Our Halloween Costume Ideas Guide for 2024

Halloween is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start brainstorming this year’s costume ideas. We’ve picked some of the spookiest (and silliest) Halloween costume ideas that the whole family can try out. 

3 Solo Halloween Costume Ideas for 2024

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! There are so many iconic characters from this film to choose from - dress up like Lydia Deetz or Beetlejuice himself. 

Willy Wonka

Last year’s new Willy Wonka movie brought this flamboyant character back to life - including his burgundy coat and brown tophat. 

The film has a few characters you can embody to create memorable Halloween costume ideas for adults, such as dressing like an Oompa Loompa or Violet Beauregarde when she turns into a blueberry. 

Velma from Scooby-Doo

Everyone knows Velma Dinkley from the Scooby-Doo movies - she’s a mastermind supersleuth with an iconic look. 

If you want to dress up like her this Halloween, all you need is an orange turtleneck, a red pleated skirt, knee-high socks, a pair of Mary Jane shoes and black square glasses. Team up with your friends for the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang which will make great Halloween costumes for 3 people and more!

3 Halloween Costume Ideas for Women

Barbie

The 2023 Barbie movie had a suite of fun lady characters to pick from. This Halloween, you can dress up as pretty-in-pink Barbie herself, Weird Barbie, Mermaid Barbie or even Barbie's best friend Midge. 

Wednesday from The Addams Family

Nothing says gloomy and moody like Wednesday Addams. This is a perfect Halloween costume for anyone wanting to embody the witchy darkness of Wednesday Addams and her frightening family. 

Daphne Bridgerton

If you want to bring a little lightness to Halloween this year, dress up as the diamond of the season herself. Regal and demure Daphne Bridgerton is the perfect choice - get a princess-like dress out and wear your pearls to complete this look. 

3 Halloween Costume Ideas for Men

The Crow

This alternative superhero is a great choice for a dark and serious Halloween costume. Dress in a black leather jacket and pants and apply dark makeup - a staple for scary halloween costume ideas!

Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands is a famous 90s gothic fantasy character perfect for a Halloween dress up. It’s quite the look to pull off, so make sure to find a costume online as soon as you can - or get cracking with a DIY outfit as early as you can. 

Frankenstein

Out of all the Halloween costume ideas for men, Frankenstein is definitely a classic. If you’re not looking for funny Halloween costume ideas, get this zombie-like costume together with a tattered suit and some green face paint. 

3 Halloween Costume Ideas for Teens

Cher from Clueless

Clueless is a 90’s cult classic - its protagonist, Cher, sporting several stunning outfits you can copy this Halloween. Her most iconic outfit is the matching yellow tartan skirt and blazer with white knee-high socks and a fluffy pink pen.

Elphaba from Wicked

Grab Halloween outfit inspiration from this Wicked Witch of the West! Complete Elphaba’s look with a long black dress, pointy witch hat and green face.  

Forrest Gump

This is definitely one of the most unique ideas for Halloween costumes. Grab your running shoes, red cap, and a fake beard to get Forrest's sporty look for this Halloween.  

3 Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

There’s no questioning how popular this celeb couple is at the moment! Get Taylor’s look with a red lip and cat eye, or put on your football game face to embody sports legend Travis Kelce. 

Captain Hook and Tinkerbell

Although Tinkerbell and Captain Hook are sworn enemies in Neverland, they had to make Thorpe Park’s list of the best Halloween costume ideas for couples. Grab a little green dress and fairy wings to complete Tinkerbell's look. If you’re going as the swashbuckling Captain Hook, don’t forget your curly moustache and spyglass! 

Victoria and David Beckham

Here’s another celebrity couple known for their dual style. Victoria and David Beckham’s memorable fashion has spanned decades, making for an easy and funny Halloween costume idea. Grab your microphone and sing like Posh Spice or bend it like Beckham with a football. 

3 Halloween Costumes for 3 People

Charlie’s Angels

Are you a group of three? Dress like Sabina, Janet and Elena from Charlie’s Angels. Although each of these feisty detectives has a unique style, they effortlessly match in every scene - making for an easy Halloween costume idea. 

Deadpool, Wolverine and Lady Deadpool

Have you watched the new ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ movie? If you’re a group that loves superheroes then dress up like this trendsetting trio for Halloween. It’s definitely one of the most trending Halloween costume ideas at the moment.

Luke Skywalker, Yoda and Darth Vader

We don’t think there could be more iconic Halloween costumes for 3 people than this one. If you’re a fan of the epic space franchise Star Wars then recreating Luke Skywalker, Yoda and Darth Vader’s looks is a must this Halloween. Bonus points if you master the skill of talking like Jedi Master Yoda! 

Halloween at Thorpe Park Fright Night

Don’t miss Fright Nights at Thorpe Park this Halloween! Come show us your best Halloween costume ideas and enjoy an evening of spine-tingling scare mazes, immersive shows and adrenaline-pumping rides.

We’ve got to warn you that we don’t allow full costume face masks or imitation weapons into the park…face paint is totally cool though!