The New York City Department of Transportation is holding its Trick-or-Streets event at a record 160 car-free streets and plazas this year. On Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, the flagship event will take place at James Baldwin Plaza in the Bronx from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is holding its Halloween event, Trick-or-Streets, at 160 car-free open streets and plazas across the five boroughs this year, the largest edition ever. On Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, the flagship event will take place at James Baldwin Plaza in the Bronx from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The events are free and include trick-or-treating, face painting, live performances and games. NYC DOT said it will hand out 75,000 pieces of candy this year. New this year, the Municipal Art Society of New York is offering free guided walking tours that highlight the history, architecture and public spaces of participating neighborhoods.
For the first time this year, events will also be held in front of public schools across the city in partnership with the nonprofit Street Lab. Nine schools were named as featured sites: 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. The city said the program runs throughout October. Many events have already ended, so families should check the date and time for a nearby location on the city's website before heading out.