FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Ferndale Community Services (FCS) is hosting a Harvest Festival next month to celebrate the fall season and to raise money for locals in need.

The festival is family-friendly and will include pumpkin painting, face painting, a costume exchange, cultural demonstrations and more.

“This event is a perfect opportunity for families to come together and enjoy the harvest season,” said FCS Executive Director Sara O’Connor. “We also want to share about the work we do in the community and will be highlighting some of our non-profit partners as well.”

FCS is a non-profit organization that provides resources like housing assistance and food support to individuals and families in Whatcom County.

Photo courtesy Ferndale Community Services.

It is a free event, but donations will be accepted to support FCS’s programs and services. The Harvest Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 5 at the Pioneer Pavilion (2007 Cherry St.) in Ferndale.

For more information, visit the Ferndale Community Services website.