It’s time to head to the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect one for your masterful jack-o-lantern! Local Thurston County pumpkin patches offer farm activities for the whole family, sweet treats, fall decorations and more to get you into the spirit of things! Get lost in a corn maze, purchase farm fresh corn or pie pumpkins and more. Check out the 2024 pumpkin patches and corn mazes near Olympia and throughout Thurston County.
Tips When Visiting Thurston County Pumpkin Patches
- Early in the season will give you the best selection.
- Go early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
- Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk.
- Be ready for the weather: that could mean sunscreen or an umbrella and a raincoat!
- Bring cash, though some accept cards, it’s good to be prepared.
- Bring gloves.
- Put cardboard or plastic garbage bags in your car to keep it clean.
Rutledge Family Farm
September 21 – November 2
Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last ticket sold at 5 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. (last ticket sold at 10:30 p.m.)
Extended hours Oct 13, 20, 27, 31, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last ticket sold at 9 p.m.)
Closing at 3 p.m. on October 17
302 93rd Ave SE, Olympia
It’s no secret the Rutledge Family Farm (formerly known as Rutledge Corn Maze and Pumpkin Path) pulls out all the stops when it comes to fall family fun! The pumpkin patch is free to enter, so come as often as you like to find exactly what you want for your fall and Halloween décor. They offer 10 varieties of pumpkins as well as corn stalks, mini pumpkins and more to complete decorating. Ride the free wagon to and from the patch on weekends.
Admission to the farm gets you access to a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including wall ball, bubble barn, corn hole, corn maze, Zach the singing tractor and more! On the weekend, there is even more fun with the famous cow train, corn cannons, haunted maze, paintball and more.
Dogs are allowed on non-retractable leashes. Please pick up after them. Dogs are not allowed in the haunted maze. No entry is required for the pumpkin patch. Tickets for everything else can be purchased online at the Rutledge Family Farm website.
Hunter Family Farm
September 28 – October 27
Fridays: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
7401 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia
The Hunter Family Farm pumpkin patch in Yelm will open for the season on Saturday, September 28. They have a large variety of pumpkins, as well as gourds, squash and corn stalks. Admission includes a hay maze with giant slide, giant corn maze, junior corn maze, kiddie train and ATVs, farm animals, corn hole and the jumbo jumper! On the weekends, admission also includes wagon rides. Extra ticket items are the European super slide, on all open days, and the pumpkin slingshots and apple cannons on the weekends.
Hungry? Snack on cotton candy, kettle and caramel corn and Hunter’s hot spiced cider. Funnel of Love with deep-fried goodies will be there every day. On the weekends starting October 5 they will also have Steele Barrel BBQ and Boogie Beans Espresso! Be sure to check out their shop with lots of fun decorations and fall necessities like pumpkin carving kits. Dogs are allowed. Admission is required. Purchase tickets in advance at the Hunter Family Farm website.
Schilter Family Farm
September 28 – October 31
Weekdays, Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE, Olympia
Head to this pumpkin patch in Olympia for fall harvest festival fun! They have two pumpkin patches for you to pick the perfect pumpkin. They have over 15 varieties so you are sure to find what you are looking for!
Your admission also includes all their fun, family-friendly activities – over 25 of them! – including a low ropes obstacle course 2 corn mazes – including a Peanuts-theme! – hay pyramid, playgrounds, baby animals, zip swings and more. Take a ride on the cow train on the weekends. They also have paintball, apple blasters, gem mining and pony rides on the weekends that are a separate cost from the admission.
Hungry? Their Sweet Shack has all your fall favorites like apple cider donuts, kettle corn and more. On the weekends, those 21-and-over can head to the beer barn. The farm store has lots of other produce for you to purchase and the gift shop has seasonal decorations and other items, so definitely make time to peruse both! Purchase your tickets online at the Schilter Family Farm website and save. Only service animals are allowed on the property. Thank you for leaving your pets at home.
Pigman’s Pumpkin Patch
October 1-31
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
10633 Steilacoom Road SE, Olympia
Pigman’s Produce pumpkin patch in Olympia has pumpkins each fall. They specialize in organic pumpkins of various shapes and sizes. While you are there, check out the Pigman’s farm stand for fresh, fall produce! For more information, visit the Pigman’s Pumpkin Patch website.
Crossroads Pumpkin Patch
October 5-30
Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
11520 Bald Hill Road, Yelm
The Crossroads Pumpkin Patch is back for the 2024 season! Admission is free and on the weekends they also offer free refreshments! Before or after picking out your pumpkin enjoy the string maze and a scavenger hunt with prizes! Be sure your phone is charged for all the photo ops!
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