Dora the Explorer Halloween Costumes

Dora the Explorer Halloween costumes are popular choices for young trick or treaters. Between Dora and Diego, both boys and girls can have a cute Halloween costume, whether you want to buy a costume or make one yourself.

Dora and Diego

Dora the Explorer has been entertaining and educating children on various television networks since 2000. The animated Dora is always going on adventures and getting into a little bit of trouble, but she always works her way out with her smarts, and a little help from her friends.

Diego is one of Dora's cousins who now has his own show, Go, Diego, Go! Diego spends his time helping animals in the rainforest and other locations. Both kids show up on each other's shows from time to time, and they are both popular Halloween costume choices for preschoolers.

These adventurous kids are the most popular characters, and if you're looking for Dora the Explorer Halloween costumes these are the only costumes you are likely to find.

Dora wears a pink shirt with flowers on it, orange shorts and white shoes. She has a purple backpack (named Backpack; on the show it talks) and chin-length black hair.

Diego wears a blue and white shirt that looks sort of like a Boy Scout shirt, along with blue shorts. He always has his animal rescue pack by his side.

Buying Dora the Explorer Halloween Costumes

Given the popularity of the series and the number of young people who want to dress like Dora and Diego, it's likely you'll be able to find Dora costumes at your local costume shop or even discount stores like Target and Wal-Mart.

If you have some time to shop, you might be able to find a better deal online. Here are a few places to look:

• Costume City has the standard Dora costume as described above, and also has a costume with Dora on the front of the shirt.
• Halloween Costumes 4 Kids has a costume with the shirt, shorts and backpack that also includes shoe covers and a yarn wig.
• All Aboard Toys has Dora and Diego costumes, as well as a Backpack inspired treat pail.
• Party America has the same costume as Halloween Costumes 4 Kids.
• The Nick Shop has several Dora costumes, as well as a Dora mermaid outfit.

Making Your Own Costume

Make a Dora the Explorer costume is not that difficult, especially if you aren't too worried about being exact.

At Halloween time it should be easy to find a pair of orange shorts. Add a pink shirt and a purple backpack and you're ready to go. You can even make a little backpack out of purple felt—no sewing required! Add a felt face and your little Dora will be ready to go.

If you live in an area where it is cool when Halloween comes around, this is the best way to get a Dora costume that your child will actually be comfortable in. Switch the shorts and T-shirt for a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt. You could even use fabric paint to draw flowers on the front or write out "Dora" so people will be sure to know what the costume is.

For a Diego costume, blue shorts and a light-colored shirt will work. If you want to be authentic, go for a white or cream-colored shirt with blue sleeves. You can draw on pockets like the costumes have with fabric paint if you want.

Too add even more authenticity, slip a map into Dora's backpack. If your little explorer happens to have a stuffed Boots the Monkey doll, have her carry that around, too.

Dressing a brother and sister as Diego and Dora would make for some really cute Halloween pictures, and these costumes are perfect for kids who love the show or who are always trying to "explore" the world around them.