8 Mommy, Daddy & Me Party Worthy Family Costumes

Some family costumes are fun for one night. Others are so good they practically beg for a party of their own.

That’s what we love about these family costume ideas. Pirates can sail straight into a pirate party. Little train lovers can celebrate with Thomas and a crew of conductors. Superheroes, chefs, baseball players and even puppies all come with ready-made party themes, games and activities.

We pulled together eight Mommy, Daddy & Me costume ideas with plenty of party potential. Wear them for Halloween, a themed birthday or simply because dressing up together makes the celebration more fun. For even more matching family costume inspiration, visit MomMeMatch.

Legends of the Hidden Temple Family Costumes

Parents who grew up cheering for the Silver Snakes, Blue Barracudas and the rest of the Legends of the Hidden Temple teams finally have kids old enough to join in. A few colorful team shirts, helmets and name tags turn the whole family into contestants—and the nostalgia is half the fun.

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Family Chef Costumes

A family of chefs can start celebrating before anyone even heads out to trick-or-treat. Put on the chef hats, make pizza together, decorate Halloween cookies or set up a make-your-own dessert bar. The costume becomes part of the party.

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Superhero Family Costumes

Superheroes may be classic Halloween territory, but the family version is more fun when everyone chooses a favorite. Mix Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Captain America or whichever heroes your kids love most. Matching capes or colors can tie everyone together without requiring the whole family to wear identical costumes.

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Puppies & Dog Catchers

This one makes us smile every time. Dress the kids as puppies, turn Mom and Dad into dog walkers or dog catchers, and bring the family dog along if he or she is willing to participate. It is easy to understand, easy to photograph and especially cute for younger children.

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A League of Their Own Baseball Costumes

Baseball families have plenty of directions to take this one. Recreate A League of Their Own, dress everyone in the colors of a favorite team or mix players, coaches and umpires. A baseball theme also gives you an instant party plan with ballpark snacks, pennants and backyard games.

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Fairies, Gnomes & Gardeners

A fairy garden makes a particularly sweet family costume because everyone can play a different role. Kids can be fairies and garden gnomes while Mom and Dad dress as gardeners. Add flower crowns, wings, watering cans or a basket of flowers and the whole idea comes together.

This is also one of those themes that can easily extend beyond Halloween. Think fairy gardens, flower crafts, garden games and a table filled with tiny woodland details.

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Thomas the Train & Family Conductors

Train-obsessed little ones practically come with their own Halloween theme. Let the youngest child be Thomas while the rest of the family dresses as conductors or railroad workers. Overalls, striped caps and red bandanas make this surprisingly easy to pull together.

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Swashbuckling Family Pirate Costumes

Pirates may be one of the easiest family themes to expand into a full Halloween celebration. Treasure hunts, gold coins, maps, pirate names and plenty of “Arrr!” give you both the costume and the entertainment.

Everyone can also create a slightly different pirate look, which keeps the family coordinated without making everyone identical.

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More Family Halloween Costume Ideas

These eight are only the beginning. For more matching family Halloween costume ideas—from butterfly catchers and rain gear to favorite characters and other unexpected ways to coordinate—visit MomMeMatch.

And whatever theme you choose, take lots of pictures. Half the fun is remembering the year everyone actually agreed to dress up together.

Party Hearty!