We have visited a myriad of pumpkin patches over the years and have seen as time has gone on each one becoming increasingly touristy, pricey and overrated. When I saw a break in the weather on Saturday I knew I wanted to go somewhere without ridiculous lines, unnecessary attractions or most importantly without hoards of people. That is when I remembered Oxbow Farm. Many years ago my husband and I attended a farm to table dinner at Oxbow Farm, but I had not thought much about it since. Oxbow Farm is what every good pumpkin patch used to be; there is fresh air, plenty of wide open spaces, an inexpensive hay ride and pumpkin sling shot, beautiful pumpkins in all shapes. sizes and colors. The most exciting part of all of this is Oxbow Farm is an actual farm which means your children are able to see and experience actual edibles like kale and tomatoes and quince growing. It is quite shocking to stop and think about how many children aren’t exposed to or aware of where their food actually comes from.

Instead of having you traipse through a field to find a pumpkin they have created a river complete with a beautiful little boat setting sail through it.

There are a few things I am passionate about as a mother and one of them is gardening. From an early age I have included Jasper in the planning, preparing and tending to our garden. I am convinced it has helped curtail him from being a picky eater, but rather a curious one.

If you are in the market for gorgeous pumpkins in an array of colors or would love to go on a hay ride that won’t set you back an exorbant amount money look no further than Oxbow Farm. As a bonus there is farm fresh food available for purchase (soups. salads and sandwiches), a farm stand full of fresh produce from the farm and even some native plants for sale.

Info:

There is no fee to enter Oxtober, and parking is free. Only two activities, the Sling King and Hay rides, require ticket purchase to participate. Hayrides are $2 per person and Sling King shots are $1 each.

Hike one of their short, family-friendly trails and learn more about the natural history of the Snoqualmie Valley and Oxbow Farm by taking our self-guided audio tour.

OXBOW FARM:
10819 CARNATION-DUVALL RD NE, CARNATION, WA 98014

425-788-1134