NYC DOT's Annual "Trick-or-Streets’ Events Return this Month

NEW YORK CITY — The Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the agency will host its ‘Trick-or-Streets' program in the five boroughs for the third straight year.

More than 100 car-free events will take across the five boroughs in the month of October, according to officials.

"Trick-or-Streets’ allows groups of residents, community organizations, institutions, and other neighborhood associations to create car-free streets for New Yorkers to safely participate in Halloween activities.

Ten signature events will also take place beginning on Saturday, October 5.

“‘Trick-or-Streets’ is back and bigger than ever—and we invite all New Yorkers to take part in an event this month!” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “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.”

In the coming weeks, NYC DOT will release the full list of Trick-or-Street events taking place this October, along with a map of car-free streets for Halloween. For more information about 'Trick-or-Streets' locations, visit nyc.gov/trickorstreets.

Signature events and programming will include live music, circus acts, comedic clown performances, jugglers, and more.

• Decatur Avenue Open Street, The Bronx – October 31, 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. produced by Street Lab
• Fordham Plaza, The Bronx – October 26, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. produced by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
• Berry Street Open Street, Brooklyn – October 27, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. produced by The Horticultural Society of New York
• Kensington Plaza, Brooklyn – October 19, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. produced by Broadway for Arts Education
• W 9th Street Open Street, Brooklyn – October 26, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. produced by Broadway for Arts Education
• Audubon Avenue Open Street, Manhattan – October 26, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. produced by NYC Kidsfest
• Pell Street Open Street + Doyers Plaza, Manhattan – October 31, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. produced by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
• 165th Street Open Street, Queens – October 30, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. produced by Street Lab
• 31st Avenue Open Street, Queens – October 31, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. produced by The Horticultural Society of New York
• Castleton Avenue, Staten Island – October 5, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. produced by NYC Kidsfest

In Mid-October, New Yorkers are invited to join in on the Halloween and fall festivities at the following 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

“We're thrilled to be teaming up with the NYC DOT to turn plazas and commercial corridors into fun-filled Halloween destinations,” said Jessica Chornesky, executive director, NYC Kidsfest. “Kids and their families can enjoy pumpkin patches, giveaways, live music and performances, interactive workshops, arts & crafts, face painting, balloon animals, and plenty of spooky surprises. These vibrant spaces will capture the spirit of the holiday while providing a safe and festive atmosphere for all.”