Popular kid character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
Kid costume ideas that go from simple food and toy looks like Cup of Noodles and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots to characters like Lamb Chop and the Loteria cards. Each guide lists the pieces so an outfit comes together fast.
Diego Márquez (Go, Diego, Go!) Costume
Diego Márquez's Go, Diego, Go! costume is a light blue t-shirt, a cream animal-rescue vest, blue cargo shorts, white socks, gray hiking shoes, a blue-and-yellow watch and an orange Rescue Pack worn across the chest.
Pinocchio (Shrek) Costume
Pinocchio’s costume from Shrek is a yellow cone-shaped hat, a white shirt with thin blue pinstripes and gold buttons, white suspenders, royal blue shorts, red loafers, and his signature long wooden nose.
Dash Costume (The Incredibles)
A Dash costume is a red long-sleeved supersuit with black gloves, boot-tops and hip panel, a thin gold belt, and the Incredibles' black-and-gold I emblem on the chest, finished with a black eye mask and Dash's spiky blonde hair.
Chicken Jockey (Minecraft) Costume
Chicken Jockey's costume is a white chicken onesie with a baby zombie rider fixed to the shoulders and back so it looks like the chicken is carrying it, plus yellow chicken feet, green face paint, and an officially licensed pop-out kit that builds the whole illusion in one piece.
Super Why (Super Why!) Costume
A Super Why costume is a green bodysuit with a navy cape, green eye mask, gold belt, navy forearm bands and navy sneakers, worn by Whyatt Beanstalk, the leader of PBS Kids' Super Readers.
Caillou Costume
Caillou's costume is a bright yellow short-sleeve polo shirt, blue shorts, yellow socks, red sneakers, and a completely bald head — the one detail that makes or breaks the look.
Blaze Manoukian (Toy Story 5) Costume
Blaze Manoukian's Toy Story 5 costume is a gray tee with coral sleeves, cuffed dark denim shorts, a brown belt with a big oval buckle, purple flower-embroidered cowboy boots, a horseshoe necklace and big black curls.
Cup of Noodles Costume
You can easily recreate this cup of noodle look with a costume set or a themed onesie or use foam sheets and a hula hoop to wear it.
Shari Lewis' Lamb Chop Costume
Wear a sheep costume and style it with mittens and red buttons.
Mouse in a Trap Costume
Mouse in a Trap’s costume is a long-sleeved gray T-shirt, gray sweatpants, white running shoes, mouse ears, a nose and a tail, and a giant cardboard mousetrap with foam trap bars.
Rock Em Sock Em Robots Costume
Rock Em Sock Em Robots’s costume is a long-sleeved red workout shirt, red sweatpants, red slip-on sneakers, and a red cardboard robot head, arms and legs for Red Rocker; and a long-sleeved blue athletic shirt, blue jogger pants, blue sports sneakers, and a blue cardboard robot head, arms and legs for Blue Bomber.
El Sol (Loteria Cards) Costume
El Sol’s costume is a long-sleeved black T-shirt, black stretch pants, black sneakers, a red face, and a giant Loteria card.
La Luna (Loteria Cards) Costume
La Luna’s costume is a long-sleeved black T-shirt, black stretch pants, comfortable black shoes, a stars headband, large cardboard moon, and a giant Loteria card.
La Arana (Loteria Cards) Costume
La Arana’s costume is a long spider-witch dress, black pump shoes, a spider masquerade ball mask, and a giant Loteria card with a spider web drawing.
La Rosa (Loteria Cards) Costume
La Rosa’s costume is a red flower ruffle blouse, green pants, low heel brown shoes, and a giant Loteria card.
Foghorn Leghorn's Costume from Looney Tunes
Rock the Foghorn Leghorn costume look with this chicken or rooster hoodie and the yellow chicken feet slipper!
La Calavera (Loteria Cards) Costume
La Calavera’s costume is a long-sleeved black T-shirt, black stretch pants, a skull bone mask, jumbo plastic human crossbones, and a giant Loteria card.
La Chalupa (Loteria Cards) Costume
La Chalupa’s costume is a traditional puebla Mexican embroidered blouse, a traditional Mexican fiesta skirt, a lace red mantilla veil, and a giant Loteria card with a flowers and fruits-laden canoe drawing.
La Sirena (Loteria Cards) Costume
La Sirena’s costume is a long-sleeved nude crew neck T-shirt, Hawaiian seashell bras, a long black wig, and a giant Loteria card with a mermaid tail drawing.
Donkey (Shrek) Costume
Donkey’s costume is a donkey-inspired shirt, straight-fit gray jeans with a gray donkey tail attached at the back, dark brown sneakers, and a donkey mask.
Lettuce Costume
Lettuce’s costume is a long-sleeved green T-shirt, green leggings, olive green washed sneakers, a green salad costume, and a lettuce beanie.
Mr. Snuffleupagus Costume
Mr. Snuffleupagus’s costume is a brown fleece onesie, fuzzy fleece brown slippers, long fuzzy brown socks, giant wiggle eyes with several streaks of black yarn, and a brown elephant nose.
Zombie Pigman (Minecraft) Costume
Zombie Pigman’s costume is a long-sleeved pink T-shirt, slim-fit brown pants, pinkish canvas sneakers, and painted cardboard sheets that make up his head, body, arms and legs.
Flip Flop Costume
Flip Flop’s costume is a short-sleeved white T-shirt, casual summer beach shorts, flip flop sandals, sunglasses, and a giant flip flop slipper.
Lightning McQueen Costume
Lightning McQueen’s costume is a Lightning McQueen-themed pajama set, red and white sneakers, a red racing cap, fingerless sports gloves, a Lightning McQueen 3D disguise, and sunglasses.
Nintendo Switch Costume
Nintendo Switch’s costume is a short-sleeved black T-shirt, black pants, black sneakers, and painted large cardboard sheets with large black foam buttons.
Optimus Prime Costume
Optimus Prime’s costume is a long-sleeved red T-shirt, gray pants, a painted cardboard body, arms and legs, Optimus Prime gloves, stickers, a mask and a blaster.
Party Pooper Costume
Party Pooper’s costume is a colorful long-sleeved shirt, relaxed-fit casual pants, casual canvas sneaker shoes, a toilet costume, a party hat, party glasses, and party balloons.
Manta Ray's Costume
Manta ray costume can easily be recreated with a onesie or jumpsuit and a hat. You can also wear a manta ray kigurumi for a more detailed look.
Porta Potty Costume
Porta Potty’s costume is a casual short-sleeved T-shirt, nude-colored knee-high socks with fiber filling, small cheap sneakers, small cheap pants, large painted cardboard sheets, toilet sign stickers, and a large white plastic bathroom wastebasket.
Ice Cream Cone Costume
Ice Cream Cone’s costume is an ice cream cone midi summer dress, ice cream cone leggings, flat light brown summer sandals, a cherry-inspired summer beach hat, and red fashion sunglasses.
Tetris Blocks Costume
Tetris Blocks’ costumes are a long-sleeved black t-shirt, black leggings, black sneakers, and DIY distinct bold-colored four-box shape patterns.
Ella Enchanted Costume
Ella Enchanted’s costume is a ruffled short-sleeved square neck white blouse, a long blue maxi renaissance skirt, low-heel brown boots, a vintage light brown waist belt, and a blue cloak cape with a hood.
Jiminy Cricket Costume
Jiminy Cricket’s costume is a yellow scarf, a red vest, brown pants, a black tailcoat, and a blue top hat. He is also known for bringing along a red umbrella.
Nibbler Costume from Futurama
Nibbler’s costume is a black onesie, yellow shoes, a white diaper, a red cape, fake fangs, and use EVA foam to create his third eye.
Snow Globe Costume
The Snow Globe costume can be done by wearing a cage petticoat styled as the base of the globe with a fluffy blanket. Carry a clear umbrella, too.
Pusheen Costume
Pusheen’s costume is a light grey long-sleeved shirt, light grey leggings, Pusheen slippers, a Pusheen beanie, and a cat mask.
Petey Piranha Costume from Super Mario
Petey Piranha’s costume is a green full bodysuit, a plant pot skirt, a piranha plant mask, yellow petals, and acrylic paint.
Pea Shooter Costume from Plants vs. Zombies
Pea Shooter’s costume is a full green bodysuit, a plant pot skirt, and a Pea Shooter beanie.
Slug's Costume
The Slug costume features a mask or hairband, and a sweater and pants combo.