Fall came quickly this year, but that’s okay because it means Seattle families get to enjoy their favorite fall activities even sooner. Between the apple picking, pumpkin patch visits and Seattle corn mazes to navigate, there’s plenty to fill up your weekends this season. Whether a nighttime corn maze, kids corn maze or run of the mill daytime trip through the towering corn stalks is what you’re after, we’ve got a just-right corn maze for your crew below. Read on!
Editor’s note: As things continue to evolve due to the Delta variant, please double-check information with individual farms before heading out to a corn maze with the kids. Remember to follow local and state health guidelines when you visit.
Carpinito Brothers Farm
As one of the closest corn mazes to Seattle, Carpinito Brothers goes all out each year with their corn mazes. They say that the secret is aliens, but we are not so sure. This year's huge canvas's theme is all about football. What could be more exciting than the UW vs. WSU rivalry? Trying to find your way out of this pigskin-themed maze, that's what. Other farm activities include a hay maze, goat walk and farm animals galore. The corn maze is only open in the daytime and the last admission is at 6 p.m.
Bonus: You can combine all of your fall activities into one trip to Carpinito Brothers. Pick up pumpkins and fall veggies, take pictures with their fun props, travel through the hay maze, watch the duck races, say hello to the farm's furry friends and enjoy their fab concessions, (hot roasted corn, anyone?) too.
Drive time: Approximately 20-30 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Sept. 24-Oct. 31, 2021 9 a.m.-dusk
Cost: $11/Adult; $8/Kid
U-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
27508 West Valley Hwy. N.
Kent, WA 98032
253-854-5692
Farm Fun Yard
6720 S. 277th St.
Kent, WA 98032
253-854-5692
Online: carpinito.com
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
This year at Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm, the ginormous maze will have you twisting and turning through geometric paths that lead to the center of Bob’s 12-acre field. For new maze explorers who aren’t ready to tackle the whole 12-acres on their own (or at all), they offer two kids’ mazes that are equally impressive, and will keep little ones engaged at "stations” they find along the trail. We love the special rope maze that allows kids to try to find their way out in easy view of parents. Other fall festival farm activities include: hayrides, trike track, cow train, big slides, corn crib, an apple cannon and more.
Bonus: Make a night of it at Bob's by reserving one of their 18 fire pits that are scattered along the perimeter of the maze and awesome for get-togethers and marshmallow roasting. Fire pits are available for two-80 people and run from $30-$80 per hour with farm admission. Psst...fire pit reservations go fast so book online now.
Drive time: Approximately 40 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31, 2021. Night Maze, daily, 5-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $15/person, weekdays; $20/person, weekends. $18/person for the Night Maze
11907 Elliott Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98296
360-668-2506
Online: bobscorn.com
Craven Farm
When it comes to picture perfect, Craven Farm gets major parent points for its pretty factor. In fact, you won’t be surprised to hear that it’s a very popular wedding venue…when the farm isn’t being trampled by kiddos in rain boots, who are ready to explore the mazes! Presenting pumpkin fun for over 35 years, the folks here know what they are doing. Weave your way in and out of the 15-acre "Alice in Pumpkinland" corn maze, complete with two routes. If you've got older kids and you’re looking to shake things up a bit, come back at night and give their non-scary Night Owl Maze a try with a trip through the maze and a round of mini golf on Friday and Saturday nights. Other events include a separate Kids Adventure Maze, rubber duck races, mini golf, animal farm, human foosball and more. Hayrides are only available on the weekends.
Bonus: Craven Farm has a special barn for kids called the "I Spy With My Little Eye" barn. This totally cute, non-scary barn is where your tots can look for all kinds of fun stuff.
Drive time: Approximately 50 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Sep. 18-Oct. 31, 2021, 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.); Night Owl Maze , open until 10 p.m. (last entrance at 9 p.m.)
Cost: $8/person for the corn maze; $7/person for the kids adventure maze; $15/person for the Night Owl Maze
13817 Shorts School Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
360-568-2601
Online: cravenfarm.com
Swan's Trail Farm
Learn a little geography with your corn maze. A family favorite, Swan’s Trail Farm is well-known for its Washington state corn maze. Start at one end of the state and make your way across to the other side…if you can. The maze is 12 acres (that's 4.5 miles of paths!) and shows more than 250 state roads and 400 towns and landmarks, each labeled with historical facts. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, take a stroll along our state's roads or have a friendly family competition. Who will be the first to find the Space Needle or make it to the border of Idaho? The options are endless at this maze!
Bonus: Not to be missed are the duck races. And, we’re not talking about rubber ducks! The pig races won’t disappoint either. Other activities include a kids corn maze, petting farm, tractor pull, wagon rides, hay pyramid, barnyard sports zone, roller slide, 50-foot long indoor slides, rubber duck races, pedal karts, hay hoist and cow train.
Drive time: Approximately 45-60 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Sep. 25-Oct. 31, 2021 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closing at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31,2021.
Cost: $13/person (weekdays); $18/person (weekends); Free, kids under 3. The pricing structure includes one price for all farm activities.
7301 Rivershore Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
425-334-4124
Online: swanstrailfarms.com
Picha Farms
While there are two Picha Farms, the family's harvest events are happening at their Puyallup location. Last year they celebrated the release of the Kraken at their five-acre corn maze. This year the 2022 Winter Olympics is what the corn maze is all about. Families can expect the same wide paths and fun trivia questions they always get along the way. Get to the end and you'll be rewarded with a mini pumpkin to take home. Other activities include a hayride, slingshot, a kiddie train (for additional fees) and lots of tasty treats too.
Drive time: Approximately one hour south of Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Sep. 25-Oct. 31, 2021; Weekdays, 3-6 p.m.; Weekends, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $7/person; Free, kids 3 & under
6502 52nd St. E.
Puyallup, WA 98371
253-841-4443
Online: pichafarms.com
Double R Farms
Double R Farms harvest events are known by many as affordable family fun. The 5-acre corn maze is $5 a person. But you'll find other fun things to do as well. Try your hand at the pumpkin slingshot (just don't throw your back out!). Double R Farms offers the largest selections of pumpkins in the valley and at only .29/pound, they are the best deal around. Sounds like somebody will be seeing more pumpkin pie in the future...
Drive time: Approximately 60 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: TBD for 2021
Cost: $5/person; Free, kids 3 & under
5820 44th St. E.
Puyallup, WA 98371
253-227-5385
Online: double-r-farms.net
Carleton Farm
The owners at Carleton Farms are pretty humble when describing their Pumpkin Land and Adventure Nights, but there really is a lot to do here in addition to the five-acre corn maze. You'll get a bigger bang for your buck on the weekends, but you'll face smaller crowds during the weekdays. Everyday activities include the 5-acre corn maze, hayrides, game zone, kids bucket train and the Farm Korral that features tube slides, swings, roller slides, a web crawl and punch pumpkins. On the weekends, you also find opportunities to try out the paintball gallery, apple guns and pumpkin cannon. The best part? Carleton Farm is now home to a full-size produce market too.
Drive time: Approximately 30 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Oct. 1-31, 2021, hours TBD for 2021
Cost: $5-$20/person
630 Sunnyside Blvd. S.E.
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
425-334-2297
Online: carletonfarm.com
Thomasson Family Farm
Each year, this popular farm creates one of the most gorgeous corn mazes in our area, making it well worth the trip to Enumclaw. This year's maze is an homage to the farm itself (it's their 15th anniversary!), including bunny ears, sunflowers and their signature pumpkins ripe for picking. The maze takes approximately 45 minutes to navigate, so plan accordingly. (Psst...the maze is hand-cut into the field by the owner’s youngest daughter, Tia, who also designs it every year. Now that's amazing!) This maze is a non-scary adventure, suitable for the whole family. Other activities include laser tag, zip line, wagon ride, tractor train ride, an apple slingshot and more.
Drive time: Approximately 50 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Sep. 25 & 26, Oct. 1-31, 2021 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Closing at noon Oct. 31.
Cost: $10/person, weekdays; $15/person, weekends; Free, kids under 2
38223 236th Ave. S.E.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360-802-0503
Online: thomassonfarm.com
Remlinger Farms
And now for something completely different...Perhaps the cream of the crop of pumpkin festivals is Remlinger Farms which offers over 25 rides and attractions in addition to the corn maze. It's like going to a pumpkin-themed Disneyland! We’re talking a real roller coaster, antique cars (with two steering wheels!), a carousel, flying pumpkins, canoe rides, big swings, big slides and hayrides plus a bunch more. But amongst all this fun, the corn maze should not be passed over. If a pony ride is on your little navigator's radar, be sure to reserve your time in advance.
Bonus: Bring your appetite as Remlinger Farms offers a huge menu of meal and snack options including farm-made pizza, angus hamburgers, veggie burgers hot dogs, brats, homemade chili, and their famous pumpkin pie.
Drive time: Approximately 45 minutes from Seattle (park in the outer lot to be near the corn maze).
Dates & Hours: Weekends, Sep. 25-Oct. 31, 2021 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $27/person; Free for kids under 2
32610 N.E. 32nd St.
Carnation, WA 98014
425-333-4135
Online: remlingerfarms.com
Mosby's Pumpkin Patch
After 25 plus years, Mosby Farms knows how to do corn mazes right. Parents rave about the maze at Mosby because it’s so well-maintained. The corn is lush and high, the paths are less mucky than at other farms and the routes are tricky enough to keep parents (who are pretty sharp, if you ask us) entertained. After your hike, pick a up cart and head out to the pumpkin patch for a perfect souvenir and show your support for local agriculture.
Drive time: Approximately 40 minutes from Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Oct. 1-31, 2021 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. No maze entrance after 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $12/adults; $10/kids (3-12); Free for kids under 3
3104 Auburn Black Diamond Rd.
Auburn, WA 98092
253-939-7666
Online: mosbyfarm.com
Rutledge Corn Maze
Whatever happened to Farmer Joe? You'll find out when collect all 12 clues while wondering about the Rutledge Corn Maze. Need a little more? Try the maze at night. Need even more spine-tingling fare? Try out the separate Haunted Corn Maze (recommended for kids age 10 and up) during weekends. In addition to getting lost, you'll encounter a number of spooky or creepy people. Other activities found on the farm include punchin' pumpkins, cow train ride, the corn cannon and wagon rides. On your way day, be sure to let the kids know that in 2002, Rutledge Corn Maze was the first corn maze in the world to plant their corn in the design. Most mazes are planted and then cut. Cool facts!
Drive time: Approximately 80 minutes south of Seattle.
Dates & Hours: Daily, Sep. 18-Oct. 31, 2021. Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (last ticket sold at 5 p.m.); Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-midnight (last ticket sold at 10:30 p.m.)
Cost: $10/person, day time attractions + maze; $12/person, day time attractions + pumpkin scavenger hunt & corn maze; $12/person, nighttime corn maze
302 93rd Ave. S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501
360-357-3700
Online: rutledgecornmaze.com
Navigating Corn Mazes in the time of COVID:
1. Please remember to check COVID policy and safety for each farm before visiting so you know what to expect.
2. Some of these farms require advanced tickets for corn mazes and other farm activities. Be sure you’ve got yours before heading out. They sell out fast!
Safety Suggestions:
1. The buddy system is always key and pairing an adult with each group of kids is a fail-proof way to make it out of the maze without tears. That is, unless, your kids are better at getting through the maze than you are, in which case, the tears may be on your part!
2. Many of the fields have their mazes online–check out their websites before you go and let your kids form a plan, or even create a cheat sheet, to give them some confidence.
3. Teach older kids to use the sun position to keep themselves oriented in the maze–have them take notes of where the sun is when they enter the maze (at their back, for instance) and hopefully it will help them from going in circles or doing unnecessary back-tracking as they go.
Good to know: If you’re looking for additional corn mazes close to your ‘hood, check out our pumpkin patch roundup. Most of our area’s U-pick pumpkin patches also offer fun mazes.
—Jefferey Totey, Kristina Moy & Katie Kavulla
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