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If it were up to kids, every day would be Halloween. Just think about it: they are encouraged to go from door to door and ask for candy, they are allowed to eat buckets of it (and even if not, they can still hide their stash), they can dress up as the craziest things and be applauded for it.

Speaking of the latter, if you want to see real Halloween action, you gotta look at kids making their costumes, because oh em gee, these little daredevils are competitive (just like their parents!).

So just in time for the spooky night of 2022, Bored Panda wrapped up some of the most entertaining, creative and hands-down jaw-dropping kids' Halloween costumes below. Scroll down, upvote your favorite ones and let the inspiration in!

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Couldn't Resist Dressing Up Our Two-Year-Old Triplets As Hobbits For Halloween (Girl, Boy, Boy)

Couldn't Resist Dressing Up Our Two-Year-Old Triplets As Hobbits For Halloween (Girl, Boy, Boy)

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Me And My Kid Dressed Up For Starfleet Command

Me And My Kid Dressed Up For Starfleet Command

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My Son's Halloween Costume, He Worked Hard, Show Him Some Love

My Son's Halloween Costume, He Worked Hard, Show Him Some Love

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Mystery and suspense always seem to be popular genres, no matter what the medium. And one of the most popular ways to enjoy these genres is by dressing up in a scary costume and attending a mystery event. There's something about donning a costume and becoming someone else for a night that is both exhilarating and freeing. You can be anyone you want to be, and no one can judge you. It's a safe way to explore the dark side of human nature, without actually having to do anything truly dangerous.

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6 Cans Of Spray Paint Later And My Son Looks Just Like A Plastic Green Army Man

6 Cans Of Spray Paint Later And My Son Looks Just Like A Plastic Green Army Man

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My Daughter Feeding Mac N' Cheese To Her Cousin On Halloween

My Daughter Feeding Mac N' Cheese To Her Cousin On Halloween

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My Wife Did An Awesome Job With My Little Dude's Halloween Costume This Year

My Wife Did An Awesome Job With My Little Dude's Halloween Costume This Year

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably the only time he’s actually allowed to run with scissors.

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Halloween is a special time of year when people can dress up in costumes and pretend to be someone else. It's a time when the normal rules don't apply and people can let their imaginations run wild. People are fascinated by Halloween because it's a time when they can be someone else. They can be a scary monster, a cool nurse, or a powerful superhero. It's a time when they can let their hair down and have some fun.

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Halloween is also a time when people can indulge their dark side. They can be mischievous, or even a little naughty, without consequences. It's a time to let loose and be someone you're not usually allowed to be.

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My Dog, Cousin It, And My Daughter, Wednesday Addams

My Dog, Cousin It, And My Daughter, Wednesday Addams

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#9

She Wanted To Become Her Meemaw For Halloween

She Wanted To Become Her Meemaw For Halloween

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So why are people so fascinated by Halloween? Because it's a time when they can be anyone they want to be. It's a time to let your hair down and have some fun. It's a time to be a little naughty. It's a time to be someone you're not usually allowed to be. And that is why people are so fascinated by Halloween.

Halloween costumes have come a long way since the early days of the holiday. The first Halloween costumes were probably made of animal skins and were worn by people who wanted to disguise themselves as animals. This was probably done to ward off evil spirits.

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For Parents Of Kids Who Want To Be Hobbits For The Halloween. Men’s Socks Over Crocs, Then Paint. If You Want To Get Fancy, You Can Glue A Sole On

For Parents Of Kids Who Want To Be Hobbits For The Halloween. Men’s Socks Over Crocs, Then Paint. If You Want To Get Fancy, You Can Glue A Sole On

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#12

Halloween Costume 2021

Halloween Costume 2021

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just missing some tennis balls on the bottom of the walker. So cute!

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The first recorded use of the word "Halloween" dates back to the year 1556, when it was used in a Scottish poem. The first mention of costumes being worn on Halloween comes from an account of a Scottish woman in 1585, who wrote that she and her friends went "a-guising" on Halloween. They wore "kirtles" (long, flowing skirts) and "head-kerchiefs" (headscarves) and went door to door asking for food.

#15

My Son Decided To Rick Roll The School For Halloween

My Son Decided To Rick Roll The School For Halloween

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The tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween spread to America in the 19th century. By the early 1900s, Halloween had become a popular holiday in America, and people were beginning to dress up in costumes for parties and parades.

One of the most popular Halloween costumes of the 20th century was the witch costume. This was probably due to the popularity of the Wizard of Oz books and movies. Other popular costumes included ghosts, vampires, and skeletons.

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#16

I Made Both The Cute Little Human And The Sandy Cheeks Costume

I Made Both The Cute Little Human And The Sandy Cheeks Costume

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Tamra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good job on the human, looks so life-like! Seriously though, very cute. 😊

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#17

Everything About This Is Just Awesome. Best Halloween Costumes

Everything About This Is Just Awesome. Best Halloween Costumes

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#18

My Son And I For Halloween. The Banana Gets Revenge

My Son And I For Halloween. The Banana Gets Revenge

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My 3-Year-Old Couldn’t Decide On A Costume. She Went With “Flying Bunny Bear”

My 3-Year-Old Couldn’t Decide On A Costume. She Went With “Flying Bunny Bear”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the time my niece insisted on going as a pink pirate princess. Dressed up as a pink princess with added eye patch and hook. It was hilarious!

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#21

My 8-Year-Old Asked To Be An Anglerfish For Halloween But Only If I Could Make It Light Up

My 8-Year-Old Asked To Be An Anglerfish For Halloween But Only If I Could Make It Light Up

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My 4-Year-Old Chose Her Costume. I Broke Out The Sewing Machine. That’s My Girl

My 4-Year-Old Chose Her Costume. I Broke Out The Sewing Machine. That’s My Girl

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It’s The Hard Knock Life For This Toddler. Happy Halloween From My Daughter

It’s The Hard Knock Life For This Toddler. Happy Halloween From My Daughter

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My Nephew As Tigger, And His Trusty Sidekick Eeyore For Halloween

My Nephew As Tigger, And His Trusty Sidekick Eeyore For Halloween

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#26

My Daughter When She Said She Wanted To Be A Transformer For Halloween

My Daughter When She Said She Wanted To Be A Transformer For Halloween

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My Husband Made Our Son His First Halloween Costume

My Husband Made Our Son His First Halloween Costume

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#29

Baby Dressed Up As A Sandwich For Halloween

Baby Dressed Up As A Sandwich For Halloween

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#30

I Spotted This Family Today, It’s My Favorite Costume So Far

I Spotted This Family Today, It’s My Favorite Costume So Far

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#32

My Homemade UFO Alien Abduction Costume Tutorial

My Homemade UFO Alien Abduction Costume Tutorial

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#34

My Kids Love Pokemon Go, So I Made Them Halloween Costumes

My Kids Love Pokemon Go, So I Made Them Halloween Costumes

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My Son's Halloween Costume. Thought Maybe Some Of You All Would Like It

My Son's Halloween Costume. Thought Maybe Some Of You All Would Like It

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#36

Not Sure If It Was A Wednesday Or A Friday But My Kids Seriously Rocked These Costumes

Not Sure If It Was A Wednesday Or A Friday But My Kids Seriously Rocked These Costumes

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I Made My Daughter’s Halloween Costume

I Made My Daughter’s Halloween Costume

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cabbage patch like this was named Georgianna Christy. I had a birth certificate that said so. My doll wasn't as life-like as this one. Stinkin adorable.

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#39

Bob Ross Zombie Hunter

Bob Ross Zombie Hunter

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hah hah, I just noticed the barbed wire” on the paint roller. Remember: "There are no mistakes…just happy little accidents.”

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#40

My Daughter Said She Wanted To Be A Sandwich For Halloween So My Husband Made This Costume For Her

My Daughter Said She Wanted To Be A Sandwich For Halloween So My Husband Made This Costume For Her

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#41

Our Daughter Invented Sweeneywise For Her Halloween Costume This Year

Our Daughter Invented Sweeneywise For Her Halloween Costume This Year

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#42

My Wife, Son And I Made Homemade "Up" Costumes This Year

My Wife, Son And I Made Homemade "Up" Costumes This Year

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#45

Son Wanted To Be Aang For Halloween. Nailed It

Son Wanted To Be Aang For Halloween. Nailed It

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome! Currently watching the series for the fist time and it is great!

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#46

My Daughter Wanted To Be A Hornet For Halloween. Here's The Costume We Made For Her

My Daughter Wanted To Be A Hornet For Halloween. Here's The Costume We Made For Her

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I Normally Don't Post Much Personal Stuff On Here, But I Had To Show Off The Helmets I Made For My Boys' Halloween This Year. Printed On My Trusty Ender 3s

I Normally Don't Post Much Personal Stuff On Here, But I Had To Show Off The Helmets I Made For My Boys' Halloween This Year. Printed On My Trusty Ender 3s

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#48

My And My Kids' Halloween Costumes 10 Years Ago

My And My Kids' Halloween Costumes 10 Years Ago

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PLANTS VS ZOMBIES!!! This is awesome! I absolutely love this. The Pea Shooter and Chomper are perfect.

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#50

Worked On My Stepson’s Scorpion Costume For A Month. Happy Halloween

Worked On My Stepson’s Scorpion Costume For A Month. Happy Halloween

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