Celebrity Celebrity Family Celebrity Kids A Complete History of the Harris-Burtka Family's Next-Level Halloween Costumes Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and their twins Harper and Gideon never disappoint with their group getups By Lydia Price Lydia Price Lydia Price is a former platforms editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022. People Editorial Guidelines and Zoey Lyttle Zoey Lyttle Zoey Lyttle is an Editorial Assistant at PEOPLE. She writes digital specials across all entertainment verticals and has been working at PEOPLE since July 2022. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 31, 2023 09:48PM EDT Close Photo: Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram Year after year, Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and their twins prove to be the ultimate Halloween family! The actors husbands have been coordinating their quartet’s costumes since 2011, when their daughter Harper and son Gideon (now 13) were just 1 year old. They’ve celebrated spooky season with references to famous characters — like their Wizard of Oz ensemble from 2012 — and historical icons, from Old Hollywood figures in 2016 to fast food mascots in 2022. Every October they up the ante: check out all of the Harris-Burtka family’s elaborate Halloween costumes from over the years. 01 of 14 2023: Greek Gods The family of four got creative once again in 2023, dressing as Greek gods for a Olympus-inspired group costume. Harris sourced inspiration from the underworld as Hades, while his husband pulled from the deep blue and dressed as Poseidon, the god of the sea. The kids looked just as mythical as their dads. Harper styled herself as Aphrodite, the goddess of love, in a long blonde wig while Gideon became Hermes the messenger god in a winged helmet and matching winged sandals. “Atop Mount Olympus, We Doth Decree: Happy Halloween, Mortals!” the Uncoupled star wrote on Instagram, directing his followers to check out Burtka‘s page for some behind-the-scenes pics from their elaborate photoshoot. 02 of 14 2022: Fast Food Mascots Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram We're feeling kinda hungry! In 2022 the foursome dressed up for the holiday as some of America's most beloved fast food mascots. "Trick Or Meat," Harris captioned the Instagram post on Monday. "Happy Halloween from the BOOrtka-Harris Family." Harper was dressed as Wendy of Wendy's fame, sitting holding a burger next to Burtka, dressed as the Burger King himself. Next to him, Harris sat in full Ronald McDonald garb with a cup in one hand and a french fry hanging out of his mouth. Last but not least was Gideon, sitting on the floor holding a piece of fried chicken while dressed as Colonel Sanders. 03 of 14 2021: Horror Movie Characters Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram In 2021, the family dressed up as characters from classic horror movies, with Harris as Norman Bates from Psycho, Burtka as Jack Torrance from The Shining, Gideon as the evil doll Chucky from the Child's Play film franchise and Harper as the possessed Regan from The Exorcist. "I hope you all Murder Halloween this year!" Burtka captioned the portrait of Harris and their twins. Harris added on his Instagram, "Frights, Camera, Action!' This Halloween, may all your screams come true... #halloween2021." 04 of 14 2020: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory At home in 2020, the family channeled characters from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Burtka stood behind the open gates to the "chocolate factory" as the purple-jacket-and-top-hat clad Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder), while Harris expertly portrayed Arthur Slugworth/Mr. Wilkinson from the beloved 1971 musical fantasy film. Gideon posed as Charlie Bucket, holding up a golden ticket with an innocently gleeful expression on his face. Harper, meanwhile, made a perfect Veruca Salt, dressed in the bratty character's signature red-and-white dress while holding her own golden ticket and a rainbow lollipop. 05 of 14 2019: Famous Artists In 2019, the Harris-Burtka emulated iconic artists. Harris dressed up as Vincent van Gogh, Burtka transformed into Salvador Dali, their daughter channeled Frida Kahlo and their son recreated Andy Warhol's iconic look. "Welcome to the 2019 Burtka-Harris Boo-seum of Art. Audio guides are available in the gift shop. #happyhalloween @dbelicious," Harris captioned his Instagram portrait of the family of four. 06 of 14 2018: The Haunted Mansion David Burtka/Instagram The Disney-loving crew channeled the ride The Haunted Mansion in 2018, even managing to look like ghosts in their annual photo. 07 of 14 2017: Freak Show Performers Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram The adorable fam kicked off their own freakshow-themed performance in 2017 as a clown, master of ceremonies, strong man and bearded lady. 08 of 14 2016: Hollywood Icons Source: Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram In 2016, the family took on Hollywood icons Marilyn Monroe, Groucho Marx, Charlie Chaplin and James Dean. 09 of 14 2015: Star Wars Source: Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram The real-life twins channeled movie siblings Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, while Burtka and Harris were decked out as Han Solo and Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2015. And they brought Yoda along for their Halloween festivities, of course! 10 of 14 2014: Batman Courtesy Neil Patrick Harris The dads took a villainous turn as Gotham bad boys — the Riddler and the Joker in 2014 — but Batman (Gideon) and Batgirl (Harper) were there to thwart any evil shenanigans. 11 of 14 2013: Frankenstein projectphotobooth.com Later that year, the family made it a monster mash-up with Harris as Frankenstein, Gideon as a werewolf, Harper as a fierce Bride of Frankenstein and Burtka rocking a fang-tastic ensemble. 12 of 14 2013: Alice in Wonderland Courtesy Neil Patrick Harris Team Burtka-Harris kicked off the 2013 Halloween season by attending the Halloween carnival at the twins' preschool in Alice in Wonderland costumes. 13 of 14 2012: The Wizard of Oz Courtesy Neil Patrick Harris The clan paid homage to The Wizard of Oz in 2012, dressing up as Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and an itty-bitty Cowardly Lion. 14 of 14 2011: Peter Pan Courtesy Neil Patrick Harris Just after the twins' birthday on Oct. 12, 2011, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka debuted their group costume magic with Peter Pan-inspired attire. Harper made a precious Tinker Bell, while Gideon's baby cheeks were perfect for an adorable Mr. Smee look.