Where to find u-pick pumpkin patches and farm stands (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)

Below, we provide links to pumpkin patches and farm stands selling picked pumpkins in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. All are open weekends in October, a few open earlier. Some locations are open weekends only, others during the week. Check their website for details before you head out. One thing they all have in common is loads and loads of pumpkins in all sizes and shapes.

Some pumpkin patches are working farms, where you might be able to enjoy related activities, such as take a hay ride out into the field or make your way through a corn field maze.
Some locations are u-pick fields and some are simple roadside stands offering a variety of pumpkins, winter squash, and other seasonal produce.
Others are more elaborate farm stores offering Halloween goods and décor along with pumpkins.

History of Jack-o’-Lanterns

The idea of jack-o-lanterns—carved out and lighted pumpkins—can be traced to an Irish folktale about a drunkard and grifter named Stingy Jack. As the story goes, Jack managed to cheat the Devil himself, not once but twice. (There’s more to the story involving coins, trees, and crosses, but they’re not important to your understanding of Halloween pumpkins.) When Jack finally died, his nefarious nature barred him from entering heaven. Nor, as it turns out, from hell—due to his successful bargains with the Devil. Having no place to go, Satan gave him an ember from hell, which Jack placed into a carved-out turnip. He wanders earth to this day, with no final place to rest.

“Jack-o’-lantern” has also been used to describe any strange light flickering over bogs, swamps, or marshes. The light is said to recede if approached, drawing travelers from a safe path and to some unfortunate end. In English folklore, the concept is known as a “will-o’-the-wisp.” The term comes from “wisp”, a bundle of sticks or paper sometimes used as a torch. And someone named “Will”. Therefore, the phrase means “Will-of-the-torch” and is found in many English folktales. In these stories, the protagonists—named either Will or Jack—are doomed to haunt the marshes with a light.

So, in Ireland, England, and Scotland, people made “Jack’s lanterns” by carving scary faces into turnips, potatoes, or beets to place on windowsills or in doorways to frighten away evil spirits. This tradition was brought by immigrants to America, who found that native pumpkins were easy to carve and make the most splendid jack-o’-lanterns.

How to Carve a Pumpkin

Here are some simple instructions for creating a jack-o-lantern:

Cut off the top of the pumpkin to form a lid; cut at a 45-degree angle so the lid sits atop the pumpkin (rather than slip down inside it).
Scoop the pumpkin flesh and seeds out. The flesh is usually discarded from carving pumpkins. The seeds may be rinsed, roasted, and salted for a snack.
Carve an image into the side of the pumpkin—either a monstrous or comical face, or other design, is carved into the rind.
To create the lantern effect, place a light source such as votive candle (or today, an LED light) inside the pumpkin.

For something more elaborate, check out the following links for pumpkin carving templates, patterns, and stencils, plus no-carve decorating ideas.

Pumpkin Carving Templates, Patterns & Stencils

No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

RealSimple: Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas That Are as Good as Any Jack-O’-Lantern
BuzzFeed Nifty YouTube video: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Parenting Special Needs: Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Can I eat pumpkins I’ve used for decoration?

Pumpkins grown for carving generally have thin walls and stringy fibers. What little flesh there is tastes bland. So, while they’re safe for consumption, they are not particularly good for eating. Also, by the time Halloween has passed, a carved pumpkin often grows moldy in damp, cool Pacific Northwest weather.

After Halloween, it’s best to dispose of your jack-o-lantern in your compost pile or if your city offers it (your municipal “green” bin). And yes, it’s okay to compost moldy food.

For cooking and baking, you usually want another types of pumpkin or winter squash. Most pumpkin patches will have a farm stand offering several varieties. So check them out while you are there if you want pumpkin for recipes:

For pies, most cooks recommend sugar pumpkins.
For soups and stews, there are a large variety of winter squash with wonderful pumpkin-y flavor, such as butternut, kabocha, red Kuri, Hubbard, and others.
Some varieties are best roasted and/or stuffed instead of soups and stews. These include acorn, carnival, delicata, and spaghetti squash.

2026 Seattle Metro Area U-Pick Pumpkin Patches

All pumpkin patches are open Saturday-Sunday in October. Some are open Friday, and several are open daily. Most u-pick and farm stands are free to visit; pumpkins are typically priced by the pound.

Many farms offer fall attractions for a fee, such as corn mazes, hayrides, and fire pits, etc.). Some farms require advance purchase tickets, so check their website before you head out. Confirm hours and whether tickets are needed, methods of payment (some only take cash, some only take cards), plus other details such as where to park, what to bring (if anything), and what to wear.

These are all working family farms. Be courteous and be prepared to be flexible if weather or other conditions require a change in your plans.

Working farms forbid pets—so please leave Fido at home.

(Listed alphabetically by city or location)

Jubilee Farm in Carnation, WA

Once you’ve found your pumpkin, don’t forget to check out their hay maze for the kids and join them on Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for their Harvest Festivals. There is also a special Harvest Weekend on the last weekend of September.

When: Monday to Friday in October from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets: FREE (and parking is FREE too!)

Oxbow Farm in Carnation, WA

Oxbow is a Certified Organic and Certified Salmon-Safe farm. For “Oxtober,” visitors can expect to enjoy pumpkin shopping, hayrides, games, and more. There are a number of free and paid workshops to take part in, so be sure to check their event page for more details. They also have a Fall Native Plant Festival on Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE but you can add workshops for $6.15.

When: Saturdays in October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets: FREE

Remlinger Farms in Carnation, WA

U-Pick plus Fun Park, Market, Restaurant, and Brewery. Admission to many activities at Remlinger is FREE, but the Fun Park costs ($25.71 for General Admission, $25.95 for senior/disabled visitors, and $7 for pony rides and the zipline).

When: Typically mid-September through October. Open dates for 2026 TBA.
Tickets: TBA, but runs concurrently with the Fall Festival so may depend on if there is a cost to the Festival.

Muddy Boots in Duvall, WA

Muddy Boots hosts a double feature pumpkin patch and corn maze every year. Their large U-Pick Pumpkin Patch is open to all and they also have Apple Cannons to play around with from Friday afternoon to Sunday. Get apples at just 5 for $5.

When: Opens September 26
Tickets: FREE (corn maze is FREE for children under 5, $10 for 6-15, and $15 for 16+)

Novelty Hill Farm in Duvall, WA

Families can expect to enjoy a 5 acre pumpkin patch, 4 acre corn maze, and other farm fun like farm animals to visit and a hay mow plus snacks.

When: Opens October 2 and runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Tickets: Pumpkin Patch is FREE, but tickets for the corn maze and other activities are $5 for 5 and under and $10 for 6 and up.

Fairbank Farm in Edmonds, WA

Acres of pumpkins of all varieties. Families can explore the Corn Maize Maze, take part in the treasure hunt, and even visit some farm animals. Parking is FREE!

When: Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets: $5 for 1 and up and $1 for under 1 year.

Steel Wheel Farm in Fall City, WA

Steel Wheel has 10+ varieties of pumpkins and gourds to choose from and a fun corn maze to explore. After picking from the patch on Pumpkin Days, visitors can browse the Fall Pop-Up Market for fresh veggies to take home.

When: TBA, ran on weekends in October in 2025.
Tickets: FREE (last year, there was a cost to use the corn maze)

Carpinito Brothers Farm in Kent, WA

Mount Rainier serves as a beautiful backdrop for Carpinito’s beautiful Kent Valley pumpkin patch. Throughout the farm, you’ll encounter a sea of pumpkins & plenty of photo inspiration. There is also a corn maze to navigate and a farm yard to visit. Both activities are ticketed and prices for 2026 are TBA. Don’t forget to visit their farm stand to pick up pumpkins and other produce in Kent (1148 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032).

When: Opens September 25 and open daily in October from 9 a.m. to dusk.
Tickets: $7 (credited to your pumpkin purchase)

Carleton Farm east of Everett at Lake Stevens

Located about 36 miles NE of Seattle, this fall event offers a pumpkin patch and paid fall activities: Corn Maze, Paintball Gallery, Apple Cannons, Hayride, and Kids’ Bucket Train among others. No entry fee to visit pumpkin patch, petting zoo, Farm market, or food area.

When: Weekends in October, opens September 27.
Tickets: FREE (corn maze is FREE for children under 5, $10 for 6-15, and $15 for 16+)

Double R Farms in Puyallup

Located about 33 miles S of Seattle, the Double R Farms fall experience features a 5-acre corn maze and the largest selection of pumpkins in the valley, along with decorative gourds, cornstalks, mini pumpkins, and edible squash. There is also a pumpkin sling shot you can play with for $1 a shot!

When: October
Tickets: 2026 tickets TBA, corn maze is $6 with children 3 and under getting in for FREE.

Picha Farms in Puyallup (32 miles S of Seattle)

Picha has over 25 varieties of pumpkins to choose from and over 9-acres to search and find your perfect pumpkin. Plus a 5-acre corn maze plus other fall activities. As a reward for completing the maze, everyone gets a mini pumpkin for FREE at the exit. The Farm also has live music every weekend in October from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

When: Open daily in October. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Tickets: Entry is FREE. Corn maze $8 per person. Other activities $2-$5 each.
Discounts: Kids 3 & under get into the corn maze for FREE and kids 2 & under can ride the hayride for FREE.

McMurtrey Farm in Redmond, WA

This family farm goes all out in the fall with a pumpkin patch & attractions. Your ticket gets you access to wagon rides, games, kettle corn, a corn field hunt, and more.

When: Opens September 3 and runs Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets: $9. Add on a barrel car ride for $6 and face painting for $6 (small)/$9 (medium)/$14 (large).

Bailey Farm in Snohomish, WA

U-pick farm with lots of unique varieties in all colors, textures, shapes, and sizes, including traditional orange pumpkins. There is also a u-cut flower garden full of late season blooms for visitors to enjoy as a bonus. FREE play activities for kids include a hay run, farm trikes, and a sandbox. On weekends, take advantage of the kettle corn, cider, and donuts they have for sale.

When: Opens September 25 and runs through October.
Tickets: FREE

Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm in Snohomish, WA

There are two ways to pick pumpkins at Bob’s. There is a 12-acre patch outside of the ticketed part of the farm and all you have to pay is the cost of your pumpkins. If you want to take advantage of everything else at the farm, there are two more patches inside the ticketed area. Bob’s also offers a 12-acre corn maze full of challenging twists and turns, including kids’ mazes. Nighttime maze visits are even more exciting, where you find your way in the dark with nothing but your flashlight and the stars to guide you!

When: Daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through October. The nighttime maze is open to the general public on weekends only from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations for the night maze can be made in advance Sunday-Thursday (minimum 10 people).
Tickets: $69.95 season passes. Weekday general admission is $18.95 and weekend general admission is $28.95. Weekday night maze admission is $21.95 and weekend night maze admission is $23.95. Tickets bought at the gate are an additional $5 per ticket!
Discounts: $2 off per admission for groups of 20 or more and $4 off per admission for groups of 100 or more (tickets must be bought in a single transaction!). Military and senior visitors get 50% off daily admission or season passes.

Craven Farm Inc. in Snohomish, WA

This family-owned farm offers a variety of paid activities including corn mazes, apple cannons, animals, jump pads, axe throwing, fire pit rentals, pumpkin picking, gift shop, fair foods, field trips & more. Their corn maze experience features a kids’ adventure maze and an Alice-in-Pumpkinland themed maze. Kids 12 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

When: Wednesday through Sunday September 19 to November 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets: Pumpkin patch, farm, market, and beer garden are FREE entry. Weekend wristbands are $20 online and $24 at the farm and weekday wristbands are $15 online and $18 at the farm. You can also get a $55.95 season pass that includes everything the wristband can access for an unlimited amount of visits.
Discounts: Kids 2 & under can get in for FREE with a paying adult.

Stocker Farms in Snohomish, WA

This is a 10-acre U-Pick Pumpkin Patch and iconic Corn Maze, plus many other fun attractions. If you’re looking for a spooky fall activity, come back later on the weekends when Stocker Farms becomes Stalker Farms and the haunt begins!

When: Open weekends and weekdays from the end of September through October.
Tickets: 2026 cost TBA
Discounts: Save with advance online purchase and discounts for groups with 20+ people.

Thomas Family Farm in Snohomish, WA

Located 32 miles NE of Seattle. Offers day and night activities throughout October. Daytime (weekends only): Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Fun Park (15+ activities), Escape Rooms, Beer and Wine Garden. Nighttime: Zombie Paintball, Nightmare on 9 Haunted House and Haunted Trail, Flashlight Corn Maze, Night Pumpkin Patch. Don’t worry about not finding your perfect pumpkin, there are 149 different varieties of pumpkins at the Thomas Family Farm with over 140,000 available to choose from so odds are excellent that you and your family will go home happy. Parking is FREE!

When: Open weekends and weekdays from the end of September through October.
Tickets: 2026 cost TBA
Discounts: Save with advance online purchase and discounts for groups with 20+ people.

More Seattle Metro Area Pumpkin Patches

Find more pumpkin Patches in Seattle, King County, Island Kitsap, and Snohomish counties. This page lists pumpkin patches, farm stands, corn mazes, hayrides, and more in northwest Washington. Also see these reviews on Yelp for Seattle area pumpkin patches.

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