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5 great family Halloween costumes to try

Emily Mccarty, husband and two sons stand at their decorated trunk or treat as Wizard of Oz characters for Halloween.

*Header photo submitted by Emily Mccarty, Behavioral Healthcare Representative

Dressing up for Halloween doesn’t always have to be just for the kids. The whole family can enjoy playing dress-up with these fun family group costumes. No matter the size of your family, there’s bound to be a group costume to win you best dressed! Check out these fun ideas submitted by Children’s Mercy employees.

Transformers Rescue Bots

Submitted by Emily Mccarty, Behavioral Healthcare Representative

A family of heroes! Transformer Rescue Bots have their own distinctive colors and skills to save the day!

Emily Mccarty, husband and two young sons sit on front porch in Transformer Halloween costumes.

Wizard of Oz

Submitted by Christin Mayfield, Wound and Ostomy Specialist

Whether you live in Missouri or Kansas, the Wizard of Oz characters give lots of options for the whole family!

Two girls hug while wearing a Dorothy and witch costume from the Wizard of Oz.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Submitted by Trang Gonzalez-Nguyen, Care Assistant

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas animated movie is a favorite of many! Get ready to rule over Halloween Town in this group costume! 

Trang Gonzalez-Nguyen and family wear Halloween costumes from The Nightmare Before Christmas

Star Wars

Submitted by Samantha Butrous, Clinical Trials Coordinator

Out of this world! Out of this galaxy, even? As one of the most iconic movies ever made, a Star Wars family costume will get lots of attention! 

Samantha Butrous and family wear Star Wars Halloween costumes.

Shrek

Submitted by Hayden Smart, CA II

A family favorite movie full of ogres, quests and a dragon, this Shrek group costume will be sure to give your family lots of options to dress up.  

Hayden Smart and family wear Halloween costumes from Shrek.

What will you dress up as for Halloween? Let us know! 

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