Where can you trick-or-treat in NYC? Here are 41 options.

If you like packed sidewalks, kids in costumes, and sugar-infused screams, you’ll love Halloween in New York City.

There’s no need to venture inside apartment buildings: Plenty of trick-or-treating action happens on stoops or at storefronts, where folks hand out treats.

And while the city allegedly never sleeps, trick-or-treating in town starts as early as 4 p.m. in many neighborhoods, and winds down as soon as it gets dark.

Halloween is a notoriously dangerous day for kids; several studies have found that it’s a day when young children have a higher than average risk of being fatally struck by a car. To help keep kids safe, the city is once again hosting “Trick-or-Streets,” during which dozens of areas across town will be car-free to celebrate Halloween or Día de los Muertos.

No matter your neighborhood, there’s likely to be some Halloween action nearby. Here’s a sampling of some festivities around town. Have fun, stay safe and let us know what to add for next year – we’d love to hear from you!

Astoria

There's a Halloweekend party on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 31st Avenue Open Street. It has an action-packed lineup with a kids' costume parade, face painting, spooky storytime and more. About 2 miles away, the local businesses on 30th Avenue between 31st and Steinway streets go all out for trick-or-treating.

Bay Ridge

Local Andrea W. says Owl’s Head Park is a great bet for Halloween. This year the community is hosting its Halloween Festival on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature music, bouncy houses, a costume contest and more. And on Halloween, the area around the park is typically great for trick-or-treating, says Andrea.

Battery Park City

Go trick-or-treating at Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta! Kids and their grownups are invited to Brookfield Place on Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. for the annual Halloween Bash, which will include a child's "costume catwalk," a child-friendly theater performance, a DJ and more. Kids can also go trick or treating at many stores around the mall.

Bed-Stuy

Bed-Stuy goes big for Halloween, and locals put together a Halloween map of great blocks for trick-or-treating. This year’s fun includes a scavenger hunt along the map's trail.

Brooklyn Heights

Head to Garden Place, “a nexus of Halloween mania,” according to local Josh G. Many residents go all out with decorations, dress up, and sit on their stoops to hand out candy. Another highlight is Grace Court Alley, where you’ll find creative displays and even more candy. On Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m., the neighborhood hosts its annual Halloween Parade. Families can start at the entrance to the Promenade on Clark Street, and head down to Remsen Street.

Carroll Gardens

“It’s pandemonium in the streets and on the sidewalks,” says local Stephen N. of Carroll Gardens during Halloween. “They even closed streets themselves even before the city did it.” The action happens all over the neighborhood, but the stretch along Clinton Street is usually a good bet. On Saturday, Oct. 28, there’s the annual Scarroll Park! Halloween Celebration, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with music, dancing, treats and a scavenger hunt.

Carnegie Hill

The annual Spooktacular – featuring a DJ, dancing, and a costume contest – happens on Halloween, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and you can RSVP here. This year, the event has expanded and takes place on 92nd Street, between Park and Fifth avenues.

Chelsea

Chelsea Market hosts Halloween events all weekend, plus trick-or-treating from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween. Another local hotspot for trick-or-treating is Seal Park, at 22nd Street and 10th Avenue.

Clinton Hill

The Myrtle Mash Halloween dance party returns to Myrtle Avenue from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Halloween. This year's event will once again feature treats, a DJ, and a "Thriller" dance-off.

Cobble Hill

The Cobble Hill Halloween Parade starts in Cobble Hill Park on Tuesday at 4 p.m., rain or shine and lasts for an hour. The Brass Queens, which describes itself as "a nine-piece band with an all-female horn section," will once again lead the parade this year. Everyone is welcome, and many families head out after to trick-or-treat in the homes nearby. The neighborhood is typically very festive and has loads of candy.

Coney Island

The 13th Annual Children’s Halloween Festival and Parade returns on Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at Maimonides Park. The event is free, and open to the public. Organizers say that are children are "strongly encouraged to arrive in costume" and will be automatically enrolled in the costume contest, where they can compete for a trophy in several categories, including Funniest Costume. The event will also feature a performance by HONK NYC, face painting and pumpkin painting.

Crown Heights

Go trick-or-treating at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year’s event will feature "Spooky Critters," in which entomologist Dr. Aaron Rodriquez will show his insects and answer any questions about them. At 11:30 a.m., there's a puppet show called "The Smack-Dab in the Middle of the Day Show!" There will also be a magic show, a free screening of "Muppets Haunted Mansion," and a dance party on the roof with DJ Annie Red. Admission isn’t free; tickets start at $15, with discounts for grandparents. Children ages 1 and younger get in for free.

Ditmas Park

The center of the action is 1306 Albemarle Road, where the parade starts, says Ave Carillo. “Then all the houses with porches go all out and the trick-or-treating is insane. We have to buy about 20 pounds of candy.”

Dumbo

This year’s Dumboween begins on Tuesday at 4 p.m. with the annual “March to the Arch.” Start at Washington Street (between Front and Water streets), then a brass band (and puppets) will lead the procession. The pet costume contest, "Howl-o-ween" kicks off at 5 p.m. and local stores will hand out candy until 7 p.m.

East Midtown

Local businesses will once again hand out candy for Trick or Treat with East Midtown, from from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m on Halloween. Families can pick up trick-or-treat bags and maps, and then head out to get some candy. Most of the action takes place between 55th and 61st streets, between Second Avenue and Park Avenue. This year's event will also feature a jack-o-lantern
display from the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. Around 25 families can get a free carved pumpkin from the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. The jack o' lantern giveaway happens at 7 p.m. at the 919 Third Avenue location, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fordham

The 11th annual Miss Abbie’s Halloween Health Fair kicks off at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 and runs until 6 p.m. It aims to marry “health and Halloween” with an outdoor, safe, and informative event. Previous years' events have featured live music, dance performances, a bouncy house, healthy treats, and superheroes.

Fort Greene

Fort Greene’s annual dog costume contest, the Great Pupkin, happens Saturday, Oct. 28 at noon. Also that day, the Fort Greene Halloween Fest runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers invite you to dress in costume, enjoy spooky stories, a haunted maze and more family-friendly fun.

Greenpoint

This year’s Greenpoint Children's Halloween Parade takes place on Sunday, Oct. 29. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. in McCarren Park and marches up Manhattan Avenue. Greenpointers, a news outlet covering North Brooklyn, also publishes some Halloween routes here.

Hamilton Heights

One local says that the stores up and down Broadway go all out for trick-or-treating. Another spot that’s fun: Hamilton Terrace between 141st and 144th streets, according to Kelly Moffitt-Hawasly, writing on Columbia University’s Neighbors website. She says “the row houses will dazzle you with Halloween spirit.”

Harlem

Halloween in Harlem is amazing, says local Sage Ramadge. The block of 120th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenue is the heart of the celebration and is closed down as a play street. The houses are decked out and there’s usually music. Ramadge also recommends the brownstone blocks on 119th to 123rd streets between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue. Harlem resident David C. says Striver’s Row, located at 138th and 139th streets between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard is “the place to be.”

Inwood

Start your Halloween with the Quisqueya Plaza Halloween Party, with costume prizes and free treats. Toddlers are invited from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and all ages are welcome from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Over at Isham Park, the Halloween Spooktacular takes place in Bruce's Garden from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with crafts and treats. From there, the Inwood Monster March steps off at 4:45 p.m. Participants can expect "tricks and treats along the way."

Jackson Heights

The annual Halloween Parade returns to Jackson Heights. Organizers bill the event as the “largest children’s Halloween parade in NYC,” and expect to hand out thousands of trick-or-treat bags at the end. The procession runs along 37th Avenue from 89th to 76th streets.

Kensington

One resident tells us that East Fourth Street in Kensington is “the place to be.” The area from Caton Avenue to Albemarle Road will be blocked off for the city’s Safe Streets program.

Kew Gardens

On Saturday, Oct. 28, head to Maple Grove Cemetery with canned goods for “Trunk or Treat,” which runs from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Billed as a safe Halloween event, participants are encouraged to decorate their cars for Halloween but to "leave out the really scary items, like blood and gore" because so many guests are preschoolers. Guests can also bring canned foods that will be given to a local food pantry.

Long Island City

There are Halloween-themed events all weekend long and on Halloween in Long Island City, including a dog costume parade on Sunday at Fifth Hammer Brewing Company, and a neighborhood block party on Sunday in Court Square. You can learn more about the lineup of fun events here.

Longwood

The 38th annual Bronx Halloween Parade steps off at noon on Saturday, Oct. 28th, rain or shine. There will be a post-parade showcase at 2 p.m. at Bill Rainey Park.

Lower East Side

Head to Corlears Hook Park, where local families and businesses will have trick-or-treating stations set up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29. The event is free but guests are asked to register in advance so the organizers have enough treats. On Halloween, head to Economy Candy (108 Rivington Street), which will be passing out candy to all trick-or-treaters from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A rep for the store said it's handed out as much as 1,000 pounds of candy in previous years and noted that Economy Candy "always GO BIG."

Meatpacking

The Whitney Museum invites families with children to take part in its Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for "Candy and Collage," which will include a scavenger hunt and the chance to make a candy collage. Wear your costume to get the most out of the photo booth. Tickets start at $30 for adults, kids 18 and under are free.

Mott Haven

Organizers invite you to "dress up and bring your little boos" to the Mott Haven Halloween event on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the garden, on the corner of East 134th Street and Lincoln Avenue. There will be free treats, drinks, music ... and even a baby spider plant giveaway.

Morrisania

The Caldwell Enrichment Program, a local youth organization, will host Halloween festivities at Jennings Street, from Prospect Avenue to Chisholm Street on Halloween from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in partnership with the city's Trick-or-Streets program.

Norwood

Celebrate with ghouls, witches, ghosts and more at this free haunted house, at the Williamsbridge Oval in The Bronx. It takes place Friday, Oct. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Park Slope

If you’re trick-or-treating here, start early, advises Park Slope resident Audrey C., who said candy ran out "in about 90 minutes" one year. Also, on Oct. 31, the Park Slope Civic Council hosts its annual Halloween parade. To march, lineup by 6 p.m. at 14 Street and Seventh Avenue. The parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. Local businesses will be handing out candy from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Prospect Park

The Audubon Center at Prospect Park is once again hosting “Creepy Crawly Halloween.” This year's event is on Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Organizers invite children to “take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them!” Admission is free.

Riverside Park

On Tuesday, Oct. 31, head to HarvestFest at the Riverside Church, where kids can collect candy along the "Trick or Treat trail" from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Staten Island

Check out the Oakwood neighborhood, in the blocks from Charleston Avenue down to P.S. 50. One resident advises there are “no hills and many generous houses.”

Sunnyside Gardens

The Sunnyside Post reported that 44th, 45th, 46th and 47th streets between Skillman and 39th avenues were particularly popular with trick-or-treaters. Residents go all out with decorations, and in 2021 one homeowner set up a projector to play scary movies on his lawn and on the exterior of his home.

Upper East Side

Organizers invite you to "get into the Halloween spirit" at Asphalt Screams, where you'll find a haunted maze, games and more. The free event takes place Friday, Oct. 27 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Guests are asked to sign-up here.

Upper West Side

West 69th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West is known for rambunctious fun. Further uptown, West 78th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues will be open for trick-or-treating, and participating in the city’s Trick-or-Streets program. West 90th Street and West 95th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue are also supposed to be fun.

Washington Square Park

On Halloween, kids and their grownups are invited to the 33rd annual Children’s Halloween Parade from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.. For the parade, meet at 3 p.m. at the arch in Washington Square. Afterward, activities will be held at LaGuardia Place. Previous years' parades have included marching bands, dance teams, and performers on stilts.

Whitestone

This Queens neighborhood is known for being a great trick-or-treating spot. In 2021, QNS, a news outlet covering Queens, singled out the house at 149th Street and 18th Avenue as being extremely spooky.

Windsor Terrace

One local parent tells us that Sherman Street is particularly fun and known for impressive displays. A Reddit commenter advised getting there around 5 p.m. and noted that the neighborhood is “filled with happy families.”