[Preschools & Daycare] Costume and Cosplay Ideas for Halloween
Many daycare centers and kindergartens are planning Halloween costume events and activities.
At times like these, many parents wonder what their children should wear and what kind of costumes to choose.
In this article, we introduce cute costume and cosplay ideas for kids.
While there are store-bought costumes, there are also options you can make by hand using materials from 100-yen shops or by transforming clothes you already have—so please use these ideas as a reference and get your little ones a cute costume! But honestly, kids look adorable no matter what they wear (lol).
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[Kindergartens and Nursery Schools] Costume and Cosplay Ideas for Halloween (11–20)
Harry Potter
When it comes to Halloween costumes with a fantasy or horror theme, Harry Potter is a perfect choice.
Since the main story features children attending a school to become wizards, it’s ideal for preschool and kindergarten kids’ cosplay.
Try making a wand like the ones that appear in the Harry Potter series to immerse yourself even more in the world of the story.
You can create a surprisingly authentic magic wand just by combining chopsticks and resin clay from a 100-yen shop.
Since you don’t need to use a hot glue gun, kids can work on it safely.
It’s also fun to add various custom touches—like poking holes with a pencil or ballpoint pen, securing parts with rubber bands, and finishing with nail polish.
Halloween Color Tulle Skirt
A Halloween-colored tulle skirt made with soft, sheer tulle fabric.
Prepare tulle in black, white, orange, etc., satin ribbon, and elastic.
Cut the tulle and repeatedly tie it onto the elastic; once you’ve finished tying, secure it to fit the waist.
Even out the tulle and add ribbon decorations to finish! No sewing machine or hand stitching is required, making it easy to create.
It’s a cool and glamorous skirt that’s perfect for Halloween parties and events at kindergartens and preschools.
Try making this costume that pairs well with a wide range of tops—from T-shirts to dresses.
Pikachu
Pikachu is known as a popular character from the Pokémon series.
Its yellow fur with brown stripes and cute shape are especially striking.
If children are dressing up for kindergarten or preschool, have them wear yellow-themed items like costumes or hoodies.
Just imagining kids in outfits with Pikachu’s ears and tail is adorable.
It’s a character that’s hugely popular with children, so it will attract attention from their friends, too.
Try this costume idea—it’s perfect for the Halloween season.
Snow White
If you’re looking for a classic costume loved by people of all ages, Snow White is a great choice.
The standout features are the vibrant outfit themed in blue and yellow, accented by a red headband with a bow.
You can just picture adorable children wearing dress shoes and holding a bright red apple.
It’s perfect not only for Halloween parties at kindergartens and nurseries, but also for events that bring together both kids and adults.
It’s not just cute—it has an elegant charm as well.
Give this cosplay a try!
cowboy
A costume inspired by a cowboy from stories set during the American Wild West.
Wear a checkered shirt with jeans, high-heeled boots, and a hat to create an authentic cowboy look.
If you want to hand-make the horse a cowboy rides, attach a paper tube to a piece of cardboard to form the body.
Decorate the face with eyes, ears, and a mane, then fix it to the end of the tube.
Thread string through the cardboard and hang it from your neck to complete the cosplay.
It’s also fun to consult with the kids and work together while making the horse.
Since this is a cosplay you can enjoy using items you already own, why not give it a try for Halloween?
astronaut
When it comes to costumes that expand the dreams and futures of kids in daycare and kindergarten, astronaut is the go-to.
Dress them in an outfit themed around a spacesuit and attach a big rocket on their back.
Prepare two plastic bottles and spray-paint them with colors from a dollar store.
Attach the bottles to a backing board with shoulder straps, then insert felt flames—cut out of felt—into the bottle openings, and you’re done! It doesn’t require many materials, and it’s easy enough for kids to make themselves.
Give this photogenic, eye-catching costume a try!
[Kindergarten/Daycare] Costume and Cosplay Ideas for Halloween (21–30)
Cat-ear baby hat
It would be wonderful if you could handcraft an adorable cat-ear hat to protect your baby’s head, wouldn’t it? Since it’s an idea you can make with a pattern and your favorite fabric, even those who feel not so confident about sewing should give it a try! What you’ll need are smooth knit fabric for babies and Resilon thread.
You can use regular thread as well, but Resilon is better suited for stretch materials, so use it if possible.
Adding embroidered cat features will make it even cuter!