Portraits: Kids show off Halloween costumes at Minnesota Children’s Museum party
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MPR News rolled out the blue carpet for the kids at the Minnesota Children’s Museum Halloween party. For over 25 years, the museum has hosted a party full of candy, music, learning and costumes.
Besides candy, costumes are the most iconic part of Halloween and these kids came ready with props, excitement and pizazz. With parent permission, we stopped by to ask attendees what they were wearing.
Carter J., 19 months, baby bear
Questions answered by Carter’s mom, Emily Jakes.
How did you pick his costume?
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We were kinda last minute again this year so it was kinda Halloween on a budget.
How do you think he feels about Halloween?
I think he’s a little unsure. Definitely still figuring it out.
Athena W., 6 years old, Portuguese man o' war
How did you choose your costume?
It’s because they’re really cool animals and we just happened to have a popped yoga ball that we used to make tentacles. A fun fact about my costume is that Portuguese man o' wars are not actually jellyfish. They’re tiny organisms that join together to make a group.
What’s your favorite thing about Halloween?
Sorting all the different types of candy.
What’s your favorite candy?
Butterfinger.
Juniper W., 5 years old, ‘SuperKitties’ character
Which Super Kitty are you?
Juni (herself) with a mix of Sparks.
How did you choose that?
I like “SuperKitties” a lot. That’s how I chose it
Jolena H., 9 years old, mermaid
How did you choose your costume?
We were sorta at a store and then we just saw a mermaid tail and I was like ‘I wanna be a mermaid for Halloween’ and then we got it.
Favorite candy?
Rolo.
Naomie H., 6 years old, Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Why did you choose this costume?
I picked the outfit because I like Belle a lot and I’ve been wanting to watch the movie for a month.
Favorite candy?
Smarties.
Maya P., 18 months, dalmatian
Questions answered by Maya’s mom, Leslie Paredes.
How did you choose her costume?
Well it was probably because we couldn’t find the pink dinosaur.
If she could talk, how would she feel about her costume?
She loves it because she loves dogs.
How has her first Halloween been so far?
She’s starting to get the part where if you open the bag you get candy.
Kimiyah J., 2 years old, Little Miss Boo
Questions answered by Kimiyah’s mom, Nish Perry.
How did you choose her costume?
At Sam’s Club.
How does she feel about Halloween?
She loves it. She wants everyone to look at her dress.
Lazuli S., 9 years old, Pink from ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’
Tell me about your costume.
My mom made my costume for me. It took her a day and this is her first jacket she’s ever made.
Why Descendants?
I just really like “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” so it was pretty easy and Pink is my favorite character and I just think I just match her personality.
Favorite thing about Halloween?
Probably trick-or-treating and candy and sugar.
Favorite candy?
I really like all the candies but … Twix.
Aaliyah O., 8 years old, zombie
How did you choose a zombie?
My costume didn’t come in time! But I love it! It looks very silly. My original costume was a vampire.
Favorite candy?
Twix.
Anything else you’d like to say about Halloween?
At the Children’s Museum the Halloween parties are the best.
Brooklynn C., 13 years old, ‘Cardcaptor Sakura’ character
What is your costume and how did you choose it?
I’m supposed to be Sakura Kinomoto from “Cardcaptor Sakura.” She’s my favorite anime character.
Favorite candy?
Chocolate.
Jasper P., 3 years old, Spider-Man
What’s your name?
Spider-Man Jasper.
Do you like Halloween?
Yeah! I like pumpkins.
Tatiana T., 10 years old, Elphaba from ‘Wicked’
Tatiana did not answer questions.
Xavier K., 6 years old, werewolf
Tell me about your costume.
I’m meant to be a werewolf and I’ve got a bloody knife and I made my costume from real clothes and I’ve got a mask.
Favorite part of Halloween?
Probably trick-or-treating.
Valkyrie L., 7 years old, Supergirl
Why are you Supergirl?
Because I chose it! I like her powers and cape. I like to pretend and I like to fly!
Favorite thing about Halloween?
Eating the candy. My favorite candy is M&M’s.
Charlee D., 6 years old, Jessie from ‘Toy Story’
Tell me about your costume.
I like the gun. She’s my favorite one from “Toy Story.”
Favorite candy?
Twizzlers.
Asher D., 8 years old, ninja
Favorite thing about Halloween?
That you get to eat candy and you get to see scary stuff.
What's your favorite candy and scary stuff?
Sour and Michael Myers.
Roseland H., 11 months old, Woody from ‘Toy Story’
Questions answered by Roseland’s dad, Lonzell Hines Jr.
How did you choose Woody?
It was the thing that fit him at the Walmart that wasn’t a monkey.
If he could talk, how would he feel about his costume?
He wouldn’t know what it is. He’s so young. He got that s--- on though.
How is he liking his first Halloween?
He don’t know what it is. His momma is about to get all the candy in the world.
Zara B., 6 years old, Tinker Bell
Why did you choose Tinker Bell?
Because I thought it looked cool.
Favorite thing about Halloween?
It is to get lots of treats.
Charlie and Max M., 3 and 5 years old, osos (bears) from a Bolivian folk dance
How did you guys choose your costume?
Max: We saw hats that we could buy so we bought them and thought that we could dress up as them. And we’re Bolivian! It’s our favorite dance at the parades in Bolivia.
What's your favorite candy?
Max: Nerd Clusters.
Charlie: Skittles!
Jalani E., 5 years old, Miles Morales
Why did you choose Spider-Man?
Because I like Spider-Man. He shoots webs.
What’s your favorite candy?
Pop rocks.
