For a full pumpkin patch day near Seattle, Remlinger Farms in Carnation is the easiest choice for families: about 40 minutes from the city, free parking, and one wristband that covers the hay ride, the corn maze, the u-pick pumpkin field and dozens of kid rides. Its 2026 Fall Harvest Festival runs through November 1.
Pumpkin patches look simple and wear kids out fast. The order matters: rides and the maze while everyone is fresh, pumpkins at the end so nobody carries them for hours, and a short stop by the river on the way home so the car ride starts calm.
The plan at a glance: a Saturday from 9:15 am to about 3:30 pm · 4 stops · about $200–230 for a family of four with kids over 2 · tickets are about $1 cheaper each online.
Why Remlinger Farms for a first pumpkin day
The farm sits in the Snoqualmie Valley, where the land is flat, open and full of fields that still look like a picture book in October. Its fall festival is less a patch than a small farm park, with more than 70 attractions included in a single ticket, so you aren't buying ride credits all day.
The 2026 Fall Harvest Festival runs from September 26 to November 1, open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 am to 6 pm, with last admission at 5 pm. The farm is at 32610 NE 32nd Street in Carnation, and parking is free on site.
Tickets and what the wristband covers
Online, general admission is $33.95 for everyone aged 2 to 65, and $31.95 for seniors 66 and up and guests with disabilities. Kids under 2 are free. At the gate each ticket costs $1 more.
The wristband covers the full farm for the day, including the hay ride, the corn maze and the u-pick pumpkin field. A few extras cost more: pony rides are $7 and can be added when you buy online, while the zipline, gem mining and the apple cannons are paid at the farm's registers.
For a family of four with two kids over 2, tickets come to $135.80 online.
A Saturday at the farm, hour by hour
1. 9:15 am — Leave Seattle. Take SR-520 or I-90 east toward the Snoqualmie Valley and follow the signs to Carnation. On festival Saturdays, being at the gate right at opening avoids most of the line. Cost: fuel, about $10.
2. 10:00 am — Hay ride and corn maze first. Lines are shortest in the first hour, and the maze is more fun before it gets muddy from a day of boots. Give the maze a time limit: 30 minutes is plenty for kids under 8. Cost: included.
3. 11:15 am — Rides and the animals. Work through the small train, the kid rides and the farm animals, with a pony ride for anyone who has been talking about it all week. Cost: pony rides $7 each.
4. 12:30 pm — Eat at the farm. Eat at the farm's food counters and save a sweet treat for the walk out to the field. Cost: about $50–65 for four.
5. 1:30 pm — The pumpkin field. Head out to the u-pick field last. Let each kid choose one pumpkin they can carry themselves, which settles every argument about size. Cost: included in the festival.
6. 2:30 pm — Tolt-MacDonald Park on the way home. Five minutes from the farm in Carnation, this King County park has a long suspension footbridge over the Snoqualmie River and wide fields for running. Kids who were fading at the farm get a second wind on the bridge. Cost: free.
7. About 3:30 pm — Home again, pumpkins in the trunk. Cost: none.
The full cost for a family of four
Four festival tickets bought online: $135.80.
Lunch and a treat for four: about $50–65.
Two pony rides: $14.
Fuel for the round trip: about $10.
Total: about $210–225. Skip the pony rides and pack snacks for the car and the day comes in under $200.
When the weather turns
The Snoqualmie Valley in October can be dry and gold one weekend and soaked the next. Rain boots and a spare set of clothes in the car make a wet farm day fine rather than miserable, and the corn maze gets muddy first, so do it early.
If the forecast calls for heavy rain all day, save the farm for another weekend. The indoor Seattle Saturday we mapped for wet weather has stops, including a children's museum swap for small kids.
Other pumpkin patches near Seattle
North of the city, the Snohomish valley has its own cluster of fall farms, including Craven Farm and the corn maze at Swans Trail Farms. Each has its own dates, tickets and extras, so check their websites for the current season before you drive up.
Not ready for a farm with rides? Many smaller farm stands in the Snoqualmie and Snohomish valleys let you simply walk into a field and buy a pumpkin, with no festival ticket at all. Older kids may prefer a full day out of town: our Leavenworth day trip for fall pairs well with a pumpkin stop on the way back.
Before you go: festival dates, hours, ticket prices and parking were checked on the farm's official site in October 2026. Food costs and drive times are estimates, and extras can change during the season.
Plan the rest of the weekend
Want a calmer Sunday after the farm? The HollyUp planner for families can line up three easy stops near home: set Seattle, With kids and a relaxed mood. And if the grown-ups get a night off, here is a fall evening for two in Ballard.
FAQ
What is the best pumpkin patch near Seattle for kids?
For a full day with young kids, Remlinger Farms in Carnation is the most complete option: one wristband covers the hay ride, corn maze, u-pick pumpkin field and more than 70 attractions. It's about 40 minutes from Seattle, and parking is free.
How much are Remlinger Farms tickets in 2026?
Buying online, most visitors pay $33.95, with a $2 discount for seniors over 65 and guests with disabilities; babies under 2 need no ticket. Paying at the gate adds a dollar per person.
When does the Remlinger Farms pumpkin festival end?
The 2026 Fall Harvest Festival runs through Sunday, November 1. During October the gates open Friday through Sunday, with festival days ending at 6 pm and the final entry an hour earlier, so aim to arrive by early afternoon.
Is the pumpkin included in the Remlinger Farms ticket?
The u-pick pumpkin field is part of the festival wristband, along with the hay ride and the corn maze. A handful of add-ons, such as pony rides and the zipline, are paid separately. Ask at the field if you plan to take home several large pumpkins.
What should you wear to a pumpkin patch in Washington?
Rain boots or old sneakers and layers. October fields in the Snoqualmie Valley are often muddy, mornings can be in the 40s, and showers come and go. Pack a spare set of clothes and a towel in the car for the kids.