If you take a walk around any American town at this time of the year, chances are that you’ll notice some spooky decorations on people’s houses and front yards. You might see spider webs hanging in trees, or pumpkins with scary faces carved into them sitting on people’s front porches. This is how you can tell that it’s almost time for one of America’s most popular holidays: Halloween!

American families celebrate Halloween in a variety of ways, but the most well-known tradition of all is dressing up in costume. People wear costumes to parties, to school, and of course, after school whilst “trick-or-treating”—the act of ringing your neighbors’ doorbells to ask them for free candy.   Because Americans really like to go all-out for their costumes, Halloween presents a great opportunity to get creative with your host kids and host parents. There’s no better way to bond than to dress up in wacky outfits together and be seen in public! Without further ado, here are some of our favorite kid-friendly host family and au pair Halloween costumes from around the Cultural Care community. Prepare yourself for some cuties in costume, American cultural references, and of course, lots of Disney…

Fire Rescue Scene

[caption id="attachment_637" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Featuring: South African au pair Gugu with her host family, the Walkers[/caption] We appreciate this creative yet macabre interpretation of a fire rescue scene: complete with a burning apartment, fire, firefighter, fire dog, and fire hydrant.

Inside Out

[caption id="attachment_638" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Featuring: Mexican au pair Martha (bottom right) with her host family, the Bermans[/caption] Together, Martha and her host family represent all of Riley Anderson’s emotions, including her now-retired imaginary friend, Bing Bong.

Peter Pan

[caption id="attachment_639" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Featuring: Brazilian au pair Mariana (center) with her host family, the Butlers[/caption] Here’s a costume that will make you feel like you can fly! Host kids dressed up as Wendy, Michael and John Darling are pictured with their fantastical companions, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and the nefarious Captain Hook.

Heinz Condiments

[caption id="attachment_641" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Featuring: Mexican au pair Cointa with her four host kids[/caption] Au pair Cointa and her host kids dress up as classic American condiments of an iconic brand. With ketchup, mustard, and relish, all they’re missing is a hot dog!

Frozen

[caption id="attachment_643" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Featuring: Colombian au pair Veronica (left) with her host family, the Clemows[/caption] Who says there can be only one Anna? Veronica and the Clemow family gives their own take on Disney’s Frozen, complete with a very tall Olaf.

Famous Villains

[caption id="attachment_644" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Featuring: French au pair Sandy (left) with her host family, the Reeds[/caption] The Reed family and their au pair Sandy cut right to the chase by dressing up as some of history’s most evil villains: Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, the Evil Queen from Snow White, three Darth Vaders from Star Wars, and of course, Cruella from 101 Dalmations.

Sesame Street

[caption id="attachment_645" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Featuring: Thai au pair Bow (left) with her host family, the Shees[/caption] Bow and her host family are dressed as the iconic and colorful cast of Sesame Street: Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Big Bird, the Count, and a baby Cookie Monster.

The Zoo

[caption id="attachment_646" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Featuring: South African au pair Tamera (middle) with her host family, the Blinstrubs[/caption] Why go to the zoo when you can bring the zoo to your own backyard? With the help of some comfortable and cute onesies, Tamera and her host family dress up as a diverse array of animals. Even their dog is a lion!

The Wizard of Oz

[caption id="attachment_647" align="alignnone" width="960"] Featuring: Colombian au pair Yesica (right) with her host family, the Levonicks[/caption] We don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore! Yesica and her host family transport us with their Wizard of Oz costumes, featuring a real-life Toto.

The Incredibles

[caption id="attachment_648" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Featuring: French au pair Gaelle (top left) with her host family, the Meaders[/caption] We love seeing real-life Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, with their kids Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack! Gaelle is a true part of her host family here, in both costume and in spirit.