15 store-bought Halloween costumes under $25

For those of you without a crafty bone in your body, you can still outfit your kids in Halloween costumes they’ll love. And for $25 or less, it’s OK if younger siblings don’t want the hand-me-downs.

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With bright-as-anything teal wings and antenna, this adorable butterfly is sure to inspire some serious flitting around.

Toddler teal butterfly costume, $20, Shoppers Drug Mart

For those who want to be the talk of the block, pick up one of Project Runway alum Chris March’s masks.

Chris March curlers wig, $24, Target

Another creepy crawly that’s neither creepy nor crawly, this adorable bee costume will make the requisite photo ops completely frame-worthy.

Bumblebee costume, $18, walmart.ca

Take your child's love of all things medical to the next level with these great career costumes—just make sure you’re contributing to those RESPs for Medical School. 

Child doctor costume, $17, partycity.ca

OK, so there may be a sea of Frozen-inspired characters at your door this year, but so be it (that movie is amazing!).

Tutu Elsa dress, $25, partycity.ca

If your kid is obsessed with fire trucks (and really, who isn’t?), this firefighter costume will be hard to wrestle them out of. 

Firefighter costume, $20, Shoppers Drug Mart

Full-body furry costumes are perfect for nights that have snow in the forecast (because you know that can happen). 

Lion costume, $24, walmart.ca

If your bookshelves are filled with stories about Olivia (not to mention your PVR is clogged), then this striped-number is a surefire hit. 

Olivia the Pig costume, $25, partycity.ca

Just because you love Halloween doesn’t mean your infant will. This comfortable onesie will ensure everyone is in the festive spirit without a complicated-costume meltdown.

Police onesie, $25, sears.ca

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There’s an untold rule that for baby’s first Halloween she must dress as the cutest pumpkin ever.

Pumpkin Cutie Pie costume, $18, walmart.ca

Guarantee some extra treats this year with these scary green Chris March mask.

Chris March skull mask, $24, target.ca

The bad news is this costume is so cute it’s not at all scary. But the great news is your baby will be the cutest kid in a costume.  

Silly Spider costume, $18, walmart.ca

We won’t blame you if you want to outfit your entire family in this too-cute-for-words little number.

Fleece strawberry costume, $18, cartersoshkosh.ca

Outfitting your kids in a TNMT costume will not only make their Halloween, but is also a great opportunity to discuss you favourite classic artist (Michelangelo, FTW).

Toddler TNMT costume, $25, Shoppers Drug Mart

Perfect for kids have a favourite teddy they can’t leave behind while, bonus, allowing them to amass their treats at the same time.

Vet costume set, $21, chapters.indigo.ca

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Get a little creative in the kitchen this Halloween with these kid-pleasing Cookie Bat Cupcakes!