13 Ways You Can Incorporate a Wagon Into a Kid's Halloween Costume
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A kiddo rite of passage is to ride around in a wagon — a Radio Flyer, most likely — or to pull toys around the neighborhood in one. This Halloween, why not take your child's classic red wagon and turn it into a part of their costume? (You won't regret this choice, as it means wheeling your kid around in a controlled way, rather than them taking off running on their own.)
Scroll through for 13 costume ideas for kids that incorporate a wagon.
Mouse in a Mouse Trap
Place a board over the wagon and cut out a hole for your little mouse, then build the trap with PVC pipes. Don't forget the cheese!
Super Mario
It's-a-me, Mario! Dress up your kiddo as Mario and use their wagon as their Mario Kart cart!
Elliott and E.T.
Elliott can sit in the wagon while E.T. in his basket is propped up in the front. This can also be achieved with a tricycle (pictured) or a scooter.
Pirate in a Ship
Arg! Turn their wheels into a scary pirate ship and plop them in dressed as a swashbuckler.
Astronaut
Turn their wagon into their very own space ship!
The Mystery Machine
Grab Scooby and the gang and wheel them around in The Mystery Machine wagon.
Calvin and Hobbes
These mischievous friends are best kept corralled in a wagon.
Farmer/Fisherman
Equip your little one in their wagon with all they need to be the cutest mobile farmer or fisherman — overalls, a fitting hat, and props!
Matilda
Fill your child's wagon with their favorite books, and they can wheel them around all night as the classic Roald Dahl character Matilda.
Carousel Animal
Rather than build the box around your little one (pictured), turn the wagon into the animal with the handle representing the pole rider's hold. (Or you could use a scooter!)
Dennis the Menace
Dressed as Dennis, your little one can either pull the wagon himself or ride inside in his costume.
Lumberjack
Every good lumberjack needs a wagon full of wood to show off the day's haul, right?
Mobile Farmstand
Plop your kiddos in the wagon and stack it high with produce. Paint a sign with prices to tape to the side of the wagon!