Halloween season is upon us, so it's the perfect time to begin researching Halloween costume ideas for the little ticker-or-treaters that will soon be gracing our streets with their spookiness, cuteness, or toughness. Costumes range from the classic monsters to the new cartoon characters that are popular this year. Your own trick-or-treater will likely give you a helping hand when it's time to buy a costume, as it's one of the major parts of Halloween for children to decide what costume they want to sport during the sacred night. Here are a few of the most popular varieties.Classic MonstersMonster costumes like Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolfman have been popular costumes for decades. There is still something about these creatures that make them the perfect Halloween costume for kids. They remain popular because of their timeless backstories that make them a perfect fit for a Halloween night. They're scary but when worn by kids, they're also adorable.SuperheroesClassic superhero characters are also great Halloween get-ups for children. Favorites like Superman, Green Lantern, and Batman will always be on the menu for any parent of a kid that plans to grab their rightful supply of candy on Halloween night. They're easy to find patterns for because of their popularity.TV Show HeroesPopular television shows have a wealthy store of Halloween costume ideas. Kids are quick to point these out when they want to "go as" their favorite cartoon or television character. Thanks to their popularity, they're very easy to find patterns for as well, or you can always stop by your favorite Halloween shop and pick up a pre-made costume.Homemade CostumesThis final category of costume is more time-consuming for parents but can also be the most rewarding and fun for kids. Have them imagine a monster or character of their own and make the costume come to life for them. It makes for a terrific Halloween craft and a great costume.Halloween comes only once a year, so for kids it's important to get their Halloween attire just right. It helps to make the pictures more memorable when they find the perfect costume to match their mood for the season.