Halloween Costume Contest, at Home!

🎃 Hosting a Halloween Costume Contest at Home: Fun, Easy, and Full of Family Magic 🎃

If you’re skipping the big crowds this year or just want to create something special at home, hosting your own family Halloween costume contest is such a fun and easy way to celebrate! Here’s how to make it a night to remember (without the stress).

 

1. Set the Stage (right at home)

Transform your living room or backyard into your own “spooky stage.” A few twinkle lights, some pumpkins, or toss a few cobwebs around for a festive feel. You don’t need to go overboard. Kids love the little details! Turn on some Halloween tunes and set the mood.

Pro tip: Let your little ones help decorate! They’ll love taking part in setting up “the stage” for their big costume debut.

2. Keep the Contest Fun and Friendly

The key to a great at-home costume contest? Make it lighthearted. Everyone wins something!
You can hand out awards like:

• “Most Creative Costume”

• “Silliest Outfit”

• “Best DIY Idea”

• “Cutest Character”

• “Most Likely to Make You Giggle”

It’s all about celebrating imagination, not competition.

3. Make It Interactive

Have each family member or friend (even grandparents via FaceTime!) act as a judge, clap the loudest for their favorites, or hold up scorecards with silly faces. You can even create a mini runway moment—cue the music, lights, and a dramatic walk for each costume reveal!

4. Add Some Treats 

No Halloween night is complete without snacks!
Keep it simple with fun finger foods like:

• Pumpkin-shaped sandwiches

• “Witch hat” cookies

• Orange + black popcorn mix

• Hot cocoa with ghost-shaped marshmallows

Little touches make it feel special... without requiring hours in the kitchen.

 

Don't Forget to Capture the Magic

Set up a “photo booth” corner with props or a festive backdrop. Take lots of pictures and videos! These are the moments you’ll love looking back on.

If you share on social, don’t forget to tag @onlylittleonce 

🎃 Keep It Simple, Keep It Sweet

At the end of the day, Halloween at home doesn’t have to be elaborate to be magical. It’s about laughter, creativity, and spending time together—because they’re only little once, after all.

So grab your camera, crank up the Monster Mash, and let your little pumpkins shine!