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June 3, 2024

25 Awesome Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas

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Looking for the best father and son halloween costume ideas for 2025? If you want to totally crush it this Halloween, these father and son costume ideas are a whole vibe. From superheroes to snacks, I’ve got all the best dad-and-son costume inspo you need for 2025.

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This post is a list of awesome father and son Halloween costume ideas! It will give you lots of ideas for the ultimate in family Halloween costumes, plus serve double duty for son Halloween costumes for school or parties. *Updated July 2025*

This list of awesome father and son Halloween costume ideas was a blast to put together! We love Halloween!

Find some classics along with some new characters and costume ideas for this favorite holiday – but they all are clever, fun and perfect for trick or treating, a Halloween party, or a family Halloween get together.

This list will focus on father and son Halloween costumes – but check out our post on the awesome mother and son Halloween costume ideas for more inspiration!

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FAQs: Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas

Honestly, the best father and son Halloween costumes are the ones you both actually want to wear. Not every dad wants to run around the neighborhood in a full-blown superhero suit (but, like, major props if he does). This post is packed with every kind of costume pair, from the classic superheroes, food, old-school movie duos, and just plain hilarious ideas. Scroll through, check out the photos, and if something makes you laugh or go “awww,” that’s probably the one.

You do not need to spend a zillion dollars to look adorable (or ridiculous, whichever you’re going for). A lot of these ideas are so easy to DIY with stuff you already have. Check your closet for jeans & hoodies, look in your garage for some cardboard, or whatever’s in your kid’s dress-up bin. Don’t want to glue sequins until 2am? We get that! There are plenty of “just add hat and go” options linked in the post, so you can keep your sanity and still win Best Dressed.

OK, so you blinked and it’s somehow October 30th (been there). Don’t panic! Grab a black shirt, a bandana, maybe some sunglasses, and boom, you’re a couple of robbers. Got a red shirt and overalls? Mario and Luigi, done. Or just check the list for any costume that basically requires “clothes you already own” plus, like, a dollar-store accessory. I promise, nobody’s judging. Everyone (ESPECIALLY your son) is just happy you showed up!

For sure. I’m all about getting as much mileage as possible out of a cute costume. My rule is: If you can wear it to the school party and still have enough energy to go beg for candy on the street where everyone gives out the full-size Snickers, it’s a win. All the ideas here are kid-friendly, dad-approved, and designed for max fun with minimal wardrobe malfunctions. Remember to check with your school’s costume rules, sometimes they say no masks or props, and you’re golden.

What are the best father and son Halloween costume ideas for 2025?

Honestly, the best father and son Halloween costumes are the ones you both actually want to wear. Not every dad wants to run around the neighborhood in a full-blown superhero suit (but, like, major props if he does). This post is packed with every kind of costume pair, from the classic superheroes, food, old-school movie duos, and just plain hilarious ideas. Scroll through, check out the photos, and if something makes you laugh or go “awww,” that’s probably the one.

How do I make a father and son costume at home?

You do not need to spend a zillion dollars to look adorable (or ridiculous, whichever you’re going for). A lot of these ideas are so easy to DIY with stuff you already have. Check your closet for jeans & hoodies, look in your garage for some cardboard, or whatever’s in your kid’s dress-up bin. Don’t want to glue sequins until 2am? We get that! There are plenty of “just add hat and go” options linked in the post, so you can keep your sanity and still win Best Dressed.

What are some last-minute father and son Halloween costumes?

OK, so you blinked and it’s somehow October 30th (been there). Don’t panic! Grab a black shirt, a bandana, maybe some sunglasses, and boom, you’re a couple of robbers. Got a red shirt and overalls? Mario and Luigi, done. Or just check the list for any costume that basically requires “clothes you already own” plus, like, a dollar-store accessory. I promise, nobody’s judging. Everyone (ESPECIALLY your son) is just happy you showed up!

Are these costume ideas good for school parties and trick-or-treating?

For sure. I’m all about getting as much mileage as possible out of a cute costume. My rule is: If you can wear it to the school party and still have enough energy to go beg for candy on the street where everyone gives out the full-size Snickers, it’s a win. All the ideas here are kid-friendly, dad-approved, and designed for max fun with minimal wardrobe malfunctions. Remember to check with your school’s costume rules, sometimes they say no masks or props, and you’re golden.


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We LOVE Halloween, so we definitely have a whole section of the blog dedicated to it!

As we said, this post is all about moms and sons, and we have a list of Dads and Son costume ideas too, but we have lots of costume inspiration on the Halloween section of the blog. A pop diva section for divas like Sabrina Carpenter costumes, plus all kinds of costume inspo for people with glasses (men & women),  costumes for pets, and babies – really something for everyone who wants to get dressed up and have fun on Halloween.

It’s not just costumes though! We also love all the decorations we see in homes and yards, so we have great home decor ideas too.

Halloween extends into our scrapbooking section, with several posts featuring our favorite Halloween layouts. And is there a better reading season than spooky season?? We have plenty of horror book recs and our favorite enchanting witchy books that are perfect to get you in the spirit.


Family Costumes

Although this post is focused on father and son costume ideas, these are also great creative ideas for family costumes.

If you like the idea or costume, check out the link to find more costumes in different sizes or styles if you are looking for older kids or other family members.

We recommend browsing if the ones featured aren’t exactly what you are looking for, for your whole family.


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25 Awesome Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas

Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Ghostbusters

Who you gonna call? How fun and funny is this Ghostbuster costume idea! The perfect father and son costume idea. The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man has to be one of the most adorable Halloween costumes we have ever seen.

Father and young son wearing matching Ghostbusters Halloween costumes, with dad dressed as ghostbuster. Fun, creative father and son Halloween costume idea from Slowestuff.com.
Father and young son wearing matching Ghostbusters Halloween costumes, with son dressed as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Fun, creative father and son Halloween costume idea from Slowestuff.com.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Toy Story

Woody and Buzz are the perfect duo, and the great thing is that you can swap the characters if your baby boy insists on going out Halloween night dressed as Woody because it is one of his favorite characters!

Dad and son dressed as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, with Dad as Woody, from Toy Story, smiling and ready for trick-or-treating. Adorable father and son Halloween costume inspiration, Slowestuff.
Dad and son dressed as Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, with son as Buzz, smiling and ready for trick-or-treating. Adorable father and son Halloween costume inspiration, Slowestuff.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Under The Sea

How freaking funny and clever is this father-son Halloween costume idea! Creative dads can strut their stuff! You can add in all types of sea creatures if you want to do this theme for the entire family.

Father and son dressed in under the sea themed Halloween costumes, featuring sea creature and ocean outfits. Dad costume is of a turtle. Unique dad and son Halloween costume idea for family fun.
Father and son dressed in under the sea themed Halloween costumes, featuring sea creature and ocean outfits. Son is dressed as a shark. Unique dad and son Halloween costume idea for family fun.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Firefighters

One of the classic great halloween costumes for the little guy. Have him group up with his favorite partner for some firefighting cuteness.

Father and son wearing firefighter Halloween costumes, Dad serving sexy looks in tshirt and fireman pants, holding fire hat and ax. Classic father and son costume idea for Halloween, perfect for school or parties
Father and son wearing firefighter Halloween costumes, with son wearing red firefighter suit with yelllow and black stripes, wearing fire hats and toy ax. Classic father and son costume idea for Halloween, perfect for school or parties

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Jurassic Park

Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? This is SUCH a great costume idea, and there are plenty of different dinosaur costumes to choose from. The perfect father-son duo!

Dad and son in Jurassic Park themed costumes, with dad wearing explorer outfit of khaki pants, blue button down, straw hat, red bandana, holding an orange light. Creative Halloween costumes for father and son duos, inspired by movies.
Dad and son in Jurassic Park themed costumes, with son in dinosaur costume. Creative Halloween costumes for father and son duos, inspired by movies.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Wizard Of Oz

Go old school but instantly recognizable with the timeless classic Wizard of Oz. Don’t let the wicked witch stop you from wearing this super cute costume!

Father and son dressed with the Dad as Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz, posing for a Halloween  Classic father and son Halloween costume idea for all ages.
Father and son dressed as the Scarecrow and Tin Man with the son wearing the Tin Man Costume, from Wizard of Oz, Classic father and son Halloween costume idea for all ages.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Dragon Ball Z

This is an amazing father and son costume idea, especially for warmer weather climates!

Father and son in Dragon Ball Z costumes, Dad channeling Master Roshi for Halloween. Fun anime-inspired costume idea for dads and boys.
Father and son in Dragon Ball Z costumes, son channeling Goku for Halloween. Fun anime-inspired costume idea for dads and boys.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Mustard & Ketchup

If you are looking for easy costume ideas, how about this classic pairing?

Dad and son dressed as mustard and ketchup bottles for Halloween. Dad in the Heinz mustard costume. Funny and easy DIY father and son costume idea, great for parties and trick-or-treating.
Dad and son dressed as mustard and ketchup for Halloween, with son wearing a Heinz ketchup packet. Funny and easy DIY father and son costume idea, great for parties and trick-or-treating.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Chef & Mouse

The only time we can think that a mouse can be considered one of Halloween night’s lovable characters. If Dad is actually a chef, it would one of the most brilliant and easy diy costume ideas.

Father and son Halloween costumes with dad as a chef  inspired by Ratatouille. Cute, creative dad and son costume idea for food lovers.
Father and son Halloween costumes with son as a mouse, inspired by Ratatouille. Cute, creative dad and son costume idea for food lovers.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Curious George

Dad can channel the iconic Man in the Yellow Hat to his Curious George side kick. Bonus points if you carry a banana with you!

Dad dressed as the Man in the Yellow Hat for a literary costume based on Curious George for Halloween. Iconic father and son costume inspiration from children’s books.
 Son dressed in a monkey costume as Curious George for Halloween. Iconic father and son costume inspiration from children’s books.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Astronaut & Alien

This is so cute and funny – there are plenty of alien costumes to choose from, so check those out if this one isn’t quite right!

Father and son in astronaut and alien Halloween costumes, with dad as the astronaut. Space-themed dad and son costume idea for Halloween parties.
Father and son in astronaut and alien Halloween costumes, with son as alien. Space-themed dad and son costume idea for Halloween parties.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Milk & Cookies

A classic pairing, for your duo!

Dad and son dressed up as milk and cookies for Halloween, with dad as the oreo cookie.  Perfect for a classic and cute costume pairing. Sweet and funny Halloween costume idea for father and son.
Dad and son dressed up as milk and cookies for Halloween, with the son dressed as a milk carton. Perfect for a classic and cute costume pairing. Sweet and funny Halloween costume idea for father and son.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Mario Bros

These two are sure to have lots of fun at the Halloween party or out trick or treating!

Father and son wearing Mario and Luigi costumes with Dad as Mario, from Super Mario Bros, getting ready for Halloween fun. Playful video game-themed father and son costume idea.
Father and son wearing Mario and Luigi costumes, with son wearing Luigi,  from Super Mario Bros, getting ready for Halloween fun. Playful video game-themed father and son costume idea.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Forrest Gump

We canNOT handle the cuteness of this costume idea. The shrimp is one of the more adorable baby Halloween costumes we have ever seen! If your “shrimp” has outgrown this size, one of the best parts is that there are more options for older kids!

Dad dressed as Forrest Gump during the running years, with red shorts, yellow top, long beard and red hat, and son as a shrimp for a hilarious Halloween costume duo. Movie-inspired father and son Halloween costumes.
Dad dressed as Forrest Gump and son in a shrimp costume for a hilarious Halloween costume duo. Movie-inspired father and son Halloween costumes.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Pikachu

Be a favorite dad while still looking sharp. All you need is a white dress shirt with this suit. Catch ’em all with this amazing look!

Dad and son in Pikachu and Pokémon-themed Halloween costumes, with dad wearing a suit covered in cartoon images, perfect for Pokémon fans. Adorable father and son costume idea for Halloween.
Dad and son in Pikachu and Pokémon-themed Halloween costumes, perfect for Pokémon fans. Son dressed in a pikachu yellow costume. Adorable father and son costume idea for Halloween.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Bee Keeper & his Bee

This is one of our favorite cute father and son creative ideas!

Father and son as beekeeper and bumble bee, with dad being the beekeeper with white suit, mesh hat, yellow gloves and a bucket, for Halloween costumes. Cute and unique father and son costume idea for Halloween fun.
Father and son in beekeeper and bumble bee Halloween costumes, with son wearing a bee costume with yellow wings. Cute and unique father and son costume idea for Halloween fun.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Big Bird & Elmo

We know that so many kids are in their Seasame Street phase, and this is absolutely an iconic duo!

Dad and son dressed as Big Bird and Elmo, with dad in a full big bird costume from Sesame Street for Halloween. Iconic, colorful father and son costume inspiration for toddlers and preschoolers.
Dad and son dressed as Big Bird and Elmo, with son in elmo costume,  from Sesame Street for Halloween. Iconic, colorful father and son costume inspiration for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Mad Scientist & Monster

The Mad Scientist and a Monster is a perfect duo and perfect for spooky season!

Dad as a mad scientist and son as a little monster, for a father and son halloween costume idea. Dad wearing crazy hair, a white scientist jacket, black gloves and holding a beaker with green fluid
Dad as a mad scientist and son as a Frankenstein monster, Halloween costume ideas. Funny and creative father and son costume duo.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: The Farmer in the Dell

It’s hard to choose what costumes to go with the farmer, because they are all so cute!

Father and son costume ideas with dad dressed as a farmer with overalls, big straw hat, checkered shirt and holding a stuffed animal rooster for a farm-themed Halloween costume idea. Classic and cute father and son Halloween costume inspiration.
Father and son dressed as a farmer and a cow for a farm-themed Halloween costume idea with son wearing a highland cow costume. Classic and cute father and son Halloween costume inspiration.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Despicable Me

Everyone loves the Minions and this Vector suit is supa cool!

Dad dressed as Vector and son as a Minion from Despicable Me for Halloween. Funny movie-inspired costume idea for fathers and sons.
Son Dressed as a minion with Dad dressed as Vector  from Despicable Me for Halloween. Funny movie-inspired costume idea for fathers and sons.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Superheros

Dad has been waiting his whole life to wear this suit! Make lasting memories as you go fight crime with your spiderific partner this Halloween!

Father and son in superhero Halloween costumes, with dad dressed all sexy as  Batman. Classic father and son costume idea for comic book fans.
Father and son in superhero Halloween costumes, with son dressed as Spider-Man. Classic father and son costume idea for comic book fans.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Cop & Prisoner

Your little man will keep a close eye on his prisoner this Halloween!

Dad and son in police officer and prisoner Halloween costumes,  with dad wearing black and white prison outfit with ball and chain. Playful and easy father and son Halloween costume idea.
Dad and son in police officer and prisoner Halloween costumes, with son dressed in a copy uniform.  Classic father and son Halloween costume idea.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Knight & Dragon

The bravest and the scariest duo out roaming on Halloween night!

Father and son dressed up as a medieval knight and a red dragon, with dad as the sexy knight,  for Halloween. Imaginative and adventurous father and son costume duo.
Father and son dressed up as a medieval knight and a red dragon, with son wearing a dragon costume, for Halloween. Imaginative and adventurous father and son costume duo.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Star Wars

There are so many amazing Star Wars costume ideas, so if you guys want a different character, its easy to swap them out!

Dad as a Star Wars character and son as a stormtrooper, ready for Halloween night. Epic Star Wars-themed father and son costume idea.
Son in a stormtrooper costume and dad wearing robes and a light saber, ready for Halloween night. Epic Star Wars-themed father and son costume idea.

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Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas: Harry Potter

Hagrid and Harry are a magically perfect duo!

Magic themed costume idea with Dad as Hagrid and son as Harry Potter, wearing wizard costumes for Halloween. Magical father and son costume inspiration for Halloween parties.
The boy who lived!  Son wearing Harry Potter outfit for a father and son costume idea with dad dressed as Hagrid.  Magical father and son costume inspiration for halloween parties.

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Awesome Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas

We hope this post helped you find lots of great ideas and inspiration for Father and Son Halloween Costume Ideas. It is such a fun way to do Halloween! If you are looking for mother and son costume ideas, check out our post for plenty of ideas!

Looking for more Halloween? We have a whole section dedicated to it! Check it out for sexy halloween costumes for her, costumes for kids, and even costumes for your pets!

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Happy Halloween!!!

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