Pumpkin patches throughout Thurston County are now open for the Halloween season, offering a wide variety of gourds and themed activities to celebrate.
The best selection of pumpkins is available early in the season, though many pumpkin patches will have options available through the end of October.
Hunter Family Farm
Hunter Family Farm’s pumpkin patch will be open through Halloween on Fridays from noon to 6 p.m., and on the weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can find the farm at 7401 Yelm Hwy SE, in rural Thurston County.
General admission is $13 online, $15.50 at the gate. For military members and seniors, admission is $10 online and $12.50 at the gate. Admission comes with access to the pumpkin patch, as well as a hay maze with slide, a giant corn maze, a junior corn maze, the jumbo jumper, the kiddie train, the kiddie ATV adventure, farm animals, corn hole and wagon rides.
Visit www.hunterfamilyfarm.com for more information.
Schilter Family Farm
The Schilter Family Farm pumpkin patch will run through Saturday, Oct. 31, on Halloween, with hours spanning from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends, and noon to 6 p.m. on the weekdays. The farm is closed on Tuesdays. You can find the pumpkin patch at 141 Nisqually Cutoff Rd SE, in rural Thurston County.
General admission is $17 on weekdays, $20 on weekends. For military members and seniors, admission is $15 on weekdays and $18 on weekends. Kids ages 2 and under enter for free.
Schilter Family Farm advertises itself as “the largest pumpkin patch in the South Sound,” growing over 20 acres of their own pumpkins. The farm also has a giant 5-acre corn maze, delicious seasonal fall food offerings and over 25 family-friendly activities.
Visit https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/ for details.
Crossroads Annual Pumpkin Patch
The annual Crossroads Community Covenant Church pumpkin patch returned to Yelm on Saturday, Oct. 11, and will run through Saturday, Oct. 31, on Halloween. Its hours span from 3 to 6 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
The patch is located at 11520 Bald Hill Road in Yelm.
Proceeds from pumpkin sales support Yelm Dollars for Scholars and the Rainier Education Foundation, helping support educational opportunities for students in those communities.
“Come pick out the perfect pumpkin, enjoy some fall fun, and support local students while you’re at it!” organizers said in a social media post.
Pigman’s Pumpkin Patch
Pigman’s Pumpkin Patch will operate through Saturday, Oct. 31, on Halloween, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The farm itself is located at 10633 Steilacoom Rd. SE, in Olympia.
A beloved local staple in Thurston County, Pigman’s Produce runs a U-pick pumpkin patch in the fall on its six-acre vegetable and berry farm.
For more information, visit www.pigmansproduce.com.
Rutledge Family Farm
Rutledge Family Farm’s pumpkin patch will be open this season through Saturday, Oct. 31, on Halloween. Hours span from Monday to Thursday, and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm itself can be located at 302 93rd Ave. SE, Olympia.
Rutledge Family Farms is celebrating Fall on the Farm, offering families a variety of seasonal activities highlighting all fall has to offer. On Halloween, Oct. 31, Rutledge invites kids to visit the farm in costume between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for trick-or-treating. All kids will get a free pie pumpkin that day with paid admission.
The pumpkin patch is free to enter, but tickets are required for other activities.
For more information, visit rutledgefamilyfarm.com.
