Children will be able to travel from vehicle to vehicle collecting candy and treats during a Trunk or Treat being presented by the Christiana Borough Police Department on Friday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The event will also feature free food, giveaways and marshmallow roasting, followed by an outdoor movie at the Moores Memorial Library, 9 W. Slokom Ave.

Activities will take place in the library parking lot and across the street at Christiana Borough Hall, 10 W. Slokom Ave. "We mostly are in the library parking lot and Chantry Place (located next to the library)," explained Christiana Borough Police Officer Brian Smyth. "We usually shut the street down so people can walk back and forth."

He noted that about 15 vehicles took part in the event last year. Local first responders, including Christiana Ambulance and Christiana Fire Company, also brought emergency vehicles to the event. "Some people go all out," Smyth said, adding that organizers hope to attract event more vehicles this year. "Last year, someone brought in a trailer and decorated it. It's whatever they want to do."

Other trunks at the event included one decorated with a "Jurassic Park" theme, a spider and web, a giant lighted pumpkin and a witch's cauldron.

Free food items that will be served throughout the night will include pizza, pretzels and candy, along with beverages. "Wawa is going to bring hoagies this year," Smyth said. "We bring in an outdoor propane fire kit for marshmallow roasting and an outdoor heater to keep people warm." Marshmallows will be provided.

"Transylvania 3" will be the movie shown on a giant screen in the library parking lot to end the evening.

Smyth said that about 100 people attended the event last year. "Last year, we gave out 12 boxes of pizza and 100 pretzels," he reported. "It's gotten bigger and better every year."

Trunk or Treat events are designed to be a way for children to enjoy gathering Halloween candy that is safer than going door to door and also easier on parents because there is no need to drive to surrounding neighborhoods. "In Christiana, there are a lot of farms, so the kids have to travel far to trick or treat," Smyth said, adding that children are asked to dress in costume for the event.

Attendees, as well as vehicle owners, are asked to register by emailing smythb@christianapd.org. "We ask that people register in advance to gauge how many people might be coming," Smyth said. However, he added, walk-ins will also be welcome.

In the event of rain, Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/christianaboroughpd.