9 popular pumpkin patches less than an hour from Seattle
As veined leaves of maroon and magenta coat damp Seattle streets, there seems to be nothing more fully satisfying than two fall favorites: a spiced cup of pumpkin cream cold brew, and hunting down the ultimate beast we deem a carve-worthy pumpkin.
So we're sharpening our finest whittling tools and heading off for a weekend adventure to trek down the finest piece of orange produce we can find.
That, or we're just trying to find an escape from the ever-moist Seattle spritzes and snakes of showered traffic.
Nonetheless, we've uncovered nine of Seattle's most beloved pumpkin patches for all manner of sugared apple cider donuts, produce canons (which are exactly what the name suggests,) and of course, nod-worthy with pumpkins with pristine jack-o'-lantern potential.
Read on below for all the prime pickings we could find less than an hour from the city, or click through the slideshow above for all the photo proof of their bodacious orange bounties.
Remlinger Farms, Carnation: Alongside u-pick pumpkins, the farm divvies out fall fare (and its famous u-bake pies) from its Railway Cafe and market. They don't have a corn maze, but they do lug an impressive half-sized steam train along the Tolt River and the farm property. Not to mention, they have antique cars to drive, ponies and piggies to pet, and a multiplicity of fare rides like a roller coaster, carousel, and ferris wheel. All the fall-inspired festivities can be found here with their prices.
Thomasson Family Farm, Enumclaw: Also open every day, Thomasson divvies out all manner of pumpkin pickings from 9:30-5:30 p.m.. They offer a corn maze alongside a full spread of weekend snacks and sips. Their admission tickets to many of the children's activities range from $5-$15, depending on what you want to tackle, with more details here.
Stocker Farms, Snohomish: Open daily from 10-6 p.m., Stocker Farms boasts bodacious burgers and u-pick pumpkins. With sand boxes subbed with corn kernels, hayrides, a corn maze, and more than 30 other festive attractions, the farm offers $15 admission which includes most of their activities, including the corn maze.
Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm, Maltby: An hour northeast of downtown Seattle, Bob's farm offers a corn maze, pumpkin patch, bonfire rentals, and country store with all manner of apple butter and sweet bread. They're open daily from 10-7 p.m., and divvy out weekend fare like roasted corn, Bavarian-toasted almonds, pumpkin doughnuts, and healthy helpings of corn dogs with a side of curly fries. Oh, and there's an apple cannon for $2 a shot. Sift through admission prices here.
The Farm at Swan's Trail, Snohomish: The farm at Swan's trail is raved for its corn maze, pumpkin picking, hay rides, apple orchards, and wheelchair accessibility. As visitors snack on kettle corn, barbecue, and cinnamon rolls, kids climb atop hay pyramids and pedal karts.
Bailey Farm, Snohomish: Drive just under an hour north of downtown Seattle and you'll stumble upon the 5th generation family farm known as Bailey Farm, a you-pick spot for apples, pumpkins, and copious amounts of multicolored vegetables like corn, squash, potatoes, beets, and cabbage. They're open every day from 10-5 p.m., with weekend pumpkin play barns, tractor-pulled wagon rides, kettle corn, and hot cider through October. Pets aren't allowed on the farm, but they do offer indoor seating as the Washington chill rolls in.
Carpinito Brothers Farm, Kent: The Carpinito Brothers began as two gentleman selling produce from a roadside stand. Now, they open their pumpkin patch, produce shop, and corn maze every day of the week. With Mount Rainier visible from the maze of orange veggies, visitors can also indulge in a sea of golden kernels at the corn pit, feed a couple farm animals, or test their wit within the corn maze.
Carleton Farms, Lake Stevens: Family owned and operated, Carleton started out as a dairy farm in the 1960s. Now, they welcome guests for a pumpkin patch, wagon rides, tube slides, and hay mounds. Not to mention, there's a 5-acre corn maze. Though the pumpkin patch is free to access, admission prices for the corn maze, pumpkin cannons, and all other fall-festive events can be found here.
Craven Farm, Snohomish: Open daily from 9:30-6:30 p.m. (and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,) Craven Farm offers a 15-acre corn maze ($8,) mini golf ($5,) apple slingers ($5 for 12 apples,) and more than 50 varieties of pumpkins to sift through while sipping on a cider, snacking on a funnel cake, or slurping chili from a bread bowl.