We know that most kids can’t get enough of Halloween, and we have to say, it’s a favorite holiday for us, too! With that in mind, we proudly debut our new blog series "13 Days of Halloween," a fun-filled guide to get your family prepared for All Hallows Eve. With everything from great costume ideas to spookily spectacular treats to great movies and books to share with kids, it’s a great way to get into the Halloween spirit. First up? Costumes, of course! —
Whether you plan to make or buy your kids’ Halloween costumes this year, all
parents want to make sure their kids are happy and comfortable in their
All Hallows Eve get-up. For some inspiration, check out our guide to
Halloween costumes in NYC, complete with adorable DIY ideas from
seasoned stylist Emma Hardy, the best costume shops all over the city,
and this season’s on-trend ideas (yes, vampires are included). We’ve
also rounded up other great costume ideas from other sites and blogs,
synthesizing your costume shopping to a few quick clicks.
Planning to channel your inner craft star and make your kids’ costume this year? Check out our interview with seasoned stylist and costume-creator extraordinaire Emma Hardy (who’s new book "Cute And Easy Costumes" has amazing ideas for DIY kids costumes).
If the thought of D-I-Y sends you into a slight panic attack, have no fear. We’ve compiled some of the best neighborhood costume shops around the city. From movie-inspired magic at Queens’ staple Rubies Costume Company to great, budget-friendly options at Party City, these great NYC shops are sure to have exactly what your kids are looking for.
Of course, with so many kids hitting the pavement this October 31st, it pays to know what the popular costumes will be, so your little goblins can either go with the flow or stand out, depending on their preference, of course. We spoke to costume experts to glean what the most popular costumes will be this witching season.
If you’re wondering what to do with the only-worn-once costumes you’ve accumulated over the years (and hoping to save a few bucks this time around) you’re in luck. The Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum is hosting a costume exchange through this Sunday; parents can drop off their kids’ gently used costumes on weekdays and receive a ticket to pick up a new costume at the farmhouse’s Halloween Harvest in Old Brooklyn event on Sunday, where kids can also enjoy fresh-pressed cider, spooky demonstrations, crafts, music and more.
We’ve also found great resources around the web for costume creating, shopping, adapting and more. Here are some of our favorites!
Cute Alert! At Babble.com, readers share their favorite photos of their kids at Halloween! Plus, a writer shares her frustration in her son’s determination to be Darth Vader, again!
Hoping to get a beautiful costume on a budget? Check out Kaboose.com’s 10 kids’ costumes under $25.
Familyfun.com has great, unexpected DIY costume ideas, like Little Miss Mouse, dapper penguins, fear-inspiring boxers, and much more.
Parents.com as a wealth of great ideas on DIY costumes, from photo galleries of costumes made by real moms to fresh takes on classic costumes (like pumpkins and ghosts) to snuggly and hilarious ideas for babies.
Photo from "Cute And Easy Costumes For Kids" by Emma Hardy.
