Pumpkin patches & fall harvest farms

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and harvest festivals within about 45 minutes of Tacoma — which ones have free entry, what the paid ones include, and how each works with a toddler. Seasons run late September through Halloween.

Spooner Farms Harvest Festival FREE
9710 State Route 162 E, Puyallup · map
Free entry and parking; pay only for pumpkins and optional activities (corn maze ~$10-12, kids 2 and under free). 50+ pumpkin/gourd varieties, corn maze, photo ops, hay play. Flat gravel farmyard is easy with toddlers; can be a cheap short visit since entry is free. Late Sep - Oct 31, daily 9am-6pm (2025: opened Sep 27)
Maris Farms
25001 Sumner-Buckley Hwy E, Buckley · map
Big paid farm park: admission (from ~$26.40, ages 2 and under free) covers 40+ activities - 5-acre corn maze, wagon rides, pig races, animal barn, mega slides, ziplines, trout fishing. Pumpkins/food extra. Lots for toddlers but expensive; separate nighttime Haunted Woods is not for young kids (12+). Sep 26 - Oct 31, 2026, Fri-Sun (dates from official site)
Double R Farms FREE
5820 44th St E, Puyallup · map
Free entry and free weekend tractor hayrides (weather permitting); third-generation farm with the valley's largest pumpkin selection, 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin slingshots (one kid-sized), live animals, Mount Rainier views. Low-key and toddler-friendly. October, daily
Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
27508 W Valley Hwy N, Kent · map
Farm stand free to browse; u-pick patch access $7 (credited toward pumpkins), corn maze $12 adult/$9 kid, under 4 free (2025 pricing). Two themed mazes yearly plus Farm Fun Yard with animals. Busy but stroller-manageable gravel paths. Late Sep - Oct 31, daily 9am-6pm (2025: Sep 26 - Oct 31)
Thomasson Family Farm
38223 236th Ave SE, Enumclaw · map
One paid admission covers nearly everything: wagon ride, corn maze, tractor train, mega slide, farm animals, feedbox basketball, life-size foosball (2025: ~$17 weekday/$23 weekend, ages 2 and under free; online tickets cheaper). 10-acre patch. Very toddler-oriented activity lineup. Late Sep - late Oct, daily (2025: Sep 27 - Oct 30)
Schilter Family Farm Fall Harvest Festival FREE
141 Nisqually Cutoff Rd SE, Olympia · map
On weekdays you can visit the pumpkin patch and farm store without paying; tiered admission wristbands unlock activities (hayrides, pony rides, mazes, zip swings, bounce pillow, apple cannons, new farm train). Closed Tuesdays. Good free toddler outing on weekdays. Late Sep - Oct 31 (2025: Sep 27 - Oct 31), weekends 10-6, weekdays 12-6
Rutledge Family Farm (Rutledge Corn Maze) FREE
302 93rd Ave SE, Tumwater · map
Pumpkin patch entry is always free (pumpkins by the pound); giant corn maze, cow train, Spookley story time, swings and cornhole are daytime add-ons. After 6pm it flips to a haunted maze and zombie paintball - go early with little kids. 25th season in 2025. Late Sep - early Nov (2025: Sep 20 - Nov 2)
Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm Apple Festival FREE
9402 Rich Rd SE, Olympia · map
Small family cider mill (since 1976) famous for apple fritters, doughnuts and fresh cider; weekend Apple Festival adds pumpkin patch, petting zoo, wagon rides, kids' animal train, games (activities priced individually). Farm store open beyond weekends. Gentle pace suits toddlers. Festival weekends late Sep - Oct 31 (2025: Sep 27 - Oct 31, Sat-Sun 9-5:30)
Hunter Family Farm
7401 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia · map
Paid admission on open days (2025: ~$12-15 Fri, $15-18 weekends) covers hay and corn mazes, tractor ride, kiddie train, jumping pad, kid ATV rides, farm animals. Free pumpkins-only area and gift shop if you skip activities. Also a big u-cut tree farm in winter. Late Sep - late Oct, Fri-Sun (Fri 12-6, Sat-Sun 9-6)
Picha Farms Pumpkin Patch FREE
6502 52nd St E, Puyallup · map
Century-old berry farm turned October patch: 9 acres, 25+ pumpkin varieties, hayrides, trivia corn maze, pumpkin slingshot ($5-off-your-pumpkin prize), kiddie train, espresso and kettle corn. Entry has historically been free with pay-per-activity - confirm current pricing before publishing. Late Sep - Oct 31, daily (2025: Sep 27 - Oct 31)
Sidhu Farms Pumpkin Patch FREE
15018 96th St E, Puyallup · map
No entry fee and pet-friendly; 50+ varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds, Bigfoot-themed corn maze, hayrides, bouncy houses, playground, giant dino slide, Indian food truck. Relaxed, budget-friendly toddler stop. October, daily

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