With Halloween approaching on Oct. 31, here are some spooky streets to consider traveling to get the best treats in the city.

Dorchester

If you are looking to go somewhere to avoid the crowds, Melville Avenue is the perfect neighborhood. It’s one of the quiet gems in Boston where trick-or-treaters go for goodies.

Roxbury

If you are looking for a good, spooky time for the family, the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library will host a Halloween party from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31 at 149 Dudley St. There will be crafts, dancing, games, snacks and more. Come in your creepiest costume; you may score a prize.

Back Bay

Marlborough Street is known for being closed off for trick-or-treat time. It also has the reputation as one of the best for trick-or-treating houses, as residents have given out great treats in the past, such as cotton candy and giant chocolate bars.

At the corner of Dartmouth Street, residents go all out with Halloween decor, traditionally setting up spooky displays with tombstones and lanterns, along with a lively gathering with fellow trick-o-treaters all down the street.

Cambridge

Head over to Dudley Street in North Cambridge if you want to have a great Halloween night of spooky fun. You’ll see plenty of themed decorations and activities, along with lights, sound effects and eerie fog to walk through as you collect treats.

Roslindale

This neighborhood is known for having great Halloween decor, coupled with houses that go all out for the spooky season. Some of the best streets to check out are Bradfield Avenue and Tyndale Street; they have the reputation of having top-notch Halloween treats.

South Boston

If you are looking for your bags to overflow with candy, East and West Broadway streets are the places you should head. There will be many businesses and homes ready to make your trick-o-treat experience unforgettable and make your bag overflow.

Brookline

If you are looking for scary Halloween decor, look no further than this town. You could see witches, ghosts, ghouls and other creepy sights at night.

Beals Street is usually closed to traffic on Halloween night. It’s recommended to go early to beat the crowds and wear comfortable sneakers to travel safely up and down the steps of the Victorian-era homes there.

Charlestown

Head over to the Bunker Hill Monument steps on Monument Avenue for the neighborhood’s 40th annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat celebration on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. Surrounding streets throughout Monument Square will feature ghosts, princesses, pirates, patriots and more. While they welcome all, this event is focused on children.