The forecast calls for rain on Halloween Thursday night, but the wise trick-or-treater won't let the weather dampen their spirit.

Weather experts predict rain and wind during the day, continuing through the night, so if you plan to be outside, you'll want a rain-friendly costume.

Here are some costume ideas to keep you dry while collecting candy:

 

  • Mary Poppins: Grab a black umbrella, little red bowtie and hat with a band of flowers and do your best Julie Andrews impression.
     
  • Grim Reaper: Sport a long hooded cloak and carry a scythe.
     
  • Fisherman: Wear a bright yellow rain jacket, hat and boots and carry a stuffed fish.
     
  • Weatherman: Carry a microphone and umbrella, and trade forecasts (more rain!) for candy.
     
  • Jellyfish or spider: Attach streamers to the bottom of your umbrella as tentacles or legs.
     
  • Bat: Make your wings out of a cut-up umbrella, and use your arms to cover your head between houses.
     
  • Tightrope walker: Wear a leotard and tutu, carry an umbrella and try to walk one foot in front of the other.
     
  • Witch: Paint your face green, wear all black and opt for the witch hat with the widest brim.
     
  • Raining cats and dogs: Glue stuffed dogs and cats to your umbrella.
     
  • Gnome: Wear a brightly coloured rain coat and boots, fake beard and pointy hat.
     
  • Ghost: Cut eye holes out of a tarp painted white.
     
  • Garbage bag: Cover yourself in cut up garbage bags, then glue on scraps of garbage that won't melt in the rain.
     
  • Little Red Riding Hood: Wear a red rain coat or poncho and collect candy with a picnic basket.
     
  • The Penguin: The Batman villain sports a suit, monocle and umbrella.