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DIY Family Halloween Costumes for 5 People

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Check out these unique and creative DIY family Halloween costumes for 5 people that are sure to stand out!

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Planning Halloween costumes for your family of 5?

We’ve got you covered!

We’re sharing the best family of four costumes that you can create with inexpensive Dollar Tree and craft store materials.

From scary to cute, you’ll find unique and creative ideas, including Disney costumes, Superhero costumes, and more!

Special thanks to: Fresh Mommy Blog and The Gray Ruby Diaries for the cute pictures and costume ideas.

The Best Family Halloween Costumes for 5

Star Wars

A family stands on their front porch dressed in Star Wars-themed costumes for Halloween.

A Star Wars group costume is perfect for a large family of 5. There are lots of fun characters to choose from. Any combination of protagonists or villains is sure to be iconic.

Circus

Two families of 5 in circus-themed Halloween costumes outside.

Having a large family often feels like a circus, so why not lean into the organized chaos with a circus-themed costume this year!

Peter Pan

Here are two fun Peter Pan-themed costumes for a large family, including some ideas from yours truly. You can find the details for my family’s costumes in this Peter Pan Family Costume post.

Toy Story

A family wearing Toy Story costumes for Halloween.

We love these cute Toy Story family costumes, perfect for a family of 5!

Guardians of the Galaxy

A family in front of their car trunk dressed in Guardians of the Galaxy costumes for Halloween.

If you enjoy Marvel movies, consider a Guardian’s of the Galaxy costume for your family. We can’t get over the cute little racoon!

Trolls

A family dressed up as characters from the movie Trolls for Halloween.

If your kiddos like watching Trolls, they’ll love being able to dress up as their favorite characters for Halloween.

Cops and Robbers

A family dressed as cops and robbers in front of a home that's decorated for Halloween.

Turn the classic kid’s game, cops and robbers, into cute Halloween costumes for your family. We love the creative money bow for the baby girl!

Grease

Grease family Halloween costume idea

Fans of the movie, Grease, will enjoy these simple, yet totally recognizable Grease-themed costumes, perfect for 5 people!

Safari or Zoo

A family with 5 people dressed in safari-themed costumes, including a panda, tiger, and cheetah.

With a family of 5, your house may feel like a zoo sometimes. These animal and zoo keeper costumes are a funny nod to the family dynamic!

More Costumes for 5

Here are some additional costumes ideas for 5 people we know you’ll love!

  • The Flintstones – Dress as Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, Barney, and Betty for a prehistoric family look.
  • Super Mario Bros. – Choose characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Bowser, or Yoshi.
  • Harry Potter – Pick from Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, Hagrid, or other iconic Hogwarts characters.
  • Avengers – Each person can be a different superhero, like Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, and Hulk.
  • Inside Out – Each family member can represent one of the emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust.
  • Ghostbusters – Have 4 people as Ghostbusters, and the fifth as Slimer or another spooky ghost.
  • The Incredibles – Dress up as the superhero family, with each member wearing a costume that matches their character: Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack.
  • Scooby-Doo Gang – Go as the classic mystery-solving crew with Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne.

Want More?

Looking for more costume ideas? Don’t miss these creative options for your family!

Your Turn

What did you think of these Halloween family costumes for 5 people? Are there any ideas you think we should add? Let us know in the comments!