The Benson Barn near North Bend hosts a Family Harvest Carnival, 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, sponsored by the Mount Si Lutheran Church.

The day includes a costume contest, pumpkin carving, chili cookoff, lots of carnival games, Halloween-themed crafts and music. Admission is free, but guests are welcome to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Mount Si Food Bank.

To get there, follow North Bend Way east, turn onto Cedar Falls Way, then turn right (south) on Maloney Grove/424th Avenue S.E. Follow 424th Avenue, passing under Interstate 90.  The Benson Barn is just past the freeway overpass. Follow the scent of hot dogs and chili.