Pretty, playful pumpkin patches near Seattle

Get ready to pounce, point, and play amongst these particularly poignant and prized gourds.

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You know what’s pretty precious? Enjoying one of the season’s most popular pastimes — pumpkin hunting.

Here are some patches around the area.

Craven Farm | Daily, Sept. 27-Oct. 29 | 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 13817 Shorts School Rd., Snohomish | This farm also has a night owl maze for those who like adventure.

Fall City Farms | Weekends, Sept. 30-Oct. 29 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 3636 Neal Rd., Fall City | Enjoy fresh mini doughnuts and apple cider, too.

Remlinger Farms | Weekends, Sept. 30-Oct. 29 | 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | 32610 NE 32nd St., Carnation | Go all out with corn mazes, amusement park rides, apple cannons, and a free pumpkin with every ticket.

Snoqualmie Valley Pumpkin Patch | Thursdays-Sundays until Oct. 29 | Hours vary | 4025 Fall City Carnation Rd. SE, Fall City | This new pumpkin patch has a more low-key experience.