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Decidedly the least spooky of fall’s activities, pumpkin patching is back with hayrides full of charm. While you might not be ready for the return of never-ending drizzle or the rollout of Halloween costumes, now’s your chance to do what Seattleites do best. Don those boots, bust out the wheelbarrow, and get ready for a delightful seasonal day trip. It’s pumpkin patch time.
Snohomish | sept 13–oct 31
If your run-of-the-mill pumpkin patch doesn’t do it for you anymore, this Snohomish farm’s Fall Festival is far above average. Bob’s encompasses three different pumpkin-filled fields, stretching across 40 acres of rolling hills. The 60 varying types of pumpkins growing around you are only part of the draw. Fall-themed foods, an apple cannon, corn maze, barn dancing, and cow train are ready for mass enjoyment.
Hayrides lead to glimpses of Mount Rainier at Carpinito Brothers.
Kent | Sept 26–Oct 31
More than 20 acres of fields at Carpinito Brothers are spotted with pumpkins for every purpose, from centerpiece gourds to carved masterpieces. After wandering through the sprawling U-pick field, visitors can greet animals, rope rodeo cows, and navigate a hay maze at the enticingly named Farm Fun Yard.
Photo ops abound at Craven Farm.
Snohomish | sept 20–nov 2
A fall-themed photo shoot for your dog? Say no more. On select days, four-legged family members are welcome to join some festivities at Craven. All throughout the fall, this pumpkin patch with 42 years in the biz has an abundance of activities aside from the requisite pumpkin patch, from the traditional to the very unconventional (human foosball, anyone?).
Fall City | october weekends
The pumpkin stays center stage at Fall City Farms, supported by mini doughnuts and hot cider. After snagging the perfect pumpkin, show it off to the resident farm animals and admire a house made (mostly) out of the orange gourds.
Snohomish | sept 13–oct 31
Carts piled high with apples and other seasonal produce greet you even before you enter Swans Trail. Separate areas accommodate kids activities, apple picking, cow train rides, and more. Don’t miss the corn maze shaped like Washington state, the petting farm, and cider doughnuts.
Sumner | sept 27–oct 31
Knutson Farms is typically known for its rhubarb and flower production, but come fall, it’s the pumpkin’s time to shine. This working Sumner farm beckons with loads of kids activities from a bubble barn to giant inflatable jumping pads.
Buckley | sept 27–oct 26
Sure, the Buckley outpost has rows upon rows of pumpkins and the ever-popular corn maze. But if you prefer to watch Scream over Hocus Pocus, Maris Farms’ Haunted Woods is the answer. Without spoiling too much of the fun, just make sure you’re wearing something you can run in.
Auburn | dates tba
This family-run farm has been in the area since the late 1950s, letting its pumpkins flourish wherever they please for a 30-acre scavenger hunt. Fitting for the name, plenty of vintage items such as trucks and various machinery have also found their way onto the lot to seal the deal on the old-school experience. Plus, you can go back for a Christmas tree in a couple months.
Carnation | sept 27–Nov 2
“Farm” is almost a misnomer at the do-it-all Carnation attraction. U-pick pumpkins could easily get upstaged by the onsite brewery or 25-plus different activities, from pony rides to go-carts to a giant slide. If you’re looking for a full day of fall fun, this is the spot.
Redmond | dates TBA
Pumpkins come in several varieties, shapes, and hues, and Serres Farm knows it. A small, animal-themed train takes tots around the farm, but anyone can trot through the patch in search of the farm’s many variations. Bonus points if you can find the ones called “Warty Goblins.”
Pumpkins galore at Stocker Farms.
SNOHOMISH | sept 20–oct 31
There are small rustic farms, and then there’s Stocker, with 30 different attractions for families: hayrides, a candy cannon, the bubble barn, a cow train, a trike track, a zipline, and endless photo backdrops for gourd-filled Instagram feeds.
