Halloween is when everyone gets a chance to become whatever they want to be, from inspirational figures like Einstein, to monsters to animals to a bowl of mac and cheese! As the years go by, costumes have gotten more and more creative and it is so exciting to just look at all those amazing ideas out there!

Now while Halloween is certainly fun, it can also be pretty stressful for Moms who usually carry the burden of deciding, designing and executing the costumes. And since we live in the real world, we often start thinking about it only when D-day is nearly here. So for real Moms like you and me, here are some awesome last minute Halloween costumes for kids, which won’t take up too much of your time, effort or money!

18 Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids

1. Minions

When it comes to Halloween costumes, this Minions costume idea is a true winner! This is one of the best last minute Halloween costumes for kids that you can put together in no time. Just by using blue overalls or dungarees and a yellow hoodie t-shirt, you can transform your little one into a cute and lovable minion. With some basic items that you’ll find around the house, you can create this costume effortlessly

2. Snail

Need simple and adorable last minute Halloween costumes for kids? Look no further! You can create a charming snail costume using just one material: brown paper. This easy DIY idea from Oh Happy Day will have your little one ready for Halloween in a flash. All you need is some scrunching and twisting to craft the snail’s shell. Just make sure the shell is sturdy enough for your toddler to jump and play with ease.

3. Flower Pot

Turn your pretty little flower into a great big flower pot this Halloween! A quick trip to your local household store and you can create this easy costume from Dukes and Duchesses. The main thing to consider for this costume is getting a tub that you can cut to make holes in. Another option is to use a wide skirt, attached to a hula hoop so that it can be worn like suspenders.

4. Pizza

Who doesn’t love pizza? And who doesn’t like to dress up like pizza! This pizza costume from U Create Crafts is really simple to make. Get some stiff material like felt or the one used to make coats. You can also use upholstery material. Cut out pizza toppings from colored felt and let the kids stick it on. Don’t forget the cheese!

5. Rain Cloud

This rain cloud costume from Make It Love It isn’t just clever, it’s also super easy! Cover a simple plastic hat with lots of cotton wool for the cloud. Cut out blue felt raindrops, string together and attach to hat. Wear an all-black outfit, gumboots and you’re done!!

6. Picnic

How does one dress up like a picnic? Well, this tutorial at Parents shows you how! With checkered fabric, a basket and play food and utensils, this is one costume that takes up very little effort and time! Do add some plastic ants to make it a really authentic-looking picnic!

7. Bandit

When you’re looking for last minute Halloween costumes for kids, this is probably the easiest costume to make for a kid of any age! Pretty much every kid has a pair of black pants and black shoes. All you may need to buy is a striped shirt and a black cap and you’re all set to finish up this costume from Stitched by Crystal. Be sure to carry a gunny bag with a picture of gold coins or dollar bills for the final touch!

8. Circus Strongman

Isn’t this circus strongman simply adorable? This costume from Oh Happy Day is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, and they’ll probably enjoy it more than anyone else! The tattooed arms are skin color stockings and the dumbbell is a lot easier to make than it looks!

9. Artist

This costume is actually just a quick and clever combination of a few props! EHow gives us the details, but what you need most of all is a plain white apron – one you can even make yourself! Get a beret, a long paintbrush and make a palette out of cardboard – there’s your artist!

10. Chef

For this costume from Parents, it’s unlikely that you’ll have to buy anything extra. Seriously, everything you need for this costume is already lying around your house, somewhere! The shower cap hat is very clever and looks quite original too! Add the mustache and cravat for a cute little French chef!

11. Skeleton

What costume do you make when you absolutely don’t have time to spare? This skeleton one from And We Play should do the trick! With a black full sleeved t-shirt and black pants, all you need it do is stick pieces of white tape on and presto – your costume is ready! This is perfect for little kids who don’t want to wear masks or cover their faces.

12. Bee

Bzzz….this craft from Ginger Snap Crafts will take less than an hour to put together! Stick or sew yellow felt on a black t-shirt for the front. Glue bubble wrap on the back and make antennae with a hairband and pipe cleaners. Easy peasy but very impressive costume!

13. Ladybug 

If your little girl has a red t-shirt, black skirt and red leggings, you’re 90% ready to make this ladybug costume from Yesterday on Tuesday! A few finishing touches like black spots and hairband antennae, and you have a comfortable, pretty and fun costume.

14. Mickey Mouse

Just like the ladybug costume, this Micky Mouse costume from The Chirping Moms doesn’t require much in the way of materials, although you may need to find yellow shoes! You can even go with surgical gloves if you can’t find fabric ones. Don’t forget Mickey’s nose!

15. Ice Cream

One of the most fun last minute Halloween costumes for kids is this creative cardboard ice cream costume from Hello, Wonderful! With just cardboard, paints, and pom poms, you can create an adorable ice cream costume that will make your child stand out and bring joy to any Halloween celebration.

Let your child’s imagination run wild as they customize the flavor of the ice cream with different paint colors and add colorful pom poms as sprinkles. It’s a simple DIY project that sparks creativity. Just remember to assist younger kids with handling the cardboard.

16. Cat Lady

You’ve probably read stories or saw movies about crazy old cat ladies, but this cat lady from Design Dazzle is too adorable for words! Let your child wear a bathrobe, and cover it with little cat soft toys, and give her one to hold. Add some rollers to her hair, some sandals and that’s it! Avoid this costume if your child is prone to dust allergies.

17. Spider

If your child would love giving others a few chills this Halloween, then this spider costume from Mad in Crafts is ideal! All you need is a black hoodie and pairs of long black socks. Get black gloves for more mobility, or else black socks will do fine. Stick on googly eyes to the hood and you have a spider that sees everything!

18. Doll

Yes, your little girl is a doll for you, but you can turn her into a wind-up doll this Halloween! The best part is that even young kids can wear any dress they’re comfortable in, and the only extra addition is the wind up key. Use gold or bronze spray paint to make the key look realistic.

So which one’s your favorite among these amazing last minute Halloween costumes for kids? Most of these costumes can be put together in a couple of hours at the most, some in even under 30 minutes. Most of the supplies are already in your home, and you may need just one trip to the store, if at all. And these costumes aren’t restricted to Halloween; use them for a costume party or a fancy dress competition or simply for pretend play!