Trick-or-treating in Sydney has become a much-loved family tradition, with more neighbourhoods than ever getting into the spooky spirit each year. While Halloween might not be as over-the-top here as in the US, Sydney's streets are alive with little ghosts, witches, and superheroes ready to fill their lolly bags and show off their costumes.

From the tree-lined avenues of the North Shore to the family-friendly suburbs of the Inner West and Sutherland Shire, many Sydney communities now host coordinated trick-or-treat trails, complete with decorated houses, pumpkin displays, and plenty of sweets to go around. 

This year, Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026, making it the perfect afternoon/night for families to hit the streets. Whether you're joining your local trick-or-treat route or exploring one of Sydney's best-known Halloween-friendly suburbs, it's time to grab a costume, a lolly bucket, and get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun.

Is There Trick or Treating in Sydney in 2026?

It's hard to know! Some suburbs in Sydney are guaranteed to put on a spooktacular extravaganza for Halloween 2026, but for others, it looks like we'll have to rely on word of mouth or the trusty Trick or Treat locations website.

This website is the spot for Sydney folks to list their address or street if they are happy for trick-or-treating families to come knocking for some treats. If there are no addresses listed for 2026, keep checking right up until the night before Halloween

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Trick or Treating Suburbs in Sydney

The following suburbs in Sydney have put on quite the show for previous Halloweens, and we're hoping they will do the same this year:

Allambie Heights - 14 Pozieres Parade

Annandale - Railway Parade, Annandale Parade, Annandale Street, Trafalgar Street, and Nelson Street

Artarmon - Burra Road, Elizabeth Street, Mowbray Road and Sydney Road

Ashbury - First Street and Third Street

Asquith - Sherbrook Road

Birchgrove - Phillip Street

Blackett - House Of Screams - Finchie's Halloween Spooktacular at 26 Murdoch Street

Bligh Park - 36 Colonial Drive and Brolhansons Grounds

Bondi - Hastings Parade, Murriverie Road, and Avoca Street

Botany - William Street

Box Hill - Brocklebank Street, Connemara Street, Dressage Street, Felling Street, Flemington Parkway, Galloway Road, Maineanjou Street, Pimlico Street, Polo Street, Rhinelander Road, Stockhorse Avenue, Wadham Street, Welara Street, and Woodgate Parkway

Bradbury - Karri Place

Campbelltown - Bellinger Road and Seddon Place

Caringbah - Pacific Street, Cawarra Road, Frobisher Avenue, and Mansfield Avenue

Carlingford - 39 Dryden Avenue and 13 Alkira Road

Castle Cove - Rosebridge Avenue

Concord - Majors Bay Road has their annual Halloween festival on Saturday 31 October, from 2-7 pm, with a haunted house, entertainment and activities. 

Concord West - Merville Street

Cranebrook - Soling Crescent and Greygums Road

Cremorne - Benelong Road and Brightmore Street

Cronulla - Caronia Avenue

Crows Nest - Burlington Street, Ernest Street, Emmett Street, Hayberry Street, and Holtermann Street.

Croydon Park - Balmoral Street

Grab the biggest bucket you own. Crows Nest is a crowd favourite, known for its community vibes and fun decorations. 
 

Drummoyne - For the ultimate trick-or-treating house in Sydney, don't miss the Nerds House of Gummy on Renwick Street.

Dulwich Hill - Fairfowl Street

Earlwood - Bexley Road and Gornall Avenue

East Ryde - 2 Wolfe Road

Engadine - Kingswood Road and Cambrai Avenue

Elanora Heights - St Andrews Gate, Elanora Road, Koorangi Avenue, and Kalang Road

Five Dock - Lancelot Street

Gladesville - 10 Gerrish Street & 18 Brereton Street

Glenmore Park - Halloween Alley on Devaney Avenue

Gregory Hills - Donovan Boulevard

Greystanes - 1 Kookaburra Street and Runyon Avenue

Guildford - 6 Strickland Road

Gymea Bay - Forest Road, Ellesmere Road, and Sylvania Rd S

Hobartville - Luttrell Street

Hornsby Heights - Sydney Road

Kellyville Ridge - Filante Street
 

In previous years, the whole of Filante Street has been decked out in spooky Halloween decor to welcome throngs of trick-or-treaters. It's a true favourite among families and a safe bet for some Halloween trick-or-treat loot! 

Kingsgrove - William Street

Kings Langley - Ellis Place, Molyneaux Avenue and Venus Place

Kurnell - Dampier Street, particularly Nightmare on Dampier Street

Lane Cove - Karilla Avenue

Leichhardt - Hill Street

Lethbridge Park - 35 Noumea Street

Lidcombe - 3 Rawson Street

Lindfield - Adelaide Avenue and Middle Harbour Road

Little Bay - Esperance Close

Malabar - Austral Street and Victoria Street

Marrickville - Hilltop Avenue, Charles Street and Horton Street

Mosman - Holt Avenue, Spencer Street, Medusa Street, and the streets around Memory Park and Clifton Gardens
 

Mount Colah - Excelsior Road, Oxley Drive, and Parklands Road

Northbridge - Baroona Road

Oran Park - The Spider House - Sezzarella's Spider Lair on Holden Drive

Oxley Park - 27 Brisbane Street

Parramatta - Grandview Street & Gore Street

Pendle Hill - 69 Pendle Way

The Ponds - 15 Ridgeline Drive

Pymble - Hope Street, Pymble Avenue, and streets close to Pymble Station

Randwick - Gumara Road, Hendy Avenue, Rainbow Avenue, Ellen Street, Creer Street and Dangar Street.

Redfern - Baptist Street

While a lot of Randwick can get busy with big trick-or-treating crowds, it's worth checking it out just for the sense of community and family-friendly vibes. 
 

Rockdale - Clarence Road and Herbert Street

Rosebery - Tweedmouth Avenue

Rozelle - Darling Street

Russell Lea - Sibbick Street

Rydalmere - Joseph Street

Ryde - Heath Street and Blaxland Road

Sans Souci - Rocky Point Road

Seaforth - Kempbridge Avenue

Seven Hills - 265 Prospect Highway

Shalvey - 6 Roche Grove

Smithfield - Stimson Street

St Clair - Grumman Place

St Ives - Hayle Street, Catherine Street, Lee Place, and Gould Avenue

St Marys - Brisbane Street

Stanmore - Cavendish Street

Telopea - 35 Marshall Road

Wahroonga - Grosvenor Street, Burns Road, Braeside Street, Kintore Street, Fox Valley Road, Cleveland Street, Stuart Street, Water Street, Ada Avenue, Herber Place, and Junction Road.

These picture-perfect streets come alive during Halloween with tonnes of fun decorations, perfect for little trick-or-treaters. 

Warrawee - Bangalla Street

Willoughby - First, Second and Third Avenue

Willmot - Baudin Place

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Halloween streets in Sydney?

Some of Sydney's best streets for Halloween trick-or-treating include Filante Street in Kellyville Ridge, Creer Street in Randwick, Renwick Street in Drummoyne and Fairfowl Street in Dulwich Hill. Crows Nest, Wahroonga and Mosman are also popular for their impressive Halloween decorations and family-friendly atmosphere. These neighbourhoods have been favourites in previous years, but participation can change, so check local community groups before heading out on 31 October.

How do you know which houses are trick-or-treating?

The easiest way to spot a trick-or-treat-friendly house is to look for Halloween decorations! Homes with pumpkins, spooky displays, porch lights on, or signs welcoming trick-or-treaters are usually happy to hand out lollies. Some families even set up lolly stations outside their homes. If a house is dark or has no Halloween decorations, it's best to skip it and move on to the next spooky stop. You can also check local community Facebook groups to find streets participating in Halloween near you.

What time does trick-or-treating start in Sydney? 

This depends on the area, but trick-or-treating in Sydney typically begins around 4 pm and continues until around 8 pm. However, this varies from suburb to suburb and street to street!

Is Halloween trick-or-treating popular in Sydney? 

Trick-or-treating in Sydney is growing year on year, with suburbs increasingly focused on making it a family-friendly community event that everyone can join.

What are the rules of trick or treat?

The golden rule of trick-or-treating is to be respectful and have fun! Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume, knock on participating doors and say trick or treat when someone answers. Take one or two lollies unless you're offered more, never enter someone's home and avoid knocking too late in the evening. Younger children should always have an adult with them, and it's a good idea to check their lolly haul before they tuck in.

Are there dedicated Halloween events for families?

Definitely! If your family is still hungry for Halloween fun, there's plenty more to explore across Sydney. Check out Sydney's Best Halloween Events for a mix of spooky festivals, family nights, and themed attractions.

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