CRANBERRY TWP — Costumes, sweet treats and the glow of orange pumpkins set the tone Friday evening as families gathered for the township’s annual Great Pumpkin Festival at the municipal center.

The event, hosted by Cranberry’s Parks and Recreation Department, featured an outdoor pumpkin patch on the Armstrong Great Lawn, balloon art, a photo booth and plenty of fall-themed games and treats. Children in costumes darted between activities while parents snapped photos under strings of festive lights and backdrops.

“It’s so much fun,” said Audrey Rattay, the township’s community events and stewardship manager, who also serves as the event’s lead organizer. “We enjoy seeing all the kids dressed up and the families sometimes wear costumes too, so it’s a nice family-friendly event. It’s just a

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