Kids Grinch Costume
Bring Dr. Seuss's classic holiday mischief-maker to life in green fur.
The Grinch is a holiday favorite for Halloween, school dress-up days, and Christmas festivities. This costume captures the character's iconic look with bright green fur and his classic red-and-white Santa Claus disguise. It is a cozy, recognizable outfit that kids love to wear for both spooky and festive seasons.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–75
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What you need for a Kids Grinch costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Kids Grinch costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green furry jumpsuit
A bright lime green, long-sleeved plush jumpsuit representing the Grinch's fur.
DIY: Use a green hooded sweatshirt and matching sweatpants, then fabric-glue green faux fur trim to the cuffs.
Red Santa tunic or jacket
A red felt or velour Santa jacket with white faux fur trim along the collar, hem, and cuffs.
DIY: Take an oversized red t-shirt, cut it down the center, and glue white cotton batting or white felt strips to the edges.
Red Santa hat
A classic pointed red holiday hat with a white faux fur trim and a white pom-pom at the tip.
DIY: Roll red felt into a cone shape, glue the seam, and add a white cotton ball to the tip.
Green furry gloves
Matching lime green furry gloves or mittens to cover the hands.
DIY: Buy cheap green knit gloves and glue small tufts of green yarn or faux fur to the backs.
Black belt
A wide black belt with a gold-colored buckle to wear over the Santa jacket.
DIY: Cut a strip of black felt or foam and wrap it around the waist, securing it with a cardboard buckle wrapped in gold foil.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Kids Grinch costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green furry jumpsuit as the base layer for the Grinch's body.
- 2
Layer the red Santa tunic or jacket over the green jumpsuit.
- 3
Fasten the wide black belt around the waist of the Santa jacket to secure it.
- 4
Pull on the matching green furry gloves or mittens.
- 5
Place the red Santa hat on the head, letting the pom-pom drape to one side.
- 6
Add green shoe covers or wear simple green sneakers to complete the look from head to toe.
Makeup & hair
Apply green face paint over the face, leaving the area around the eyes clear if preferred. Use a black makeup pencil to draw a small black nose, a wide mischievous grin, and dramatic upward-slanted eyebrows.
Kids Grinch for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a kids Grinch with a Cindy Lou Who costume or an adult dressed as Max the Dog.
- group
- Create a Whoville group with the Grinch, Max the Dog, Cindy Lou Who, and Martha May Whovier.
- kids
- This guide is specifically designed for toddlers and children of all ages.
- Plus size
- Choose loose-fitting green sweatpants and an oversized red tunic for a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- Dress a family dog in a brown reindeer antler headband and a red collar to play Max.
Tips
- Opt for an open-face hood or face paint instead of a full rubber mask so kids can breathe, speak, and eat easily.
- If wearing the costume outdoors for cold-weather trick-or-treating or parades, layer warm thermal underwear underneath the jumpsuit.
- Keep the face paint simple around the eyes and mouth to prevent irritation and smudging throughout the day.
Kids Grinch costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Grinch costume for a toddler?
- Use a bright green fleece hoodie and sweatpants as the base. Hot-glue white faux fur trim to a cheap red felt Santa hat and vest to layer over the green outfit.
- What is the best makeup to use for a kids Grinch costume?
- Use water-based, non-toxic green face paint for easy application and removal. Draw a simple black nose and whiskers with a safe eyeliner pencil.
- Can my child wear this for Christmas events?
- Yes, this costume is highly popular for both Halloween and Christmas school events, parades, and holiday photos.
Did you know? The Grinch was not originally green; in Dr. Seuss's original 1957 book, he was illustrated in black, white, and red. The iconic green color was chosen by director Chuck Jones for the 1966 animated television special.