Halloween costume ideas: the most popular for adults, pets and children

• From kids to pets, everyone loves to dress up for Halloween.
• Spending on suits could reach nearly $3.8 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
• It was found that Spider-Man is the most popular costume for children, while adults prefer a witch outfit.

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time for some spooky costume inspiration.

If you’re among the 76 percent of adults who have already bought their costumes, according to the National Retail Federation, then a look at this list will tell you if you’ve picked one of the most popular.

But if you haven’t had a chance to pick out your outfit yet, now is the perfect time to rummage through your closets for old favorites or find new ones.

After all, it will be a big year for those who celebrate. The National Retail Federation reported that about 72 percent of people plan to attend Halloween festivities. While this is a 1% decrease from last year, it is still a significant increase from pandemic levels, when only 58% participated.

As part of the preparations, the National Retail Federation surveyed 7,945 people about their Halloween shopping plans in early September and ranked the most popular costumes for children, adults and pets this year.

Spider-Man is still the top choice among children, with 2.6 million children planning to dress up as the superhero. Meanwhile, adults prefer classic witch costumes for themselves and pumpkin costumes for their pets.

These are the most popular Halloween costumes for kids, adults and pets in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation.