Parents, brace yourselves – the Spooky Season has well and truly arrived!

With Halloween 2024 falling on a Thursday, there’s no doubt the excitement will carry on well into the weekend this year.
Whether you're planning a neighbourhood Trick or Treating adventure, or gearing up for some festive costume parties, one thing is certain – the kids won’t want to miss the chance to dress up as their favourite characters this October 31st!
Thanks to the wide selection at Big W​ right here at Charlestown Square, we’ve got an endless selection of kids' Halloween costumes to bring their spookiest and cutest fantasies to life. Here are five fun costume ideas to ignite their imagination just in time for Halloween!

1. A Ghost

An oldie but a goodie, you just can’t go wrong with a classic ghost costume! The best part of the look? It’s so easy to put together, even under a time crunch.
You’ll want to head to Big W​ to pick up their signature Ghost Cape, which is both easy on the wallet and perfectly on-theme no matter the celebration. Voila! You have a simple yet spooky outfit that can remain in your costume box for years to come. Little ghouls and goblins of all ages will be impressed by this quick and easy choice!

2. Deadpool

If you’ve got some bigger kids who are obsessed with the latest Deadpool flick to hit the big screens earlier this year, Big W​ is the place to go for their costume this year. Let them channel their inner cheeky, fearless attitude as they transform into the iconic anti-hero from head-to-toe with the Deadpool Deluxe Costume!
Haven’t had the chance to catch Deadpool vs Wolverine with the fam just yet? Don’t fret - head to our resident Reading Cinemas website to grab your tickets and catch all the action!

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1- Big W - Halloween Soft Mask - Devil: $8
2- Big W - Deadpool Deluxe Adult Costume - XS: $49
3- Big W - Ghost Cape Childrens Size: $23
4- Big W - Bluey Classic Costume Set: $30
5- Big W - Disney Princess Rapunzel Girls Costume: $21

3. Bluey and Bingo

Chances are, the little ones are currently going through a pretty hefty Bluey phase! Big W​  has you covered with the cutest couple costume for your kids this year – Bluey and her adorable little sister Bingo. Let the little ones bring their beloved cartoon characters to life this Halloween, and watch them run amok in their matching outfits.

4. The Devil

For the daredevils, turn up the heat and make a statement this Halloween with a devilish costume! Super effortless and affordable to put together – simply head to Big W​  and grab a Red Wig, take your pick of their creepy Masks, and pick up a Trident to tie the look together! This option is certainly eye-catching, and easy to add on top of a basic red tee and black trousers that are already in the wardrobe.

5. A Princess

Mums will agree – we’ve all been a princess for Halloween at least once in our lives! A rite of passage for your little girl, Big W has enchanting options to bring her fairytale dreams to life. Whether she wants to be Moana, Elsa, or Rapunzel – let her imagination run wild as she picks from their magical collection of princess costumes!
Don’t Fear, We Have Your Halloween Costumes Sorted!
As the countdown to Halloween begins, let Big W​ Charlestown Square help make this year’s festivities unforgettable for the whole family! With costumes for every little dreamer, from spooky ghosts to pretty princesses – a quick trip to your local centre will instantly spark every child’s imagination.


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1- Big W - Moana Classic Costume: $22
2- Big W - 110cm Halloween Red Devil Trident: $19.80
3- Big W - Disney Frozen 2 Elsa Classic Costume: $21
4- Big W - Wig Sultry Red: $5
5- Big W - Bingo Classic Costume Set: $30