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Halloween costume contest voting is now open for the 2026 eSpecial Needs Halloween Costume Contest! Our community shared costumes full of imagination, personality, and Halloween spirit. Now we need your help choosing this year’s winners.
From favorite characters to creative family themes, every entry gives us something to celebrate. Take a look, cheer on our participants, and vote for your three favorite costumes.
How to Vote
Joining the fun is simple:
- Visit the Halloween Costume Contest voting page.
- Browse the costume entries.
- Select your three favorite costumes.
- Follow the instructions on the page to submit your selections.
Want a closer look at some of the costumes before deciding? Visit our Halloween Costume Contest gallery to explore this year’s creativity.
Voting Ends Thursday, November 5
Cast your vote by Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Entries are closed, but there is still time to participate by voting and sharing the celebration. The three costume photos receiving the most votes will each win a $75 eSpecial Needs gift card.
Visit the voting page and choose your favorites.
So Many Creative Costumes to Celebrate
Choosing just three favorites might be the hardest part!
The gallery includes space adventures, storybook characters, family costumes, and imaginative creations. Look for entries such as Space Shuttle Astronaut, Dorothy and Toto, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Family, Winnie the Pooh Bear, Garden Sunshine, and the Needoh Family.
Browse the costume gallery at your own pace. Gallery placement does not indicate ranking or finalist status.
As you explore, notice the details that make each entry memorable. It might be a clever prop, a favorite character brought to life, a coordinated family theme, or the personality shining through the photo.
A Celebration of Creativity and Inclusion
At eSpecial Needs, we love seeing families make celebrations their own. Halloween offers an opportunity to express interests, share favorite stories, and enjoy a little make believe together.
Every costume represents someone’s idea and the people who helped bring it to life. Thank you to the participants, family members, caregivers, and friends who contributed to this year’s celebration.
Whether you entered a costume or are joining us for the voting phase, you are part of the fun.
Invite Friends and Family to Vote
Help more people discover the costumes by sharing the Halloween Costume Contest voting link with friends and family.
You can send it in a message, share it on social media, or invite someone to browse the gallery with you. Encourage them to explore the entries and make their own selections.
A few minutes of browsing is a simple way to support our participants and recognize the creativity throughout the community.
Thank You for Making This Year Special
To everyone who entered, helped with a costume, took a photo, or shared the contest: thank you. Your enthusiasm made this celebration possible.
We look forward to celebrating the winners after voting concludes. Until then, enjoy the costumes and help us give every participant a warm round of applause.
Vote for your three favorite Halloween costumes
FAQs
Can I still enter the costume contest?
Submissions for the 2026 contest are closed. You can still participate by voting.
How many costumes can I choose?
Select three favorites on the voting page.
When does voting end?
Thursday, November 5, 2026.
What will the winners receive?
Three winners will each receive a $75 eSpecial Needs gift card.
Where can I see the costumes?
Visit the contest gallery for a selection of submitted photos, then head to the voting page to make your selections.
