Double, double, toil and trouble…the spookiest time of the year is almost here.

Halloween is expected to be bigger (and scarier) than ever this October 31 with an endless supply of spooktacular costume inspo for the whole family.

From Disney dreamers to creative crafters, we’ve rounded up the best in Halloween costumes for you and your four-legged frights. Discover all the costumes at your favourite Westfield retailers – simply pick your poison. Happy haunting!

Get ready for a fang-tastic Halloween at your local Westfield and discover what's happening in centre here.

For the whole family

Bag enough candy to last a lifetime with costume ideas the whole family can get behind. At the top of our list this year are costumes in the theme of The Addams Family, Wednesday Addams whole family, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ghostbusters and Disney’s Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and Jafar, with matching Genie costume. These can all be found in-store, and are a quick way to dial up the scare factor.

Shop now at Big W, Target, Kmart, Woolworths, Candy Time and Coles.

For the tiniest trick-or-treater

Nothing says Insta-worthy quite like a baby dressed up as a pumpkin, but there are plenty of other super cute options available for trick-or-treaters in training. From a spooktacular ghost or glow in the dark skeleton to a mini-Spiderman or Batman costume. A sure-fire way to secure the likes (and make your heart soar), there are plenty of options for trick-or-treaters in training. From a spooktacular ghost to a mini-Spiderman, Batman and glow-in-the-dark skeleton. Hot tip: the easier outfit the better. We want boos, not boohoos.

Shop now at Target, Kmart, Woolworths and Big W.

For the avid crafter

If you’re chasing Parent of the Year, why not try your hand at a little DIY? Your local Westfield has a variety of easy crafty kits available at a range of retailers including DIY Halloween mask packs. Alternatively, if you’re feeling brave, there’s DIY fire engine’s, build a unicorn or a pumpkin decorating kits which are all great options for keeping the kids entertained throughout the scary season.

Shop now at Typo, Kmart, Big W and The Reject Shop

For the furry family member

If you’re lucky enough to have a four-legged family member with a penchant (and the patience) for dress-ups, you can’t look past the cute all-in-one pet options. For our feline friends? They have choices too! Alternatively, what would a superhuman be without their super sidekick? Check out the range of movie character costumes in pet size.

Shop now at Target, Kmart, Big W and Best & Less.

For the Disney dreamers

New Disney stars may come and go, but few will stand the test of time quite like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Buzz Lightyear, Sleeping Beauty, Dalmatians and Cinderella (also available in a wheel-chair friendly option). If it’s contemporary Disney you’re after, there’s also Elsa, Moana, The Mandalorian and a bunch of others for the choosing.

Shop now at Target, Kmart, Big W and Candy Time.

For the time-poor parents

Pressed for time? You can’t look past the classics. From fairies to skeletons to Barbie and things that go bump in the night, classic costumes are a budget-friendly option that can usually be thrown together with things you already have at home. All you have to do is accessorise with some wings, dress up in all pink, makeup or body paint, a unicorn headband or a witch’s hat and you’re good to go!

Shop now at Cotton On Kids, Target, Kmart, Big W
and Best & Less.

Find out what else is happening at Westfield North Lakes this Halloween here.