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Get in the Halloween spirit with the best Seattle-area pumpkin picking

Sure, you can get a pumpkin at any grocery store, but it’s way more fun to find one in its natural habitat.

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Sure, you can get a pumpkin at any grocery store, but it’s way more fun to find one in its natural habitat. Think of all the darling photo ops to be had!

Our list covers pumpkin farms in the Puget Sound area, many of which offer corn mazes and other attractions.

Note: Most farms will want you to leave the pets at home. Some charge admission or attraction fees, while others are free to visit. Bringing cash is a good idea, as not all places can accept cards.

Be sure to check ahead – some are open daily, while others offer scaled-back weekday operations or are open on weekends only.


Eastside

Dr. Maze’s Farm. Corn and sunflower mazes, pumpkin patch, farm animals, hayrides and Farmyard fun area. Flashlight nights every Sat. until 9 p.m. 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond. 425-869-9777. drmazesfarm.com

First Light Farm. U-pick sustainably grown produce. 8710 Ames Lake-Carnation Road N.E., Carnation. 206-719-8602. upickseattle.com

Fox Hollow Farm. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, corn bin, animals, train rides, hayrides and food. Haunted attraction (ages 10 and older) Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 9-31. Carnival Oct. 31. Space is limited at this farm, pre-purchase recommended. 12031 Issaquah-Hobart Road S.E., Issaquah. 425-996-0575. foxhollowfamilyfarm.com

Jubilee Biodynamic Farm. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, food, hay maze, pumpkin launcher, farm animals and cooking demonstrations. 229 W. Snoqualmie River Road N.E., Carnation. 425-222-4558. jubileefarm.org

Kelsey Creek Farm. Pumpkins not on vine, but in a farm garden starting Oct. 10 (available while supplies last). Farm animals on site. 410 130th Place S.E., Bellevue. 425-452-7688. ci.bellevue.wa.us/kelsey_creek_park.htm 

Oxbow Farm. Organic pumpkin patch, kids’ farm and play area,  Pumpkin Sling King, climbing tractor and House o’ Hay. 10819 Carnation-Duvall Road N.E., Carnation. 425-788-1134. oxbow.org

Remlinger Farms. Harvest Festival with hay maze, hay jump, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, children’s entertainment, mini fair rides, steam train, petting zoo, trail pony rides and food. 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation. 425-333-4135. remlingerfarms.com

Serres Farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, duck races, animal train and hayrides. 20306 N.E. 50th St., Redmond. 425-868-3017. serresfarm.com

Trinity Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin patch, hay ride, train ride and pumpkin slingshot. 14237 228th Ave. S.E., Issaquah. 425-391-8733. trinitytreefarm.com

Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch at Game Haven Farm. Pumpkin patch and farm animals. 7110 310th Ave. N.E., Carnation. 425-333-4313. facebook.com


North

Bailey Vegetables. Pumpkins and veggies, kids’ play barn and wagon rides. 12711 Springhetti Road, Snohomish. 360-568-8826. baileyveg.com

Biringer’s Black Crow Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay maze, slides for kids, food and produce. Leashed dogs welcome; doggie costume contest 2 p.m. Oct. 24. 2431 State Rte. 530. Arlington. 360-435-5616. facebook.com/biringers.black.crow

Bob's Corn & Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, fire pits, kids’ corn maze, hayrides, cow train, apple cannon, trike track, pony rides, playground and food. 10917 Elliott Road, Snohomish. 360-668-2506. bobscorn.com

Carleton Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted swamp and zombie farm (evenings, ages 12 and older), hayrides, Kids’ Korral, kids’ barn, zip line, animals, pumpkin cannon and food. 630 Sunnyside Blvd. S.E., Lake Stevens. 425-334-2297. carletonfarm.com

Craven Farm & Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Night Owl hayrides, 3-D Pumpkin Barn Adventure, pumpkin/apple slinger, face painting, animals and food. 13817 Shorts School Road, Snohomish. 360-568-2601. cravenfarm.com

Fairbank Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, hay tunnel, and animals to pet and feed. 15308 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. 425-743-3694. fairbankfarm.com

The Farm at Swan’s Trail. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay maze, flashlight maze, U-pick apples, wagon rides, hay jump, jumping pillow, slide, playground, gem mining, animal shows, petting farm and food. 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. 425-334-4124. thefarm1.com

Foster’s Produce & Corn Maze. Wizard of Oz-theme corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay maze, train rides, pumpkin slingshot, pumpkin cannon, farm animals and food. 5818 State Rte. 530 N.E., Arlington. 360-435-6516. fosterscornmaze.com

Schuh Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, playground, farm animals and kids’ barrel train. 15565 State Rte. 536, Mount Vernon. 360-424-6982. festivaloffamilyfarms.com

Stocker Farms. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn crib, trout fishing, jumping pillow, pumpkin launching, human hamster wheels, nighttime haunted attractions (ages 13 and older), food and crafts booths. 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish. 360-568-7391. stockerfarms.com

Thomas Family Farm. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, flashlight corn maze, zombie paintball and haunted house (evenings, ages 12 and older), kids’ paintball blast, gemstone panning, monster truck rides, Kid Land and food. 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish. 360-568-6945. thomasfamilyfarm.com


South

Carpinito Brothers Farm. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, food, and Farm Fun Yard with animals, hay maze, ropin’ cows and corn pen. 1148 Central Ave. N., Kent. 253-854-5692. carpinito.com

Double R Farms. Pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin slingshot
and farm animals. 5820 44th St. E., Puyallup. 253-227-5385. double-r-farms.net

Lattins Country Cider Mill and Farm. Pumpkin patch, animal train, wagon rides, bluegrass music, pony rides, farm animals and food. 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia. 360-491-7328. lattinscider.com

Maris Farms. Corn maze, flashlight corn maze, pumpkin patch, nighttime haunted woods (ages 10 and older), animals, zip line, jumping pillow, trout fishing, hayride, pony rides, monster truck rides, pig races, kids’ courtyard, peddle carts and food. Smash Cancer Pumpkin Destruction event Oct. 31. 25001 Sumner-Buckley Hwy., Buckley. 253-862-2848. marisfarms.com

Mosby Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides. Leashed dogs welcome. 12754 S.E. Green Valley Road, Auburn. 253-209-9822. mosbyfarm.com

Picha Farms. Pumpkin patch, hayride, corn maze, slingshot and food. Leashed dogs welcome except in the maze and hayride. 6502 52nd St. E., Puyallup. 253-841-4443. pichafarms.com

Pigman’s Organic Produce Patch. Pumpkin patch and produce. 10633 Steilacoom Road S.E., Olympia. 360-491-3276. pigmansproduce.com

Rutledge Corn Maze. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, nighttime haunted maze and zombie paintball. 302 93rd Ave. S.E., Tumwater. rutledgecornmaze.com

Schilter Family Farm. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, corn cannon, pumpkin blaster, hayrides, farm animals, hay maze, hay jump, jumping pillow, cow train, pony rides and food. 141 Nisqually Cutoff Road S.E., Olympia. 360-459-4023. schilterfamilyfarm.com

Scholz Farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch and farm animals. 12920 State Rte. 162 E., Orting. 253-848-7604. scholzfarm@msn.com. pugetsoundfresh.org

Spooner Farms. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin slingshot, farm animals, kids’ barn, face painting and food. 9710 State Rte. 162 E., Puyallup. 253-840-2059. spoonerberries.com

Thomasson Family Farm. Darigold Farmalicious corn maze, hay maze, pumpkin patch, tractor train, kids’ area, farm animals and food. 38223 236th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw. 360-802-0503. thomassonfamilyfarm.com

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