Halloween isn’t just for kids—parents deserve to get in on the fun too! Whether you’re heading to a costume party, trick-or-treating with the little ones, or just want to surprise the neighborhood with your creativity, dressing up with your spouse can be a blast. Here’s a list of fresh costume ideas for Mom and Dad:

Clue characters

From Miss Scarlet to Colonel Mustard, if you’re a board game lover, this is sure to be a win! Find an outfit that predominantly features the colors of your favorite character. Add one vintage piece or exciting accessory, and you’ll be a winner.

Beanie Baby collectors

Dress like you’re from the 90s! Carry a few Beanie Babies and some play money or, if you have a little one this year, dress them up as the beanie baby! Any baby animal costume can become a beanie baby when you use a large piece of red felt to make the signature heart-shaped ear tag.

Sun and moon

This abstract costume idea gives you lots of room for creativity! Mr Sun can wear sunglasses and dress in bright colors, while Mrs Moon can wear a cardboard cutout covered in aluminum foil and a headpiece with stars.

Princess Bride

Dress as the Dread Pirate Roberts? “As you wish!” Wesley can dress in all black with an optional mask and Buttercup can wear any long red skirt and red top. This costume is particularly effective if you already have long hair. Dressing like these iconic characters will give you tons of signature quotes to choose from!

Salt and pepper

Another unforgettable pair! For salt and pepper costumes, dress in all white or black/grey. Add a cutout label “S” and “P” to your shirts and use a metal pie pan to create a shaker top hat.

Bee and beekeeper

This can be a couple’s costume or a family costume. For any beekeepers, the signature netted hat is essential. Follow these directions to make your own using a broad-rimmed hat and some tulle. Other family members can be bees of all shapes and sizes!

Error 404: Costume not found

If you have absolutely zero time for a costume, print out two “Error 404: Costume Not Found” signs to pin to your shirts.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

If you’re a swifty, why not dress up as the most talked-about celebrity couple? Taylor has countless recognizable looks, and Kelce is easily recognized in a Chiefs jersey.

“When life gives you lemons”

This costume is just as simple as it seems! Wear a name tag saying “life” and carry around a bag of lemons to pass around. The other spouse can dress as the lemonade!

Painter and masterpiece 

This costume idea has been done countless times, but it is never exactly the same! Bob Ross and a lovely landscape? Degas and a ballerina? Facepaint is an easy way to bring this costume to life!

Laundry and detergent

Use a cheap laundry basket from the dollar store to make one person the pile of laundry, pinned with additional articles of clothing and clothespins, while the other dresses up as your favorite detergent brand! A bright colored t-shirt pinned with the logo is easy to recognize.

Procrastination and a deadline

One spouse dresses in lounge wear with a sign that says “I’ll do it later” while the other dresses in business professional attire with a sign that says “urgent deadline”. This costume is sure to get laughs!

Old married couple

What will you look like when you celebrate your 65th wedding anniversary? Embrace the humor as you get a glimpse into your future!

Referees

Pick any sport and dress as its referee! A referee shirt, whistle, and baseball cap is all you need. You can make your own referee shirt using a white shirt and then painting or taping off the vertical black stripes. Adding a flag or a red card as a prop might even come in handy when wrangling your little trick-or-treaters.

Tourist and landmark

Think of a popular landmark known for its photo ops! It can be something international like the Eiffel Tower, or a well-loved local gem. The tourist can wear a visor, a fanny pack, and carry a selfie stick!