Remlinger Farms (Carnation)

  • This is the granddaddy of all the local family farms in my opinion. It’s been around for over 30 years and has over 200 acres of land dedicated to bringing the fun of the farm to people in the PNW. Unlike most of the other farms, this one has a petting zoo and kiddos can ride a ponies, and there is even an entire kid Fun Center with small amusement park type rides. Because of it’s size it certainly can’t be called quaint, but if you want to be sure to provide your kids with hours of fun on the farm, this is the place for you to go.

Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm (Snohomish)

  • We visited this one in 2019 and I can see what all the fuss is about. It’s set in a beautiful valley and the farm looks like it came out of the set of a movie. It’s a little pricey, but they really do have a lot to keep kids of any age pretty well occupied. There is an hillside that has been turned into a country playground, with swings made out of tires shaped to look like tractors and giant slides made from huge culvert pipes. I hear they have the best corn maze in the area (I mean, it’s a 10 acre maze!) but my kiddos were too little to want to check it out. I wasn’t too bummed we missed out on it; I know we’ll be back when they’re older.

Craven Farm (Snohomish)

My daughter when she was 1 year old at Craven Farm
  • This is a great farm to go to with slightly older kiddos as there is a lot of walking involved. It’s a really big pumpkin patch and a barn where you can see a few animals. Nothing super fancy. This is a farm that feels like a farm. Oh, and the drive out there is amazing in the fall, if you enjoy seeing trees in their full autumnal glory you will enjoy the scenery.

Fox Hollow Farm (Issaquah)

  • This is a great place to go if you don’t want to drive too far but still feel like you are out in the country. It’s a bit smaller than a lot of the other farms, but that is a good thing if you have kiddos on the smaller side. There are so many things to do and see, including petting some animals and finding the perfect pumpkin.

The Farm at Swan’s Trail (Snohomish)

  • A 55 acre farm with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, duck races and a pig show. What more could you want? They have special Apple Picking and Pumpkin Harvest events and sounds like a great place to take any family.

Fairbank Animal Farm (Edmonds)

  • This one is a bit of a hidden gem. It’s only open on weekends in October, but it’s a nice way for your kids to see what a small scale, working organic farm looks like in an urban setting. This is likely the smallest of all the farms, but it’s unique in it’s setting since it’s literally nestled in among suburban homes.

Kelsey Creek Farm (Bellevue)

  • This one is kind of awesome. It’s a city owned park! There are 150 acres of woodland, trails and two historic barns have been beautifully restored and maintained as a reminder of the area’s past. There are animals and programs for kids to participate in, but this is a great place to visit if you just want to take in the lovely scenery and do your own thing too. Not nearly as structured as the other farms, but the first Saturday in October is the Farm Fair. Oh, and the best part about this farm? It’s FREE!!! The other great part is that there is a really awesome playground that’s easy to swing by on your way back to the car.

Farrel-McWhirter Park (Redmond)

This is similar to Kelsey Creek Farm in that it’s owned and operated by the city. Translation – it’s FREE to visit! This 68 acre farm has a lot to offer for kiddos who are active and like animals. It has a more equestrian focus than the other farms on the list, but there is also an animal barn for kids to visit.