Arden Avenue is one of the South Shore's spines — a railway stop, a commercial strip and the road half the neighborhood uses to get anywhere — so a block party hanging off it draws from a wide radius. Moffett Street closes from the afternoon into the night, which on this side of the island means grills, music and a street with no cars on it for eight hours. If you've never been past the Verrazzano into Staten Island's southern half, a block party is the friendliest possible entry point.
What to expect
A barricaded block with tables and grills in the roadbed, music, and children using the street for games. Neighbors set up along driveways and front lawns. It's resident-organized, informal, and typically busiest in the evening rather than at the start.
Good to know
- The Staten Island Railway's Arden Avenue stop is the closest transit; most attendees drive
- Free to attend on a closed public street
- Flat asphalt and step-free while the closure is in effect
- Runs into the night — the evening is the peak
- Street parking nearby gets scarce once the party is underway
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Common questions
How do I get to Arden Avenue by transit?
Take the Staten Island Ferry to St. George, then the Staten Island Railway south to the Arden Avenue station.
Is the block closed to cars?
Yes. A street activity permit closes it to through traffic for the duration, with barricades at both ends.
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