It’s a Halloween spook-tacular big enough for the Big Apple.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Department of Transportation announced the return of Trick-or-Streets — and it will be bigger than ever.

Throughout the month of October, 160 car-free open streets and plazas across the five boroughs will host Halloween and Fall celebrations. Neighborhood streets and plazas will be transformed by community groups and schools into trick-or-treating, games, interactive performances and more.

Trick-or-Streets was designed with the goal of providing New Yorker’s with a not only fun but also safe way of enjoying Halloween.

“We’re opening up 160 streets and plazas for trick-or-treating, games, music, and a whole lot of fun,” said Mayor Mamdani. “And the only cars you should see at Trick-or-Streets are the ones made of cardboard, powered by two legs and fueled with a lot of sugar.”

When are the signature events?

Hillel Plaza, Brooklyn: On Hillel Place, Kenilworth Place to Flatbush Avenue — Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Water Street, Staten Island: Open Street on Water Street, Canal Street to Beach Street — Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Austin Street, Queens: Open Street on Austin Street, 71 Avenue to 71 Road — Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Canal Street, Manhattan: Open Street on Canal Street, Orchard Street to Essex Street — Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

James Baldwin Plaza, Bronx: On Goulden Avenue, at Mosholu Parkway — Saturday Oct. 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

There will also be Halloween-themed play, creative activities and other kid-friendly programming at the following NYC schools:

PS 59 The Community School of Technology, the Bronx

PS 28 Mount Hope Centennial School, the Bronx

PS 159 Luis Munoz Marin, the Bronx

PS 18 Edward Bush, Brooklyn

PS 137, Brooklyn

Dock Street School for STEAM studies, Brooklyn

Community Health Academy of the Heights, Manhattan

PS 102 Jacques Cartier, Manhattan

PS.95Q The Eastwood School, Queens

In addition to the yearly events, NYCDOT has also partnered with the Municipal Art Society of New York, which will be offering guided walking tours, designed to explore history, architecture and public spaces. Further details on those tours have not yet been announced.

For more information about Trick-or-Streets and the full list of events, click here. For the Trick-or-Streets web map showing all the signature and partner events, click here.