There’s a particular sound that tells you the season has turned in Western Washington. It’s the squelch of a rubber boot in October mud, followed by a kid yelling that they’ve found The One. The pumpkin itself is almost beside the point. What people really come for is the wagon ride, the cider donut, the corn maze they swear they’ll solve, and the hour or two when nobody checks a phone.
Today is October 5, 2026, which puts us in the thick of it. Most farms are open, the pumpkin supply is at its deepest, and there are about four weekends left before Halloween. This guide covers the best pumpkin patches in Seattle and the surrounding region. It’s organized by direction from the city, with addresses, hours, and notes on who each farm suits best.
One caution before you load the car: farm schedules shift with weather and crowds. Every listing below was current when this was written, but check the farm’s own website before you drive out.
The Short Answer: Where to Go Pumpkin Picking Near Seattle
If you only have time for one trip, here’s how to choose:
- Biggest all-day experience: Stocker Farms or Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish
- Best for toddlers and little kids: Remlinger Farms in Carnation or Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm in Edmonds
- Best for a calm, no-frills pick: Jubilee Farm in Carnation
- Best for dog owners: Novelty Hill Farm in Duvall or McMurtrey Farm in Redmond
- Best for teens and thrill-seekers: Maris Farms in Buckley, which has a haunted woods
- Closest to the city: Carleton Farm in Lake Stevens or Fletcher Farm in Issaquah
Is There a Pumpkin Patch Inside Seattle?
Mostly no, and that’s a matter of geography. The metro area’s farmland sits in river valleys to the north, east, and south, so the real pumpkin country starts about 30 to 60 minutes out.
There is one exception. Seattle’s Child lists Seattle Farm, a family-owned property more than a century old. It offers a “Pumpkins & Ponies” event, which makes it a rare pumpkin patch within city limits. Event dates are limited, so read the details on that guide before you plan around it.
If you want to stay close to home, the Eastside has the shortest drives. Fletcher Farm in Issaquah and the Redmond and Woodinville farms are the easiest day trips from Seattle, especially if you’re coming across the 520 bridge.
Pumpkin Patch Comparison Table (2026 Season)
This table pulls the practical details together so you can compare farms at a glance. Hours reflect published 2026 schedules and may change.
| Farm | Area | Address | 2026 Season & Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm | Snohomish | 10917 Elliott Rd | Daily 10–7, 9/19–11/1 | Corn maze, night maze |
| Stocker Farms | Snohomish | 8705 Marsh Rd | Daily 10–6 from 10/1 | Big play areas, ziplines |
| Thomas Family Farm | Snohomish | 9010 Marsh Rd | Weekends in Oct (Fri 11–6, Sat–Sun 10–6) | Variety of pumpkins, slides |
| Swans Trail Farms | Snohomish | 7301 Rivershore Rd | Daily 10–6, 9/12–10/31 | Corn maze, u-pick apples |
| Craven Farm | Snohomish | 13817 Short School Rd | Wed–Sun 10–6, 9/19–11/1 | Dog days, 15-acre maze |
| Carleton Farm | Lake Stevens | 630 Sunnyside Blvd SE | Sat 10–6, Sun 10–5, Oct weekends | Budget-friendly fun |
| Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm | Edmonds | 15308 52nd Ave W | 10–5, Oct weekends | Baby animals, toddlers |
| Remlinger Farms | Carnation | 32610 NE 32nd St | Fri–Sun 10–6, 9/26–11/1 | Rides, brewery for adults |
| Jubilee Farm | Carnation | 229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE | Sat–Sun 10–5, plus basic u-pick M–F | Slow, scenic picking |
| Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center | Carnation | 10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE | 10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25, 10–4 | Nature-minded families |
| Novelty Hill Farm | Duvall | 26617 NE 124th St | Fri 3–6, Sat–Sun 10–5, from 10/2 | Dogs, fire pit rentals |
| JB Pumpkin Farm & Puzzle Patch | Woodinville | 14063 NE 145th St | Thu 2–7, Fri–Sun 9–7 | Sunflower walk, photos |
| McMurtrey Farm | Redmond | 13925 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE | Wed–Sun 10–6, 9/23–10/31 | Dogs, duck races |
| Fletcher Farm | Issaquah | 18712 SE May Valley Rd | Sat–Sun 11–6, 9/26–10/31 | Storybook trail, mini golf |
| Carpinito Brothers | Kent | 27508 W Valley Hwy N | Daily 9–6, 9/25–10/31 | Classic farm day |
| Mosby Farms | Auburn | 3104 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd | Daily 10–5:30, 10/1–10/30 | Dogs, farm market |
| Knutson Farms | Sumner | 16406 78th St E | Daily 10–6, 10/3–10/31 | Fireworks nights |
| Spooner Farms | Puyallup | 9710 State Route 162 E | Daily 9–6, 9/27–10/31 | Pumpkin slingshot |
| Thomasson Family Farm | Enumclaw | 38223 236th Ave SE | Daily 9:30–5:30, 9/26–10/30 | Laser tag, mega slide |
| Maris Farms | Buckley | 25001 Sumner-Buckley Hwy | Fri–Sat 10–10, Sun 10–7, 9/26–10/31 | Haunted Woods |
North of Seattle: The Snohomish Valley Heavyweights
Snohomish is the state’s unofficial capital of corn mazes and pumpkin festivals. Several of the biggest farms sit within a few miles of each other along the Snohomish River floodplain, which is why locals sometimes plan “farm hops” here.
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
Address: 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish, WA 98296
Bob’s has built a reputation for scale. Its 12-acre corn maze, two kids’ mazes, play barn, hay rides, trike track, and apple cannon keep families busy for hours. The farm is open daily through November 1, and last entry is at 5 p.m. On Friday and Saturday evenings the farm runs a flashlight night maze, which is where the older kids and the competitive adults end up.
Stocker Farms
Address: 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish, WA
If your children have energy to burn, Stocker is the place to burn it. The farm advertises more than 30 attractions, including a mega slide, a giant jumping pillow, a zip line, and a corn maze. It opens daily from October 1 with last entry at 5 p.m., so arrive early on weekends. At night the property turns into Stalker Farms, a scarier alter ego with its own website.
Thomas Family Farm
Address: 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish, WA
Thomas Family Farm sits almost next door to Stocker. It grows 149 varieties of pumpkins, which is the number to remember if you care more about the pumpkin than the party. Activities include mini golf, inflatables, gem mining, and a new tube slide. Listings differ slightly on Friday hours, so check the farm’s site if you’re going before the weekend.
Swans Trail Farms
Address: 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish, WA
Swans Trail has been running since mid-September and stays open daily until October 31. The corn maze is cut in the shape of Washington State, and the grounds include a petting farm, wagon rides, ziplines, big slides, and live duck races. It also has a u-pick apple orchard, so you can leave with pumpkins and a bag of apples. Weekend evenings bring the “Great Harvest Glow,” an after-dark event.
Craven Farm
Address: 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish, WA
Craven is open Wednesday through Sunday, so it’s closed today and tomorrow. It has a 15-acre maze, a cow train, farm animals, mini golf, and cider donuts. The farm also hosts dog-friendly days it calls “Pooches in the Patch,” which is a rare find on this side of the county. A new Hay-ground play area was added this year.
Carleton Farm
Address: 630 Sunnyside Blvd SE, Lake Stevens, WA
Carleton is one of the closest big farms to Seattle and a favorite for families watching their budget. The full lineup of activities runs on weekends: a corn maze, a jump pad, apple cannons, hayrides, and a paintball shooting gallery. Seek Seattle’s guide singles it out as a strong budget pick because patch entry is free.
Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm
Address: 15308 52nd Ave W, Edmonds, WA
Fairbank is the smallest and gentlest stop on the north side. It’s the place for toddlers and baby-animal lovers, with a tiny-tot hay tunnel, toy duck races, and photo boards. It’s open weekends in October from 10 to 5. Think of it as the opposite of a theme park, and for many families that’s the draw.
East of Seattle: Snoqualmie Valley and the Eastside
The Eastside has two personalities. Redmond, Woodinville, and Issaquah offer quick suburban-edge farms. The Snoqualmie Valley around Carnation and Duvall has the scenery, with river bottomland, mountain backdrops, and the kind of light that looks good in photos.
Remlinger Farms
Address: 32610 NE 32nd Street, Carnation, WA
Remlinger is the most amusement-park-like farm on this list. There are about 25 rides and attractions, including a train, carousel, mini roller coaster, pony rides, and an arcade. It also has a corn maze, an apple cannon, a café, and a brewery with 20 beers on tap, which counts as a real perk for the adults who’ve been standing in line. The farm is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through November 1. Quieter self-guided visits are available by reservation on Thursdays in October.
Jubilee Farm
Address: 229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE, Carnation, WA
Jubilee is the antidote to the big festivals. It’s a working organic farm that opens its fields for u-pick pumpkins, with weekend hay rides, food trucks, animals, a barn store, and hot cider. Basic u-pick is also available on weekdays in October. Greater Seattle on the Cheap notes that tickets and parking are free here, which makes it a good pick when you want the pumpkin without the production.
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
Address: 10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation, WA
Oxbow runs “Oxtober” on a limited schedule. This year the dates are October 17, 18, 24, and 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect an apple trebuchet competition, hay rides, a clue hunt, and mini pumpkin painting, all set on a farm that’s also a conservation center. Because the dates are so few, confirm them on the Oxbow Oxtober page before you go.
Novelty Hill Farm
Address: 26617 NE 124th Street, Duvall, WA
Novelty Hill is dog-friendly and relaxed, with a corn maze, farm critters, a trike track, a hay mow, and fire pit rentals. It’s open Fridays from 3 to 6 and weekends from 10 to 5. A self-serve pumpkin patch and corn maze also run daily, which helps if your only free day is a Tuesday.
JB Pumpkin Farm & Puzzle Patch
Address: 14063 NE 145th Street, Woodinville, WA
JB’s draw is visual: a sunflower walk, a giant corn maze, and rows of colorful pumpkins and gourds. Pets are welcome. It runs Thursday afternoons and Friday through Sunday through October 31.
McMurtrey Farm
Address: 13925 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Redmond, WA
McMurtrey keeps things lighthearted, with wagon rides, a corn field hunt, duck races, kettle corn, and face painting. Leashed pets are welcome. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday and is among the easiest pumpkin farms to reach from the Eastside suburbs.
Fletcher Farm
Address: 18712 SE May Valley Road, Issaquah, WA
Fletcher is a weekend-only operation with a scavenger hunt, a farm animal zoo, a storybook trail, mini golf, and a junior corn maze. Leashed dogs are encouraged. It’s compact enough that you can finish in a couple of hours, which suits families with younger kids.
South of Seattle: Valley Farms From Kent to Buckley
South of the city, the White and Green River valleys supply a lot of the region’s produce. The pumpkin patches here lean toward big open fields and long hours.
Carpinito Brothers
Pumpkin Patch: 27508 W Valley Hwy N, Kent, WA
Farm Fun Yard: 6720 S 277th St, Kent, WA
Carpinito is the closest large farm for anyone living in South Seattle, Renton, or Tacoma. There are two sites: one for the patch and one for the Fun Yard, which has rubber duck races, hay slides, a corn pit, and farm animals. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. until dusk through October 31. Note the two addresses so you don’t end up at the wrong one.
Mosby Farms
Address: 3104 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd, Auburn, WA
Mosby is dog-friendly and pairs a corn maze with a fresh farm market. It’s open daily from 10 to 5:30 through October 30. It’s the right pick if you want pumpkins plus a bag of squash and apples for dinner.
Knutson Farms
Address: 16406 78th Street East, Sumner, WA
Knutson’s hook is fireworks. On October 10, 17, and 24 the farm stays open late for 7:30 p.m. shows. During the day you’ll find corn and hay mazes, a petting zoo, jump pads, and pumpkin bowling. It’s open daily from 10 to 6.
Spooner Farms
Address: 9710 State Route 162 East, Puyallup, WA
Spooner has a corn maze, farm animals, caramel apples, roasted corn, and a pumpkin slingshot. It’s open daily from 9 to 6. Its berry-farm roots mean the snack stand is better than most.
Thomasson Family Farm
Address: 38223 236th Avenue SE, Enumclaw, WA
Thomasson is about as far south as most Seattle families go, and the drive through Enumclaw’s farmland is part of the appeal. The farm has a corn maze, wagon rides, a play barn, duck races, and slides. On weekends it adds laser tag, an apple slingshot, and a zip line. It’s open daily from 9:30 to 5:30 through October 30.
Maris Farms
Address: 25001 Sumner-Buckley Highway, Buckley, WA
Maris is the one for teenagers. Daytime activities include racing pigs and ducks, a mega slide, a corn maze, and zip lines. After dark the farm runs the Haunted Woods, with actors playing zombies and other characters. This year it added a daylight “no scares” walk, so younger kids can see the woods without the screaming. Hours run late on Fridays and Saturdays, and the last admission is two hours before closing.
How to Choose: Match the Farm to Your Group
Choosing by direction is easy. Choosing by personality takes a little more thought.
For toddlers and babies: Skip the sprawling festivals. Fairbank in Edmonds, Fletcher in Issaquah, and Jubilee in Carnation offer smaller crowds, shorter walks, and animals you can reach without a line. Remlinger also works well because many of its rides are built for small children.
For grade-schoolers: Stocker, Swans Trail, Thomas Family Farm, and Thomasson are built for this age. Expect to spend a half day and plan to bring snacks, though you’ll probably buy some anyway.
For teens: Maris Farms and the night mazes at Bob’s and Stocker are the best bets. Teenagers who refuse a hayride will often change their minds for a haunted forest.
For dogs: Novelty Hill, McMurtrey, Mosby, Fletcher, and JB all welcome leashed pets, and Craven has special dog days. Rules vary by day and by area, so confirm before you bring a pup.
For the pumpkin purist: If the point is to walk a field and pick a pumpkin, Jubilee and the self-serve patch at Novelty Hill give you the most pumpkin for the least spectacle.
For adults without kids: Remlinger’s brewery, Maris’s Haunted Woods, and Bob’s night maze all work as a date or friends’ outing.
Practical Tips for Pumpkin Picking Near Seattle
Pick your day wisely. Weekends in October are busy, and the Saturday before Halloween is the worst of them. Weekdays are far calmer, and several farms (Bob’s, Stocker, Swans Trail, Carpinito, Spooner, Thomasson, Knutson, Mosby) are open daily now. Check for school group days that might fill weekday mornings.
Go early. Arriving at opening time gets you the best parking and the best-looking pumpkins. Late afternoon light is lovely for photos but the field gets picked over.
Dress for mud. This is Western Washington in October. Wear waterproof boots, bring a spare pair of socks, and keep a towel in the trunk. Layers matter because a farm field can feel ten degrees cooler than the parking lot.
Know how pricing works. Many farms offer free admission to the patch and charge by the pound for pumpkins, with separate tickets for the corn maze and attractions. Others charge a single gate fee. For example, Novelty Hill’s patch has been listed as free while the maze and activities carry a fee, and Carleton’s patch entry is free. Look at each farm’s activity and pricing page so there are no surprises.
Bring payment backups. Most farms take cards, but rural cell service can be patchy, so a little cash helps for small stands and parking.
Buy tickets ahead when offered. Some of the larger festivals, including Remlinger’s reservation-only Thursdays and Maris’s late-night events, work better with advance planning.
Check the weather. Heavy rain can close certain attractions even when the pumpkin patch stays open. The farm’s social media pages are usually the fastest place to find out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pumpkin patch near Seattle?
It depends on your group. Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm and Stocker Farms in Snohomish are the most popular for full-day festivals. Remlinger Farms in Carnation is the best for young children, and Jubilee Farm is the best for a quiet u-pick experience.
What are the closest pumpkin patches to downtown Seattle?
Fletcher Farm in Issaquah, JB Pumpkin Farm in Woodinville, McMurtrey Farm in Redmond, Carleton Farm in Lake Stevens, and Carpinito Brothers in Kent are among the nearest large patches. Drive times depend on traffic, especially on I-5 and I-405 on weekends.
When is pumpkin patch season in Seattle?
Most farms open between mid-September and early October and close on October 31, though a few, including Bob’s and Stocker, run through November 1. Peak supply comes in early to mid-October.
Are there pumpkin patches open on weekdays?
Yes. Bob’s, Stocker, Swans Trail, Carpinito, Mosby, Knutson, Spooner, and Thomasson are open daily. Jubilee offers basic u-pick on weekdays, and Novelty Hill has a self-serve patch daily.
Which Seattle-area pumpkin patches allow dogs?
Novelty Hill, McMurtrey, Mosby, Fletcher, and JB welcome leashed dogs, and Craven holds dog-friendly days. Always confirm current pet rules before you go.
Which pumpkin patches have corn mazes?
Bob’s, Swans Trail, Craven, Carleton, Stocker, JB, Novelty Hill, Mosby, Knutson, Spooner, Thomasson, Maris, and Carpinito all have mazes.
Which patches have haunted or nighttime events?
Maris Farms runs the Haunted Woods, Stocker turns into Stalker Farms at night, Bob’s offers a night maze, Thomas Family Farm has zombie-themed evening activities, and Swans Trail hosts the Great Harvest Glow.
How much does it cost?
Costs vary widely. Some patches are free to enter with pumpkins sold by the pound, while larger festivals charge gate fees. Check each farm’s pricing page.
Resources for Planning Your Trip
These local guides keep their listings updated through the season and are worth bookmarking:
- Seattle’s Child: Find the Perfect Pumpkin Patch
- ParentMap: Best Pumpkin Farms Near Seattle and Tacoma
- Seattle Met: Best Pumpkin Patches Near Seattle
- FOX 13 Seattle: 15 Pumpkin Patches Within an Hour
- Greater Seattle on the Cheap: U-Pick Pumpkin Patches
- Pumpkin Patches and More: Seattle Area Listings
- Windermere Mercer Island: Favorite Local Pumpkin Patches for 2026
Final Thoughts: Pick Your Pumpkin, Then Stay a While
Pumpkin patches work because they ask so little of you. You walk a muddy field, choose something heavy and orange, and carry it back to the car as if you’d hunted it. The rest is a bonus: the donut, the maze, the duck race, the mud on the dog.
October moves quickly, and the best pumpkins go first. Pick a farm from the table above, check its hours, and go while the weather holds.
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