{"id":360932,"date":"2026-09-30T16:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/360932\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:48:09","slug":"mayor-mamdani-announces-largest-ever-trick-or-streets-with-160-car-free-open-streets-and-plazas-citywide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/360932\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani Announces Largest-Ever Trick-or-Streets With 160 Car-Free Open Streets and Plazas Citywide"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK\u202f\u2013 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn today announced the return of the beloved Trick-or-Streets, with a record 160 car-free Open Streets and plazas across the five boroughs set to host Halloween and fall celebrations throughout October. The list of events is now available at nyc.gov\/trickorstreets.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cultural organizations, community groups and schools will transform neighborhood streets and plazas into spaces for New Yorkers of all ages to celebrate the spooky season safely and together. New this year, the Municipal Art Society of New York will offer free guided walking tours highlighting the history, architecture and public spaces of participating neighborhoods, and Street Lab will produce festive events at select public schools across the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City does Halloween like nowhere else, and this year we\u2019re giving New Yorkers a better, spookier time than ever before. We\u2019re opening up 160 streets and plazas for trick-or-treating, games, music and a whole lot of fun,\u201d said Mayor Mamdani. \u201cAnd the only cars you should see at Trick-or-Streets are the ones made of cardboard, powered by two legs and fueled by a lot of sugar.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best treat for children this Halloween is 160 car-free locations to enjoy fun, safe celebrations \u2014 but the 75,000 pieces of candy NYC DOT is giving out this year are a close second,\u201d said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. \u201cThese events carry on the great work we do to use public space to bring entire neighborhoods together to share in the holiday spirit. I thank our great partners and participants for always making this a fun and festive experience.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Signature Events<\/p>\n

Brooklyn: Hillel Plaza

\n Thursday, October 22, 2 \u2013 6 p.m.

\n In partnership with Flatbush Nostrand Junction BID and J Ember Design<\/p>\n

Staten Island: Water Street Open Street

\n Saturday, October 24, 12 \u2013 5 p.m.

\n In partnership with the Van Duzer Civic Association and NYC KidsFest<\/p>\n

Queens: Austin Street Open Street

\n Sunday, October 25, 2 \u2013 5 p.m.

\n In partnership with Neighbors for a Safer Austin Street and Hive Public Space<\/p>\n

Manhattan: Canal Open Street and Division Plaza

\n Wednesday, October 28, 3 \u2013 7 p.m.

\n In partnership with the Canal Street Merchants Association and Closed Frame Productions<\/p>\n

Bronx: James Baldwin Plaza

\n Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.

\n In partnership with the James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center and Orisha Wholeness<\/p>\n

In a new partnership with Street Lab, signature events will also take place outside schools across the city, including:<\/p>\n

PS 59 The Community School of Technology, the Bronx\u00a0PS 28 Mount Hope Centennial School, the Bronx\u00a0PS 159 Luis Munoz Marin, the Bronx\u00a0PS 18 Edward Bush, Brooklyn\u00a0PS 137, Brooklyn\u00a0Dock Street School for STEAM studies, Brooklyn\u00a0Community Health Academy of the Heights, Manhattan\u00a0PS 102 Jacques Cartier, Manhattan\u00a0PS.95Q The Eastwood School, Queens<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the second year, Hive Public Space is proud to collaborate with NYC DOT as the Queens Signature Partner for Trick-or-Streets, transforming Austin Street in Forest Hills into a place where neighbors can gather, play and celebrate together,\u201d said Alexa Gonzalez, Founding Principal of Hive Public Space. \u201cAlongside Neighbors for a Safer Austin Street, we are bringing creative ideas to life, showcasing local talent and demonstrating how play, creativity and connection can turn a street into a place where community thrives and neighbors feel a true sense of belonging.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNYC KidsFest is thrilled to partner with NYC DOT and the Van Duzer Street Civic Association to bring Trick-or-Streets to life this year,\u201d said Jessica Chornesky, Director of NYC KidsFest. \u201cTogether, we’re transforming Water Street into a day of scary, family-friendly fun \u2014 with a costume contest, live music, face painting and many more activities for people of all ages and abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Van Duzer Civic Association is thrilled to partner with the NYC Department of Transportation to provide a safe, car-free space for a Halloween-themed NYC Open Streets\u00a0\u2018Stapleton Saturday\u2019s\u2019 Trick-Or-Streets,\u201d said Peter Lisi, President of The Van Duzer Civic Association. \u201cNot often can you play in the middle of a normally busy NYC street and enjoy live music, activities, costume trick-or-treating and family fun for all ages. We can\u2019t wait to transform the street into a free haunted community celebration for everyone to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor another year, our partnership with DOT lets us transform NYC streets into free, accessible public stages featuring family-friendly Halloween- and harvest-themed activities, and this time throughout the entire month of October,\u201d said Bianka Cypriano, Director of Closed Frame Productions. \u201cTrick-or-Streets continues to anchor our mission of driving foot traffic and economic vitality in environmental justice areas through cross-borough cultural programs that celebrate diversity and meet communities where they are.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHalloween is a day when New York City kids should feel happy and safe on the streets of their neighborhood, and have a place to gather with friends, family and neighbors,\u201d said Leslie Davol, Executive Director of Street Lab. \u201cStreet Lab is excited to be working with NYC DOT and NYC public schools to create those places on streets in front of schools on Halloween, and on other days throughout October.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOrisha Wholeness is proud to participate in Trick-or-Streets again this year and to work alongside NYC DOT and our local community partners to transform public spaces into safe, welcoming places where families can come together, move, create and celebrate,\u201d said the Orisha Wholeness team. \u201cOur previous Trick-or-Streets experience showed us just how much the community values free, family-friendly programming, and we\u2019re excited to continue building on that momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs always, we are thrilled to be able to host another Trick-or-Streets event in our corridor,\u201d said Kristin Daggan, Chair of the Castleton Avenue Merchants Organization (CAMO). \u201cProgramming this event is one of our favorites \u2014 and it\u2019s always exciting to kick off the entire City celebration in our very own Staten Island!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Staten Island Business Outreach Center and the Castleton Avenue Merchants Organization are excited to participate in NYC DOT\u2019s Trick-or-Streets program and proud to host the first Trick-or-Streets event on Staten Island this season,\u201d said Nina Flores, Executive Director of the Staten Island Business Outreach Center. \u201cThis is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together on Castleton Avenue for a day of family fun while showcasing and supporting our local small businesses. We are thrilled to help kick off Trick-or-Streets right here on Staten Island and look forward to welcoming families from across the borough.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJ. Ember Design is thrilled to work with NYC DOT as the programming partner for the Brooklyn Signature Trick-or-Streets Event at Hillel Plaza on Thursday, October 22nd,\u201d said Julie Ember, Founder and Principal, J. Ember Design. \u201cWe are excited to partner with the Flatbush Nostrand Junction BID, along with local schools, shops and cultural groups, to celebrate Halloween and the harvest season, featuring music, dancing and more \u2014 stimulating the senses, enjoying spooky delights and joyfully reveling with fellow neighbors, families, students and older adults at Flatbush Junction!\u201d<\/p>\n

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