Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently shared how they launched their family’s 2024 Halloween season with a heartwarming and unexpected surprise for their kids.
Known for their creative and close-knit family traditions, Kelly and Mark wanted this year’s Halloween celebration to be especially memorable.
In the spirit of fun and mystery, they planned a surprise that would bring everyone together in a festive, unique way, even as their children have grown older and begun to embrace their own lives.
This Halloween, Kelly and Mark decided to turn their family home into an immersive haunted experience, complete with custom decorations, spooky lighting, and eerie sound effects.
The setup began subtly at first, but as night fell, they transformed the house into a maze of ghostly surprises and cleverly hidden tricks that even their kids didn’t see coming.
For weeks, the couple had been secretly working to bring the haunted setup to life, enlisting a little help from some family friends to add an extra layer of surprise.
When the night finally arrived, their children walked into a home that felt like it had been transported straight out of a Halloween movie, with each room offering a different fright or thrill.
But the surprises didn’t stop there. To add to the unexpected element, Kelly and Mark arranged for a series of classic horror movie marathons, fun scavenger hunts, and interactive mystery games designed for the whole family. They also set up a costume challenge, encouraging everyone to come up with their most creative costumes from a mix of vintage pieces, family memorabilia, and even a few costumes from Mark and Kelly’s previous Halloween celebrations. Their kids never anticipated such a comprehensive Halloween experience, and the evening became a memorable blend of laughter, nostalgia, and classic spooky fun.
In sharing their story, Kelly and Mark emphasized that these shared experiences have become more precious as their children have grown older and busier. As their family members have taken on new roles and challenges in their lives, Kelly and Mark cherish these moments of celebration and creativity that bring everyone together, even if only briefly. Their Halloween surprise was more than just a fun night—it was a way to connect, laugh, and enjoy the spooky season in a way that will become a treasured family memory. Kelly noted how this special start to Halloween was a testament to her and Mark’s commitment to keeping their family traditions alive, despite the inevitable changes that come with time.
