Best Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes to Go With Kids around Seattle and the Eastside. Photo credit: Michele Coates. Every year when the leaves start to turn we find ourselves wanting to make a farm pilgrimage with the kids to visit a pumpkin patch and mark the harvest. Farmers all over the region oblige our collective need by carving intricate mazes into their cornfields and offering hay rides out to the pumpkin fields. Pumpkin patch experiences vary widely. Purists can pick their gourds at a farm that offers little more than hot cider as a side activity, while families looking for a more carnival atmosphere can visit farms and pumpkin patches tricked out like amusement parks — the offerings get a little wilder each year. Here are our top picks for pumpkin patches and fall farm fun in Snohomish and King County.
Check farms' Facebook pages or websites for updates before going. Also see our South Sound pumpkin patch picks, and sweet spots for apple picking. Snohomish County. Snohomish Valley's famed Festival is a collaboration between seven neighboring farms (Stocker Farms, Craven Farm, The Farm at Swan's Trail, Bob's Corn, Bailey Vegetables and Pumpkin Patch , Carleton Farms and Thomas Family Farm — see below for details on each farm). The advantage, of course, is that you'll be able to visit more than one pumpkin patch in a day without driving long distances between locations.
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Deals and dates: Great deal alert! Get an early- bird discount pass on sale through October 8, 2. For $2. 0 for two kids and two adults you get discounted admission to the seven farms on the weeknds of Oct. See ticket page for details. Hours and benefits vary among farms. Check invidvidual farm websites to confirm days and hours.
Photo credit: Sheri Roach. Known for: huge pumpkin patch, corn maze and Stalker Farms at night. Patch action: Starting in October, this Snohomish County farm is open daily: Grab a wagon and head into the fields or choose from pre- sorted pumpkins on the lawn. On weekends, head across the street to the Family Adventure Farm, featuring a 1. This year's maze theme is in honor of the 5. Anniversary of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: Expect a custom- designed maze with a Peanuts theme.
For older kids looking for a scare, there’s Stalker Farms, which has two walk- through haunt experiences and a Zombie stalker paintball ride. Dates/hours: Farm market and pumpkin patch open daily in October, 1. The Family Adventure Farm is open in October for weekends only 1.
Check Facebook page for updates. Deals and details: 8. Marsh Road, Snohomish; 3. A Minion hayride at Craven Farm. Photo credit: Craven Farm. Known for: Overall fantastic farm with fun play area for the littles; big- and small- sized corn mazes Patch action: Recently named one of the nation's best pumpkin patches by Travel and Leisure, this farm is justifiably very popular, especially with younger kids.
The farm market area doubles as a play area with vehicles, tractors and pirate ships to climb on; there is also a snack bar open on weekends and picnic tables. Pick some pumpkins in the field, get lost in the 1.
Alice in Pumpkin Land (ask for tips on the shorter version), take a hayride through Minionville and visit the farm animals. Back this year is the 3- D Pumpkin Farm Adventure, a non- scary experience for all ages. Also returning this year, Elsa and Anna from.
Frozen want to meet your little princesses and princes (costumes encouraged) on weekends for singalongs and photo ops, with reservation. Select Fridays in October check out the Night Owl (non- scary) Corn Maze.
Dates/hours: Open daily, Sept. Hayrides, slingshot and facepainting only on weekends. Check Facebook page for updates. Deals and details: 1.
Short School Road, Snohomish. D pumpkin adventure $4; pumpkin slingshots $2. Night owl corn maze $1. Known for: Washington State corn maze and huge play area. Patch action: Another Snohomish farm that has it all, from its Washington State Corn Maze — a 1.
And, of course, pumpkin- picking in the 4. The Farm also has U- pick apples, and on weekends there are plenty of mouth- watering fresh baked goods. Insider tip: The Farm at Swan's Trail has private rooms popular for birthday parties. Deals and details: 7.
Rivershore Drive, Snohomish; 4. Admission and parking free; corn maze $6, play pass $6, putting course $5, flashlight maze $1. Family passes available for small (up to 4) and large (up to 6) families. Dates/hours: Open daily from Sept.
Flashlight Maze for groups on Fridays and Saturdays from 6: 3. Reservations required. Check Facebook page for updates. Known for: Reservable firepits in the corn maze (1. Patch action: A free hayride takes visitors through the 3. Pick a pumpkin from the large U- pick field and buy harvest- themed farm goods such as corn stalks and gourds, all GMO- free.
There are two corn mazes: a 1. Photo credit: Bob's Corn Maze and Pumpkins. Deals and details: 1. Elliott Road, Snohomish, 3. Admission to the pumpkin patch (including hay ride) is free; day maze $8, $4.
Night maze is $1. Combo package wristbands available for multiple activities $8–$1. Dates/hours: Maze opens Sept. Sept. Day maze open 1.
Nighttime maze (non- scary) open Fridays and Saturdays in October, from 6–1. Pumpkin patch open 1. Activities limited on weekdays. Check Facebook page for updates. Pumpkin picking prep.
Bring hand sanitizer, as many places just have portable potties. Dress appropriately: boots for muddy farm trails and layers for typical Seattle drizzles. Mud- proof the trunk for muddy pumpkins and boots. Bring spare shoes for the ride home.
Have cash on hand for activities and food. Leave the stroller behind .. Typically you'll have a bumpy landscape to traverse, and most places are not dog- friendly. Known for: Fun for younger kids, including a kid's corn maze and zip swing.
Patch action: Back by popular demand, is the corn maze game . Farmer Joe is missing and so is his apple pie. Also enjoy the maze by night (non- scary) Friday and Saturdays in October. New this year is a second, smaller corn maze just for kids.
Younger sleuths can figure out who stole Farmer Joe's pie while playing Farm Scene Tracks. This maze is a bit less challenging than the large maze so perfect for families with smaller kids. On weekends, enjoy a zip swing and slides in the Kids Korral, shoot the pumpkin cannon, and take hay rides or bucket train rides. Teens/adults looking for a thrill may want to check out Carleton's Fright Farm Friday and Saturday nights. Scary attractions include Zombie Paintball, Zombie Farm and the Haunted Swamp. Deals and details: 8. Sunnyside Blvd. S.
E., Lake Stevens, 4. Admission free, corn maze $6: ages 3 and under free, Family rates available. Night maze $1. 1. Fright Farm attractions vary $1.
Dates/hours: Open daily, Sept. Extended activities on weekends. Night maze (fire pit rentals available) open Friday–Saturday nights in October, 7–9 p. The Haunted Swamp, Zombie Farm and Zombie Paintball are open Friday–Saturday nights in October (and the Thursday before Halloween). Known for: Zombie paintball safari hayride (!), putt- putt and beer garden.
Patch action: On weekdays, you can pick a pumpkin but on weekends you can hop a free hayride or play in Kid Land, with rubber duck races, putt- putt golf and a hay maze. Other daytime activities include: monster truck rides, gem- mining, kid’s paintball blast and an apple cannon. There is a large 3- mile . Or explore the maze at night with flashlights (non- scary). This farm, however, may be the place to take horror- loving teens, as it is home to the Zombie Paintball Safari Hayride, and the Nightmare on 9 haunted house. Deals/details: 9.
Marsh Road, Snohomish, 3. Kid Land admission $5: ages 2 and under free, parents free; FSI Corn Maze $6, Lil Paws Corn Maze $3, other daytime activities $1–$6. Flashlight maze $1. Zombie hayride $2. Nightmare on 9 house $1. Package deals and group deals available for discounts. Dates/hours: Open Saturdays and Sundays in October, from 1.
Nighttime hours are Thursdays and Sundays 7–1. Fridays and Saturdays 7 p. Check Facebook page for updates. Known for: Dog- friendly!
Local honey, cider, apples and fresh corn (seasonal) available. Alpha Dogs (hotdogs) catering.
Deals/details: 2. Hwy 5. 30 N. E., Arlington, 3. Admission free (includes covered wagon and trolley rides, pumpkin bowling and kiddie hay maze), corn maze $8 (includes free small pumpkin); Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 kids) $3. Group rates available. Dates/hours: Open daily Oct.
Monday–Friday, 1. Saturday and Sunday 1. Night maze by appointment only. Foster's produce and corn maze.
Photo credit: Foster's website. Known for: Funny goats, large pumpkin patch. Patch action: This fourth- generation, family- owned farm features a 1. Charlotte's Web themed corn maze and huge U- pick pumpkin patch and goat walk open daily.
Weekends, enjoy cow barrel train rides, pumpkin cannon blaster, pumpkin sling shot and more. Hit the target on the slingshot and receive a free ice cream cone!
Deals/details: 5. SR 5. 30 N. E., Arlington; 3.
Admission, corn maze $6: ages 3 and under free. Pumpkin Cannon $2/shot or $1.
Pumpkin Slingshot $2/3 shots, cow train $4. Dates/hours: Corn paze and patch open daily in October from 9 a. Most activities Saturdays and Sundays only. Check the Facebook page for updates. Known for: Barnyard experience for tots — kids might even view chicks hatching!
Patch action: Another experience geared to younger kids, this rustic farm offers rough paths and barnyard smells, and the kids can get their fill of baby animals to watch, feed and pet, including chicks, ducklings, goats, ponies, rabbits and pigs. There is also a U- pick pumpkin patch, tiny tot . Admission $3/person (ages 1. No credit/debit cards accepted. Dates/hours: Open weekends in October, 1.
King County. Jubilee Farm. Photo credit: Elisa Murray.