Cranberry Township, PAWeekly · Est. 2026

What's Up Cranberry

A weekly look at what's happening around Cranberry Township — the news, the noise, and one local's take on both.

Community

Local events, gatherings, and everyday life around Cranberry — the lighter, more social side of what's happening, from neighborhood cookouts to seasonal traditions.

Cranberry native joins IUP alumni board

Cranberry Township native Dana Seguin, chief marketing officer of Altar'd State, was named to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association Board of Directors.

The takeA small one, but local people doing well elsewhere is worth a mention.
Butler Eagle

From Week of October 12 – 18, 2026 →

Trick-or-treat is Saturday, October 31, 6–8 p.m.

Cranberry Township trick-or-treat is Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. Seven Fields, Adams Township, Jackson Township and Mars are using the same hours.

The takeSame night and hours as the neighboring communities this year, which makes planning easier if you're crossing township lines.
Butler Eagle

From Week of October 5 – 11, 2026 →

Great Pumpkin Festival returns Friday, October 23

The Great Pumpkin Festival is back in Cranberry Township on Friday, October 23, featuring new additions to the annual event.

The takeMark the calendar now — this is one of the bigger fall community events, and the good spots fill up.
Cranberry Township official site

From Week of September 28 – October 4, 2026 →

Jackson Township's 5th annual Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday

Neighboring Jackson Township is hosting its fifth-annual Touch-a-Truck event Saturday, September 26.

The takeNot technically Cranberry, but close enough and kid-friendly enough that it's worth flagging if you've got little ones who like big trucks.
Cranberry Eagle

From Week of September 21 – 27, 2026 →

Fall edition of "Cranberry Today" is out

The Fall edition of the Township's "Cranberry Today" magazine is out, covering updates on the future of Powell Farm, construction at Community Park North, a redesigned Township website, and recent local business openings.

The takeWorth an actual skim if you want the fuller picture on Powell Farm and Community Park North — more detail than we'll get to most weeks here.
Cranberry Township announcements

From Week of September 21 – 27, 2026 →

16066 BBQ Bash returns to the Municipal Center today

The second annual 16066 BBQ Bash runs 11am–4pm today on the Armstrong Great Lawn at the Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road.

The takeIf you're reading this Saturday morning, you've still got time to make it — worth the walk over if the weather holds.
Cranberry Township official site

From Week of September 15 – 21, 2026 →

Butler County Schoolhouse Driving Tour hits seven historic one-room schoolhouses Saturday

A self-guided driving tour running 10am–4pm Saturday, September 12, visits seven historic one-room schoolhouses across Butler County.

The takeGenuinely a fun weekend idea if you've got a free Saturday and like local history — this is the kind of thing that's easy to miss if you're not checking the Township site directly.
Cranberry Township official site

From Week of September 8 – 14, 2026 →