As a parent, the last thing you want to do is wait until the third week in October to bring your excited child to the costume store to peruse the shelves — chances are, there won't be much left. Avoid this Halloween hang-up entirely by getting ahead of the game now. Whether your kid is obsessed with all things Star Wars or likes to stick to the classics, we found 39 options that you're going to see all over this year.
Your little girl will cast quite a spell as Harry Potter's Hermione Granger ($16, originally $30).
The Incredibles makes for a great family costume, but your little lady will also look supercool as Violet ($29).
Pop, pop, pop! Turn your tot into a box of movie theater popcorn ($65). Perfect for cooler climates, it can be worn with cozy leggings and a long-sleeved tee or sweatshirt beneath the costume.
Take a bite out of this! Your little guy or gal will be the sweetest guest at the Halloween party in an incredibly detailed Rubie's Creamy Cookie Costume ($17-$25) that's perfect for the youngest trick-or-treaters.
Help your child be part of the Star Wars fun in this Finn Costume ($13).
Be everyone's favorite raccoon in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Rocket ($42) costume.
Bring your daughter's favorite TV character to life with this Doc McStuffins costume ($34).
Get your girl ready for the Quarter Quell in this Hunger Games jumpsuit (starting at $25).
If your little one has a sense of humor, they'll love wearing this Sand Shark Outfit ($35).
Start your own three-ring circus with this charming bear costume ($84) that's made of stretchy fleece. It's available for kids ages 1 through 5.
There's no mistaking what movie this Monsters University Costume ($26) is from.
The Blue Stitch Onesie Costumer ($27-$39) can be worn by teens or adults.
This Dustin Henderson t-shirt ($17) is for that Stranger Things fan.
If you have a tween at home, you know that it's all about Disney's Descendants. The offspring of Disney's greatest villains — Maleficent, Evil Queen, Cruella de Vil, and Jafar — make for some pretty spectacular costumes. Top on our list is Mal ($50), the daughter of Maleficent.
Let your child go on a Halloween adventure in the Moana Girls Outfit ($13, originally $34).
Don't forget to get the socks that make this Adult Short-Sleeved Eleven Costume ($40) a hit.
If Clueless was your favorite movie, rock this Cher costume ($60).
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Super Tot! Prepare your kiddo for a night of crime-fighting this Halloween with this personalized superhero costume ($58).
The Katy Perry Left Shark Teen Costume ($68) is a Super Bowl and Halloween favorite.
For those on the dark side, this Black Sith Lord cloak ($35) can be worn over anything!
This Ice Cream Cone Salesman ($28-$61) costume is extra sweet.
This Kids Stranger Things Alphabet Wall T Shirt ($17) is technically a child's size but goes up to size X-large.
For the lazy Halloween participants, the Rubie's Costume Pokemon Pikachu ($12) hoodie is easy to toss on, and can work for pre-teens as well as teens.
The Teen Captain Hook Costume ($65) comes with the jacket, vest, trousers, hat, and boot tops.
Fore! Do you have aspirations of your tot becoming the next PGA superstar? You can start living the dream this Halloween by dressing your little one up in this Baby Golfer Costume ($22-$90) — and, yes, golf clubs and bag props are included!
This Hatchimals Penguala Toddler Costume ($28, originally $33) allows a child to become their favorite toy.
The Edward Scissorhands Miss Scissorhands ($33) costume is for tweens and comes with the dress, sleevelets, gloves, wig, choker, and belt.
The hysterical Inflatable Teen Chub Suit Costume ($30) comes in six colors.
No big bad wolves here! Just an adorable take on an iconic fairy-tale character ($89).
Inspire your little one to explore the world beyond in this Melissa & Doug Children's Astronaut Costume ($25, originally $30).
The full skirt that comes with this Story Book Witch Costume ($18-$42) makes it a knockout.
To complete this Wizard of Oz costume ($19), dye a pair of shoes red and cover them in glitter.
The Harry Potter Deluxe Quidditch Robe ($28) will always be a popular choice.
This supercute Strawberry Costume ($18-$57) is made to hold the fruit's shape.