100+ NYC streets will go car-free for fun Halloween activities
Credit: NYC DOT
New York City’s Halloween open streets program returns for its biggest year yet, featuring over 100 participating locations. Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Thursday announced the “Trick-or Streets” initiative, which closes streets, plazas, and other commercial corridors across the five boroughs to cars to provide space for fun, spooky-themed activities throughout October.
“‘Trick-or-Streets’ is back and bigger than ever—and we invite all New Yorkers to take part in an event this month!” Rodriguez said. “Our streets serve all New Yorkers—and ‘Trick-or-Streets’ is a great example of how we can use them to bring joy and greater safety to so many children.”
This weekend, New Yorkers can enjoy the following “Trick-or-Street” events:
- October 5: NYC DOT signature event on Castleton Ave, Staten Island that will be produced by NYC DOT Public Realm Programming Partner NYC Kids Fest, Staten Island Business Outreach Center, and Castleton Ave Merchants Association.
- October 5: Bike the Block Event at the Woodside Avenue Open Street in Queens that is produced by NYC DOT in partnership with Thai Community USA.
- October 6: Inaugural ‘BQ Flea’ market with BK Flea in Williamsburg, Brooklyn under BQE at Meeker Ave between Union Ave and Lorimer St.
- This is the first of four market dates and the perfect place to find a spooky costume or mysterious prop for a haunted house. The market will run every Sunday in October.
In mid-October, New Yorkers are invited to join in on the festive fun at the following partner events:
- October 18: Mount Hope Place Open Streets, The Bronx – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., produced by PS 117.
- October 19: 34th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Parade (E 9th St between Avenue A and Avenue B, Manhattan) – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., produced by The Friends of the First Run.
- October 19: Gansevoort Plaza, Manhattan – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., produced by Meatpacking Business Improvement District.
- October 19: Chauncey Street Open Street, Brooklyn – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., produced by Chauncey Street Block and Tenant Association.
- October 20: Tompkins Ave Open Street, Brooklyn – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., produced by Tompkins Ave Merchants Association and Bridge Street Development Corporation.
Signature events will be hosted throughout October leading up to Halloween. At these premier locations, visitors can expect a wide variety of Halloween-themed programming, including live music, circus acts, comedic clown performances, juggles, and more:
The Bronx
- Decatur Avenue Open Street: October 31, 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., produced by Street Lab.
- Fordham Plaza: October 26, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., produced by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus.
Brooklyn
- Berry Street Open Street: October 27, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., produced by The Horticultural Society of New York.
- Kensington Plaza: October 19, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., produced by Broadway for Arts Education.
- W 9th Street Open Street: October 26, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., produced by Broadway for Arts Education.
Manhattan
- Audubon Avenue Open Street: October 26, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., produced by NYC Kidsfest.
- Pell Street Open Street + Doyers Plaza: October 31, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., produced by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus.
Queens
- 165th Street Open Street: October 30, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., produced by Street Lab.
- 31st Avenue Open Street: October 31, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., produced by The Horticultural Society of New York.
Staten Island
- Castleton Avenue: October 5, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., produced by NYC Kidsfest.
More information on this year’s Halloween open streets can be found here.
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