Lubbock Parents Get Crafty With Homemade Halloween Costumes

It’s October, which means Halloween is right around the corner. If you’re a Lubbock parent, you probably already feel the clock ticking on costumes—especially if you’re planning to make one this year instead of buying it. And according to a new survey, a lot of parents are heading down the DIY route in 2025.

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Why Parents Are Choosing DIY

The survey shows that 52% of parents are planning to put together their kids’ costumes themselves. The biggest reason? Saving money. Store-bought costumes have gotten expensive—most average well over $70—and if you’ve got multiple trick-or-treaters to dress, that adds up fast. By comparison, the average homemade costume costs under $40. That’s a big difference for families on a budget here in West Texas.

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But it’s not just about money. Many parents say they’d rather make something unique and creative. Others say the quality of store-bought costumes just isn’t worth the price, or that the ones their kids want simply aren’t available. For some families, making costumes is a yearly tradition—like carving pumpkins or going to a corn maze.

The Pressure of Social Media

Here’s the twist: 81% of parents admit they feel pressure to make their kids’ costumes “Instagram-worthy.” That might sound silly, but in today’s world, a lot of parents are comparing their creations online.

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Parents here in Lubbock may not admit it out loud, but you know there’s a little pressure to make sure your kid’s costume stands out at the neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat or the Pumpkin Trail at the Arboretum.

Popular Costumes in 2025

So what’s hot this year? Pokémon is still a go-to, along with Taylor Swift-inspired costumes. (Don’t be surprised if you see a whole crew of “Eras Tour” kids roaming around Lakeridge on Halloween night.) Labubu, a newer viral character, is making the rounds too. And of course, the classics never go out of style: witches, skeletons, ghosts, vampires, and werewolves will always be part of the mix. Add superheroes and a few creative, one-of-a-kind ideas, and you’ve got a pretty good picture of what Lubbock’s trick-or-treaters will look like this year.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re hitting the fabric store or just hot-gluing something together the night before, remember this: your kids probably care more about the fun than perfection. So if you’re a Lubbock parent stressing over that “perfect” DIY costume, take a breath—it doesn’t have to win Instagram. It just has to win Halloween night.