KNUTSFORD’S family friendly Halloween event is just days away.

Pumpkin Path takes to the streets from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, October 31.

Families are invited to join revellers for a night of tricks, treats and spooky fun.

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Children will be able to hunt for 11 pumpkins hidden around the town centre.

Themed characters will be roaming round to add to the spooky atmosphere.

The Sanderson sisters, the fictional trio of witches from the movie Hocus Pocus, are expected to make a special appearance in Wallwood, opposite Tatton Park.

King Street and Minshull Street will be closed to traffic whilst the event takes place.

Fuschia School of Dance will perform on King Street near Giovannis at 5pm and 6pm.

Knutsford Beats will sing songs at the bottom of Regent Street at 5.30pm and 6.30pm.

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 an optional donation of £1 per child will be appreciated to help cover some of the costs.

Trail maps can be picked up in advance from Tatton Perk and Knutsford Olde Sweet Shoppe.

Entry forms can be collected on the night from desks on King Street and Minshull Street.

This year’s event is sponsored by Slater & Gordon, Neptune, Knutsford Admin and Travelbag.