New York City is holding free Halloween events called "Trick-or-Streets" at 160 Open Streets and plazas across the five boroughs throughout October. The flagship events take place on Staten Island on Oct. 24, in Queens on Oct. 25, in Manhattan on Oct. 28 and in the Bronx on Oct. 31. The city Department of Transportation will hand out 75,000 pieces of candy.
New York City is holding free Halloween events called "Trick-or-Streets" at 160 car-free Open Streets and plazas across the five boroughs throughout October. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced the program on Sept. 30, and the city said this year's event is the largest ever. All of the locations are on streets closed to vehicle traffic, so children can go from stop to stop collecting candy without worrying about crossing the road.
The events will feature trick-or-treating, face painting, live performances and games. DOT will give out 75,000 pieces of candy. This year, the Municipal Art Society is offering free guided walking tours of participating neighborhoods for the first time, and the nonprofit Street Lab is holding Halloween events on streets in front of some public schools.
Flagship Event Schedule
Events in front of schools will be held on the streets outside PS 59, PS 28 and PS 159 in the Bronx; PS 18, PS 137 and Dock Street STEAM School in Brooklyn; Community Health Academy of the Heights and PS 102 in Manhattan; and PS 95Q in Queens. Dates and times vary by school, so check the full list.
The city's announcement lists the location of the first Staten Island event differently, as Water Street and Castleton Avenue, so it is a good idea to confirm the location on the city website before you go. Inquiries can be sent to the Mayor's Office at pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov.