Great Pumpkin Festival attendees wait in line Friday, Oct. 23, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Caleb McCartney/Special to the Eagle

CRANBERRY TWP — Trick or treat came to the township municipal center early once again, giving some Halloween fun to young costumed crusaders.

Cranberry Township hosted its annual Great Pumpkin Festival Friday evening, Oct. 23, where costumes were encouraged for all to get into the spooky spirit. The event was aimed at children ages 1 to 8 years old, but parents and people of all ages could be found prowling the Cranberry Township Municipal Center where all the action took place.

New this year was a Halloween movie on the lawn. The 2019 film “The Addams Family” played for attendees.

The event also featured a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, snacks, a photo booth and interactive booths. There was also a self-guided story walk around the Armstrong Great Lawn, following “Here a Creak, There a Shriek!” by Kelly Conroy.

Attendees at the Great Pumpkin Festival Friday, Oct. 23, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Caleb McCartney/Special to the Eagle

Attendees at the Great Pumpkin Festival Friday, Oct. 23, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Caleb McCartney/Special to the Eagle

Attendees at the Great Pumpkin Festival Friday, Oct. 23, at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Caleb McCartney/Special to the Eagle

Pumpkins on display outside Friday, Oct. 23, during the Great Pumpkin Festival outside the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Caleb McCartney/Special to the Eagle