Kristen Bell's Halloween Plans Include 22 People and Greek Gods

If you thought your Halloween planning was ambitious, wait until you hear what Kristen Bell has in the works. The Nobody Wants This star is already scheming for 2026, and her family's holiday traditions make the rest of us look seriously underprepared.

A Halloween Lover Through and Through

Kristen Bell isn't shy about how much she adores the spooky season. In a recent interview with People, covered by Just Jared, the 46-year-old actress made it clear that Halloween isn't just a casual holiday for her — it's practically a lifestyle event. "My family knows it, and they show me a lot of love," she told the outlet, hinting at just how seriously her crew takes the occasion. Whether she's leaning into festive fun on screen (like her upcoming role in Violent Night 2) or going all out at home, Bell clearly brings that same infectious energy to everything she does.

Twenty-Two People, One Epic Theme

Here's where things get genuinely impressive: Bell and her extended group have been doing massive coordinated group costumes for the past couple of years, pulling together around 22 people under one unified theme. That's not a costume — that's a production. For 2026, she says the leading contender is Greek mythological figures, which honestly tracks given how much buzz surrounded the release of The Odyssey earlier this year.

The appeal for Bell goes beyond just looking cool. She explained that dressing as a cohesive group makes everyone feel more connected — "like more of a family," in her words — rather than a bunch of individuals doing their own thing. It's a genuinely sweet sentiment, and with 22 people involved, the logistics alone deserve some kind of award.

The Hayride That Brings the Neighborhood Together

If the group costume wasn't enough, Bell and her husband Dax Shepard also run an annual Halloween hayride right in their own neighborhood — and Shepard himself takes the wheel. The setup is charmingly elaborate: a truck tows a hay-filled trailer decked out with lights and a custom playlist, and neighbors can flag Dax down for a loop around the block to hit all the houses.

"We're like the hub house of our neighborhood," Bell said, and honestly, who wouldn't want to live next door to that? Prep for the whole event kicks off about two weeks out, which means the planning is already very much underway. It's the kind of wholesome community moment that feels increasingly rare — and pretty on-brand for someone who has a knack for bringing people together, whether she's hosting a hayride or delighting fans at a Savannah Bananas game.

What's Next for Bell Beyond Halloween

Of course, Bell has plenty keeping her busy outside of costume planning. Fans of her hit Netflix rom-com series will want to check out everything we know about Nobody Wants This Season 3, which is already generating serious excitement. Between a buzzy show and a Halloween operation that rivals most professional events, it's safe to say Kristen Bell's calendar is very, very full — and we're here for every single moment of it.