Living & Community September 16, 2026

Our Favorite Local Pumpkin Patches – 2026

Grab your flannel…fall is coming in for a landing, and pumpkin patches around the Sound are getting ready to throw open their gates! From peaceful roadside farms to full-blown autumn playgrounds with corn mazes, zip lines, and activities galore, here are our favorite local haunts where you can soak up the season. Most run every weekend through October (a few start this weekend!), and several are happy to have your leashed pup tag along. Bonus: after dark, some of the farms and corn mazes become haunted…or overrun by zombies with paintball guns. Scroll down for the lowdown on each patch!

Eastside | North of Seattle | South of Seattle


 

Eastside

 

Fletcher Farm
Leashed dogs encouraged! Scavenger hunt, farm animal zoo, storybook trail, mini-golf, photo stations, and junior corn maze for the little ones.

Open Sat & Sun, 11a-6p | 9/26-10/31

18712 SE May Valley Road | Issaquah
fletcherfarmevents@gmail.com
fletcherfarmissaquah.com

 

JB Pumpkin Farm & Puzzle Patch
Snap beautiful photos in the Sunflower Walk, get lost in the giant corn maze, or choose from a colorful variety of pumpkins & gourds. Bring your pet!

Open Thurs, 2-7p & Fri-Sun, 9a-7p | 9/19-10-31

14063 NE 145th Street | Woodinville
(425) 380-1515
jbfamilygrowers.com

 

Jubilee Farm
Weekend hay rides, food trucks, animals, barn store, & hot apple cider.

Sat & Sun, 10a-5p | Every weekend in October
(Basic u-pick also open M-F, 10am-5pm)

229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE | Carnation
jubileefarm@hotmail.com
jubileefarm.org

 

McMurtrey Farm
Wagon rides, a corn field hunt, photo boards, duck races, games, kettle corn, face painting, and more. Leashed pets welcome!

Open Wed-Sun, 10a-6p | 9/23-10/31

13925 Redmond-Woodinville Rd. NE | Redmond
(425) 482-6795
mcmurtreyfarm.com/pumpkin-patch

 

Novelty Hill Farm
Dog-friendly! Corn maze, farm critters, trike track, hay mow, & picnic/fire pit rentals.

Open Fridays, 3-6p & Sat/Sun, 10a-5p | 10/2-10/31
(Self-serve pumpkin patch & corn maze also open daily)

26617 NE 124th Street | Duvall
(425) 788-2416
noveltyhillfarm.com

 

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
Apple trebuchet competition, food, hay house, clue hunt, hay rides, mini pumpkin painting, living playground, & more.

10/17, 10/18, 10/24, & 10/25 | 10a-4p

10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE | Carnation
(425) 788-1134
oxbow.org/oxtober

 

Remlinger Farms
25 rides & attractions for children (including a train, carousel, & mini roller-coaster!), pony rides, arcade, corn maze, apple cannon, cafe, & brewery with 20 choices on tap. 

Open Fri, Sat & Sun, 10a-6p | 9/26-11/1
(Quieter self-guided tours by reservation on Thursdays, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10a-3p)

32610 NE 32nd Street | Carnation, WA
(425) 333-4135
remlingerfarms.com

 


North of Seattle

 

Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
12-acre corn maze, 2 kids’ mazes, play barn, hay rides, trike track, & apple cannon. Fire pit rentals for private groups, too!

Open Daily, 10a-7p (Last entry @5p) | 9/19-11/1
Night Maze: Fridays & Saturdays, 5:30-11p (Last entry @9:30p)

10917 Elliott Road | Snohomish
(360) 668-2506
bobscorn.com/fall-activities

 

Carleton Farm
Corn maze, play area, jump pad, paintball shooting gallery, apple cannons, hay rides, & kids’ bucket train.

Weekend activities Saturdays, 10a-6p & Sun, 10a-5p | 9/27-10/31

630 Sunnyside Blvd SE | Lake Stevens, WA
(425) 343-4963
carletonfarm.com

 

Craven Farm
15-acre corn maze, kids maze, jump pad, farm animals, mini golf, cow train, foosball, apple cannon, espresso, cider donuts, & paintball gallery. Fire pit rentals, and special dog-friendly days, too! New this year: a Hay-ground play area.

Open Wed-Sun, 10a-6p | 9/19-11/1

13817 Short School Road | Snohomish
hello@cravenfarm.com
cravenfarm.com/fall-festival

 

Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm
Lots of baby animals, corn “maize maze,” tiny tot hay tunnel, toy duck races, photo boards, & veggie garden.

Open 10a-5p | Every weekend in October

15308 52nd Ave W | Edmonds
(425) 743-3694
fairbankfarm.com

 

Stocker Farms
30+ attractions including a mega slide, giant jumping pillow, tire mountain, epic play area, zip line, corn maze, pumpkin cannon, & more. The farm’s evil twin, Stalker Farms, comes out at night.

Open Weekends 9/19-20 & 9/26-27, then Daily 10/1-10/31 | 10a-6p (Last entry @5p)

8705 Marsh Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-7391
stockerfarms.com

 

Swans Trail Farms
Washington State corn maze, kids corn maze, petting farm, wagon rides, big slides, zip lines, u-pick apple orchard & live duck races.

Open Daily 10a-6p | 9/12-10/31
“Great Harvest Glow” on weekends from 5-9:30p (Fri-Sun in Sept, Thurs-Sun in Oct)

7301 Rivershore Rd | Snohomish
(425) 330-3084
swanstrailfarms.com

 

Thomas Family Farm
Turn pumpkin picking into an epic event with mini golf, inflatables, kids paintball, a fun park, apple cannon, gem mining, fire pit rentals, food galore, and the new “Super Mega Tube Slide”—in addition to 149 different varieties of pumpkins. Those looking to get spooked should check out their nighttime activities, too (hint: there are zombies).

Open Fri, 11a-6p & Sat-Sun, 10a-6p | Every Weekend in October

9010 Marsh Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-6945
thomasfamilyfarm.com

 


South of Seattle

 

Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Rubber duck races, hay slides, corn pit, farm animals, hay maze, & corn maze. New this year: a Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off on Sun, Oct 4.

Open Daily 9a-6p (or until dusk) | 9/25-10/31

Pumpkin Patch: 27508 W Valley Hwy N | Kent
Farm Fun Yard: 6720 S 277th St | Kent
(253) 854-5692
carpinito.com

 

Knutson Farms
Don’t miss the 7:30 fireworks shows on Oct. 10th, 17th, & 24th. Corn & hay mazes, petting zoo, cow train, sandboxes, apple cannon, jump pads, & pumpkin bowling, too.

Open Daily 10a-6p (8pm on Fireworks Nights) | 10/3-10/31

16406 78th St East | Sumner
(253) 863-5107
knutsonfarmsinc.com/the-patch

 

Maris Farms
Racing pigs & ducks, mega slide, corn maze, jump pillow, animals, zip lines, rides, plus the creepy “Haunted Woods” complete with zombies and homicidal maniacs. New this year: fire pit rentals and a daylight “no scares” walk through the Haunted Woods.

Fri & Sat, 10a-10p; Sun, 10a-7p | 9/26-10/31
Last admission is 2 hours before closing. Also open 1-7p on select weekdays. Check here for dates.

25001 Sumner-Buckley Highway | Buckley
(253) 264-5400
marisfarms.com

 

Mosby Farms
Dog-friendly! Corn maze and fresh farm market.

Open Daily 10a-5:30p | 10/1-10/30

3104 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd | Auburn
(253) 939-7666
mosbyfarm.com/pumpkinpatch

 

Spooner Farms
Corn maze, pumpkin sling shot, speedway, farm animals, caramel apples, & roasted corn.

Open Daily 9a-6p | 9/27-10/31

9710 State Route 162 East | Puyallup
(253) 840-2059
spoonerberries.com

 

Thomasson Family Farm
Corn maze, wagon rides, play barn, farm animals, duck races, slides, trike track, and games. On weekends there’s also laser tag, an apple slingshot, mega slide, and zip line.

Open Daily 9:30a-5:30p | 9/26-10/30

38223 236th Avenue SE | Enumclaw
contactus@thomassonfamilyfarm.com
thomassonfarm.com

 


 

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Living & Community February 9, 2023

Property Tax Relief Programs in King County

Updated 2/2025

More than 26,000 low-income seniors and disabled people in King County who qualify for a tax exemption haven’t claimed it…are you or your family member one of them?

If you are homeowner, make $84k or less per year, and are either age 61+, retired due to disability, or 57+ and the surviving spouse/domestic partner of an exemption participant, there is a good chance you qualify. You can even retroactively apply for the exemption for the prior 3 years!

Scroll down for details on this exemption plus 4 other property tax relief programs that King County offers.

In another county? Here is the full list of income thresholds for every county in Washington State, and here is another link to view the programs each county offers.

 

Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption

WHAT IS IT?

A reduction in King County property tax for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans.


WHO QUALIFIES?

  • Seniors age 61+

or

  • Those who cannot work due to a disability

or

  • Veterans with service-related disabilities (evaluation of at least 80% or receiving compensation from the VA at the 100% rate)

or

  • Those who are age 57+ AND a surviving spouse/domestic partner of an exemption participant who was enrolled at the time of their death

YOU MUST…

  • Own your home
  • Have occupied it as a primary residence at least 6 months out of the year

INCOME LIMIT


WAYS TO APPLY

  • Click here to apply online
  • Call 206-296-3920
  • Ask your local senior center if they help with applications

 

Senior/Disabled Property Tax Deferral

WHAT IS IT?

The ability for seniors & disabled people to defer unpaid property tax/special assessments, including back taxes for as long as you’ve owned the home. Deferred taxes + any accumulated interest then become a lien on the property until it’s repaid.


WHO QUALIFIES?

  • Seniors age 60+

or

  • Those who cannot work due to a physical disability

YOU MUST…

  • Own your home and have lived in it for more than 9 months in a calendar year
  • Meet an equity requirement

INCOME LIMIT


HOW TO APPLY

  • Call 206-263-2338

 

MORE TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS…

 

Limited Income Deferral

WHAT IS IT?

The ability to defer the second installment of your property taxes/special assessments (normally due October 31st) if you are a low-income homeowner. The deferred taxes plus interest become a lien on the property until they’re repaid.


YOU MUST…

  • Have owned your property for 5 years
  • Be living in the home as of January 1st of the application year AND more than 9 months during that year
  • Meet an equity retirement
  • Have already paid the first half of your taxes (due April 30th)

INCOME LIMIT

  • $57,000 maximum annual household income in the previous year (all counties in Washington State)

HOW TO APPLY

  • King County: Call 206-263-2338 or click here
  • Other Counties: Click here

 

Homeowner Improvement Exemption

WHAT IS IT?

Relief from tax increases caused by major additions or remodels.


YOU MUST…

  • Own a detached single family dwelling (including mobile homes)
  • File your claim for exemption with the assessor BEFORE construction is complete

HOW TO APPLY

  • Call 206-263-2338

 

Flood & Storm Damage Property Tax Reduction

WHAT IS IT?

Tax relief for property damaged by something beyond the owner’s control. Eligible properties receive a reduction of assessed value resulting in lower property taxes. In addition, taxpayers can receive an exemption to keep taxes lower for the 3 years after they rebuild.


YOU MUST…

  • Have your property on the assessment roll as of January 1st in the year it was damaged
  • Have property that was destroyed, OR was in a declared disaster area and reduced in value by more than 20% as a result of the disaster

HOW TO APPLY


 

For more information on any of these programs, visit the King County Assessor’s tax relief page. You can also find info for other counties on the WA Dept of Revenue website.

 


 

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