Purim planning can add up quickly. Costumes, mishloach manot, and making sure it all actually comes together. This year, we're doing the work for you. We’ve pulled together family costume themes that are easy to shop, simple to coordinate, and thoughtfully paired with mishloach manot ideas, so all that’s left for you to do is enjoy the holiday (and the photos).
Sports Team Family
A spirited, low-stress family costume that’s as comfortable as it is fun.
Costumes:
Everyone suits up in matching custom jerseys, instantly transforming the family into one cohesive “team.” Add face paint for team colors, pom-poms for your cheer squad, and a mini microphone for a sports broadcaster sibling or parent calling the big game.
Anti Glare Eye Black Sports Stick
Cheerleading Pom Poms with Baton Handle
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
Refillable sports water bottles filled with snacks or plastic trophies both feel festive.
50 Strong Sports Water Bottles
Trophy Cup Shaped Acrylic Candy Boxes
Little House on the Prairie
This charming, nostalgic family costume channels cozy pioneer life. It’s timeless, wholesome, and ideal for families who love vintage aesthetics.
Costumes:
Girls wear prairie dresses with aprons, boys sport suspenders and trousers, moms layer aprons over floral dresses, and dads complete the look with rustic pants and a classic cowboy hat.
Pioneer Girl Dress Colonial Prairie Costume
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
Wooden berry baskets filled with homemade treats, jam, or muffins. Simple, rustic, and heartfelt. Or skip the cellophane bag route and go with a drawstring floral-print bag.
Rose Burlap Drawstring Gift Bags
Beekeepers & Bees
Sweet, cheerful, and perfect for all ages. This theme photographs beautifully and feels playful without being over-the-top.
Costumes:
Parents dress as beekeepers in classic white suits while kids buzz around as adorable bees in striped costumes.
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
We love these bumblebee gift bags filled with honey sticks and small treats, or gift boxes shaped like beehives.
Superhero Family
A Purim classic that never disappoints, is budget-friendly and requires very little planning.
Costumes:
Everyone wears a bold superhero cape over their regular clothes, creating instant impact with minimal effort. Choose matching colors for a unified look or let each family member pick their own “power.”
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
Here we went with clear gift boxes decked out with superhero stickers and filled with "soup’er hero” foods (puns are perfect for this theme).
Gefen Instant Chicken Noodle Soup
30 Pack Clear Plastic Gift Bags with Handles
Astronauts & Aliens
Blast off into Purim with a cosmic family theme. It’s imaginative, flexible, and works well for mixed ages.
Costumes:
Some family members suit up as astronauts in classic space gear while others transform into colorful aliens using metallic fabrics, headbands, and glittery accessories.
Astronaut Space Suit with Helmet
Alien Costume Accessories - Headband, Glasses, Gloves
Girls Metallic Dress with long sleeve shirt
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
Astronaut-themed treat bags filled with space snacks, gummies, or freeze-dried candy.
20 Pack Astronaut Candy Treat Bags
Zookeeper & Animals:
An adventurous family costume that’s especially great for little kids.
Costumes:
Parents dress as zookeepers in khaki vests and hats, while children choose their favorite animals (giraffes, lions, or other zoo favorites). The mix-and-match nature makes this easy to scale for big families.
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
Zoo-themed gift bags packed with animal crackers, fruit snacks, and playful treats is all you need.
12 Pack Jungle Safari Animals Party Favor Boxes
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Whimsical, colorful, and pure Purim magic. This theme is joyful, recognizable, and perfect for candy lovers.
Costumes:
One parent stars as Willy Wonka in a vibrant coat and hat, while kids dress as Oompa Loompas, candy characters, or golden ticket winners.
Oompa Loompa Costume with Green Wig
Girls Gum-Chewing Ticket Winner Costume with skirt
Featherless Original Faux Feather Boa "gobstopper"
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
There are so many directions you can take with this theme. Choose one or mix and match a few of the ideas below.
10 Pack Gold Bar Party Favor Gift Boxes
Miniature Candy Bar Wrapper and Mini Golden Tickets
Chocolate Brown Satin Gift Bags
Candy Shaped Acrylic Candy Boxes
Heaven & Earth Watermelon Sour Slides Candy
Heaven & Earth Fruit Punch Taffy Ropes
Ice Cream Shop Family
This sweet, crowd-pleasing family theme is as fun as it is foolproof. It’s cheerful, instantly recognizable, and easy to coordinate without buying full costumes for everyone.
Costumes:
Dress up as ice cream servers, cones, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, or even just someone sporting an ice cream tie. This theme is flexible and fun, perfect for family members who want to do their own thing while keeping the look cohesive.
Ice Cream Vendor Costume Adults
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
Ice cream–inspired gift boxes or candy boxes can be filled with candies, homemade treats with sprinkles, and conettos.
For another fun Mishloach Manot idea, see the ice cream cone idea in this article!
Ice Cream Shaped Acrylic Candy Boxes
El Al:
Take Purim to new heights with an El Al Airlines family costume. Perfect for a high-flying, first-class Purim look.
Costumes:
Dress the grown-ups as classic El Al pilots and stylish stewardesses, complete with caps, scarves, and name badges, while little ones can join the crew as junior flight attendants or first officers. Add suitcases, boarding passes, and an Israeli-flag touch for authenticity
Woman's Flight Attendant Costume
Mishloach Manot Tie-In:
No matter which Mishloach Manot container you choose, be sure to include classic airline foods and drinks. Think mini, individually wrapped items like nuts, a bread-and-butter roll, a wrapped mini muffin, or mini cereal boxes. And don’t forget the tomato juice!
World Map Mini Suitcase Favor Boxes
Mini Suitcase Party Favor Boxes
Tuscanini Premium Italian Tomato Juice
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