THE countdown is on for Knutsford’s family friendly Halloween event.

Pumpkin Path is set to transform King Street for a celebration of spooktacular fun and excitement.

This year’s event takes place from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, October 31.

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Live performances will capture the imagination and entertain the crowds expected to turn up.

The Sanderson sisters, the fictional trio of witches from the movie Hocus will be ‘putting a spell on you’ in Wallwood, opposite Tatton Park.

The woods will be turned into a spooky winter wonderland, full of ghoulish fun.

Fuchsia Dance will perform a show, captivating choreography with a Halloween twist.

Knutsford Beats Choir will be serenading visitors with haunting harmonies that are sure to get everyone in the Halloween spirit.

The ever popular Pumpkin Path is the heart of the night.

Families can pick up an entry form and follow a map to discover 11 hidden pumpkins nestled along the streets.

Each one is marked with a letter which, when put together, will unlock a special hidden phrase.

Themed character actors will be roaming round the streets to add to the spine-chilling atmosphere.

Families can vote for their favourite Halloween window display and drop off completed forms at one of the post boxes in Wallwood or at 60 King Street.

The event is free to enter, however a voluntary donation of £1 per child would be appreciated to help cover the costs.

Entry forms are available from Tatton Perk and The Olde Sweet Shoppe and can be collected on the night from desks on King Street and Minshull Street.

The event is organised by Knutsford Town Council and sponsored by Travel Bag, Linden Stores and Oil Art Advisory, whose generous support helps make the event possible.