Best trick-or-treating in Queens
- Sat, Oct 31 Halloween 2026
- 5:30–8:30 PM Typical hours
- 5 streets Picked by locals
- Live reports Oct 31, 3 PM to midnight
Local picks, not guaranteed. Skip houses with the lights off, stay on sidewalks, and call 911 in an emergency.
Not live yet. Live candy reports switch on Sat, Oct 31, 3 PM to midnight
Streets ranked by local sources
- 1
Burns Street
Forest Hills GardensResidents go all out decorating the rowhouses, from Union Turnpike to around Ascan Avenue.
Named by 2 sources · newest source 2025: see sources
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- 2
166th Street (45th–46th Aves)
FlushingThe whole block sits outside in costume handing out candy, and a reader reports 600–700 kids every year.
Named by 2 sources · newest source 2026: see sources
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- 3
47th & 48th Streets, Sunnyside Gardens
SunnysideThis planned garden community has been a major Halloween destination for years.
Named by 2 sources · newest source 2026: see sources
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Austin Street & Lefferts Boulevard
Kew GardensThe small shops on Lefferts hand out candy, and nearby apartment buildings on Austin Street open up to trick-or-treaters.
Named by 2 sources · newest source 2026: see sources
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37th Avenue (76th–89th Sts)
Jackson HeightsThis is the route of NYC's largest children's Halloween parade, and families stay afterward to trick-or-treat around the neighborhood.
Named by 2 sources · newest source 2026: see sources
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2 more streets are waiting for a second source. Know a good one? Tell us about it.
Plan your night
- 5:53 PM Sunset on Oct 31
- Forecast Appears here about a week before Halloween
A walking loop to start with
- Burns Street Forest Hills Gardens
- Austin Street & Lefferts Boulevard Kew Gardens
About 0.5 mi of walking in total, always to the nearest next street. Start around sunset and stay on sidewalks.
Getting there
- The Jackson Heights children’s Halloween parade gathers on 89th Street (35th to 37th Avenue), which the city closes 12–2 p.m. on Oct 31.
- On Steinway Street, the shops can run out of candy after about 5:30 p.m., so go early (4–5:30 p.m.).
- When it's rainy or cold, the Kew Gardens apartment buildings on Austin Street toward Hillside Avenue open their doors to trick-or-treaters.
Sources: New York Latin Culture (2026) · Mommy Poppins (2026)
Streets where neighbors pledged candy
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Trunk-or-treats, shop trick-or-treating and parades
Public events at public places. Check the organizer’s page before you go.
- Parade
Jackson Heights Halloween Parade
- 12–2 PM
- Gathers on 89th St, 35th to 37th Ave (closed to cars 12–2 PM)
- Cost: see event page
NYC's largest children's Halloween parade. The 2026 city list closes 89th Street for it 12–2 PM.
NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets list (2026) ↗
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Halloween night kit
- Glow sticks & braceletsDrivers see kids from far away.Shop on Amazon ↗ · paid link
- Kids' flashlightDark sidewalks, uneven steps.Shop on Amazon ↗ · paid link
- Reflective tapeStick it on bags and dark costumes.Shop on Amazon ↗ · paid link
- Trick-or-treat bucketLight-up ones double as a light.Shop on Amazon ↗ · paid link
- Non-food treats (teal pumpkin)An option for kids with food allergies. Check for latex and small parts.Shop on Amazon ↗ · paid link
- Candy in bulkFor the porch. Full-size bars win.Shop on Amazon ↗ · paid link
Halloween games
The Haunting of Hollow HouseA Halloween murder-mystery party in a book, for 6 to 12 players. Nothing to print.See on Amazon ↗ · paid link
Whodunlist: The ReunionOne giant word-search mystery: 1,960 guests, 12 clues, 1 lost friend. Large print.See on Amazon ↗ · paid link
Whodunlist: The Christmas PartyFind the Secret Santa among 1,225 guests. A puzzle for the night after Halloween.See on Amazon ↗ · paid link
Queens trick-or-treat FAQ
Where is the best trick-or-treating in Queens?
Locals name Burns Street (Forest Hills Gardens), 166th Street (45th–46th Aves) (Flushing), 47th & 48th Streets, Sunnyside Gardens (Sunnyside) most often.
What time is trick-or-treating in Queens in 2026?
Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Most blocks run from dusk, around 5:30 PM, to about 8:30 PM.
Where should toddlers trick-or-treat in Queens?
Austin Street & Lefferts Boulevard: calmer, early and easy to walk.