**Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Preparing for an Epic Halloween Celebration**
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As Halloween approaches, Kristen Bell has shared insights into her family’s exciting plans for the holiday, revealing their tradition of large-scale themed costumes and community festivities. The 46-year-old actress, known for her role in “The Good Place,” spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about the annual celebrations she cherishes.
For Bell, Halloween holds a special significance. “Halloween is a very important holiday to me,” she explained. With her family fully aware of her enthusiasm for the occasion, the celebrations have evolved into considerable events over the years. This year, Bell, alongside her husband Dax Shepard and their daughters, Lincoln, 13, and Delta, 11, are gearing up for an elaborate group costume involving over 20 participants.
The family has consistently chosen a different theme for their costumes each year. Past themes have included films and a Harry Potter-inspired ensemble. This time around, Bell hinted they may explore Greek mythology. “We pick a theme each year, and it makes the whole group that goes trick-or-treating feel like more of a family, I guess, as opposed to everyone individualized,” she remarked.
In addition to their costume plans, the Bell-Shepard household hosts an annual Halloween hayride through their Los Angeles neighbourhood, which is driven by none other than Shepard. “So there’s quite a bit of prep involved,” Bell noted, mentioning how the festivities begin well in advance. In the lead-up to Halloween, they will prepare a truck to tow a trailer filled with hay, adorned with lights, and set to a specially curated playlist.
The concept behind the hayride is simple yet engaging. Neighbours can flag down the ride, which takes a loop around the community, fostering a sense of togetherness. “We’re like the hub house of our neighbourhood,” Bell described, highlighting their role as a gathering point during the Halloween season.
Reflecting on past years’ costumes, Bell shared that in 2025, her family’s outfits were particularly creative. On “The Tonight Show,” she mentioned her own pun-inspired outfit: “I’m going to go as … Carrie Bradshaw-shank Redemption,” combining elements from “Sex and the City” and “The Shawshank Redemption.” She also teased Shepard’s costume, which played on the name “Ferrari” and pop star Ariana Grande.
The previous year saw even more collaboration when actress Anna Kendrick joined the Bell-Shepard family to recreate characters from the classic comedy “Anchorman.” Photos from their Halloween celebrations were shared on Instagram, showcasing the family in elaborate costumes and Bell captioning them with a shoutout to Shepard for his work on the hayride.
As the Halloween festivities draw nearer, Bell’s excitement and commitment to creating magical experiences for her family and community are palpable. With their traditions firmly established, this year’s celebration promises to be yet another memorable occasion for the Bell-Shepard household. As fans of both Bell and Shepard gear up for Halloween, many will undoubtedly be eager to see what creative costumes and community spirit they bring to this beloved holiday.
As the season continues, it becomes clear that for the Bell-Shepard family, Halloween is not only about costumes and candy but also about fostering connections with loved ones and neighbours, making the holiday an even more meaningful event. With just a couple of weeks to go until the festivities, it is certain that the Bell-Shepard family will be a highlight within their community, celebrating in style and spirit.