Halloween is one of the most exciting American holidays for au pairs to experience. From carving pumpkins to strolling through haunted houses and hay mazes, there’s no shortage of fun traditions for au pairs to enjoy. But the highlight for many? Dressing up in costume and going trick-or-treating.

To make Halloween extra special, try coordinating a fun group costume that includes your au pair. Here are some of our favorite creative costume ideas from past program participants to use as inspiration!

In-N-Out Burger staff

Featuring Argentinian au pair Irina with the Schussel family in California.

This crew is ready to dish out some delicious fast food (or, more likely, collect a few treats while dressed as their favorite burger joint employees).

The shark family

Featuring Colombian au pair Paola with the Grims family in Maryland.

Inspired by one of the world’s most popular YouTube videos, this “Baby Shark” group costume is easy to pull together—and comes with a ready-made theme song!

Favorite foods

Featuring Brazilian au pair Bianca with the Rosario family in Washington.

This colorful crew is serving up smiles dressed as some of their favorite snacks. From peanut butter and jelly to pineapples, it's a group costume that's a feast for the eyes!

Little red riding hood

Featuring Dutch au pair Laura with the Udani family in North Carolina.

Bring a classic fairy tale to life, like Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf.

Skeleton crew

Featuring Colombian au pair Maria with the Flores family in Texas.

Cozy, matching costumes make trick-or-treating both fun and festive.

6. The Mario Bros

Featuring Swedish au pair Emma with the Nolan family in Minnesota.

Turn Halloween into (Mario) party!

7. Toy Story

Featuring Hungarian au pair Klaudia with the Miller family in Colorado.

Bring the magic of Toy Story to life. This crew is ready for an adventure to infinity and beyond!

8. Tiger King

Featuring Colombian au pair Laura with the Kornesczuk family in Illinois.

Joe Exotic and his streak of tigers look ready for some serious candy collecting.

9. Harry Potter

Featuring German au pair Lisa with the Novarr family in Virginia.

Step into the magical world of Hogwarts with spellbinding characters like Dumbledore, Hermione, and Hagrid.

10. Honey bee gang

Featuring Mexican au pair Monserrat with the Tonelli family in California.

This sweet group of honeybees is creating quite the buzz!