Spook-tacular Outdoor Halloween Costumes for Kids and Pets

The pumpkins are ripening, the leaves are changing, and the costumes are coming out. All signs point toward one thing – Halloween! If your family is planning to trick-or-treat, you'll need to pick the perfect outfit in the quest for candy. And if you're celebrating the holiday at one of our resorts, the atmosphere you'll find there is sure to double the fun.

Outdoor-Inspired Halloween Costumes for Kids

Show off your camping spirit with these creative DIY Halloween costumes for your special trick-or-treaters. We've even included a few of our favorite options for your pets!

1. DIY RV Costume

Turn your mobile dwelling into your Halloween costume! Cut poster board in the shape of an RV, paint it accordingly, and then carry it or attach it to your clothing. Easy-peasy!

2. Scuba Diver

Don't put away the snorkels and fins just yet! Strap on a homemade air tank made from used 2-liter bottles to transform into your own Jacques or Jean Cousteau.

3. Black Bear Costume

Dress up as everyone's favorite fluffy forest animal! While you can create a black bear costume at home, purchasing one is also an option. Don't forget to paint your face like a bear!

4. The Explorer

Combine khaki pants and a shirt with a bandana, butterfly net, toilet paper roll binoculars, and an exaggerated compass. Attach plastic animals for a truly wild look.

5. S'more Costume

Make everyone's favorite camping treat come to life! Parents can dress as graham crackers while kids can be chocolate and marshmallows, creating a family of s'mores!

6. Gone Fishing

Sport a vest (or make one from a paper bag), an old floppy hat, and a fishing pole with a fake catch. You'll reel in the compliments with this costume!

7. Wood Fairy

Collect colorful leaves, small branches, and bark to attach to old clothes. Embellish a set of fairy wings and a twig wand to complete the woodland look.

8. Campfire Costume

Imitate a campfire by cutting red, orange, and yellow fabric into flame shapes and brown fabric into logs. Wear a red shirt and arrange the flames and logs around your waist.

Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Don't forget to dress up Fido or Fluffy for Halloween too! Include them in a group costume or give them one of their own.

1. 9-5 Office Costume

Transform your pet into a business professional with an old office shirt and a clip-on tie. Secure tiny tabs of Velcro for easy on-and-off.

2. Cowboy Costume

Use an old flannel shirt and a little cowboy hat for an adorable western look.

3. Ballerina Costume

Slip a tutu over your pet's torso for a prima ballerina look. They'll be ready for Swan Lake in no time!

4. Beanie Baby

Turn your pet into a Beanie Baby by attaching a red construction paper heart adorned with the trademarked "TY" to their collar.

Conclusion

With so many outdoor-inspired options, the possibilities for Halloween costumes are endless! Share your favorite camping Halloween costumes on social media and tag Sun Outdoors to show us your outdoor vacation adventures.

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