Neil Patrick Harris and His Family Win Halloween Every Year

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Four guests beam in front of the NEMACOLIN entrance sign on an overcast day; one enthusiastically gives a thumbs up, capturing that classic family vacation vibe you’d expect from a star-studded Nemacolin getaway.

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Neil Patrick Harris, his husband David Burtka, and their twins Harper and Gideon have been winning Halloween since the twins were one.

They started this tradition back in 2011 and haven’t missed a single year.

The Harris/Burtka family doesn’t just dress up, they coordinate their costumes every year to a certain movie or theme.

Starting as a cute little family that never wanted to grow up, to a creepy collection of horror films, their family is not shy when it comes to the creativity of their costumes.

2011- Peter Pan

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2012- The Wizard of Oz

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2013- Alice in Wonderland

A family channels classic characters as adults don matching costumes and kids dress as Alice and the White Rabbit, striking a pose by pumpkins on their porch for a Halloween scene reminiscent of magical moments with Neil Patrick Harris and his family at Disney’s not-so-scary festivities.
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka wore these costumes to the twins Preschool Carnival at school that year.

2013 (Round Two)- The Bride of Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s Monster, Wolfman, and Dracula

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2014- Gotham City

Batman, Joker, Riddler, and Batgirl strike a playful pose in front of a brick backdrop for a lively family Halloween photo, showing off their imaginative Gotham City costumes fit for a thrilling theme park celebration.
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Neil captions this one- “Happy Halloween from Gotham City!”

2015- May the Force Be with You

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A long time ago in a Halloween far, far away…. or better yet- These are not the costumes you are looking for.

2016- Classic Entertainers: Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, James Dean, and Groucho Marx

Four costumed kids pose in an opulent theater, surrounded by rows of empty seats, radiating the excitement of a Halloween-themed family show and the enchantment that fills entertainment venues during festive events.
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2017- The Harris Halloween Carnival of Curiosities

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Neil took to Instagram this year with the caption- “Hurry, hurry! Step right up and behold the Burtka-Harris Halloween Carnival of Curiosities!”

2018- Haunted Mansion’s Hitchhiking Ghost and Constance Hatchaway

Three spectral, green-glowing ghosts stand by tombstones as a girl in a flowing white dress holds flowers in front, with an old-fashioned lantern illuminating the left side—an immersive Halloween tableau reminiscent of the creative magic seen at Neil Patrick Harris’s legendary family celebrations, perfect for fans of spine-chilling themed entertainment.
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2019- Burtka- Harris Boo-seum

Neil Patrick Harris and his family, costumed as legendary artists and posing in ornate gold frames, light up the scene with Halloween excitement—capturing the theatrical flair and imaginative spirit theme park fans know and love. Their artistic ensemble radiates charisma reminiscent of an immersive attraction debut.
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NPH joked- “Welcome to the 2019 Burtka-Harris Boo-seum of Art. Audio guides are available in the gift shop.”

2020- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and Veruca show off their golden tickets outside Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, joined by their families and Willy Wonka himself in his iconic purple coat—capturing the magic of this beloved Roald Dahl adventure and bringing a Halloween-ready moment to life for fans.
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Oompa loompa doomety doo- “Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.”

2021- Classic Horror Films

A family of four dressed in elaborate horror costumes strikes a pose in a haunted mansion bedroom setting, surrounded by skeleton props and eerie lighting effects, immersing guests in an unforgettable Halloween experience reminiscent of top-notch theme park fright nights.
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With Halloween being less than a week away, there’s no telling what this family will come up with for this festive holiday.

Do you dress up for Halloween? Let us know in the comments.

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