45 Punny Halloween Costumes That’ll Get All the Laughs
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If you consider yourself a jokester amongst your friends and family, use Halloween 2025 as an excuse to flex your comedic prowess. Opt for a punny Halloween costume that’ll make people stop and think (and finally give you credit for your comedic chops).
The great thing about punny Halloween costumes is that they’re usually easy to DIY, and you don't always have to buy a full-on costume to get the message across. We gathered a list of our favorite funny costumes, and you'll find that many of these ideas can be put together using things you likely already own, like a watering can, a black T-shirt, or construction paper.
Pumpkin Patch
It doesn't get more quintessentially Halloween than a pumpkin costume. Jazz it up with patches for a cute twist on the words 'pumpkin patch.'
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Plant Lady
Wear your "plant lady" status like a badge of honor with this T-shirt and plant costume. Carry around your favorite potted greens or snag a few faux vines at a hobby store to pull off this look.
French Toast
If you have a striped shirt, cardboard, and a beret lying around from that trip to Paris you took, you have everything you need to make this breakfast-inspired Halloween costume.
Pulling off this costume will be a piece of cake. Literally! It comes in one slice, so you can easily wear it over your clothes.
Party Animal
Pair this look with the 'Party Pooper' getup for a couple's costume idea or fly solo with the animal of your choice. Decorate your party hat with the animal's distinguishing features for an original costume.
You're sure to be the main attraction of any costume party in this easy T-shirt look. See what we did there?
While this costume may be a little on the nose, the headpiece paired with the runner's outfit is sure to be a conversation starter at any Halloween party.
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Holy Guacamole
This heavenly combination of angel and avocado makes a beloved (and punny) phrase come to life.
The best puns require you to think outside the box. Add a little shimmy when you're wearing this milk getup or give everyone a handshake for a punny milkshake costume.
The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Play into Charlie Daniels' 1979 song, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," with this Georgia merch and devil accessories costume that's easy to recreate at home.
Greenhouse
Pride yourself on having a green thumb? Well, you can dress up like a literal greenhouse this year by DIYing this awesome (not to mention, easy) costume with iron-ons to shorten your crafting time.
Tough Cookie
To get this look all you need are some boxing gloves, a glass of milk, cardboard, and a little creativity. Milk mustache optional!
Neflix & Chill
Great for trick-or-treating, this costume asks you to tote around an ice bucket that can double as a candy basket (or beverage chiller), depending on where your Halloween plans take you.
Taco Belle
Lauren from The Thinking Closet blog pulled out all the stops for these Disney-themed pun costumes. From Taco Belle to Prince Charming and Minnie M&M!
Ice, Ice Baby
Take advantage of this quirky costume idea and '90s throwback while your little one is still young by going as this Vanilla Ice-pun.
Queen Bee
Throw together this quick costume with a paper crown and a black and white shirt. Add some pom poms and pipe cleaners to create the antennae.
Copy Cat
Feeling a little basic in your black cat costume? This punny twist is an easy way to upgrade your look.
Party Pooper
If costume parties aren't really your thing, go as a party pooper! The best part is that your local drugstore probably has party hats and small balloons on hand.
Ring of Fire
A costume that's easy to put together (and easy to convince your partner to dress up as with you), grab a suit and a red dress to quickly turn into Johnny Cash and his ring of fire. Top it off with a DIY hula-hoop decorated with orange and red tulle, or buy one premade.
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Now, to make this a couple's costume, have your S.O. dress up as a cat—perhaps a zombie cat to really hone in on the 'death' aspect.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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