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Pirates and Pumpkins and Superheroes, Oh My!

50 Instagram photos to get you in the Halloween spirit

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  • The ultimate gamers

    The ultimate gamers

    We’re dying to know how Mario rescued Princess Toadstool — we’ve been trying since 1987.
    Photo by Sarah James, @Whoorl, Beauty and the Beat

  • Peter Parker

    Peter Parker

    His trusted spidey senses told him that Halloween was only one week away. Better start practicing saving people.
    Photo by Susan Petersen, @FreshlyPicked, The New Home-ec blogger

  • Down in the dumps

    Down in the dumps

    He was just told his bat mobile was stolen … again.
    Photo by Catherine Connors, @HerBadMother, Bad Mother Confidential

  • Life on Sesame Street

    Life on Sesame Street

    Tickle me … I dare ya.
    Photo by Keli Hoskins, @KeliHoskins, Kidnapped by Suburbia

  • Cream of the crop

    Cream of the crop

    “Mom, quick! Take the picture! These gourds are looking at me funny.”
    Photo by Natalie Holbrook, @NatTheFatRat, Toddler Times and Family Style blogger

  • The mask of toddler

    The mask of toddler

    Mask? Check. Cape? Check. This toddler is ready to save the world.
    Photo by Miss James Bleubird, @BleuBird, Bleubird

  • Darth in formalwear

    Darth in formalwear

    Hey, wait! Aren’t you Luke’s father?
    Photo by Rebecca Woolf, @GirlsGoneChild, Gone Child(ssss)

  • Pig out

    Pig out

    “Until Halloween, I’ll only be answering questions with one word: oink.”
    Photo by Ilana Wiles, @MommyShorts, Being Pregnant blogger

  • The strangers

    The strangers

    There’s something oddly disturbing about plain clothes and furry masks. We can’t quite put our paw on it …
    Photo by Denise Bove, @DeniseBove, We Go To & Fro

  • Did someone call for a superhero?

    Did someone call for a superhero?

    When she put her mask on, she became a different kid. Just ask her mama …
    Photo by Amanda Williams, @Life_Edited, Life Edited

  • The pumpkin patch kids

    The pumpkin patch kids

    We can’t decide who’s cuter: the little boy who looks like he just pooped his pants or his friend, who’s trying to eat his hand. Tough call.
    Photo by Moriah Sunde, @MoriahSunde, Moriah Makes

  • The princess and the toad

    The princess and the toad

    “Mom, why do I always have to be the warty frog?!”
    Photo by Kelle Hampton, @Etst, Enjoying the Small Things

  • The purrrfect costume

    The purrrfect costume

    This feline’s ready to prowl the streets for her trick-or-treat goodies.
    Photo by Cheeky Kitchen, @CheekyKitchen, Family Kitchen blogger

  • New breeds

    New breeds

    The bunny-cat … coming to a doorstep near you this Halloween.
    Photo by Rachelle Francey, @KenziePoo, Kenzie Poo

  • Skin and bones

    Skin and bones

    We’d imagine wearing skeleton jammies to bed would give these kids some wicked scary nightmares …
    Photo by Liz Stanley, @SayYesToHoboken, Family Style blogger

  • Fall festivities

    Fall festivities

    Let’s get this hayride on the road!
    Photo by Lauren Hartmann, @TheLittleThingsWeDo, Baby’s First Year blogger

  • The dark knight

    The dark knight

    If Halloween weren’t a week away, we’d swear Batman was taking up residence here.
    Photo by Pauline Karwowski, @ClassyChaos, Classy Chaos

  • Hot diggity dog

    Hot diggity dog

    This Halloween costume looks downright edible. (And we think he’s a little excited about it.)
    Photo by Katie Granju, @KGranju, Home/Work

  • Garden terror

    Garden terror

    We have a feeling this tot is too cute to scare away any crows …
    Photo by Andrea Updyke, @AndreaUpdyke, Lil Kid Things

  • Shark attack

    Shark attack

    This pup never wanted to be a fish, but if the fin fits …
    Photo by Mandy, @TeamMandy, The Haps

  • Orange everywhere

    Orange everywhere

    The pumpkins quivered in fear when they realized they were about to become dessert. Piece of pie, anyone?
    — Photo by Danielle Elwood, @DanielleAElwood, Toddler Times blogger

  • Potion control

    Potion control

    Safe hex education — coming to a witches’ school near you.
    — Photo by Meagan Shemenski, @FairlyFabulous1, Fairly Fabulous

  • The three amigos

    The three amigos

    We haven’t seen this good a paint job since … well … ever.
    Photo by Ana Flores, @LAFlowers, Mamifesto

  • Nice pick

    Nice pick

    She searched high and low for the best pumpkin in the patch. Good choice.
    Photo by Lauren Jimeson, @AMommyInTheCity, Baby’s First Year blogger

  • Shiver me timbers

    Shiver me timbers

    She only became a pirate for the treasure. Oh, and the plastic sword’s pretty cool, too.
    Photo by Madeleine, @MadInLA

  • Nice ride

    Nice ride

    We spy, with our little eye: Four big wheels, three red wagon panels, two girls ready for fall, and one proud papa.
    Photo by Selena, @LePetitReve, Toddler Times blogger

  • Cup o’ scare

    Cup o’ scare

    Drink out of this mug, and you’ll be shouting “Boo!” with every sip!
    Photo by Kristen Doyle. @DineAndDish, Dine and Dish

  • Olé!

    Olé!

    Walking’s for amateurs … she’ll be doing the salsa from house to house this Halloween.
    Photo by Franki Arnold, @BellaMummyThose Young Moms

  • Faux real

    Faux real

    She was just told her headdress was made with synthetic feathers. Bummer.
    Photo by Danni Remender, @DanniRemender

  • To infinity and beyond

    To infinity and beyond

    It looks like Buzz overdosed on pumpkin pie again …
    Photo by Erin Lane, @ErinCLane, A Parenting Production

  • To the rescue!

    To the rescue!

    “Mom, there’s no time for pictures. The Joker’s waiting for his beat-down.”
    — Photo by Meghan Gesswein, @MeghanGWine, Kid Scoop blogger

  • The mask

    The mask

    We’re not sure what’s creeping us out more: the evil grin, pupil-less eyes, or sinister mustache.
    Photo by Ciaran Blumenfeld, @Momfluential, Casa de Chaos

  • Speak for the trees

    Speak for the trees

    Nothing embodies Halloween like creating your own original costume. This year, Vivi will be going as a leaf pile. Genius.
    — Photo by Casey Mullins, @MooshInIndy, Shutterlovely

  • Ahoy, mateys!

    Ahoy, mateys!

    Johnny Depp has nothing on these pirates.
    Photo by Shelby Barone, @GlitterfulFelt, Felt Stories

  • A new perspective

    A new perspective

    Orange you glad I didn’t say … pumpkin!
    Photo by Lisa Leonard, @LisaLeonard, Lisa Leonard Blog

  • Brave girl

    Brave girl

    She was practicing her bow-and-arrow skills to battle unruly zombies come Halloween.
    Photo by Cecily Kellogg, @CecilyK, Uppercase Lowdown

  • Bed of pumpkins

    Bed of pumpkins

    There’s nothing quite like laying in a pile of gourds to get you in the autumn spirit.
    — Photo by Nadia Carriere, @ChildMode, Child Mode

  • Baby superheroes

    Baby superheroes

    Yes, it’s true. Sometimes, even Batman needs her mommy.
    Photo by Ryan Marshall, @RyanMarshall__

  • Eye of the tiger

    Eye of the tiger

    Is it just us, or is this tiger blind as a bat?
    Photo by Rachel Denbow, @SmileAndWave, Smile and Wave

  • Halloween throwback

    Halloween throwback

    There’s nothing better than a vintage jack ‘o’ lantern photo to get your kids in the Halloween spirit!
    Photo by Charlie Capen and Andy Herald, @HowToBeADad, Night of the Living Dads

  • Angry bird

    Angry bird

    No need to get your feathers ruffled — there’s plenty of Halloween candy to go around.
    Photo by @ShellThings, Things I Can’t Say

  • The gourd-geous toddler

    The gourd-geous toddler

    Her mom just told her that she’s not really a pumpkin. Yeah, we’re shocked, too.
    Photo by Nicole Balch, @MakingItLovely, Family Style blogger

  • Puppy chauffeur

    Puppy chauffeur

    We wonder at what age you can get your license in doggy years.
    Photo by Stasha, @NorthwestMommy, Northwest Mommy

  • Apple of our eye

    Apple of our eye

    How many bites does it take to get to the core of a caramel apple? We’re not sure, but we’ll gladly find out.
    Photo by Melissa Mulhollan, @WithoutMelissa, Dear Baby

  • Pumpkin bumpkin

    Pumpkin bumpkin

    “I’m only cheesin’ because mommy promised me candy if I didn’t cry.” Smart guy.
    Photo by Dani Hampton, @DaniHampton, Sometimes Sweet

  • The land before time

    The land before time

    Finally, he was reunited with his long-lost brother. It had been too long.
    Photo by Buzz Bishop, @BuzzBishop, Dadding blogger

  • Fall fashion

    Fall fashion

    Never have pumpkins looked so demure — or macho!
    Photo by Kirsten Grove, @SimplyGrove, Simply Grove

  • Triple threat

    Triple threat

    Skeletons, and spiders, and skulls, oh my!
    — Photo by Alison Faulkner, @TheAlisonShow, The Alison Show

  • Freshly picked

    Freshly picked

    After searching all day, she found the perfect pumpkin to carve this Halloween — and made sure everyone knew it.
    Photo by Andrea, @HulaSeventy, Hula Seventy

  • Fine carving

    Fine carving

    We’re not sure if we should be scared or amused by this motley crew of jack ‘o’ lanterns.
    Photo by Whit Honea, @WhitHonea, Dadding blogger

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