World · East Asia & Pacific · 3 hrs ago
Sydney streets prepare for Halloween crowds and trick-or-treaters
Residents on several Sydney streets are preparing for Halloween crowds with decorated homes and trick-or-treat events.
Renwick Street in Drummoyne is among the city’s best-known Halloween destinations, and locals say thousands of visitors come there.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, making it easier for families to join in without fitting celebrations around a school day.
Streets in Annandale, Marrickville, Darlinghurst, Cremorne, Crows Nest, Lane Cove North and other suburbs are also planning decorations or events.
About 4.4 million Australians plan to celebrate, 400,000 fewer than last year, according to a survey by the Australian Retail Council and Roy Morgan.
Those taking part expect to spend an average of $117, while total spending on costumes, decorations and treats is forecast to reach $510 million.
Sydney events include street closures, performances and Halloween activities; the listed celebrations are scheduled for Halloween weekend or Friday.
Sydney neighbourhoods are preparing for Halloween crowds, with several streets expected to draw thousands of trick-or-treaters.
Renwick Street in Drummoyne is among the city’s best-known Halloween destinations and will host a large street celebration.
Other streets across Sydney are planning decorations, closures or Halloween events for visitors.
About 4.4 million Australians plan to celebrate Halloween this year, 400,000 fewer than last year.
A survey forecasts $510 million in Halloween spending, while participants expect to spend an average of $117 each.
- Who
- Sydney residents and families preparing Halloween events, and people planning to celebrate.
- What
- Streets across Sydney are preparing for Halloween crowds, decorations and trick-or-treating.
- When
- Halloween is on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Sydney, including Renwick Street in Drummoyne and other neighbourhoods.
- Why
- Residents are hosting Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treating; the article does not state a single reason for the events.
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Alex Frilingos and her family have spent hours decorating for Halloween.
Natalie Thornhill has helped spearhead the Renwick Street event with the local Rotary Club and council.
Residents were preparing their homes and streets ahead of Halloween.
Halloween falls on a Saturday for the first time since 2020.
- Renwick Street
- Drummoyne; described as one of Sydney’s most popular Halloween streets.
- Last year’s treats
- 5,000 lollies ran out after three hours at Alex Frilingos’ home.
- Planned participation
- About 4.4 million Australians; down 400,000 from last year.
- Forecast spending
- $510 million on costumes, decorations and treats.
- Average planned spend
- About $117 per participant, up $14 or 13.6 per cent on last year.
What people are saying
This is the Halloween street – they even close it because that’s how many people come – so you stand out if you don’t [decorate your house].
Last year we had 5000 lollies – then we ran out after three hours.
We now have thousands of people come down.