The Cranberry Mall will hold its annual Boo Bash to celebrate the Halloween holiday from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24.
The event, open to all area children 10 and younger, is free to the public.
Children are encouraged to come attired in Halloween costumes.
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