color is sure to make your child stand out, which also makes keeping an eye on them as they trick or treat from house to house so much easier.

BUY IT: Target, $25.00

Mona Lisa

This costume may be labeled "adult," but it can definitely work as a "one-size-fits-most" costume for your child this Halloween. The set comes with an inflatable frame and a large picture of the infamous painting with a head opening. It's inexpensive, lightweight, and completely different from any other costume!

BUY IT: Halloween Costumes, $19.99

Adaptive Construction Truck Set

Target’s adaptive Halloween line is made for those with unique needs. They are creative, stylish, and guaranteed to turn heads. We love this one in particular, which turns a wheelchair into the ultimate construction vehicle. It even comes with a hard hat to complete the costume!

BUY IT: Target, $35.00

Cheese Balls

Kids love snacks and, with that, the messier the better. Cheese balls may not be as prolific as they once were in the 80s and 90s, but kids will still get a kick out of being a giant snack jar. Although the wig is not included, we highly suggest this electric orange addition to the costume.

BUY IT: Oriental Trading, $54.98

Roller Coaster

Put on your best "I’m-so-terrified-of-this-hill" face as you pretend to go down a steep roller coaster in this costume. Let your pretend legs dangle while you walk down the street searching for candy. This one comes in adult and child sizes so the whole family can join in on the fun.

BUY IT: Chasing Fireflies, $52.99

Whoopie Cushion

This costume brings out the jokester in all of us. Imagine your kid walking around in an oversized Whoopie cushion (don’t worry, this version is polyester, not rubber). It’ll be hard to not crack a smile for that one.

BUY IT: Halloween Costumes, $34.99

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