Our annual Christmas tree hunt goes not farther than Schilter Family Farm. The Thanksgiving week end usually slams this tree farm. However, we always find a quality Noble fir if even we have to hunt a bit. This year was REALLY unusual. The Monday after T Day we went with the idea we'd have to spend time searching. The most helpful young man pointed us to a new field of Nobles. And there, no more than 10 feet in from the path was IT (visions of Clark Griswold!). There were countless more even after that Turkey Day rush. The same man came by in his tractor and asked if he could cut it down for us. He had a chain saw. I had a hand saw. No brainer!! The service and selection are first class. Topping this off is the gift shop, where you pay, has all sorts of Christmas related things, including fresh wreaths (which we bought) read more

Schilter Family Farm - The kids came out to say hello! - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

Definitely deserving of a spot in the top 10 pumpkin patches in Washington! I've been going to pumpkin patches almost yearly since I was 4 so I consider myself somewhat of an expert. Here's my highs and lows and good enoughs: 5 Stars to: -Plenty of Photo setup spots -Apple cider slush sundae -FRESH & HOT Roasted Corn -Many adult AND kid friendly activities -pumpkin assortment 1 Star for: -No back up generator (Power went out while at the farm and the poor animals were huddled up closer than the people were) -flavorless burgers 2.5 stars (aka good enough) for: -cold apple cider donuts -friendly but antisocial staff -gift shop (Felt more like a very small, 'small business' fair) I think the ticket price was a decent value for what was available! read more

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My friends and I had a great time at the Schilter Family Farm for the autumn pumpkin patch. Parking is easy and free, you pay for your ticket to get in and they give you a wristband to go in and out. There is a huge field with pumpkins you can pick, and wheel barrels to carry your pumpkins around with you while you search for more, and to make it easier to bring to our vehicle. They have a few food options (burgers, chicken tenders, fries, apple cider donuts, drinks). Two corn mazes, one small and one large. They will take you on a free tractor ride to the large corn mazes, separate than the paid train ride. We also shared a bucket of apples to shoot from the apple cannon to aim at hay bales and an old car. The food were good portions for the price, and same with the pumpkins. The price per pound is very reasonable. I spent $25 on two large pumpkins which I'm excited have a lot of seeds inside! There is also a cute barn with farm animals, sort of like a petting area. And a market where you can buy jarred goods, local decorations, and other gift like goods. It's a really cool place and we spent several hours here, you can really make a day of it! read more

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We went on a Monday, which was a federal holiday. The crowds were manageable and there were lots of activities. For two adults, we paid over $35 just to get in the door. Felt gouged. Our 2 year old and 4 month old were free. Pony ride was an extra $8. Pumpkins are the most expensive in the area at 99¢ per pound, which seems like a lot considering we've already paid to get in the door. There are fun playgrounds within that the 2 year old could play on, several farm animals to look at. The total area to enjoy is really big! For the age appropriate activities I would take my family to a public park and a free pumpkin patch next year. They had no food vendors open, I think this is a spot for improvement on federal holidays when more people are able to go on a week day. Double R Farms in puyallup has less activities but great pumpkins (45¢/lb) and no entry fee, my recommendation for younger families. read more

Schilter Family Farm - Educational posters with the farm animals! - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

So expensive to enter before we even purchased anything. Entry fees are exorbitant. Having acknowledged that fact, our grandson had an awesome time and really enjoyed the jumper, the animals--who looked well cared for, and the zip line. The setting is beautiful for family photos, especially at sunset. The corn maze and lookout were awesome! The train ride is worth taking even though that was additional money. The hay ride to the maze was great. read more

Schilter Family Farm - He had a great time! - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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This farm has been a staple destination for our family for so many years, they provide such a wonderful fall experience. It's essentially a festival for the whole season. The cost to operate this has to be significant, considering that, the cost is worth it to have a one of a kind experience at a beautiful farm in the picturesque Nisqually Valley. Your kids will never want to leave. Please remember to be kind, this is a local family business, and it's enjoyed by many in the community. I hope they will continue to offer this experience to families for many generations! read more

Went today (Saturday) - Easy to find, easy to park. I bet it gets really packed some days when the weather was nice. We purchased tickets in advance and used the website to switch from Sunday to Saturday. Cheaper online than at the entry. We had a toddler and a 2nd grader so mainly did the kid area, saw some animals, ate some donuts, and did the corn maze. Big pumpkin patch, 2-3 play areas for kids, obstacle course, some farm animals for viewing (cute but lasts 2 mins for kids), elevated sand play area for kids, spot for nursing moms and babies, covered table area in barn, gift shop, 2 corn mazes, food for purchase, pony rides for purchase ($8), mining for purchase ($), apple shooting for purchase ($),... Take a tractor ride to the corn maze (or just ride behind the tractor) - corn maze has a QR code for a gps map so that's helpful when you're letting a 2nd grader navigate (and giving hints ). It's a good place, but I spent a boatload, and recommend bringing along your own snacks or going elsewhere to eat. Still a fun outing! read more

I pass Rutledge Farms in Tumwater everyday, so I usually go to their Sunflower Festival. This year they had it, but they didn't really advertise it or post any signs about it, so I'm thinking they were downplaying it for some reason, so we missed it. Luckily I saw that Schilter Farm had a Sunflower Fest so I bought tickets. Sorry Rutledge, but this place is cooler. Like Rutledge they have a tractor haul you in a wagon to the flower field. It was nice to see all the Christmas trees and the vastness of the farm. Dropping us off at the field, we grabbed our clipper, our snack coupons, and went into the maze. It'll be a walk, so wear some sneakers because the field has loose dirt and we kept getting lost in spite of having a map. Some poor family went out there with grandpa and he was having a hard time getting around on his scooter, so maybe keep your party to people who don't have mobility problems. The cool thing about this field is that they had snack stations within the maze. Go to one area and you get a bag of kettle corn. Go to another and you get a pulled pork sandwich with slaw. Go to another station and you get a cider donut. We never found the lemonade section because Mom was getting exhausted, but that was fine. Plus there are Instagrammy props all over the place, like floating picture frames, tractors, a piano, etc. One thing Rutledge has going for it is that their sunflowers are huge compared to Schilter, but it was still a fun experience. We ended the visit by stopping by the souvenir shop which had some killer Halloween stuff. Sis bought some fall themed bow ties for my dog, so he's stylin' right now. The event was set for three hours, but we were done in 2 hours, even with our mom in tow who has congestive heart failure. The only thing that could've made the visit bette was if we could take our pups, but I also understand the ban since it would suck to step on some poopy while you're also trying to find snacks. Fun farm and I can't wait to go back for a pumpkin. read more

We came out with another family to get pumpkins last fall. Wow is there a ton to do! I have been to pumpkin patches before that had other activities but not like this. My daughter's favorite was all the animals they have. She liked being able to get up close to them and spent a lot of time in the barn. We also really enjoyed the covered area where there was sand and toys. It started to rain a little while we were there so this was a perfect spot to wait it out. We also got some pumpkins of course and there was a huge selection! read more

First, id recommend going on a weekday during fall Harvest season because it gets busy and definitely bring your own snacks OR prepare to spend a lot for a few unhealthy options. We chose to keep our bracelets on, leave for food, and returned for more fun. Kids can play all day here, there's so much to do in the activity area and all included in the cost of admission. Worth it if you're staying for awhile, which may be difficult to do if you don't plan for food. Again, weekdays there's not much to eat, it's overpriced, fried, and not available until around 2pm. The porta pottys also did not have working water to wash hands so we had to go hunting on more than one occasion for water. You'd think after experiencing COVID that we'd have planned better. Definitely bring your own hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and water. read more

Three star rating, based primarily on value. The Sunflower experience is $14 per person ($12 for military) which affords you to pick and take home one sunflower of your choice... you arrive to park in the grass, walk in and take a tractor ride to the sunflower fields. There is one main, wide path through the center with one stand to purchase food at and several photo ops. It's essentially a selfie-lovers paradise or a great spot to take some family photos... but not such a great place since there is absolutely no entertainment other than picking a single sunflower. The walking paths are rough and even in flat shoes, we tripped several times. Most area are best up from being tread on, flowers knocked over, and overall the fields are pretty small. The "gift shop" area which we had hoped to enjoy is only about 1/8th put together so outside of a few Halloween items there wasn't anything much else to do. Our family of 4 ran me $120 for tickets + fee (they charge $1.50 per ticket to print at home or email), 1 corn dog, and 1 kettle corn. We will probably come back for the Halloween stuff to give it another shot but this was a pretty big disappointment for the expense. read more

Schilter Family Farm - One of many photo ops - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

SUNFLOWER FIRLD EXPERIENCE So Instagram worthy Service dogs only $10 per ticket for a tractor ride and one flower only two weekends You're taking it via a tractor which is about a five minute bumpy ride. It seemed like all the kids were loving it and it is a very nice tractor so don't worry. They have set this field up to be Instagram worthy I have no other words other than to say there are so many hidden gems in that field it is amazing. The other night I wanna make is there are so many varieties of sunflowers in this field it's actually quite amazing. We were looking at all of the different varieties and we're just blown away at how gorgeous and stunning these flowers really were. They do some snacks and I really enjoy the popcorn it says it's kettle corn but it's not as sweet as your typical kettle corn and has a perfect amount of salt which I absolutely love. You can also buy more flowers and they have cute little buckets or they'll give you a bag of water and you can use your own vase Truly enjoyed my experience here and thank you so much for all the kindness and I have to say that I was really Covid safe everybody was doing masks when you couldn't social distance but there was plenty of space and they did not allow it to be overcrowded at least of the day that I went so I really appreciated that and thank you so much for doing that. Please go support your local farmer read more

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We have picked up our XMAS tree from the Schilter Farm for the last 8 years after moving to the Olympia area. What a first class operation and just good people. The selection of trees is excellent with many varieties. This year we went a little smaller with a 7 footer Noble. Next year my choice and going back to a 10 footer, Noble or maybe Fraser. Merry Christmas to all read more

Such a great place to go with family and friends in the Summer and Fall. Sunflower mazes, corn mazes, and an expansive pumpkin patch are just a few of the many attractions this place has to offer. Great prices on pumpkins, big or small! Can't wait to go this later this year! read more

Schilter Family Farm - Beautiful pumpkins! - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

For the price it was amazing! My whole family had so much fun. So many activities for kiddos of all ages. I swear. All ages. From the barely walking to the great-grand parents there really is something for everyone. If I was to complain about anything it's that they never have enough food choices. The caramel apple ice cream was so good but, the corn dogs were over cooked and the fry portion was not big enough for the cost. We will be back again next year for sure. Here are just a few activities; hay playground, pony rides, apple cannon, hay ride, adult and kid corn maze, pumpkin patch, live band in the field, gigantic swing photo shoot, cow train (for littles), trike path, rope playground for bigger kiddos, standard playground, gigantic blown up bouncy pillow for all, 10-12ft tall pipe slide, pumpkin bowling, water duck racing, sand box, petting zoo, just so much. You won't regret it. read more

I'm disappointed at how crazy packed and over priced this patch has become. We paid over $75 for 3 people to get in and apple cider donuts.....and only stayed for 1 1/2 hours. (This was a Sunday) This is a beautiful, well kept farm. I just wish it felt more budget friendly. read more

Drove out to pick some pumpkins and ended up with a unique, fun experience! This place has a million things to keep the little ones busy for hours, playgrounds, trains, animals galore and yummy treats! Lots of people working and keeping things orderly and we luckily got a break in the rain and saw how diligent they were being about keeping things tidy. Awesome little farm and excited to be back for Christmas time! read more

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Super pricey especially if you have a large group. The entry wrist band doesn't cover everything. This place definitely has a lot of things for younger kids but not so much for adults. Overall this place isn't too bad read more

I recommend checking out this big beautiful pumpkin patch. There are 3 play grounds for kids a big jump pad and even a tractor train. What I would recommend avoiding is the food lines.. We ordered some burgers and fries nobody stated how long of a wait it would be when we ordered so we stood around waiting for burgers and fries for over an hour. For burgers that were definitely not worth the wait... Will definitely be back next year with a pre packed lunch. read more

We definitely had a blast. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. We were upset at how people messed up the maze they put so much work into. We LOVED the beer barn, grab a drink finished it off on the patio (can't walk around with it) and then went on our way. This was helpful because my man did not want to be there! Haha. He ended up having just as good of a time as i did. The snacks were so good and everything is priced fairly! It was kid and adult friendly! read more

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The Family package =6 people is $55.00 and they honor a Military discount!! Great deal!! read more

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This is one of our favorite pumpkin patches to visit during the fall season. It's a lot more affordable than some of the others but still so many activities to do! The people complaining about the cost are being silly in my opinion, these days you can't be expected to not charge at all, or charge so little for people to come and constantly be utilizing the farm etc etc. Personally we do all of the activities but we don't purchase any of the pumpkins, so that's literally where they have to make the money, so I am fine with them charging the entrance fees etc. There are large tricycles on an outdoor track, slides, a cow milking station, animals to see, a giant pumpking patch, a large corn maze that they implemented a map online where it can track your location to help interactively show where you are in the maze, (this was SO helpful when we got super lost). Ziplining, a bounce pillow, a giant swing, etc. SO many activities. Definitely recommend this place for families! Only thing I would change is that the food and ponies are available during the week as well. read more

Our family went to Schilter Family Farm over the weekend. Unfortunately, I do not have great things to say. I wish I did, however the cons definitely outweigh the pros to this place. Yes, there were a good handful of things to do and the property is pretty well laid out. However, we were charged $18 per person to get in and that still did not cover everything they had to offer. There was no price difference between child or adult. So for our family of five this nearly exceeded $100 just to get in, then to top it off, not everything was included, you had to pay extra for a handful of activities still. They did not offer a discount on a pumpkin or even a free pumpkin with admission for that matter. Their pumpkins were also $.20 more than other local patches. The food was also expensive with small portion sizes. We paid $11.99 for a chicken strip basket, just to receive it with only two chicken strips and a handful of fries. With that price, I would expect at least three chicken strips. I would say the only reason I really gave two stars instead of one was because of their apple cider cinnamon donuts. They were literally the best donuts I have ever had. So all and all, we spent over $200 for our family to spend couple of hours at the pumpkin patch, share chicken strip baskets, and bring a few small overpriced pumpkins home. We will not be returning in future seasons or recommending to other large families. read more

i love how they prioritize safety of their customer. They make sure everyone is wearing a mask and praticing social distancing. The flowers have bright colors and are really nice in pictures. They vary in colors and sizes. note: pay online for reservation $17.18 including tax requires masks i suggest you wear a close shoes since the soil is dusty make sure that when you take pictures its not against the light to bring out the best color of the flowers in your pictures and have fun! read more

Schilter Family Farm - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

We went the Schilter Family Farm to pick out pumpkins for the family and experience a pumpkin patch. The farm was great and we enjoyed the corn maze and walking around. The animal area was also a highlight. Cute overload! We grabbed some apple cider donuts which were delicious. The only negative for me was the price - $18 per person plus the cost of pumpkins. With many activities not included with the $18 price per person. read more

A great place to select a pre-cut tree or cut your own! They have a playground, snacks and warm cider, a nice variety of trees and a great gift shop. This is the 2nd year we've gotten trees from Schiller and look forward to making it a tradition annually. read more

We came around 4 on a weekday on the 1st of October and it had a good amount of people for a weekday which I prefer to a busy weekend. Lots to do for little ones. My daughter had a blast. There's a maze, animals to pet, a playground, a pair of massive slides, some bowling pins, sand box, some sort of inflatable jumper and a hay maze &hay ride. (That's just what we got around to do. ) we didn't have time to see everything which is why we Will definitely come back again before the season is over. We are new to the Olympia area and it's Great to have such a nice pumpkin patch so close to home. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Great place for family, food is good, beer cold, and really kid friendly.. Concerts have been good. Kids love zip line and the rubber bladder jumping hill. read more

Truly a nice pumpkin patch, and right in town, too. My husband and I don't have kids yet so we just visited for the pumpkin patch and corn maze. The pumpkin patch had tons of pumpkins, but around this time of the season, many of them were rotting. Nice pumpkins are there, you just have to hunt for them. In the front of the farm, there are also some of the nicest pumpkins picked out by the staff. The pumpkin we took home was 50 pounds! Be forewarned, though -- the patch areas are very muddy in places, so wear shoes and pants that can get dirty. My husband stepped in one area and his foot went 5 or so inches deep into the mud. The corn maze is well developed and entertaining! It took us about 10 minutes to get to the opposite end of the maze from the entrance, so it's pretty large. We tried to find a special area in the middle of the maze, but gave up after a little while because we couldn't figure out how to get to it. The shop and food area of the farm is cute, too. There is a little area that sells decor items, an area with sweets and food for sale, etc. They also sell various gourds, tiny pumpkins, and pie pumpkins. Overall, it's a cute place! A little bit expensive but I suppose that's necessary given how seasonal they are. read more

Schilter Family Farm - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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We enjoyed our visit on October 19th. A Tuesday. Not all the activities are available during the week as on the weekends. But we still had fun with our 1 year old. Parking and entry is easy. There is a nice little gift shop. A few areas for kids to play including a hay pyramid which I think was a new thing. A giant oversized outdoor bench swing. A lot of great photo opps. I purchased some of the Schilter family farm salsa and it was delicious. Mild flavor but the heat was definitely there. The multiple flavors of fudge and hot spiced cider was good. Oh and fresh donuts!! Really good. Corn maze. Tractor trailer rides out to the pumpkin patch was really fun! The weather was nice for everything that day. read more

Schilter Family Farm - Giant bench swing - Pumpkin Patches Near Me - Lacey, Washington

We had a great time. We had to buy tickets and schedule a time to go this year. It seemed most people wore masks. There were hand sanitizer stations all through the pumpkin patch. It was nice to see my grandkids out around other kids safely distancing. We bought caramel apples, apple cider donuts, corn on the cob with coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider. There were horses, ponies, cows, and other animals to see. There was a tractor ride, little pig carts, Apple shoot, playground, tiny pumpkin patch for children as well as the normal pumpkin patch. We will be going back next year! read more

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Schilter farm has everything! I came here this summer for the first time to look at their beautiful sunflower field. We made a reservation and got our wristbands, then hopped onto a cute wagon that took us to where the sunflower fields are. There was a food truck that serves burgers and hotdogs, and some places to sit. The farm is pretty big, on the wagon ride to the field, we passed by pumpkin patches and a lot of Christmas trees. You get to spend as much time in the field as you wish, but I spent about 1.5 hours there, picked some beautiful sunflowers, and rode the wagon back to the parking lot. I highly recommend coming here in the summer for the sunflowers. Some friends came to the pumpkin patch and took some fun photos, and some other friends got their Christmas tree here. Can't wait to come back in 2021! read more

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Family fun for everyone! We've been missing our falls back East, and we heard good things about this farm. We weren't disappointed! From corn mazes to pumpkin picking, hayrides, cider donuts, and beyond, they have it all. It is a bit pricey, but we'd gladly pay it again. It was $38 for our family of four (kids are 3 and 2) to enter with our military discount - and that included the tractor ride and the hayride. Food, drinks, pumpkins, etc, all cost extra but, like I said, worth it. Come for the family fun and treat yourself to cider donuts, roasted corn (omg just do it), and fudge. All the fudge. read more

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This is such a great farm. We enjoy coming here for pumpkins in the fall and our tree every Christmas. This year I was a little disappointed by their selection of pre-cut Fraser Firs. So small! I grew up with 13ft ceilings and like to get one as big as possible for where I'm living. A 5ft tree wasn't going to cut it. Off we went, into the fields with saw in hand, to cut down a Fraser Fir. Again, disappointment struck. Back to the barn of precut trees we went in hopes that more trees would be on display. Thankfully we found a big, fluffy Douglas that would fill our space perfectly. The best part... it was only $33! They also sell garland by the foot, which I got 25ft of and found it to be perfect for my mantle and door. Don't forget the donuts! Little bags of 3 or six are available. My kiddo just loves those things! Happy holidays! read more

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Perfect place to get a Christmas tree. They have u-cut or pre cut trees available, and a wide arrange of Nobels, Douglas and Frazers. It was $75 for a 6-7 ft pre cut Nobel. There's a wagon ride, hot cider window, cute little gift shop and the workers are extremely helpful and friendly. It was seamless to get a pre cut tree and they cut, drill, and net it for you. It is cold and windy so dress warm and wear waterproof or boots you don't mind getting dirty. read more

Us to be good and entrance and all activities was free years ago in the early 2005 except for gift shop and pumpkins of course. . Now charge every thing parking is still free that is good and they block off area employees so you can't walk into no family farm feeling anymore gross. Pumpkins are not good anymore. read more

I used to take my kids here when they were little but that was back when families seemed to matter to Schilter. Nowadays, it costs a family of four $70 just to get in, even if you just want to take some photos and buy a pumpkin. Weekdays are free but who doesn't have to work during the week? It's just one more fun family activity that many families are priced out of. Sad and disappointing. read more

If the rating could be zero, I would put zero stars!! NOT service dog friendly. After my fiancé and I answered multiple times of whether or not our dog was a service dog, which she is, the woman at the entrance refused to let us in. Even after explaining she is a service dog, she rambled on about insurance and still would not let us in. Just plain wrong and that's not a way to treat people with service dogs especially combat veterans! Lost our business and we will definitely be telling our friends and family to avoid going here. read more

Fun place to visit. Tons of activities. Long lines for tractor to corn maze. Friendly staff. Good parking. Many food options. Price for admittance a bit steep but overall super recommend for a couple hours of family fun. TONS of pumpkins. read more

Not that great, due to lack of cleanliness and sanitation issues with the food and restrooms