Ahead of the Halloween holiday, the First United Methodist Church held a community-wide Pumpkin Party in Fort Stockton on Oct. 30.

Families with children were invited to attend in their favorite costumes. From cupcake walks to ring toss games and decorating pumpkins with paint and glitter, there was something for everybody.

As a part of the event, judges recognized the top three costumes and best painted pumpkin at the party.

To maintain a thriving relationship with the Fort Stockton community, the church hosts these kinds of events at least once a month.