Welcome to the cozy season, folks. In the Pacific Northwest, itās a lifestyle. Across the region, people are burrowing their heads into Carhartt beanies, ordering PSLs, and gearing up for one of Octoberās best traditions: pumpkin patches.
If you went to a farmerās market this summer, you know Seattle is insanely close to a thriving agricultural community. Local gourd-growers go all-out with festive extras like haunted corn mazes, fire pit rentals, and live music. Carpool to one of these patches to pick your perfect pumpkināmini ornamental baby boos? a giant blue Cinderella?āand go home a little happier.
Donāt forget your boots š„¾
Pumpkin patches can get muddy after even a little rain. Bring a waterproof pair that you donāt mind getting dirty, and some clean sneakers to slip on later. If youāre in a large group, lay out a tarp or plastic trash bag in your trunk to stash your muddy boots.
Stocker Farms
8705 Marsh Rd, Snohomish
šĀ Stocker Farms: 8705 Marsh Rd, Snohomish
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Thru Thursday, October 31stĀ
šļøĀ Tickets here
This generations-old family farm is a full-on agritourism experience. The Cascade Mountains set behind aesthetic touchesāthey have aĀ postcard-worthy pumpkin barnāmakes this an ideal place for holiday photos. An abundance of active, low-tech playware like zip lines and jumping pillows are grounds for a tablet-free day. The 2024 corn maze willĀ include donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska. On Sunday nights in October starting on the 8th, stick around for theĀ fireworks extravaganzaĀ at 7:30 pm.
Last time we checked, advance midweek tickets to their Fall Festival are $16.95, and weekend tickets are $24.95.Ā Pumpkin cannonsĀ and hayrides are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Skip admission if you want to head straight to the patch. You pay for the pumpkins you pick to take home. In the evenings, visitĀ haunted corn trails, āStalkerā Farms.
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish
šĀ Bob’s Corn: 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish
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Thru Thursday, October 31st
šļø Tickets here
Access to theĀ country storeĀ and a 12-acre patch is free. Don’t missĀ hand-packed Amish veggiesĀ and gourmet foods like crunchy bread-and-butter pickles and huckleberry preserves. Enjoy sweet corn and squash straight out of the roaster on Saturdays and Sundays. A fun option for groups of all sizes: bringĀ s’mores fixings and rent a fire pit. Bob’s will build and maintain your fire and haul all your supplies down and back from your site for $40-$90/hour. (Festival tickets are required.)
Fall festival tickets are $17.95 and weekends are $24.95. You’ll have access toĀ 60+ varietiesĀ of u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, a 12-acre corn maze, a corn-filled sand pit, and more. Shoot apples out of a cannon for $2/shot or $10 for a bucket of 10. The last admission to the fall festival is 5 pm unless you have a firepit reservation.Ā
Bailey Farm
12691 Springhetti Road, Snohomish
šĀ Bailey Farm: 12691 Springhetti Road, Snohomish
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Thru Thursday, October 31stĀ
šļø Info here
Walk through over 50 acres of u-pick vegetable and fruit fields at 5th-generation-owned Bailey Family Farm. This peaceful, rustic patch will fill a gardening hole if you are still on a p-patch waitlist. The emphasis here is on simple, pumpkin-forward fun. Choose from unique varieties right off the vine. There are a few free kidsā play activities like a hay run, farm trikes, and a sandbox. Pose for pictures in front of the pumpkin-clad red Chevy pickup truck.
There is no admission to enter, just pay for what you pick. Pricing isĀ super reasonable: pumpkins vary by sizeālast year, corn was .50/ear, cabbage was $1.25/lb, and kale and chard were $3/lb. Shovels are provided for digging up potatoes, garlic, and carrots. Honeycrisp, Jonagold, andĀ Cosmic Crisp applesĀ are available for u-pick later in the season. Sip on cider and take home baked goods weekends in October.
Carpinito Brothers
27508 W Valley Hwy N, Kent
šĀ Pumpkin Patch: 27508 W Valley Hwy N, Kent
šĀ Farm Fun Yard: 6720 S 277th St, Kent
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Thru Thursday, October 31st
šļø Tickets here
On a clear day, expect the Carpinito Brothers to beĀ busy: Mount Rainier is on full view at this Kent Valley patch. Activities areĀ affordably priced a la carte: In recent years, u-pick pumpkin patch access was $7 and could be applied toward the price of your chosen pumpkins. Pumpkin varieties, including pastel pink and blue dolls, are priced per pound. This year’s corn mazes cost $9 for kids and $12 for adults, with kids under 4 being free. After you’ve escaped the maze, satisfy your kettle corn andĀ roasted corn cravings at the farm stand. While youāre here, pick up groceries to make dinner with. The trip is worth it just for theĀ produce stand.
Remlinger Farms
32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation
š Remlinger Farms: 32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation
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Thru Thursday, October 31st
šļø Tickets here
Good news forĀ beer lovers: Remlinger Farms celebrated the grand opening of onsiteĀ Remlinger Brewing a few years ago. After youāve found your favorite gourd, kick back on the dog-friendly patio and choose from 20 different brews on tap to build a beer flight. Pick up homemade pumpkin and apple pies before you go. (Tip: Ask about the seasonalĀ caramel apple slushies! They top these treats with whipped cream and a whole caramel apple.)
On Saturdays and Sundays, visit their Fall Harvest Festival from 10 am – 6 pm until Halloween. Reserved admission starts around $26.95 and is 23% cheaper than last year when you reserve online. Buy tickets if you want unlimited access to fun park rides, including aĀ giant slide, a big swing, and a roller coaster. Feed the sheep, take a hayride, and walk through the corn maze for your barnyard fix.
Picha Farms
6502 52nd St E, Puyallup
š Picha Farms: 6502 52nd St E, Puyallup
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Thru Wednesday, October 30th
šļø More info here
Come for the pumpkins, stay for the music! Picha Farms’ pumpkin patch and corn maze happens from 10 am to 6 pm on weekends. The Puyallup Valley-based farm also hosts live Bluegrass musicĀ featuring local talent. (Find the weekly line-up here.) This is also a dog-friendly patchājust keep your pup on a leash and out of the corn maze and hayride.
Meander through nine acres to find your perfect pumpkin. Like in previous years, there’s no admission fee to the pumpkin patch: Third-generation farmers Dan & Russ Picha are carrying on a family legacy of high-quality produce at a great price. (The corn maze is $7 a person, and the hayride is $5.) Munch on a homemade caramel apple and try the slingshot for the full fall experience.
