September is here, and it came in with some fall weather! The cloudy skies, rain sprinkles and cooler weather have us thinking about…pumpkins! It’s almost time to pick out that perfect pumpkin on a local farm near Olympia. Then, enjoy fall activities like corn mazes and shop seasonal décor. Here are the 2026 pumpkin patches near Olympia and throughout Thurston County.
NW Glass Pumpkin Patch
September 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Watson’s Nursery
4004 Harrison Avenue NW, Olympia
Head to the NW Glass Pumpkin Patch, once again returning to Olympia for 2025! For one day only, snap up the unique glass pumpkins made by Pacific Northwest artists. These are perfect for adorning your own fall table year after year, or for gifts!
Rutledge Family Farm
September 19 – October 31
Pumpkin patch open daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fall on the Farm open:
Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($10, last ticket sold at 5 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. ($13, last ticket sold at 10 p.m.)
302 93rd Ave SE, Olympia
The Rutledge Family Farm will have over 15 varieties in its pumpkin patch in Olympia this year. They are $0.57 a pound. Find carving, mini, baking, white, warty and even striped ones!
After finding your pumpkins, stay to check out all the fun with their Fall on the Farm. Enjoy their corn maze, swings, cattle roping practice station, corn hole, wall ball maze, bubble barn, jump pad (weather permitting), trains (weekend only) and corn cannon (weekend only).
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.
Schilter Family Farm
September 26 – October 31
Weekends: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Weekdays: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays
141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE, Olympia
The Schilter Family Farm Fall Extravaganza! On weekdays, admission is not required to visit the pumpkin patch in Olympia. On the weekends, you must have an admission bracelet.
Enjoy over 30 fall activities for the whole family, including wagon rides, trike track, animal barn, bounce pillow, zip swings and more! On the weekends, the cow train will be running too. New for 2026 is a giant bubble station and pumpkin bobber fishing.
The Schilter Family Farm also has a full menu of food for when you get hungry. Choose from burgers, roasted corn, caramel apples, homemade fudge and cider donuts! Seasonal décor is also available to purchase along with plenty of pumpkins! Purchase tickets on the Schilter Family Farm website. Only service animals are allowed on the property.
Crossroads Pumpkin Patch
October 15 – 3a
Monday- Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
11520 Bald Hill Road, Yelm
Visit the Crossroads Community Covenant’s Pumpkin Patch in Yelm! Admission is free and all proceeds are donated to the Yelm Dollars for Scholars & Rainier Education Foundation! They have pumpkins of all sizes and several varieties, along with corn stalks and gourds for your fall table.
Then, enjoy the free fall activities with your family, including a string maze, a scavenger hunt, and meeting children’s characters like Clifford the Big Red Dog. Don’t forget to charge the phone for those great photo ops. On the weekends, there is popcorn and hot chocolate!
Hunter Family Farm
September 26 – October 31(TO BE CONFIRMED)
Fridays: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
7401 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia
Another pumpkin patch in Olympia, the Hunter Family Farm has hay and corn mazes, a tractor ride, kiddie train, jumping pad, kid ATV rides, farm animals and more! Extra ticketed activities include the European super slide and pumpkin slingshot.
When it’s time to choose that perfect pumpkin, they have a large selection! And don’t forget to check their shop with decorations and carving accessories to create the perfect fall scene! If you get hungry, they have snacks available to buy too!
Dogs are allowed. Admission is required. Learn more at the Hunter Family Farm website.
Pigman’s Pumpkin Patch
September 25-October 31
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
10633 Steilacoom Road SE, Olympia
Pigman’s Pumpkin Patch in Olympia will be open for the 2026 season. They will have a variety of pumpkins, from Jack-be-little to 100-pound Atlantic giants, and favorites including cannon ball, red Cinderella pumpkins and white lumina pumpkins.
Shop for fresh winter vegetables as well as fall decor, including gourds and corn stocks.
Thurston County Pumpkin Patch Tips
- Beat the hoarders, get the prime gourds: Hit the patch early in the season while the selection is peak and nobody has nabbed the legendary mega-pumpkins yet.
- Rise and shine, pumpkin pro: Roll up early in the morning unless you thoroughly enjoy battling toddlers and elbows for the best patch real estate.
- Lace up for the trek: Wear your trusty, comfy kicks. By mid-season, that picturesque field transforms into a gloriously squishy mud pit.
- Prepare for full weather roulette: Mother Nature loves a plot twist—pack sunscreen, an umbrella, or both, because the sky will test you.
- Cash is still king (or at least a good sidekick): Cards might work, but cash keeps you moving when the farm’s Wi-Fi decides to take a cozy autumn nap.
- BYO gloves: Save your hands from prickles, sap, and mystery dirt—your manicure will thank you.
- Trunk armor engaged: Line your trunk with cardboard or trash bags unless you want a permanent pumpkin-mud reminder in your car carpet until spring.
- Do your homework: Save yourself a tragic trip by checking the patch’s ground rules beforehand—whether you’re bringing your dog, hunting for a specific heirloom variety, or checking ADA access.
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